Pediatric Infectious Diseases

About this specialty

Pediatric infectious diseases is the specialty that diagnoses and manages infections in babies, children and adolescents. Specialists complete six years of medical school, four years of pediatrics and three further years of subspecialty training, which prepares them for complex, recurring or unusual infections. They also advise other departments when children in hospital develop infections that are difficult to treat.

Care starts with identifying the exact cause through laboratory tests, so that treatment can be targeted and antibiotics used responsibly. Vaccination guidance is an important part of the service. Families visiting Turkey can also receive support with infections that need hospital care or close monitoring.

• Diagnosis and treatment of recurrent or prolonged fever
• Management of bacterial, viral and fungal infections
• Childhood vaccination planning and catch-up schedules
• Care for infections in children with weakened immunity