The physicians in the Section of Infectious Diseases have a broad base of clinical interests which include bacterial, rickettsial, parasitic, fungal, HIV and other viral diseases. Special expertise is provided for isolation by culture of chlamydia, legionella, anaerobes, myco-bacteria and other pathogens. Considerable expertise is available for resolution of the problems of infection in the immunocompromised host. Excellent facilities are available for microbiologic laboratory support including serum measurement of unusual antimicrobial agents, synergy (checkerboard) antimicrobial studies, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) assessment of anti-infectives and a variety of other advanced support techniques.

The Section of Infectious Diseases at the MCG Health System has a practice site devoted to the investigation and management of adults and adolescents with recurrent and relapsing infections. More specifically, we conduct epidemiologic, immunologic and anatomic assessments of patients and recommend pharmacologic, behavioral and immunologic interventions for conditions, including:

• Recurrent staphylococcal disease
• Recurrent streptococcal disease
• Recurrent common cold/pharyngitis/sinusitis
• Recurrent pneumonia
• Recurrent herpes infections
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Recurrent vaginitis
• Diabetic infections
• Osteomyelitis
• H. pylori associated with peptic ulcer
• Fever of unknown origin
• Parasitic Infections