Infectious Diseases

The limitless curiosity of children often makes them fascinated with all types of bugs, critters and creepy-crawlies. Every kid seems to be a scientist in training. But when a microscopic organism like a bacterial or viral infection invades a child's system, it's time to turn to the experts at El Paso Children's Hospital.

Does your child have a bacterial or viral infection they just can't seem to shake, or symptoms that have you worried?

infection control, El Paso Children's Hospital

The Infectious Disease Department at El Paso Children’s is highly-experienced at diagnosing and treating the sometimes complex conditions that can be caused by infections, from the common to the rare. We offer comprehensive, family focused care, with custom-tailored treatment plans that take into account your child’s whole health history to find the solution they need to be well. Our program-wide commitment to excellence shines through in everything we do, from initial diagnosis and treatment to follow-up assessment.

What Are Pediatric Infectious Diseases?

Pediatric infectious diseases are illnesses in children, adolescents and teenagers that are caused by microorganisms that can spread from person to person, including bacteria, viruses, fungal infections or parasites. Depending on the cause, infectious diseases can range from relatively mild conditions like a cold or flu to severe and potentially life-threatening diseases like meningitis.

Our Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialists received extensive training beyond their medical degree that helps them diagnose and treat infectious diseases in children. Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialists are also highly trained in preventative measures and utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE), to prevent spreading infectious diseases from one child to another during evaluation or treatment.

At El Paso Children’s Hospital, our General Pediatrics Floor includes two isolation rooms, with special equipment and protocols that help our staff safely provide care for children with infectious diseases that require them to be hospitalized.

Common Conditions

RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms like a runny nose, chest congestion and coughing. However, RSV can be dangerous to infants, sometimes causing severe respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchiolitis, which inflames the small airways in a child's lungs.

Every day, we're doing our part to keep kids safe and infection free, helping create a healthier, happier El Paso.

Does your child have a viral, fungal, bacterial or parasitic infection that has you concerned, or symptoms that don’t seem to make sense? Then you owe it to their health to seek out the team with the latest tools and strategies to help them get well and stay healthy. You’ll find that team at El Paso Children’s Hospital. Contact us today.

El Paso Children’s Hospital / Emergency Department

4845 Alameda Avenue
El Paso, Texas 79905

Phone 915-298-5444