Overview of Specialty

The Infectious Diseases Department at Yashoda Medicity and Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi focuses on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of a wide range of infections. We provide evidence-based care for complex bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections, including drug-resistant pathogens, emerging diseases, and hospital-acquired infections.

Our team works in close coordination with intensive care units, internal medicine, oncology, and surgical departments to deliver integrated care, particularly for immunocompromised patients, transplant recipients, and those with chronic illnesses. With robust infection control protocols, real-time diagnostic capabilities, and interdisciplinary management, we ensure timely treatment and containment of infections in both hospital and community settings.

In addition to clinical services, the department is actively engaged in medical education, training, and clinical research to advance infectious disease care.

Services Available

Specialized Evaluations

  • Assessment of unexplained fever (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin)
  • Diagnosis and management of infections across organ systems

Management of Infectious Conditions

  • Respiratory infections such as pneumonia and lung abscess
  • Bloodstream infections including sepsis and endocarditis
  • Gastrointestinal infections including diarrheal diseases
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Post-surgical infections
  • Bone and joint infections such as osteomyelitis and implant-related infections
  • Vector-borne diseases including malaria, dengue, chikungunya, scrub typhus, and leptospirosis
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Brain and spinal cord infections
  • Cardiovascular infections including heart valve and prosthetic-related infections
  • Infections in immunocompromised patients including those on dialysis, with cancer, or post-transplant
  • Hepatitis B and C treatment
  • Sexually transmitted infections including syphilis
  • Long-term intravenous antibiotic therapy (OPAT – Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy)
  • Management of multidrug-resistant organisms such as MRSA, CRE, and VRE
  • Recurrent infections
  • Animal bite management

HIV Clinic

We are committed to providing comprehensive HIV care with full confidentiality and compassion. Our clinic is designed to offer seamless medical support along with counselling, creating a safe and non-judgemental space for individuals.

Our HIV Care Services include:

  • Confidential testing and counselling to support both diagnosis and emotional wellbeing.
  • Diagnostic investigations and therapy initiation with treatment tailored to individual needs.
  • Ongoing monitoring and management of side effects for long-term safety and health.
  • Prevention services such as PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) for accidental exposure.
  • HIV management in pregnancy with a focus on preventing mother-to-child transmission.
  • Needle-stick injury management for healthcare and occupational exposures.

We believe HIV is not a stigma. Our approach is supportive, patient-focused, and dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards better health.

Tuberculosis Clinic (STEPS Centre)

Our STEPS Centre (System for TB Elimination in Private Sector) is a single-window platform for holistic TB care. We provide expert management for both pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Our TB Services include:

  • Comprehensive care from diagnosis to treatment for all forms of TB.
  • Nutritional counselling and prophylaxis for household contacts to reduce disease spread.
  • Linkage to government welfare schemes, including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), for financial assistance.
  • Drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) management, in coordination with designated government DR-TB centres.

Through STEPS, we deliver continuous support for individuals and families, contributing to the nationwide effort of TB elimination.

Adult Immunisation

Vaccinations play a key role in preventing infections and strengthening long-term immunity. At  Yashoda Medicity and Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi, we provide a full range of adult vaccines, including:

  • Influenza
  • Pneumococcal
  • Cervical cancer
  • Typhoid
  • Zoster
  • Chickenpox
  • Hepatitis B
  • DTap
  • MMR

Immunisation is especially recommended for those with weakened immunity, such as individuals with HIV, transplant recipients, those undergoing cancer treatment, pregnant women, and asplenic individuals.

We also provide pre-employment and pre-travel vaccination certification.

Travel Medicine

Travelling abroad can expose individuals to different health risks. Our Travel Medicine services ensure you are prepared and protected.

  • Pre-travel consultations with destination-specific advice, preventive strategies, and recommended vaccinations.
  • Post-travel evaluations for returning travellers with fever, illness, or other health concerns.

Recurrent Infections and Primary Immunodeficiency Syndromes

Some individuals suffer from frequent infections due to rare immune disorders such as primary immunodeficiency diseases or autoinflammatory conditions. These include over 400 chronic conditions where part of the immune system is missing or under-functioning.

We collaborate closely with the Clinical Genetics department for accurate diagnosis and comprehensive management, offering a multidisciplinary approach to care.

Other Services of the Department

  • Inpatient consultations: Providing specialist input for admitted individuals across all hospital units, including ICU, oncology, transplant, and surgical departments.
  • Antimicrobial stewardship: Promoting rational antibiotic use, guiding targeted therapy, and monitoring usage to reduce resistance.
  • Infection prevention and control: Working with infection control teams to minimise hospital-acquired infections through protocols for hand hygiene, isolation measures, outbreak containment, and investigation of infection clusters.

Conditions Treated

  • Community-acquired and hospital-acquired infections
  • Opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients
  • Drug-resistant bacterial, viral, and fungal infections
  • HIV and AIDS-related infections
  • Tuberculosis including multidrug-resistant forms
  • Vector-borne and travel-related infections
  • Chronic viral hepatitis
  • Primary immunodeficiency disorders

Technologies and Diagnostic Capabilities

  • High-throughput microbiology platforms
  • Rapid molecular diagnostics including PCR and NAAT
  • Drug susceptibility testing
  • Fungal culture systems
  • Genomic sequencing and serology
  • Digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and 3 Tesla MRI
  • Nuclear imaging including gamma camera and PET scans

 

Meet Our Expert Medical Team

Dr. Chhavi Gupta
Dr. Chhavi Gupta

Senior Consultant – Infectious disease, Adult immunization, and Travel Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

An infectious disease is a disorder caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

Infections may be transmitted from one person to another, from animals or insects, or through contaminated food, water, and fomites (environmental objects or materials likely to carry infection).

Infectious diseases can present with a wide range of symptoms depending on the type of pathogen and the body system affected. Some common symptoms include:
Fever (short duration or long duration)
Cough (dry or wet), blood in cough
Cold, nasal congestion, runny nose
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue, muscle pain, and headaches
Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
Increased frequency of urination, burning micturition, blood in urine

Yashoda Medicity and Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Kaushambi has state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging facilities. These include high-throughput microbiology platforms, rapid molecular diagnostics (PCR/NAAT), drug susceptibility testing, fungal culture systems, genomics, and serology. Our facilities also include digital X-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, and 3 Tesla MRI. We have nuclear imaging facilities such as functional imaging by gamma camera and PET scans.

A detailed medical history, including symptoms, medications, and potential environmental exposures
A physical examination to assess the patient's condition
Review of relevant test results and investigation reports
Discussion of a differential diagnosis and treatment plan
Follow-up appointments to monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed