Infectious disease specialists in southern New Hampshire
Although most common infections can be treated by a primary care doctor, some may need advanced diagnosis by an infectious disease physician.
The specialists at Appledore Medical Group provide diagnosis and treatment for infectious diseases, including HIV and AIDS.
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What is an infectious disease?
There are multiples kinds of infectious diseases, ranging in seriousness from the common cold to central nervous system infections. At Appledore Medical Group, our specialists are equipped to treat a range of infectious diseases.
Infectious diseases can be spread through a variety of ways, including:
- Direct contact such as shaking hands
- Sharing food or drink
- Insect and animal bites
- Kissing and sexual contact
Infectious disease can spread in the form of:
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Parasites
- Viruses
While some infectious diseases can be cured through rest and simple home care, others may require hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics. When you need advanced care, the specialists at Appledore Medical Group are here to help.
Infectious disease treatment
We understand the idea of an infectious disease can be overwhelming, which is why our specialists provide compassionate, personalized care for patients. Rooted in the latest, evidence-based medicine, our goal is to ensure patients regain their health as quickly as possible.
We treat a variety of infectious diseases, including:
- Bone and joint infections
- Central nervous system infections, including meningitis
- Endocarditis
- Fungal infections
- HIV infection and AIDS
- Meningitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Parasitic diseases
- Pneumonia
- Postsurgical infections
- Sepsis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Viral infections
