Infectious disease doctors in Derry, New Hampshire
With advanced medical interventions, we work to treat your persistent infections.
Many germs are harmless, but some can threaten your health. At Parkland Medical Center, our dedicated, board-certified physicians provide leading-edge treatment for adult and pediatric infectious diseases, such as malaria and Lyme disease.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Infectious diseases we treat
Our dedicated specialists have experience diagnosing and treating many types of infectious conditions, including:
- Clostridium difficile (C diff)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Influenza
- Lyme disease
- Malaria
- Methicillin-resistant staph (MRSA) infection
- Pertussis
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection
Our infectious disease treatments
Although some infections can be cured with simple home care, our compassionate physicians can help determine if your infection requires hospitalization or intravenous antibiotics.
Risk factors for infections disease
Touching, eating, drinking or breathing germs can cause an infection. Germs may also enter the body through:
- Bites from insects that carry and transmit germs, such as ticks and mosquitoes
- Sexual activity
- Skin contact
Vaccines, proper handwashing and medicines can help prevent many infectious diseases.
Infectious disease services
Our physicians offer comprehensive, personalized infectious disease care using the latest medical best practices. To promote your full recovery, your doctor may rely on support experts within other specialties, such as allergy and immunology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), gastrointestinal medicine and primary care.