Infectious Diseases
Conway Regional Infectious Disease Clinic provides specialized care for patients with infections that are complex, persistent, recurrent, or difficult to diagnose. Our specialists diagnose and treat illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites while providing personalized care tailored to each patient's needs.
Understanding Your Infection
The right treatment begins with understanding what is causing the infection. Our specialists take a comprehensive look at your medical history, previous treatments, imaging, laboratory results, and other clinical information to develop a clearer picture of your condition.
Additional testing may include bloodwork, cultures, antibody testing, or other diagnostic studies based on your symptoms and medical history.
Your individual needs guide each step of care, including whether antibiotics or other treatments are necessary. Our infectious disease specialists also collaborate with your primary care physician and other members of your care team when needed to coordinate testing, treatment, and follow-up.
How Infections Spread
Infectious diseases can spread in several ways, depending on the type of infection. Transmission may occur:
Person to person
Through insects or other animals
Through contaminated food or water
Through exposure to organisms in the environment
When to See an Infectious Disease Specialist
Your primary care provider or another physician may refer you to an infectious disease specialist for:
An infection that is difficult to diagnose
An infection that does not respond to standard treatment
Recurrent or persistent infections
An infection accompanied by a high or persistent fever
A chronic infectious disease, such as HIV or hepatitis B or C
Illness or infection following travel
Certain tick-borne or tropical diseases
Complex infections requiring specialized treatment or monitoring
Conditions We Treat
Our infectious disease specialists provide evaluation and treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:
• Blastomycosis • Complicated urinary tract infections • Hepatitis B and C • Lyme disease • Measles, mumps, and rubella • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) • Post-operative infections • Tick-borne infections | • Bone and joint infections • Heart valve infection • HIV/AIDS • Malaria and other tropical diseases • Meningitis • Pneumonia • Rheumatic fever • Tuberculosis |
Treatment Designed Around You
Treatment may include oral or intravenous (IV) medications, including antibiotics when appropriate. Our specialists consider your diagnosis, medical history, and individual needs to develop a treatment plan unique to you.
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