Infectious Disease

Healthcare worker in protective workwear putting swab stick into test tube

Infectious Disease

Caring for patients and the greater community.

Infectious diseases are diseases caused by living organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Augusta Health’s Infectious Disease practice addresses a range of illnesses from influenza to Lyme Disease. It is one of the hospital’s most varied and vital public services.

About Our Practice

- Our office is conveniently located in the Medical Office Building on campus
- Patients are referred by primary care providers and Augusta Health hospitalists
- We offer one-on-one inpatient and outpatient consultations
- Inpatient care includes follow-up after patients are released
- Our infectious disease specialist works closely with the Wound Healing Clinic to treat challenging infections

Nurse is comforting a covid patient at the ICU

Our Specialty

Our Infectious Disease practice specializes in treating:

Infections difficult to diagnose
Infections accompanied by a high fever
Infections that do not respond to treatment
Healthy people who plan to travel to another country or location with a higher risk of infection
Patients with underlying chronic health conditions, such as HIV/AIDS

Testing

Tests are used for diagnosis and to determine the best type of treatment. Common tests include:

Physical exams
Blood, other bodily fluid, or wound cultures
Blood serum analysis (to detect antibodies indicating the type of infection)
Hepatitis C testing available

elderly man getting vaccine shot by doctor epidemiologist

Treatment

Medicine: Prescribed to help battle infections and prevent them from returning.
Home Care: Patients may be provided with guidelines to continue treatment at home
Follow-up Visits: The specialist will check in on the patient’s progress

Mature man taking a vaccine from his doctor

More Information

Our Team

Amanda Guedes, MD

Infectious Disease

Jessica Lewis, MD

Infectious Disease