Children with serious infections or unusual susceptibility to infections receive the highest quality of care at University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview. Our pediatric infectious disease and immunology experts provide leading-edge treatments which, in many cases, are made possible by our extensive research programs.

We evaluate and treat children with a wide range of diseases and immunodeficiency disorders—from the most common infections to polio. Our physicians also consult with other specialists who care for neonatal, cancer, dialysis and blood and marrow transplant patients because these conditions often predispose patients to problems with immunodeficiency and infectious disease.

We are very active in disease prevention and education in the community working closely with the Minnesota Department of Health.

Conditions We Treat

We treat all types of infectious disease, including:

• Bacterial and Viral Infections
• Pneumonia
• Meningitis
  -Bacterial meningitis general guidelines
  -Bacterial meningitis in newborns
  -Viral meningitis
• Sepsis
• International & Immigrant Health
• Fevers of Unknown Origin
• Frequent/Recurrent Infections
• Hospital-acquired Illness
• Staph infections
• Food-borne Illness
• E-coli
• Salmonella
• Immunodeficiency Disorders
• AIDS

Treatments and Services We Offer

• Vaccines
• Evaluation
• Preventive Protocols
• Medication
• Antimicrobials
• Disease Management
  -Infectious Disease
  -Immune Deficiency
• Consultations

Research Activities

Studies on the following topics are currently underway:

• Cytomegalovirus (common source of viral illness)
• Groups A and B Streptococci (common cause of bacterial illness)
• Malaria
• HIV
• Use of Vaccinations in Pregnant Women

Providers

Our physicians are dedicated to expert and compassionate care, research that improves the health of all children, and education of the next generation of pediatricians.

Department Achievements

• Groundbreaking Advances in the Study of Immune Cells and Immunodeficiency.
• Oldest Endowed Chair at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center, the American Legion Chair.

For Medical Professionals
More information is available at: University of Minnesota Medical School