Infectious Disease
Overcoming a range of medical challenges
At the forefront of infectious disease recovery
When a patient is chronically ill, infections can occur. Complications following influenza, pneumonia or COVID-19 can lead to lengthy hospitalizations. RUSH Specialty Hospital provides a variety treatments for infectious disease.
Our infectious disease teams follow a clinical Antibiotic Stewardship Program and are trained in infection reduction and elimination.
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RUSH Specialty Hospital provides a variety of treatments:
- Osteomyelitis
- Endocarditis
- Sepsis
- Bacterial infections
- Viral infections (including COVID-19)
- Fungal infections
- Post-surgical wound infections
- Infected pressure ulcers
- Cellulitis
- Long-term intravenous antibiotic therapy
How Can We Help?
We will work closely with you, your family, physician and/or the referring hospital to ensure a smooth transition to a RUSH Specialty Hospital.