Pediatric Infectious Disease

Expert Care for Kids with Infectious Diseases

At Sanford Children’s, you’ll find pediatric infectious disease specialists who are experts in identifying and treating illnesses in children. Our team offers a full range of services for both mild and serious infections.

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric infectious disease physicians and specialized advanced practice providers understand the unique needs of infants and children. Their immature, rapidly changing immune systems require specialized care, including weight-based dosing and safety protocols. Working closely with primary, urgent and other specialty care providers, our team strives to provide your child with the highest level of care.

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Infectious Diseases We Treat in Kids

Our pediatric infectious disease specialists offer a wide spectrum of care, including diagnosing and managing these conditions:

• Bloodstream infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Congenital and genetic immune disorders
• COVID-19 and the associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome  
• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
• Endocarditis
• Fever of unknown origin
• Fungal pneumonia
• Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
• Kawasaki disease
• Malaria
• Measles infection
• Parasitic infections
• Periodic or recurrent fevers
• Rheumatic fever
• Tickborne illnesses
• Tuberculosis

If your family is planning a trip abroad, our team can help make sure you’re protected against infectious diseases that may not be seen in the United States. Connect with a travel medicine provider to help ensure your trip is as safe and healthy as it can be.

Benefits of Vaccines

Vaccines and vaccine education are important aspects of our care philosophy. Vaccines are critical in stopping the spread of many infectious diseases and in preventing death from infections. Getting vaccinated protects the child receiving the vaccine as well as the children who are unable to get vaccinated, including newborns and children with compromised immune systems.

Learn more about preventive care.

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