Infectious Disease Center, Synphaet Ramintra Hospital

When dangerous pathogens are all around us… rapid diagnosis is the key to treatment.

Every day, our bodies encounter tiny organisms invisible to the naked eye—whether viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites, which lurk in the air, food, and the surrounding environment. Many times, a simple fever may be a warning sign of a severe and rapidly spreading infectious disease. If left undiagnosed, these pathogens can enter the bloodstream and damage vital organs, becoming life-threatening. Proper care and treatment from an infectious disease specialist is therefore critical to stopping dangerous pathogens in time.

The Infectious Disease Center at Synphaet Ramintra Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with infectious diseases. Our team of infectious disease internists works alongside a multidisciplinary team, supported by modern diagnostic technology, standard laboratories, and international treatment guidelines, ensuring patients receive accurate, fast, and safe care in a location convenient to travel in the Ramintra area.

Infectious Diseases and Conditions We Treat

We provide screening, diagnosis, and treatment for acute, chronic, and emerging infectious diseases:

• Respiratory Infectious Diseases: Influenza, COVID-19, infectious pneumonia, tuberculosis, and infectious bronchitis.
• Vector-Borne and Tropical Diseases: Dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, typhus (scrub typhus), and leptospirosis.
• Severe Infections and Sepsis: Sepsis and septic shock.
• Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases: Food poisoning, bacterial or viral enteritis, viral hepatitis, liver abscess, abdominal abscess, and parasitic infections.
• Urinary Tract Infectious Diseases: Cystitis, pyelonephritis, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Cellulitis, abscesses, infected wounds, shingles (herpes zoster), and herpes simplex.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Including counseling and care for HIV patients.
• Infectious Disease Care in Immunocompromised Patients: Cancer patients, transplant recipients, patients on immunosuppressive drugs, the elderly, and patients with chronic diseases.
• Antibiotic Counseling: Selecting appropriate medications, monitoring drug-resistant infections, and preventing unnecessary use of antibiotics.

Precise Diagnostic Tools and Methods

We are prepared to provide diagnostic services using modern technology to accurately identify the cause of infection, including:

• Basic Laboratory Tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC), inflammatory markers (CRP, Procalcitonin), liver and kidney function tests, and microscopic examinations for fungi or parasites.
• Molecular Diagnostics / PCR: Technology that detects the DNA or RNA of pathogens, providing fast and highly accurate results within a few hours.
• Culture & Antibiogram: Culturing specimens (blood, urine, sputum) to identify bacteria and testing their susceptibility to various antibiotics for targeted treatment.
• Serology Test: Detecting antibodies or antigens in the blood to diagnose the stage of infection.
• High-Resolution Radiology: Using CT Scan, Ultrasound, or MRI to evaluate the location of infection in internal organs like the lungs or abdomen.

Systematic Treatment and Disease Control Guidelines

We provide personalized treatment based on the type of pathogen and severity of the disease:

• Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy: Selecting antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, or antiparasitics matching the pathogen type and drug resistance test results for maximum efficacy and minimal side effects.
• Precise Antibiotic Dosing and Adjustment: Monitoring and adjusting blood drug levels, especially in severe infections, to ensure optimal efficacy.
• Negative Pressure Room: Dedicated isolation rooms for hospitalized patients with airborne diseases, ensuring maximum safety and preventing transmission to others.
• Immunization and Prevention: Providing guidance on preventing reinfection, self-care post-treatment, and offering seasonal vaccinations and adult/elderly vaccines for proactive immunity.

Why Choose the Infectious Disease Center at Synphaet Ramintra Hospital?

• ✓ Direct Care by Specialized Infectious Disease Internists: Peace of mind with treatment plans designed by highly experienced specialists capable of managing complex infections and drug resistance effectively.
• ✓ Collaboration with Other Specialized Centers: Coordinating with intensive care units (ICU), internal medicine departments, surgery departments, and other specialists to manage patients with complex conditions.
• ✓ Comprehensive Treatment: Covering everything from diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, to preventing recurrence.
• ✓ Rapid and Accurate Laboratory Results: Helping doctors diagnose diseases promptly, avoiding blind prescribing of broad-spectrum antibiotics, and reducing future risks of drug resistance.
• ✓ Strict Safety and Infection Control Standards: Utilizing partitioned patient isolation systems, with international-standard cleanliness and disinfection protocols in service areas.

Q&A Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What causes “drug resistance”, and how does treatment at the Infectious Disease Center help solve this issue?

A: Drug resistance usually occurs from buying antibiotics without necessity, not completing the full course, or using the wrong type of drug, causing bacteria to develop resistance. At our center, we perform cultures to identify the exact bacteria and test for drug susceptibility, enabling doctors to prescribe the most targeted and effective antibiotic.

Q: After how many days of fever should I see a doctor?

A: If you have a high fever lasting more than 2–3 days that does not respond to fever reducers, accompanied by shortness of breath, confusion, severe headache, stiff neck, extreme fatigue, or a chronic unexplained fever lasting more than 1 week, you should see a doctor immediately.

Q: Is it necessary to use antibiotics every time I have a fever?

A: No. Many infectious diseases are caused by viruses, which antibiotics cannot treat. Medication should only be used under a doctor’s guidance.

Q: What causes “drug resistance”?

A: Drug resistance usually occurs from buying antibiotics without necessity, not completing the full course, or using the wrong type of drug, causing bacteria to develop resistance. At our center, we perform cultures to identify the exact bacteria and test for drug susceptibility, enabling doctors to prescribe the most targeted and effective antibiotic.

Q: Why is culturing important?

A: Culturing helps identify the type of pathogen and select the most appropriate drug, ensuring targeted treatment and reducing the chance of drug resistance.

Q: Can infectious diseases be prevented?

A: Yes, they can be prevented through several methods, such as vaccination, regular handwashing, eating clean food, getting enough rest, and avoiding contact with patients having contagious diseases.