Infectious Diseases Specialist

Consult Dr. Danish Qureshi, an Infectious Disease Specialist

Viral Fever

Fever is caused by many reasons including viral, bacterial, autoimmune diseases and also cancer. When oral temperature crosses more than 100°F it is called a fever. Reach out to our Infectious diseases specialist in Jagatpura, Jaipur for treatment of Virus fever and some viral diseases. Viruses, which are minuscule microorganisms, spread rapidly from person to person. Due to the lack of awareness, viral fevers are sometimes not diagnosed until they have progressed to advanced stages. Additionally, self-administration of antibiotics to reduce a high body temperature may increase the likelihood of complications. As a physician with expertise in treating viral fevers, Dr. Qureshi is highly experienced and skilled. The latest advancements in medicine are familiar to him. You can feel better instantly by finding “the best General Physician near me”.

Viral fever symptoms mainly includes

  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Body ache
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Headache

Diagnosis is based on

  • History
  • Physical examination
  • Complete blood count
  • C reactive protein
  • Chest x ray
  • RTPCR for viral genes

Dr. Danish Qureshi, the leading general physician in Jagatpura, Jaipur, specializes in treating viral fever with a comprehensive approach. His treatment includes supportive measures such as maintaining proper hydration, prescribing antipyretics, and administering a combination of antibiotics and antiviral medications to alleviate symptoms. Practicing at Medtalk Clinic, located at 7/12 Dakshinpuri, near Somya Sky Legend and D-Mart Circle, Jagatpura, Dr. Danish Qureshi is recognized as the top viral fever specialist in Jagatpura.

Dengue

Dengue is a viral infection spread from Aedes mosquito to humans by bite. Aedes mosquito usually bites in daytime.

Symptoms includes, fever, headache, fatigue, joint pains and retroorbital pain.

It is a fatal disease which causes decrease platelets in patient’s body, excessive bleeding and sometimes death.

Diagnosis is based on

  • History
  • Physical Examination
  • Complete blood count
  • Reverse transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (RTPCR)
  • Dengue NS1 antigen test
  • Dengue IgM and IgG antibody

Dr Danish Qureshi, a Dengue Disease Specialist in Jagatpura Jaipur. He treats dengue with adequate hydration, antipyretics, antiviral medications and proper monitoring.

Malaria

Malaria is a protozoal disease cause by bite of female anopheles mosquito which bites usually at night.

Symptoms mainly involves cyclical fever, joint pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain

Diagnosis is based on

  • History
  • Physical Examination
  • Complete blood count
  • Antigen based rapid diagnostic tests
  • Microscopy

Complications of untreated malaria infection are

  • Shock
  • Liver failure
  • Kidney failure
  • Brain involvement and
  • Even Death

Dr Danish Qureshi is the Best Malaria Treatment Doctors in Jaipur. He treats malaria with adequate fluids, antimalarial drugs like Artesunate, antipyretics and combination of other medicines

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. Here’s an overview of TB including its causes, investigations, and treatment: Causes: TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. People with weakened immune systems, such as those living with HIV or malnutrition, or those who smoke, are at higher risk of developing active TB.

Investigations

  • Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or Mantoux test
  • Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs)
  • Chest X-ray
  • Sputum microscopy
  • Culture
  • Molecular tests
  • Biopsy

Dr Danish Qureshi is the best General physician in jagatpura Jaipur. Dr Danish Qureshi treats TB by a combination of antibiotics taken over a long period. The exact regimen and duration depend on factors such as the type of TB (drug-sensitive or drug-resistant) and the person’s overall health.

  1. First-line drugs: The standard treatment regimen for drug-sensitive TB includes a combination of antibiotics:
    • Isoniazid (INH)
    • Rifampicin (RIF)
    • Pyrazinamide (PZA)
    • Ethambutol (EMB)

    This initial phase lasts for 2 months, followed by a continuation phase using INH and RIF for 4-7 months.

  2. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT): Ensures that patients take their medications consistently, which is crucial to prevent the development of drug resistance.
  3. Monitoring and follow-up: Regular monitoring of symptoms, sputum tests, and potentially imaging studies to assess treatment response and detect any side effects.
  4. Treatment of drug-resistant TB: Requires longer treatment regimens (up to 2 years) using second-line drugs, which are more expensive and can have more severe side effects.
  5. Supportive care: Adequate nutrition and management of side effects are essential components of TB treatment.
  6. Prevention (for latent TB): Individuals with latent TB infection may receive treatment with isoniazid alone for several months to reduce the risk of developing active TB.

Jaundice

Jaundice is a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes due to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced from the breakdown of red blood cells in the liver.

Causes of Jaundice

  1. Hemolytic Jaundice: Occurs when red blood cells are broken down at an abnormally high rate, leading to an increased production of bilirubin. Causes include:
    • Hemolytic anemia (e.g., sickle cell disease)
    • Certain infections (e.g., malaria)
    • Medications or toxins that cause red blood cell breakdown
  2. Hepatocellular Jaundice: Results from liver cell damage or dysfunction, impairing the liver’s ability to process and excrete bilirubin. Causes include:
    • Viral hepatitis (e.g., hepatitis A, B, C)
    • Alcohol-related liver disease
    • Liver cirrhosis
    • Liver cancer
  3. Obstructive (cholestatic) Jaundice: Occurs when there is a blockage in the bile ducts, preventing bilirubin from being excreted into the digestive system. Causes include:
    • Gallstones
    • Bile duct tumors or strictures
    • Pancreatic cancer
    • Parasitic infections (e.g., liver flukes)

Treatment of Jaundice

Dr Danish Qureshi is the best General Physician in jagatpura Jaipur for jaundice and liver disorders he can accurately diagnose and treat jaundice with.

  1. Managing the underlying condition: This could involve treating infections (e.g., antiviral medications for hepatitis), stopping medications causing jaundice, or addressing conditions like cirrhosis or cancer.
  2. Supportive care: Ensuring adequate hydration, nutrition, and rest can aid recovery.
  3. Phototherapy (for newborns): Newborn jaundice caused by immature liver function can be treated with phototherapy, where the baby is exposed to special lights that help break down bilirubin.
  4. Surgery or procedures: In cases of obstructive jaundice, procedures may be needed to remove bile duct obstructions, such as with gallstones or tumors.
  5. Medications: Sometimes medications may be used to increase bile flow or to treat underlying conditions contributing to jaundice.
  6. Liver transplant: In severe cases of liver failure or advanced liver disease, a liver transplant may be necessary.

Dr Danish Qureshi who runs Medtalk clinic Jagatpura at 7,12 Dakshinpuri Jagatpura near Somya Sky legend is one of the top jaundice doctor in jagatpura jaipur

Covid 19 and its complications

Covid 19 is caused by a SARS-COV- 2 virus. It is responsible for the major outbreaks of covid 19 in India and whole world in 2020 and 2021. It is a deadly virus which spreads through droplets when someone with covid 19 coughs or sneezes and transmits disease when other person inhales the droplets.

Headache

Symptoms of Covid 19 includes

  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Bodyache
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath

Diagnosis is based on investigations like

  • History
  • Physical examination
  • Complete blood count
  • RTPCR for covid 19
  • Chest x ray
  • Urea and electrolytes

Treatment of covid 19 includes supportive therapy like intravenous fluids, antipyretics, antibiotics and antivirals.

Complications of covid includes short term and long term complications. Short term includes Pneumonia and lung fibrosis. Long term complications also known as Long covid includes brain fog (which includes fatigues, dizziness, difficulty in cognition and memory), indigestion, shortness of breath, Heart attack, kidney disorders and some even have hypertension and Diabetes after covid 19

Anemia

Anemia is defined by

 

  • Reduced Hemoglobin Levels: Below normal levels for age and sex (typically less than 13.5 g/dL in adult males and less than 12 g/dL in adult females).
  • Reduced RBC Count or Hematocrit: Below the lower limits of normal for age and sex.

Anemia can result from various underlying conditions that lead to:

  1. Impaired Production of RBCs:
    • Nutritional Deficiencies: Such as iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency.
    • Bone Marrow Disorders: Such as aplastic anemia or myelodysplastic syndromes.
    • Chronic Diseases: Such as chronic kidney disease, chronic inflammation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), or chronic infections (e.g., HIV).
  2. Increased Destruction of RBCs (Hemolysis):
    • Autoimmune Disorders: Such as immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
    • Infections: Such as malaria or certain bacterial infections.
    • Inherited Disorders: Such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia.
  3. Blood Loss:
    • Acute Bleeding: Such as trauma or surgery.
    • Chronic Bleeding: Such as gastrointestinal bleeding (ulcers, tumors, or inflammatory bowel disease).

Diagnosis

Diagnosing anemia involves

 

  • Clinical Evaluation: Detailed history (symptoms, dietary habits, menstrual history, medications), physical examination (looking for signs like pallor, jaundice, or organomegaly), and review of family history.
  • Laboratory Tests:
    • Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures hemoglobin levels, RBC count, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), and other parameters.
    • Peripheral Blood Smear: Microscopic examination to assess RBC morphology (e.g., size, shape) and detect abnormalities (e.g., sickle cells).
    • oAdditional Tests: Iron studies (serum iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation), vitamin B12 and folate levels, reticulocyte count, and hemoglobin electrophoresis (in suspected hemoglobinopathies).

Treatment

Dr Danish Qureshi is the best General physician in jagatpura Jaipur. Dr Danish Qureshi treats anemia depending on the underlying cause and improve symptoms:

  1. Iron Deficiency Anemia:
    • Iron Supplementation: Oral iron supplements are typically first-line treatment.
    • Dietary Changes: Increasing iron-rich foods (e.g., red meat, beans, fortified cereals).
    • Management of Underlying Causes: Treating conditions causing chronic blood loss (e.g., gastrointestinal ulcers).
  2. Vitamin Deficiency Anemias:
    • Supplementation: Vitamin B12 injections or oral supplements for vitamin B12 deficiency.
    • Folic Acid Supplementation: For folate deficiency anemia.
  3. Anemia of Chronic Disease:
    • Treatment of Underlying Condition: Managing the chronic disease causing inflammation or renal dysfunction.
  4. Hemolytic Anemias:
    • Immune Modulation: Corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive agents for autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
    • Avoidance of Triggers: Avoiding medications or infections that trigger hemolysis.
  5. Blood Transfusion: In severe cases or acute blood loss, transfusion of packed red blood cells may be necessary to rapidly increase hemoglobin levels.