Infectious Diseases

The Infectious Diseases (ID) Department at Burjeel Medical City (BMC), Abu Dhabi provides comprehensive medical care and specialized infectious disease consultations to patients of all ages. Our US-trained Infectious Diseases experts work together to deliver individualized treatment plans and prevention for patients with various infectious conditions, including critically ill patients and immune compromised patients. They are unique in providing transplant infectious diseases services and managing complicated infections in solid and hematologic transplant populations. They balance clinical practice infection control with antimicrobial stewardship. Our doctors are also dedicated to research activities including clinical trials and provide care based on the latest local and international guidelines. The department’s infection control program was given the Jawda accreditation and has launched the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (AMS) in 2021.

Common Infections

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Fungal, Bacterial, Viral, Mycobacterial, and Parasitic Infections

Complicated Infectious Diseases in the Immunocompromised Population

Antimicrobials to Manage Complicated Infections

Pediatric, Adult, and Transplant Patients’ Vaccination

A Broad Range of Antibiotics, Antivirals, Antifungals, and Anti-Parasitic Drugs

Automated Identification and Sensitivities

Mushroom Identification for Filamentous Fungi

Maldi-Tof Mass Spectrometry for Rapid Identification of Bacteria and Yeast Infection

Biofire Panels Test for Molecular Blood Culture Identification, Meningitis, Pneumonia, and Others

Book Appointment with our Experts

Dr. Dima Ibrahim

Specialist Infectious Diseases

Dr. Ritika Marisse Coelho

Consultant Pediatric Infectious Disease

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