Treatment of Infectious Disorders in Children

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Pediatric Infectious Disease Critical Care in Thane

Severe Infections in Children

Infections are the most common cause of serious illness in children across India. While most childhood infections are mild and manageable at home, some can escalate rapidly into lifethreatening conditions like septic shock or meningitis. Dr.Rajesh Shah is experienced in identifying and aggressively treating severe infections in children – including those with weakened immune systems – where early intervention is the difference between recovery and serious harm.

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When to Seek Emergency Care Immediately

Severe infections can deteriorate within hours. 
Call 022 44123456 without delay.

High fever with extreme lethargy – your child is not responding normally
Skin rash that looks like small red or purple spots that do not fade when pressed (could indicate meningococcal disease)
Signs of dehydration: sunken eyes, dry mouth, no urine for 6+ hours, no tears when crying
Fever in a child who is on chemotherapy or is immunocompromised
Fever with neck stiffness and sensitivity to light

A child who was getting better, then suddenly gets much worse

Severe infections can deteriorate within hours.
Call +91-8879160707 without delay.

Conditions We Treat

Gastroenteritis with Severe Dehydration

When vomiting and diarrhoea cause dangerous fluid and electrolyte losses, requiring intravenous fluids and close monitoring

Infections in Immunocompromised Children

Children on chemotherapy, steroids, or with immune deficiency conditions are vulnerable to unusual and severe infections requiring specialised ICU management

Meningitis

Infection of the membranes surrounding the brain; a medical emergency requiring urgent antibiotics and intensive monitoring

Septic Shock

A life-threatening condition where infection triggers a bodywide inflammatory response, causing organ dysfunction; requires immediate ICU care with fluid resuscitation, antibiotics, and vasopressor support

Our Approach

We follow international sepsis protocols (Surviving Sepsis Campaign) adapted for children. Rapid identification, early antibiotic administration, and aggressive but careful fluid management are central to our approach. We work closely with the infectious disease and haematology-oncology teams for complex cases.