Infectious Disease Treatment

Infectious Disease Treatment — Services by Dr. Pallav Mishra

Infectious diseases are complex, dynamic, and deeply personal. They touch every system in the body, can change rapidly, and often require more than just a single prescription. At the infectious disease practice of Dr. Pallav Mishra, we combine advanced diagnostics, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate care to guide patients and families through acute infections, chronic infectious conditions, and prevention strategies. Our aim is simple: accurate diagnosis, targeted therapy, and a safer, healthier return to everyday life.

 

What we treat

Dr. Pallav Mishra provides specialized care for a broad spectrum of infectious diseases, including but not limited to:

• Respiratory infections (complicated pneumonia, atypical pneumonias, bronchiectasis-related infections)
• Bloodstream infections and sepsis (identifying source, stabilizing patients, coordinating care)
• Tuberculosis (pulmonary and extrapulmonary) and latent TB management
• Urinary tract infections and complicated urosepsis
• Skin and soft tissue infections, including cellulitis, abscesses, and diabetic foot infections
• Bone and joint infections (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, prosthetic joint infections)
• Endocarditis (infective heart valve infections)
• Viral infections requiring specialist care (hepatitis B/C management coordination, care for complicated viral syndromes)
• Opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients (HIV, transplant, chemotherapy-related)
• Travel-related and tropical infections, plus preventive travel advice and vaccinations
• Antimicrobial-resistant infections and complicated multidrug-resistant organisms
   

Diagnostic approach — thinking beyond the obvious

Accurate treatment starts with precise diagnosis. Dr. Pallav Mishra uses a layered diagnostic approach:

1. Comprehensive clinical evaluation — understanding symptoms, recent exposures, travel history, comorbidities, and previous antibiotic use.
2. Targeted laboratory and microbiology testing — blood cultures, targeted PCRs, antigen testing, and local microbiology reporting to identify pathogens and resistance patterns.
3. Smart imaging — judicious use of X-rays, ultrasound, CT, or MRI to find hidden foci such as abscesses or infected hardware.
4. Interdisciplinary diagnostics — collaboration with microbiology, pathology, and radiology teams to reach nuanced diagnoses.
5. Antimicrobial stewardship testing — where possible, tailored susceptibility testing and local resistance insight to guide narrow, effective therapy.

This thoughtful process reduces guesswork, avoids unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotic use, and improves outcomes.

 

Personalized treatment plans

Every patient is different — and so is every infection. Treatment plans are individualized and practical:

• Targeted antimicrobial therapy whenever a pathogen and susceptibility are known.
• Route-appropriate therapy — deciding whether oral treatment, outpatient IV therapy, or inpatient care is best. Dr. Mishra coordinates outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy where appropriate.
• Combination care for complex cases — surgical drainage for abscesses, orthopedic input for bone infections, cardiology for endocarditis, and critical care for severe sepsis.
• Monitoring and adjustments — regular lab follow-up, therapeutic drug monitoring for long-term antibiotics, and step-down plans to oral therapy when safe.
• Supportive and rehabilitation care — from wound management to post-infection rehabilitation planning.

 

Special focus areas

Antimicrobial stewardship

Using antibiotics responsibly is crucial to stop resistance. Dr. Mishra champions stewardship: choosing the right drug, at the right dose, for the right duration. This reduces side effects, preserves future treatment options, and shortens recovery time.

Care for immunocompromised patients

Patients with weakened immune systems require nuance and foresight. We provide proactive infection surveillance, prophylaxis planning, and rapid-response strategies for opportunistic infections.

Travel medicine & prevention

Heading abroad? Dr. Mishra offers pre-travel consultations, recommended vaccinations, and advice tailored to destinations and personal health risks. Post-travel fever or unusual symptoms receive prompt specialist evaluation.

Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)

For many infections that historically required prolonged hospitalization, OPAT enables safe IV therapy at home or in a clinic, lowering costs and improving comfort without compromising care — coordinated closely by Dr. Mishra.

Patient education and shared decision-making

We believe patients are partners. Every treatment plan is discussed in clear, understandable terms: why a test is needed, expected benefits and risks, warning signs to watch for, and lifestyle measures that help recovery. Dr. Mishra gives practical advice on infection prevention, hygiene, vaccination, and when to seek urgent care.

Coordination with your care team

Infectious diseases often touch many specialties. Dr. Pallav Mishra works seamlessly with primary care physicians, surgeons, intensivists, pulmonologists, nephrologists, and pharmacists to ensure cohesive, timely care. Whether you arrive after an emergency admission or for outpatient consultation, continuity and communication are central to our practice.

Follow-up, rehabilitation and long-term care

Some infections require weeks to months of follow-up. We provide clear, scheduled follow-up plans, monitoring for relapse or complications, and guidance on returning to work or daily activities. For chronic or complicated infections, long-term care strategies aim to restore function and quality of life.

 

What to expect at your first visit

Expect a thorough review of your history, a focused physical exam, and a plan for diagnostics or treatment. We prioritize rapid clarification of the problem and immediate steps to stabilize or start therapy when needed. If urgent inpatient care is required, Dr. Mishra will coordinate transfer and remain involved in ongoing management.

 

Why choose Dr. Pallav Mishra?

Dr. Pallav Mishra combines clinical expertise with empathy — a clinician who treats the patient, not just the pathogen. He brings multidisciplinary coordination, contemporary stewardship principles, and a patient-centered approach to every case. Whether it’s a routine infection, a complex resistant organism, or a long-term infectious condition, his practice delivers clarity, competence, and human care.

Safer. Healthier. Better Care.