Southeastern Center for Infectious Diseases helps patients through the management of any infections which develop through different modes of transmission, environmental exposures, limited immune system function, or complications arising after surgical procedures. We value our patients' health, and strive to minimize bodily damage which can occur from any infectious disorders through up to date and efficient treatment regimens.
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When infections attack, our board-certified infectious disease physicians, Dr. Ford and Dr. Manohar will help you get back on track.
Along with their nurse practitioners, they treat patients in the hospital setting and at our clinic located at 2009 Miccosukee Road in Tallahassee, FL. If you have been diagnosed with an infection, ask your doctor to refer you to the infectious disease doctors at Southeastern Center for Infectious Diseases today! Call us at 850-942-2299 to schedule an appointment. A referral from your doctor is required. Fax 850-942-0322 Our services include: diagnosis and treatment of diseases, PICC line insertion & management, and IV antibiotic infusion. |
Does the use of N95 respirators require fit testing beyond ensuring a good seal?
N95 filtering facepiece respirator (FFR) should be fit tested in order to demonstrate that a tight seal is maintained during routine activity. This will ensure maximal protection when Health Care Providers are involved in performing an aerosol generated procedure (AGP) on COVID-19 patients. In a crisis situation, however, a respirator that has the best facial fit without actual fit testing can be used. idsociety.org COVID Vaccine recommendations for immunocompromised patients
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New CDC Treatment Recommendations for Gonorrhea
1. Treat gonorrhea infections with a single 500 mg injection of ceftriaxone 2. Dual therapy with azithromycin is no longer the recommended treatment regimen. Instead, if coinfection with Chlamydia trachomatis is confirmed or if Chlamydia trachomatis has not been ruled out, additionally prescribe doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for seven days. 3. Test-of-cure: A test-of-cure is not needed for persons who receive a diagnosis of uncomplicated urogenital or rectal gonorrhea unless symptoms persist. A test-of-cure is recommended for persons with pharyngeal gonorrhea 7-14 days after the initial treatment, regardless of the regimen. 4. To ensure there is no subsequent reinfection, patients who have been treated for gonorrhea should be retested three months after treatment. 5. As always, facilitate partner testing and treatment. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6950a6.htm |
Our President & CEO,
Dr. Ford got the Shot!!! 
Dr. Manohar has chosen to be a part of the solution.
He got the shot against COVID 19!!! |
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Dr. Ford, Dr. Manohar and Rachel received the 2nd COVID shot! They are choosing to a part of the solution.
Have you thought about getting the COVID Vaccine? |
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RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Florida Department of Health: Zika Update Big Bend Cares Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Diseases and Conditions Infectious Diseases Society of America AIDS Institute Medicare and HIV Click Here Medicaid and HIV Click Here Hepatitis C Click Here 
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COVID 19 MODES OF TRANSMISSION Primarily Person-to-person spread -Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. -Droplets can land in the mouth or nose and inhaled into the lungs. -Spread possible even before people show symptoms Contact with contaminated surfaces or objects -Touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes may lead to the spread of the virus SIGNS & SYMPTOMS May ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed cases The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure: FEVER, COUGH, SHORTNESS OF BREATH EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNS -Trouble breathing -Persistent pain or pressure in the chest -New confusion or inability to arouse -Bluish lips or face WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE COVID 19 For mild symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and keep track of your symptoms If you are experiencing any of the emergency warning signs, go to the emergency room immediately to be evaluated WHAT YOU SHOULD ALWAYS DO TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID19 -Wear a mask over your nose and mouth -Cover your coughs and sneezes -Clean your hands often -Avoid sharing personal household items -Clean & disinfect all “high-touch” surfaces everyday https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ FACTS ABOUT COVID19 VACCINES 1. COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19 2. COVID-19 vaccines will not cause you to test positive on COVID-19 viral tests 3. People who have gotten sick with COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated 4. Getting vaccinated can help prevent getting sick with COVID-19 5. Receiving an mRNA vaccine will not alter your DNA https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits/facts.html |
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Special thanks to Dr. Ford, Dr. Manohar, our wonderful ID physicians
and Lisa Crutchfield, our dynamic office manager
for taking the time to celebrate our nurses!
and Lisa Crutchfield, our dynamic office manager
for taking the time to celebrate our nurses!