Infectious Diseases Follow-up in Children

What is Infectious Disease Surveillance?

Infectious Disease Surveillance is the process of regularly monitoring and controlling infections such as influenza, measles, mumps, chickenpox, COVID-19 in children. This follow-up is critical to ensure early diagnosis of infections, prevent their spread and apply the necessary treatment methods.

How is the Follow-up Process Conducted?

As Metropol Health Group, we carry out the follow-up of infectious diseases with the following steps:

• Diagnosis Process: The infection is diagnosed by physical examination, blood tests, PCR tests and rapid diagnostic kits.
• Vaccination Age-appropriate vaccination programs are implemented to provide immunity against diseases.
• Protection and Isolation: Necessary measures are taken to isolate infected children from other children and to prevent spread.
• Parent Information: Families are informed about disease symptoms and preventive methods.

Symptoms of Infectious Diseases

Symptoms of infectious diseases in children are as follows:

• Fever and Chills: High fever is one of the body’s responses to infection.
• Respiratory Symptoms: Cough, runny nose, sore throat.
• Skin Symptoms: Rash, lesions or redness.
• Digestive Problems: Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting.
• General malaise Fatigue, loss of appetite and lack of movement.

Treatment Methods

1. Drug Treatment: Antiviral, antibiotic or fever-reducing medicines are used to control the infection.
2. Vaccination Programs: Protective vaccines against diseases such as measles, mumps and influenza are administered.
3. Isolation and Quarantine: Infected children are isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.
4. Supportive Treatment: Fluid supplements and symptomatic treatment are provided to support the immune system.

Follow-up and Treatment for a Healthy Future

Early diagnosis and regular follow-up of infectious diseases are essential for children to lead a healthy life. As Metropol Health Group, we ensure their health by providing special preventive and therapeutic services for each child.