The Department Of Specialty Care, Infectious Disease
Knox Community Hospital's (KCH) Infectious Disease Clinic specialists care for people with viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections.
Dr. Sunil Bhat, a board-certified Infectious Disease physician and a member of the KCH Medical Staff, provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Sunil Bhat, MD
1661 Venture Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Appointments are available on the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 AM to noon.
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We [dot] Care [at] KCH [dot] org
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Some of the conditions treated and addressed preventively include:
| Surgical-Site Infections (SSI) | Skin and soft tissue infections |
|---|---|
| Pneumonia and other respiratory infections | Infections of the bone and joint |
| Reoccurring urinary tract infections (UTI) | Meningitis and encephalitis |
| Endovascular infections (e.g., endocarditis) | Tuberculosis (TB) and non-TB mycobacterial infections |
| Infections from exposure to insects or animals | Jaw infection and oral infections |
| Unexplained fevers | HIV/AIDS |
| Travel Health Preventive Services | Hepatitis C |
| Lyme Disease | |
Prevention of Infectious Disease
Talk to our office for information and resources to lower the risk of infectious disease. Individuals with higher risk factors include:
- Those planning to travel outside of the US
- Those interested in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PreP)
- Patients with a reoccurring infection or deficient immunity
Treating an Infectious Disease
An infectious disease, severe or mild symptomatically, can often be addressed in an outpatient setting, saving you and your family the cost of an emergency room or urgent care visit.
A few of the treatment methods available through Dr. Bhat's office include:
- Antibiotics to treat bacterial infections
- Antiviral medication to stop viruses from multiplying, to shorten the length and severity of your condition
- Antifungal and anti-parasitic medications
