Children’s immune systems are still developing, making them especially vulnerable to a wide range of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. Some infections that are mild in adults can be life-threatening in infants and young children. Dr. Vannala Raju brings deep expertise in pediatric infectious disease management across Hyderabad, providing rapid, accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment for both common and complex infections.
Infectious Conditions We Treat
- Typhoid Fever (Enteric Fever): Caused by Salmonella typhi; managed with culture-guided antibiotic therapy and close monitoring for complications.
- Tuberculosis (TB) in Children: Diagnosis via Mantoux test, Chest X-ray, and GeneXpert; DOTS therapy coordination and follow-up.
- Dengue Fever: Platelet monitoring, IV fluid management, and early warning sign surveillance to prevent dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF).
- Meningitis & Encephalitis: Emergency assessment of stiff neck, photophobia, and altered consciousness; prompt CSF analysis and antibiotic/antiviral initiation.
- Sepsis & Bacteraemia: Blood culture-guided antibiotic therapy; management in NICU/PICU when required.
- Viral Hepatitis A & B: Diagnosis, supportive management, and vaccination counseling for household contacts.
- COVID-19 in Children: MIS-C (Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children) recognition and management; long COVID follow-up.
- Fungal Infections: Candidiasis, aspergillosis in immunocompromised children; appropriate antifungal therapy.
Diagnostic Expertise
Accurate diagnosis is essential before prescribing antibiotics. Dr. Raju uses a systematic approach including:
- Complete blood count with differential (CBC/DC) to differentiate bacterial vs. viral infection
- CRP, Procalcitonin, ESR for infection severity markers
- Blood, urine, CSF and wound cultures for pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity
- Rapid antigen tests for dengue NS1, malaria, typhoid (Widal), and COVID-19
- PCR-based molecular diagnostics for confirmation of viral and bacterial pathogens
Dr. Raju is committed to responsible antibiotic prescribing — choosing the narrowest-spectrum agent for the shortest necessary course, preserving antibiotic effectiveness for generations to come.