Paediatric Orthopaedic Infectious Diseases Therapy
at John Hunter Children’s Hospital
John Hunter Hospital has an Infectious Diseases
Department that treats infectious conditions unique to children
and young people. These specialist doctors work in conjunction with
the orthopaedic doctors to decide upon the appropriate treatment for
your child according to the type and severity of their infection.
Disclaimer
It should be noted that this document reflects what is currently
regarded as a safe and appropriate approach to care. However, as
in any clinical situation there may be factors that cannot be covered
by a single set of guidelines, this document should be used as a
guide, rather than as a complete authorative statement of procedures
to be followed in respect of each individual presentation. It does
not replace the need for the application of clinical judgment to
each individual presentation.
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