Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for General Infectious Diseases     General Infectious Diseases Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Referral to the General Infectious Diseases Clinic is appropriate for patients with diagnoses such as: Aspergillosis Bacteremia Endocarditis C. diff colitis Cellulitis CMV disease Fever of Unknown Origin Soft tissue infections Parasitic infestations and travel related infections Bone and Joint infections Post-operative infections Pneumonias Infections in immune compromised hosts including solid organ and bone marrow transplant Positive PPD skin test Infection with Tuberculosis Infected pressure ulcers/osteomyelitis Infection with endemic fungi such as Histoplasmosis Diagnoses not managed in the General Infectious Diseases Clinic include: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Lyme Disease Hepatitis C Virus infection (refer to Hepatology Clinic) Hepatitis B Virus infection (refer to Hepatology Clinic) Patients who are only in need of screening tests (screening for TB, viral hepatitis, or HIV) Patients who need vaccines for travel abroad (refer to Travel Clinic) Patients with HIV infection should be referred to the HIV Clinic (not the General Infectious Diseases clinic) Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit All patients referred to the Infectious Diseases Clinic must have a complete set of records and radiological studies (such as X-rays, CT scans, etc) hand carried with them to their appointment in order for an appropriate evaluation to be completed. Patient Education/Information (includes preps)   Appointment Timeframe 1-2 weeks How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records and x-rays to visit or fax key items to (734) 615-2156 Please bring all available hospital records pertinent to your condition with you to your appointment so that an appropriate evaluation can be completed at the time of your visit. Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-647-5899 Clinic Location Sites Canton Health Center Taubman Center - 3rd Floor/Area D UM Consulting Physician Infectious Diseases Faculty Revised on: 01/25/2011