{"id":294300,"date":"2025-07-15T16:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/best-infectologist-in-sao-paulo-for-ibd\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T16:00:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:00:03","slug":"best-infectologist-in-sao-paulo-for-ibd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/best-infectologist-in-sao-paulo-for-ibd\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo for IBD"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Understand the role of <\/b><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><b> in the treatment of Chronic Diseases<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-287230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule your appointment with a doctor from the Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with immunosuppressive diseases, such as <\/span><b>Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e <\/span><b>Ulcerative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ulcerative Retocolitis, are more susceptible to infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/consulta-melhor-infectologista-em-sao-paulo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>best Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps prevent and treat complications, ensuring greater safety in the use of immunosuppressive drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you&#8217;ll understand when to go to an <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which diseases he treats and how his monitoring is essential for those with <\/span><b>inflammation of the intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At NuDii &#8211; N\u00facleo de Doen\u00e7as Inflamat\u00f3rias Intestinais do Instituto Medicina em Foco, you will find the  <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/drcelsomendanha\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Celso Mendanha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, o  <\/span><b>better<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  specialist in  <\/span><b>Infectology  <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e  <\/span><b>Immunology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a personalized assessment  <\/span><b>online  <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or  <\/span><b>in person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  at Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, t\u00e9rreo, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o &#8211;  <\/span><b>S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  (CEP 01307-000).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Where can I find an infectious disease specialist near me? Click here to book your appointment now and guarantee safe treatment! <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-293071 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-consulta-com-o-Melhor-Infectologista-em-Sao-Paulo-para-DII.webp\" alt=\"Contact Instituto Medicina em foco to schedule an appointment with the Best Infectious Diseases Specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo for IBD\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-consulta-com-o-Melhor-Infectologista-em-Sao-Paulo-para-DII.webp 1080w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-consulta-com-o-Melhor-Infectologista-em-Sao-Paulo-para-DII-980x980.webp 980w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Entre-em-contato-com-o-Instituto-Medicina-em-foco-para-agendar-consulta-com-o-Melhor-Infectologista-em-Sao-Paulo-para-DII-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is an infectologist?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re wondering: <\/span><b>What is an infectologist?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? The  <\/span><b>Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. They treat everything from common infections to complex cases, such as patients with low immunity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/inflammatory-bowel-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20353315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Inflammatory Bowel Disease<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IBD), the <\/span><b>best<\/b> <b>Infectious Diseases<\/b> <b>in SP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Dr. Celso Mendanha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps prevent complications caused by viruses, bacteria and fungi, ensuring more effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UqvkxHJ-qLE?si=vKOmEqlFFsfnuxHh\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>What diseases <\/b><b>Infectious Diseases <\/b><b>treat?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases doctor in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various infectious conditions, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial infections (<\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pneumonia, intestinal infections).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral diseases (<\/span><b>HIV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> B and C, dengue, COVID-19).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fungal infections (candidiasis, aspergillosis).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parasitosis (amoebiasis, giardiasis, toxoplasmosis).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infections in immunosuppressed patients <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/departments-centers\/laboratory-medicine-pathology\/overview\/specialty-groups\/clinical-biochemistry-immunology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>immunosuppressed<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (post-transplant, IBD, cancer).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) (syphilis, HPV, herpes).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital infections (antibiotic resistance).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arboviruses and tropical<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diseases (malaria, yellow fever, Zika).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Need an Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo? Schedule your appointment at Instituto Medicina em Foco and meet the best specialists in NuDii. <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-287230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule your appointment with a doctor from the Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Role of <\/b><b>Infectious Diseases <\/b><b>in the use of immunosuppressants for IBD<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is essential before starting immunosuppressants or biologicals, assessing risks and preventing infections. Dr. Celso asks   <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/exames\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and monitors the body&#8217;s response, ensuring that the treatment is effective and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting immunosuppressants, the <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>SP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> checks for active or latent infections, such as <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e <\/span><b>hepatitis, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and also assesses the vaccines needed to supplement protection for patients on immunosuppression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These measures improve protection, reduce <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complications and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the patient is in optimal condition for the treatment of <\/span><b>inflammation in the intestine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Necessary tests before biological treatments<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serology for <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> B and C (HBsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HBs, anti-HCV).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIV testing <\/span><b>HIV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ELISA and\/or rapid test).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest X-ray to screen for <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tuberculosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuberculin test (PPD) or IGRA (Quantiferon) for <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> latent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete blood count with lymphocyte count.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver function (TGO, TGP, bilirubin).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney function (urea, creatinine).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serology for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epstein barr virus (anti-viral capsid antibody &#8211; VCA or IgG and IgM mononucleosis antibodies).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing for Strongyloides stercoralis (in patients from endemic areas).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy test for women of childbearing age.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Do you need to take these tests in S\u00e3o Paulo? Instituto Medicina em Foco offers all the support you need for safe biological treatment! <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-287230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule your appointment with a doctor from the Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>When to see an infectologist<\/b><b> during the treatment of <\/b><b>Crohn&#8217;s Disease<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M4knir08JsI?si=VHhm--xU3edvDTrI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients being treated for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/doenca-de-crohn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who use immunosuppressants or biological medicines should <\/span><b>consult<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before starting immunosuppressive therapy and when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> signs of infection, such as persistent fever or abscesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, a referral to an <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comes from the <\/span><b>Gastroenterologist <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>Coloproctologist <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to analyze an infectious process. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there are<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> symptoms <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that may suggest infection, it is important to follow up with an <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to avoid aggravation. Preventive follow-up is also crucial before starting immunosuppressive therapies.   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to check vaccinations and supplement those indicated for immunosuppressed patients.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases doctor in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  acts to prevent and treat opportunistic infections, which are common in patients with compromised immunity. In   <\/span><b>SP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where there is access to specialized centers, this monitoring ensures greater safety in the treatment of <\/span><b>Inflammatory Bowel Disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Regular<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help monitor risks such as <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tuberculosis and <\/span><b>viral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hepatitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Signs of infection in Crohn&#8217;s patients<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with <\/span><b>Crohn&#8217;s Disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taking immunosuppressants should be aware of these warning signs <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or these situations <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that require evaluation by an <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent fever (above 38\u00b0C for more than 2 days).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abscesses or fistulas in the anal\/intestinal region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme weakness and unintentional weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged cough (may indicate <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or pneumonia).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wounds or lesions that don&#8217;t heal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent chills and night sweats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurrent or opportunistic infections &#8211; candidiasis, recurrent pneumonia, herpes zoster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clostridioides difficile infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged use of antibiotics or frequent hospitalizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a trip to endemic areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Infectologist treats what<\/b><b> in immunosuppressed <\/b><b>immunosuppressed<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases doctor in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays an essential role in the care of immunosuppressed patients, especially in cases of <\/span><b>Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Retocolitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Ulcerative and other conditions requiring immunosuppressive therapy. Its main actions include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention and treatment of opportunistic infections (such as candidiasis, cytomegalovirus and pneumocystosis).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screening and management of <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before and during biological therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring <\/span><b>viral<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> viral hepatitis (especially <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> B reactivation).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk assessment for invasive fungal infections (aspergillosis, histoplasmosis).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance on the specific vaccination schedule for <\/span><b>immunosuppressed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management of recurrent bacterial infections (such as pyelonephritis and pneumonia).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention of complications from <\/span><b>HIV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in HIV-positive patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting prophylactic antimicrobial regimens during intense immunosuppression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Immunosuppressed people need specialized care! Make an appointment with an Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo at Instituto Medicina em Foco. <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-287230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule your appointment with a doctor from the Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Follow-up for patients with <\/b><b>Ulcerative <\/b><b>Ulcerative<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/retocolite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Ulcerative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ulcerative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on immunosuppressive treatment need regular follow-up with an <\/span><b>Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  to prevent infectious complications. The specialist assesses individual risks, taking into account factors such as the use of corticosteroids, biologicals and a history of previous infections.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This monitoring is crucial for the early identification of conditions such as <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> latent <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  or opportunistic infections. Multidisciplinary monitoring ensures greater safety in the control of   <\/span><b>Inflammatory Bowel Disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  in a preventive manner, indicating specific vaccination regimens and appropriate prophylaxis for each case. Continuous care significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization due to infectious complications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated management between the <\/span><b>best<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gastroenterologists and <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer the <\/span><b>best<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for disease control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Risk of infections in <\/b><b>Retocolitis<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial intestinal infections (Clostridioides difficile, Salmonella).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactivation of <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> B in chronic carriers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in the inflamed colon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacterial and fungal pneumonia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin and surgical wound infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perianal abscesses and septic complications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recurrent urinary infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systemic and mucocutaneous candidiasis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (mainly in patients with a positive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">test<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> test).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunistic infections in cases of profound immunosuppression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-287230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule your appointment with a doctor from the Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><b>How <\/b><b>Infectious Diseases <\/b><b>prevent <\/b><b>HIV<\/b><b>, <\/b><b>Hepatitis <\/b><b>and pneumonia in IBD?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor recommends vaccinations (such as <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  B and pneumonia) and regular check-ups to prevent infections. Patients on immunosuppressive treatment should have a personalized prevention plan. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vaccination and prophylaxis<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases undergoing immunosuppressive treatment need special prevention regimens:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/maio-roxo-cuidados-para-a-terapia-biologica\/\"><b>Vaccines <\/b><b>which should be carried out in patients taking immunosuppressants and biologicals:<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> B (3 doses) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with vaccine response check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatitis A.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influenza (annual).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumococcal (13-valent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23-valent).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 (complete scheme + reinforcements).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HPV in men and women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Herpes zoster vaccine (Shingrix).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Live attenuated virus vaccines &#8211; <\/b><b>should be given before immunosuppression, on average 4 weeks before (they are contraindicated during the use of immunosuppressive medication):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow fever (individual assessment).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickenpox.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old vaccine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Herpes zoster <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Zostavax vaccine).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dengue fever.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Essential drug prophylaxis:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isoniazid, Rifampicin or Rifapentine associated with Isoniazid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tuberculosis (when indicated).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prophylactic antifungals (in selected cases).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) for pneumocystosis prophylaxis in selected cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Special care:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vaccination and serology cards periodically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe interval between live vaccines and the start of immunosuppression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor post-vaccination immune response when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indicated. <\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Patient education<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O <\/span><b>Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  advises on hygiene, nutrition and care to reduce the risk of infection. Well-informed patients have fewer complications and   <\/span><b>better<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Want to protect yourself? Make an appointment with an infectologist today! <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-287230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule your appointment with a doctor from the Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why schedule an <\/b><b>appointment <\/b><b>with an <\/b><b>Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow-up with an <\/span><b>Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>online <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>in person <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is essential for patients with chronic diseases and those on immunosuppressants, ensuring prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of infections. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nudii.com.br\/especialistas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuDii<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the hub of Medicina em Foco, you will find specialists experienced in the management of complex conditions such as <\/span><b>Crohn&#8217;s disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> e <\/span><b>Ulcerative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ulcerative Retocolitis, with an individualized approach based on scientific evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our clinic offers a complete structure for diagnosis and treatment, including specialized tests and the <\/span><b>best<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> integrated multidisciplinary care with the <\/span><b>best<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gastroenterologists and Nutritionists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With up-to-date protocols and a focus on patient safety, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/a-historia-do-instituto-medicina-em-foco\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine in Focus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the right choice for those seeking the <\/span><b>best<\/b> <b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>S\u00c3O PAULO<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our team is prepared to offer everything from pre-therapeutic assessments to the management of opportunistic infections, always with humanization and technical quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Schedule your <\/b><b>appointment<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b>  Get in touch:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telephone: +55 (11) 3289-3195.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WhatsApp: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=\u200e551132893195&amp;text=Ol%C3%A1,%20vim%20do%20site%20e%20gostaria%20de%20mais%20informa%C3%A7%C3%B5es%20sobre%20consulta%20com%20os%20especialistas%20do%20N%C3%BAcleo%20de%20Doen%C3%A7as%20Inflamat%C3%B3rias%20Intestinais%20-%20NuDii!&amp;type=phone_number&amp;app_absent=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-287230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp\" alt=\"Schedule your appointment with a doctor from the Instituto Medicina em Foco\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px-300x60.webp 300w, https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/MEF-botao-agendar-consulta-blogpost-400-x-80-px.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b>  Confirmation:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the <\/span><b>best<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> time and confirm your <\/span><b>appointment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by phone or WhatsApp. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rua Frei Caneca, 1380, t\u00e9rreo, Consola\u00e7\u00e3o &#8211; <\/span><b>S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CEP 01307-000).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Opening hours:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, follow Instituto Medicina em Foco on social media:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@institutomedicinaemfoco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canal Medicina em Foco<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/instituto-medicina-em-foco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emfoco.med.br\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@emfoco.med.br<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TikTok: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@emfoco.med.br\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@emfoco.med.br<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctoralia: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctoralia.com.br\/clinicas\/instituto-medicina-em-foco?utm_id=115232&amp;utm_source=widget-facility-115232&amp;utm_medium=certificate&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=#highlight-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Content updated in 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ &#8211; Frequently asked questions about Better <\/b><b>Infectologist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><b> for IBD<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. When to see an Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo during the treatment of Crohn&#8217;s Disease?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fever or other<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> signs of infection, consult an <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>SP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid complications. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, the patient will be advised by their doctor <\/span><b>Gastroenterologist <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>Proctologist <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to seek evaluation with an <\/span><b>Infectious Diseases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What does an infectious disease specialist treat in immunosuppressed patients with inflammation of the intestine?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helps ensure greater safety in the use of biological medications and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immunosuppressants. Evaluates and treats infections such as <\/span> <b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pneumonia, which are common in those who use immunosuppressants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. What is the role of the Infectious Diseases doctor in caring for those using immunosuppressants for IBD?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It assesses risks, orders tests and monitors infections, ensuring safe treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Can an infectious disease specialist near me monitor patients at risk of latent tuberculosis?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the <\/span><b>best<\/b> <b>Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performs tests<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monitors cases of <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> latent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indicating the best treatment in these situations. <\/span> <\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What tests does an Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo order before using biological drugs?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing for <\/span><b>HIV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>hepatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>tuberculosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a chest X-ray are essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. What is an infectious disease specialist and how does he help prevent opportunistic infections in immunosuppressed patients?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A specialist in infections, he recommends vaccinations and tests to avoid complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Do patients with Ulcerative Colitis need to be followed up by an infectologist?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, because intestinal inflammation increases the risk of bacterial and viral infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. How does the Infectious Diseases specialist work to prevent HIV, hepatitis and pneumonia in people with IBD?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With vaccinations, regular check-ups and guidance on safe habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Is consultation with an infectious disease specialist necessary before starting immunomodulators in IBD?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, to assess risks and prevent serious reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Does an infectious disease specialist monitor patients with chronic inflammatory diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it monitors infections and adjusts treatments for greater safety.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need an Infectious Diseases specialist in S\u00e3o Paulo to treat Inflammatory Bowel Diseases? 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