Message from the Director of the Department
Clinical philosophy of our Infectious Diseases (ID) department centers on a comprehensive, organ-independent approach to any kind of infectious diseases. Operating within a high-volume tertiary center that performs over 10,000 annual surgeries and houses Advanced Critical Care Centers, we manage a diverse population of highly vulnerable patients, including those who are immunocompromised due to organ transplantation or intensive immunosuppressive therapies. To optimize clinical outcomes of our patients, we spearhead hospital-wide ID consultations, coupled with antimicrobial stewardship and systematic bloodstream infection monitoring. Additionally, as the sole designated medical institution for Class 1 infectious diseases in Okayama Prefecture, we are responsible for the management of patients with emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Furthermore, our facility serves as a regional hub for HIV care and travel medicine. Ultimately, our medical practice is diversified to address the multifaceted challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.
Director，
Department of Infectious DeseasesHideharu Hagiya
Scope of Target Diseases
The Department of Infectious Diseases provides treatment for hospital-acquired infections, HIV/AIDS, antimicrobial-resistance bacteria, imported diseases, opportunistic infections, and emerging/re-emerging infectious diseases, as well as travel vaccines service.
Features and Description of Medical Care
Our department provides comprehensive clinical care for “all infectious diseases across all organ systems” throughout outpatient, inpatient, and intensive care settings. As the sole designated medical institution for Class 1 infectious diseases in Okayama Prefecture, we maintain a robust emergency response framework for emerging and re-emerging pathogens. Furthermore, as a regional HIV/AIDS core center, we offer advanced clinical management and proactive Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services for people living with HIV. Our Travel Health Clinic facilitates specialized immunization-including Yellow Fever vaccination, which is available at limited domestic facilities-and provides post-travel diagnostic evaluations for overseas travelers and expatriates. Collectively, our practice serves as a multidisciplinary hub for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complex infectious diseases.
