Another important aspect is preventing the spread of viruses in hospitals, such as noroviruses and influenza viruses. In general, our expertise is particularly in demand for more severe courses and in special situations (viral infections in pregnant women, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE)), in immunosuppressed patients (e.g. transplant patients, HIV-infected patients, patients undergoing chemotherapy). In addition, we repeatedly help with the diagnosis of viral diseases in returning travelers. A special research project as part of the Clinical Research Priority Program “KFSP-viral infectious diseases” supported by the University of Zurich aims to improve viral diagnostics, particularly in immunocompromised patients, and to develop new treatment strategies during early HIV infection. Newly emerging dangerous viral diseases such as SARS, MERS coronavirus or EBOLA, which could spread like a pandemic, pose a particular challenge. Infectiology plays a key role in developing appropriate prevention concepts for the University Hospital and other hospitals.
For patients
For medical clarifications, we recommend that you consult your general practitioner with a possible referral to the Clinic for Infectiology and Hospital Hygiene USZ for more in-depth clarifications.
If you would like a telephone consultation for infectiological inquiries without a consultation, you can call our toll-free number. The costs are not covered by health insurance as it is purely a telephone counseling service, not a medical consultation.
Operating time:
Mon-Fri 08.00 to 17.00 hrs
(CHF 3.00/min. from the start of the consultation)
Tel.
0900 85 75 25