Antibiotic Stewardship Certified

Pediatric Infectious Disease & Fever Care in Srinagar

Evidence-based diagnosis and antibiotic stewardship for childhood pneumonia, typhoid, urinary tract infections, dengue, and recurring fevers.

Clinical Summary & Key Highlights

Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz diagnoses and treats pediatric infectious diseases in Srinagar using rational antibiotic protocols, preventing overuse of antibiotics while ensuring rapid recovery.

Key Clinical Takeaways:

  • Rational antibiotic stewardship avoiding unnecessary antibiotic overuse.
  • Management of recurrent pneumonia, asthma wheezing, and allergic rhinitis.
  • Typhoid fever, UTI, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and acute gastroenteritis care.
  • Tuberculosis screening (Mantoux test & CBNAAT coordination).
  • Consultations at Medicare Super Speciality Hospital, Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

Clinical Overview & Scope

Infectious diseases are among the most common causes of childhood morbidity in Kashmir, especially during seasonal winter changes. Dr. Zahoor Hussain Daraz employs evidence-based diagnostic protocols to target infections accurately without misusing antibiotics.

Diagnostic & Treatment Interventions

Rational Antibiotic Prescription Protocols
Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Testing
Inhaled Corticosteroid & Nebulization Action Plans
Targeted Stool & Urine Culture Interpretation

Conditions & Illnesses Treated

  • Pediatric Pneumonia & Acute Bronchiolitis
  • Childhood Asthma & Allergic Respiratory Wheezing
  • Typhoid Fever (Enteric Fever)
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI & Pyelonephritis)
  • Viral Infections (Dengue, Chickenpox, Mumps, Influenza)
  • Acute Bacterial Gastroenteritis & Dysentery
  • Tuberculosis (Pulmonary & Extra-pulmonary screening)
  • Recurrent Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)

Primary Hospital Access

Medicare Super Speciality Hospital, Kaksarai, Karan Nagar, Srinagar - 190010

Frequently Asked Questions

Parent Questions & Expert Guidance

No. The majority of pediatric fevers in children are viral in origin and do not respond to antibiotics. Dr. Zahoor practices rational antibiotic stewardship, prescribing antibiotics only when bacterial infection is confirmed or clinically indicated.

Expert Care for Pediatric Infectious Disease & Fever Care in Srinagar

Schedule an in-person consultation or emergency guidance at Medicare Super Speciality Hospital, Kaksarai, Karan Nagar, Srinagar.