Pediatric Infectious Disease Care

Specialized Care for Complex Infections in Kids and Teens in New Jersey 

Children sometimes face infections that are more complicated than the common cold or seasonal flu. Families across New Jersey turn to Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health for expert support when their child’s illness needs specialized care. Our infectious disease specialists work closely with your child’s pediatrician and care team to uncover the cause, offer clear answers, and guide you through the treatment process with compassion and experience.

Whether your child is dealing with a recurring illness, an infection that’s hard to treat, or a condition linked to travel or a weakened immune system, our pediatric infectious disease team is here to help.

Conditions We Diagnose and Treat

We see children and adolescents with a wide range of infections, including:

  • Antibiotic-resistant or recurring infections
  • Bone and blood infections
  • Infections related to international travel
  • Skin infections, including MRSA
  • Meningitis
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Hepatitis
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Infections during cancer or blood disorder treatment
  • Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease

We also care for newborns and children in intensive care settings, working in close partnership with neonatologists, pediatric oncologists, and other specialists to ensure your child receives the safest and most comprehensive care possible.

Infection Care for Kids: Answers to Your Questions

Contact Us

Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital
at Hackensack University Medical Center
Pediatric Ambulatory Center
Don IMUS Building, 3rd Floor
Call: 551-996-5308
K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital
at Jersey Shore University Medical Center
19 Davis Avenue, HOPE Tower, 5th Floor
Neptune, NJ 07753
Call: 732-776-4860

What Makes Our Approach Different

Collaborative Team-Based Care: We coordinate with your child’s entire care team to make sure treatment is safe, streamlined, and supportive for your family.

Child-Focused Expertise: Our board-certified pediatric infectious disease specialists understand how infections behave differently in children and how to treat them effectively.

Care That Meets You Where You Are: With pediatric hospitals and specialty centers across New Jersey, families have access to high-level care close to home.

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Our Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialists
Our infectious diseases specialists provide consults and screenings for the diagnosis of acute and chronic infections, ranging from common childhood illnesses, to complex viral infections and serious bacterial or fungal infections.
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Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center are ranked #1 in the state and top 10 in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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