Expanded infection unit established at Solingen hospital
The Solingen Hospital has announced the expansion of its Infectious Disease Outpatient Clinic, with a particular focus on the care of people living with HIV and the provision of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for those at high risk of HIV infection.
Led by Senior Physician Dr. Lukas Eberwein, the clinic is at the forefront of infectious disease care, offering comprehensive consultations and therapies based on the latest medical standards. The new services are set to improve outcomes for individuals living with HIV and reduce the spread of the virus in the community.
HIV care involves managing the infection comprehensively, including antiretroviral therapy (ART), regular monitoring of viral loads, CD4 counts, and addressing any co-infections or complications. Effective HIV care is crucial for maintaining the health of individuals living with HIV, preventing transmission to others, and improving quality of life.
PrEP is a medication regimen for individuals who are at high risk of HIV infection. It significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission through sexual contact or injection drug use when taken consistently. The expansion of PrEP services in healthcare settings is important for preventing new infections and reducing the burden of HIV on public health.
The expanded services at the Solingen Hospital's Infectious Disease Outpatient Clinic may include comprehensive HIV testing and counseling, ART and HIV management, PrEP education and access, and support services such as counseling, peer support groups, and addressing social determinants of health that may impact adherence to treatment.
The clinic also works in close cooperation with AIDS support organizations and specialist physicians in the region, ensuring up-to-date infection therapy based on the latest scientific findings. The C02 ward of the clinic, which offers a consultation for animal bites, insect and tick bites, and Lyme disease, makes an essential contribution to inpatient care and has 18 beds.
The new outpatient clinic and the C02 ward of the Solingen Hospital offer a comprehensive range of services in infectious medicine, including the treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases such as bacterial bloodstream infections, sepsis, hepatitis infections, and bone and joint infections.
With the opening of the Infectious Disease Outpatient Clinic, an important care point has been created in Solingen for people with HIV infections. The hospital's dedication to infectious disease care sets standards in the field, offering excellent outpatient and inpatient care.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Infectious Disease Outpatient Clinic at Tel.: 0212 547-6690 or via email at [email protected].
- The expanded Solingen Hospital clinic, led by Dr. Lukas Eberwein, focusing on HIV care, is also committed to providing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at high risk of HIV infection.
- The clinic's comprehensive services cover not only HIV and PrEP but also therapies and treatments for various chronic diseases, mental health, sexual health, and general health and wellness.
- As part of their care, the clinic offers counseling, peer support groups, and addresses social determinants of health to ensure effective adherence to treatment for all patients.
- With its new outpatient clinic and C02 ward, the Solingen Hospital offers a broad spectrum of healthcare services for infectious diseases, following the latest medical-conditions standards and scientific findings.
