Infectious Diseases
We care for people with a range of infectious diseases.
Our services
We treat a variety of infections with a special focus on complex infectious diseases, including:
- malaria and other travel-related infections
- HIV/AIDS
- viral hepatitis
- meningococcus
- endocarditis (infection of the heart)
- fever of an unknown origin
- encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)
- meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes)
- osteomyelitis (bone infection)
- bacteraemia (bacteria in the blood).
How to access this service
To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient:
Infectious Diseases referral guideline
GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private Health Insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care card and/or Concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
Clinics
Contact us
Specialist Outpatient Department
Location: Caboolture Hospital
Phone: (07) 5433 8474
Fax: (07) 5433 8726
Email: Cab_Hosp_SOPD
Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient to this service, view the Infectious Diseases referral guideline.
GP and Specialist Referral Hotline: 1300 364 938