Infectious Disease Care

Expert Infectious Disease Care in Richardson, TX

Dr. Abhimanyu Kaura MD is a board-certified Infectious Disease specialist with fellowship training in the diagnosis and management of complex infections. Synergy MD Clinic provides comprehensive infectious disease care for adults across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and via telehealth for all Texas residents.

Infectious disease medicine requires deep expertise in microbiology, pharmacology, and the complex interplay between the immune system and pathogens. Dr. Kaura's unique background in both Infectious Disease and Addiction Medicine makes him ideally suited to treat patients who may have acquired infections through substance use — an increasingly critical clinical need.

HIV Treatment & PrEP

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is no longer the death sentence it once was. With modern antiretroviral therapy (ART), people living with HIV can achieve an undetectable viral load — meaning the virus cannot be sexually transmitted (U=U: Undetectable = Untransmittable) and life expectancy approaches that of the general population.

• Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) — Individualized regimen selection based on resistance testing, drug interactions, and patient preferences
• PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) — Truvada or Descovy for HIV-negative individuals at risk, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those with HIV-positive partners
• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) — Emergency HIV prevention treatment initiated within 72 hours of potential exposure
• Long-Acting Injectable ART — Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) monthly or every 2 months — no daily pills
• HIV Monitoring — Regular viral load, CD4 count, and comprehensive metabolic monitoring

Hepatitis C — A Curable Condition

Hepatitis C (HCV) is now curable in over 95% of patients with just 8-12 weeks of oral medication — no injections, minimal side effects. Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have revolutionized HCV treatment. Left untreated, chronic Hepatitis C causes progressive liver damage, cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer.

• Testing and genotype determination
• Liver fibrosis staging with FibroScan or non-invasive markers
• DAA therapy selection (Mavyret, Epclusa, Harvoni)
• Sustained virologic response (SVR) monitoring — confirmation of cure
• Post-cure liver health monitoring

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis remains one of the world's leading infectious disease killers. Dr. Kaura manages both latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease, coordinating with public health authorities when required.

• Latent TB testing (IGRA blood test, tuberculin skin test)
• 9-month isoniazid or 3-month 3HP regimen for LTBI
• Active TB treatment coordination with 4-drug regimens
• Drug-resistant TB consultation
• Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections

Bone & Joint Infections

Complex musculoskeletal infections including osteomyelitis (bone infection), septic arthritis, prosthetic joint infections, and hardware-related infections require specialized infectious disease expertise. Dr. Kaura manages these challenging cases with evidence-based antibiotic protocols and coordination with orthopedic surgery when needed.

IV Antibiotics (Outpatient IV Therapy)

Many serious infections require intravenous antibiotic therapy but do not require hospitalization. Dr. Kaura provides Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) — allowing patients to receive IV antibiotics safely in an outpatient setting, avoiding prolonged hospital stays while ensuring optimal treatment.

• OPAT Coordination — Safe outpatient IV antibiotic administration for serious infections
• PICC Line & IV Access Management — Coordination of vascular access for IV therapy
• IV Antibiotic Selection — Expert selection based on culture results and susceptibility testing
• Home Infusion Services — Coordination with home infusion providers for at-home IV therapy
• Weekly Monitoring — Lab monitoring, drug level checks, and clinical assessments during IV therapy

Advanced & Complex Infections

• Fungal Infections — Candida, Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, endemic fungi (histoplasma, coccidioides, blastomyces)
• Tick-Borne Diseases — Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis
• Transplant-Related Infections — Immunocompromised patient infections including CMV, EBV, PJP
• Recurrent Infections — Investigation and management of recurrent UTIs, sinusitis, skin infections
• Skin & Soft Tissue Infections — Cellulitis, abscesses, necrotizing fasciitis, diabetic foot infections

Travel Medicine

Travel medicine at Synergy MD Clinic prepares you for safe international travel with risk-appropriate vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and destination-specific health guidance.

• Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A/B, Meningitis, Japanese Encephalitis vaccines
• Malaria prevention medication
• Traveler's diarrhea prevention and treatment prescriptions
• Altitude sickness prevention
• Post-travel illness evaluation

Common Infections Treated

Beyond complex specialty infections, we also treat common infectious conditions for established patients:

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) — including recurrent and complicated
• Respiratory infections — pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis
• Abdominal infections — C. difficile, intra-abdominal abscess
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Endocarditis (heart valve infections)

"Early treatment leads to better outcomes. If you suspect an infection — acute or chronic — don't wait. The difference between treating infections early versus late can mean the difference between cure and permanent organ damage." — Dr. Abhimanyu Kaura MD