Infectious Disease Treatment in India
Expert diagnosis and treatment for tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV, drug-resistant infections, tropical fevers and infections after surgery, from infectious disease specialists in JCI and NABH accredited hospitals.
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Can infectious diseases be treated in India?
Yes. Infectious disease specialists in India’s accredited hospitals diagnose and treat tuberculosis (including drug-resistant TB), hepatitis B and C, HIV, tropical fevers, hospital-acquired and drug-resistant infections, and bone and joint infections, using culture, PCR and drug-resistance testing. Najmcare reviews your reports free within 24 hours and arranges your visa letter, transport and stay. See our Medical Visa Guide.
From fever to cure: how infection care works
Treating infection well means finding the exact germ and the medicine that works against it, then making sure it does not return.
Find the germ
Cultures, PCR and scans point to the cause.
Right medicine
Chosen by resistance testing, not guesswork.
Check response
Blood tests and scans show it is working.
Stop the spread
Isolation, contacts and household advice.
Plan for home
Follow-up, vaccines and a written plan.
Why international patients choose India for infection care
India sees a very wide range of infections, so specialists are experienced with both common and rare germs and with drug resistance.
Often 60–80% less
Compared with typical USA and UK prices for tests and long courses.
Wide case mix
Teams treat TB, hepatitis, HIV and tropical illness every day.
Culture and resistance tests
Advanced labs identify the germ and the medicines that work.
Safe, supported travel
Visa letter, isolation planning, interpreter and stay arranged.
Infections we treat
Select an infection to see typical signs, tests, treatment and the time you may need in India.
Fever and tropical infections
Dengue, malaria, typhoid, chikungunya, scrub typhus and similar illnesses cause fever and can turn serious quickly.
Tuberculosis, including drug-resistant TB
TB mostly affects the lungs but can involve glands, bones, brain and other organs. Resistant TB needs special medicines and longer treatment. See Lung Diseases.
Hepatitis B and C
Viruses that inflame the liver. Hepatitis C can be cured in most people with tablets, and hepatitis B can be controlled with long-term medicine. See Liver & Pancreatic Diseases.
HIV care
Modern treatment keeps HIV under control and allows a long, healthy life. Care is confidential and continues with your own team.
Drug-resistant and hospital-acquired infections
Some germs resist common antibiotics. Specialists choose the best option using sensitivity tests and stewardship rules.
Bone, joint and surgical-site infections
Infection after surgery or in bones, joints or implants needs surgery and long antibiotics together. See Orthopedics.
Fungal and opportunistic infections
People with cancer, transplants, diabetes or low immunity are at risk of unusual infections that need fast, expert care.
Travel medicine and vaccines
Planning a trip to India or elsewhere? A travel clinic reviews your vaccines, malaria and dengue precautions and food and water safety.
How long have you had the fever?
Choose the closest match to see what is usually advised and what to send us. This is a guide only, not a diagnosis.
Staying healthy during your trip to India
Simple habits lower your chance of picking up an infection while you are being treated.
- Drink sealed bottled or boiled water, and avoid ice of unknown source.
- Eat freshly cooked hot food, and peel fruit yourself.
- Wash hands often and carry hand sanitizer.
- Use mosquito repellent and long sleeves at dawn and dusk, because dengue is spread by day-biting mosquitoes.
- Ask a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before travel about typhoid, hepatitis A and B, tetanus and other vaccines, and about malaria tablets for your route.
- Carry travel health insurance and a list of your medicines.
Your treatment pathway
Send your reports
Culture reports, scans, antibiotics taken, vaccination history and a short timeline of the illness.
Specialist’s opinion
Suggested tests, a likely plan, whether travel is safe, time in India and estimated cost. It is free and carries no obligation.
Visa, flights and safety planning
Hospital invitation letter for a medical visa, and advice on masks or isolation if needed.
Tests and diagnosis
Airport pick-up, interpreter, specialist review, cultures, PCR and imaging.
Targeted therapy
The right medicines in hospital or as an outpatient, with close monitoring.
Plan and follow-up
A written plan for your own doctor, medicine supply advice and video follow-up.
How we help you choose an infection specialist safely
Qualified specialists
Physicians with MD or DNB in medicine and fellowship or DM training in infectious diseases, with a profile shared first.
Strong laboratory support
Hospitals with culture, PCR and resistance testing, so treatment is based on results.
Infection control
Isolation rooms and strict hygiene protect you and other patients.
Continuity at home
A clear plan for your own doctor, with video follow-up and medicine guidance.
What does infection treatment cost in India?
Indicative hospital costs in US dollars. Final prices depend on the hospital, the germ and the length of treatment.
Estimates for comparison only. Ask for a written plan and quote before you travel.
Get a written quote
Send your reports. We reply with the specialist’s plan, the hospital, the days you need in India and an itemised estimate.
Questions patients ask about infection treatment in India
Can drug-resistant TB be treated in India?
Yes. Specialists confirm resistance with molecular tests and cultures, then use longer, specially chosen regimens with close monitoring. Anyone who is still infectious should fly only when the doctor says it is safe.
Can hepatitis C be cured?
In most people, yes. A course of antiviral tablets taken for 8 to 12 weeks clears the virus. A viral test confirms the cure. Hepatitis B is usually controlled, not cured.
How much does infection treatment cost in India?
A specialist visit may start near $30, a fever work-up about $150 to $600, and a hepatitis C course about $300 to $900. You receive a written estimate before travel.
Is it safe to travel to India while I have an infection?
It depends on the infection. Some are not contagious on a flight, while others, like active TB, need clearance first. The specialist advises before you book.
Do you offer HIV care for international patients?
Yes, for review, second opinions and treatment planning. Care is confidential, and ongoing treatment continues with your own clinic.
Which vaccines do I need before visiting India?
Common advice includes typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and tetanus, with others depending on your plans. Ask a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before travel.
How long should I stay in India?
Diagnosis often takes 3 to 7 days. Bone infections or resistant germs may need 2 to 3 weeks. The specialist advises after reviewing your reports.
How fast can I get an opinion?
Within 24 hours of receiving your reports. The opinion is free and carries no obligation.
Share your reports. We’ll reply personally.
Tell us what you need. We reply with options, estimated cost and next steps.
General information only, not medical advice. Costs and timelines are estimates and may change. Results vary. Content reviewed October 2026.
