Dr. Archana M

Dr Archana M is a Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist in Bengaluru with 17 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

She specialises in paediatric infectious diseases, hospital-acquired infections, childhood tuberculosis and HIV management, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Archana focuses on advanced paediatric infection management and immune care through the following clinical areas:

Complex Paediatric and Tropical Infections

She manages severe and complicated childhood infections, including prolonged fevers of unknown origin, tropical illnesses, and congenital infections.

Immunocompromised and Chronic Infections

Dr Archana provides specialised care for paediatric tuberculosis, HIV, and opportunistic infections in children with primary or acquired immunodeficiencies.

Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship

She leads hospital-acquired infection prevention protocols, advocates for the judicious use of antibiotics, and provides tailored immunisation plans for high-risk clinical situations and international travel.

Educational Background

She completed her MBBS and DNB in Paediatrics, followed by a fellowship in paediatric infectious diseases and two years of advanced training under the University of Oxford.

She also holds international certifications in vaccination and antibiotic management from the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, alongside paediatric HIV care training from Penta Child Health Research in Italy.

Awards, Research, and Publications

Dr Archana served as a co-investigator for a multicentre clinical trial on paediatric pneumococcal vaccine safety and has authored textbook chapters on childhood infectious diseases.

She has also presented award-winning research papers at international conferences, including the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases and the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

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