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Infectious diseases in Türkiye — hepatitis B/C, HIV, tuberculosis, tropical infections.

Modern DAAs for hepatitis C, ART for HIV, MDR-TB treatment.

What you get
  • DAAs for HCV — cure in 8–12 weeks
  • ART for HIV — single-tablet regimens
  • Isolation rooms for MDR-TB
2 centres · 4 ID specialists · negative-pressure rooms
SECOND OPINION ONLINE

Second opinion from an ID specialist — within 48 hours, free

Send your labs (viral load, genotype) and current therapy — the ID specialist returns a written opinion.

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Upload your discharge summary
Discharge summaries, CT/MRI discs (DICOM), histology slides if available. Up to 200 MB.
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Coordinator reviews
Selects 2–3 professors matched to your diagnosis and stage. Sends them your records.
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Video consultation
The professor responds online — review of histology, protocol, travel plan if needed.
What to send
  • Discharge summaries from inpatient / outpatient care
  • CT or MRI — original DICOM discs
  • Histology report (if available)
  • Slides or blocks for review (optional)
  • Current therapy list
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5 PROCEDURES

What we treat in infectious diseases

Chronic viral hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, tropical and nosocomial infections.

TREATMENT METHODS

Treatment methods

DAAs, ART, antimycobacterial therapy, immunomodulators.

DAA therapy for HCV
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir, Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir — 95%+ cure rate.
2 clinics
ART for HIV
Bictegravir/TAF/FTC, Dolutegravir — single-tablet regimens.
2 clinics
MDR-TB treatment
BPaL (Bedaquilin/Pretomanid/Linezolid) — 6 months.
1 clinic
Isolation rooms
Negative-pressure for contagious infections.
2 clinics
INFECTIOUS DISEASES · TEAM

Professors you get direct access to

Department heads at Memorial, Liv and Akdeniz. Direct contact, no middlemen.

Prof. Dr. Dilara İnan
Professor at the Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
Akdeniz University Hospital, Antalya
Doç. Dr. Tuğçe Tural Kara
Associate Professor at the Department of Paediatric Infectious Diseases
Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya
Doç. Dr. Aziz Ahmad Hamidi
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
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Assoc. Prof. Çağlayan Merve Ayaz Ceylan, MD
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ozge Turhan
Professor of Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Prof. MD. G. Dilek Arman
Professor of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Prof. Dr. Funda Timurkaynak, MD
Professor of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Prof. Dr. Ata Nevzat Yalçın
Professor of Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology
Akdeniz University Hospital
Dr. Şirin Elmi, MD
Infectious Diseases Specialist
Memorial Antalya Hospital
Doç. Dr. Zehra Çağla Karakoç
Associate professor of infectious diseases; specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus
Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
CLINICS

Clinics where treatment takes place

Partner hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.

JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Ulus

The flagship hospital of the Liv Hospital group in the upscale Ulus district. JCI accreditation and the first SRC certificate…

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Akdeniz University Hospital

The largest university hospital in Türkiye’s Mediterranean region. 218,348 m² of floor area, 33 specialised departments, 1,267 beds, 8 buildings.…

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İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir

A multidisciplinary Liv Hospital campus on the European side of Istanbul. Opened in December 2016. 60+ departments: cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology,…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

The sixth hospital of the Liv group. Robotic surgery with da Vinci SP Single Port, 3 Tesla MRI, PET/CT, Versa-HD…

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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital

The oncology centre of the Memorial network. 320 beds, 15 operating theatres (one hybrid), 49 ICU beds. Full cycle —…

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Memorial Antalya Hospital

Memorial Antalya is part of Türkiye’s first JCI-accredited medical group. 114 inpatient beds plus 18 observation beds, 4 ICUs (general,…

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DIAGNOSTICS

Infectious diseases diagnostics

PCR, serology, cultures, FibroScan, elastography, viral genotyping.

Viral load (PCR)
HBV DNA, HCV RNA, HIV RNA — quantitative assay.
1–3 days
HCV genotyping
Genotype determination for DAA selection.
5 days
FibroScan / elastography
Non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis.
30 min
CD4 + HIV resistance
Immune status and ART selection.
5 days
GeneXpert MTB/RIF
Molecular TB diagnostics + rifampicin resistance.
1 day
PRICE SNAPSHOT

Infectious diseases pricing — Türkiye vs EU/USA

Final cost is determined by the medical board after reviewing documents. Prices are indicative.

Procedure Türkiye EU / USA Savings
DAA HCV (12-week course) $3 000 – 4 500 $15 000 – 25 000 −80%
ART (1 month single-tablet) $300 – 500 $1 500 – 3 000 −80%
BPaL for MDR-TB (full course) $8 000 – 14 000 $40 000 – 80 000 −82%
Full infectious work-up $400 – 700 $1 500 – 3 000 −75%
The information on this page is for reference only and does not constitute a medical opinion.
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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked about Infectious Diseases

What is the cure rate for hepatitis C with modern treatment in Turkey?
Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) such as sofosbuvir/velpatasvir or glecaprevir/pibrentasvir achieve SVR12 (sustained virologic response at 12 weeks = cure) rates above 95% across all HCV genotypes. At Memorial, Liv and Akdeniz a standard 8-12 week oral course costs roughly $3,500-5,500 all-in, compared to $20,000-60,000 in EU clinics. Cirrhosis, prior treatment failure and HIV co-infection are managed without losing efficacy.
How is the duration of my HCV treatment decided?
Duration depends on three factors: genotype (1-6), fibrosis stage (FibroScan or APRI/FIB-4), and prior treatment history. Treatment-naive non-cirrhotic patients on pangenotypic regimens usually need only 8 weeks. Compensated cirrhosis or previous DAA failure extends therapy to 12-16 weeks, sometimes with ribavirin. Our hepatologists confirm the plan after baseline HCV-RNA, genotype, and liver elastography.
When should hepatitis B treatment actually be started?
Per EASL/AASLD guidelines, antiviral therapy (entecavir or tenofovir/TAF) is indicated when HBV-DNA exceeds 2,000 IU/mL with persistently elevated ALT, or at any viral load if there is significant fibrosis (F2+), cirrhosis, extrahepatic manifestations, or a family history of HCC. Inactive carriers are monitored every 6 months with ALT, HBV-DNA and ultrasound rather than treated immediately.
I had a needle-stick or risky exposure - is HIV post-exposure prophylaxis available?
Yes. HIV PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure, ideally within 2 hours. The standard regimen is tenofovir/emtricitabine plus dolutegravir or raltegravir for 28 days. Our infectious-diseases team performs baseline HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis testing, prescribes PEP the same day, and arranges 4-6 week and 3-month follow-up serology. Same-day appointments at Memorial and Liv ER.
What workup is done for recurrent urinary tract infections?
After three or more culture-proven UTIs in 12 months we run urine culture with antibiogram, renal/bladder ultrasound, post-void residual measurement, and uroflowmetry. Women receive a vaginal exam; men receive a prostate evaluation. Cystoscopy and CT urography are added if hematuria, atypical pathogens, or upper-tract symptoms appear. Management includes targeted antibiotics, prophylaxis, vaginal estrogen where indicated, and behavioral measures.
How is Lyme disease diagnosed in Turkey?
Diagnosis follows a two-tier serology: ELISA for anti-Borrelia IgM/IgG, confirmed by Western blot if positive or equivocal. PCR of synovial fluid or CSF is used for Lyme arthritis or neuroborreliosis. Erythema migrans rash is diagnosed clinically - no testing needed. Treatment is doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 14-21 days, or ceftriaxone IV for neurologic or cardiac involvement. Tick-borne co-infections are screened separately.
Can I get a second opinion on a multidrug-resistant infection from abroad?
Yes - send the full antibiogram, culture site, prior antibiotic history, comorbidities and current weight/creatinine. Our ID team reviews MDR Gram-negative isolates (ESBL, CRE, Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter) and recommends combinations such as ceftazidime-avibactam, meropenem-vaborbactam, cefiderocol, or colistin-based regimens with PK/PD dosing. Written second opinion is delivered in 48-72 hours; in-person admission for source control is possible.
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