SPECIALITY · INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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
Free. Confidential. Anna Moroz reads every request personally.
5 PROCEDURES
What we treat in infectious diseases
Chronic viral hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, tropical and nosocomial infections.
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01Hepatitis C (HCV)METHODSofosbuvir/Velpatasvir 12 weeksTIMELINE12 weeksDAASOF/VELSVR12
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02Hepatitis B (HBV)METHODTenofovir / Entecavir long-termTIMELINEprogrammeTDFETVHBV-DNA
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03HIV infectionMETHODSTR (Bictegravir/TAF/FTC)TIMELINEprogrammeSTRBiktarvyU=U
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04Tuberculosis (MDR-TB)METHODBPaL — 6-month regimenTIMELINE6 monthsBPaLBedaquilinMDR
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05Tropical infectionsMETHODMalaria, leishmaniasis, amoebiasisTIMELINEindividualMalariaLeishmania
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 clinics
Isolation rooms
Negative-pressure for contagious infections.
2 clinics
INFECTIOUS DISEASES · TEAM
Professors you get direct access to
Department heads at JCI hospitals in Türkiye. Direct contact, no middlemen.
Doç. Dr. Zehra Çağla Karakoç
Associate professor of infectious diseases; specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus
Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
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
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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. Dr. Dilara İnan, MD
Professor of Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology, Head of Department
Akdeniz University Hospital
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zehra Beştepe Dursun, MD
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
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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 Bahu00e7elievler 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
CLINICS
Clinics where treatment takes place
JCI-accredited hospitals with specialised departments and end-to-end support.
JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Ulus
Флагманская клиника группы Liv Hospital в престижном районе Улус. JCI-аккредитация, первый сертификат SRC по роботизированной хирургии за пределами США, 154…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Akdeniz University Hospital
Крупнейшая университетская клиника средиземноморского региона Турции. 1 267 коек, 29 операционных, 43 клинических отделения. Мировой лидер в трансплантации — первая…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
İSÜ Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir
Многопрофильный кампус Liv Hospital в европейской части Стамбула, открыт в 2016 году. 60+ отделений, da Vinci, 3 Tesla MRI.
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Новейшая «умная» клиника группы Liv Hospital в комплексе Vadistanbul. JCI и TÜV SÜD, 125 коек, 7 операционных, палаты с видом…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Крупнейшая клиника Memorial Health Group в Стамбуле. Первая полноценная клиника в мире с LEED Platinum. 320 коек, 15 операционных (включая…
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JCI GOLD SEAL
Memorial Antalya Hospital
JCI-аккредитованная клиника группы Memorial Health Group в Анталье. Лауреат European Healthcare Awards 2021 как лучшая частная клиника Турции. 132 койки,…
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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.
REQUEST
Tell me about your case — I’ll read it personally.
Fill in the short form on the consultation page — diagnosis, preferred timing, attached records. We assemble a tumour board for your case and reply within 4 hours.
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