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| Chief Hanako Kurai, M.D. |
Senior Staff Yuichiro Nakaya, M.D. |
Resident Yuko Ishise, M.D. |
An infectious disease is a health issue that occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, cause symptoms like fever. All human beings naturally carry some of these microorganisms, but they can also acquire others from the surrounding environment or other people. Compared to healthy individuals, cancer patients are more susceptible to infections because their immune systems are compromised by physically demanding cancer treatments, including surgery and chemotherapy. Furthermore, the high volume of people entering and leaving a hospital naturally results in a high concentration of microorganisms within the facility. The critical tasks of the Division of Infectious Diseases are to promptly identify patients who develop an infection, skillfully provide optimal treatment, and prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections. We do our utmost to keep infectious diseases under control, creating a safe environment where cancer patients can focus entirely on their treatments.
Whenever we receive a report from the oncology divisions indicating that a patient is suspected of having an infection—such as due to a rising temperature—we take immediate action. We promptly perform diagnostic testing to identify the causative microorganism and select the most effective antibiotic tailored to combat it. This rapid response prevents patient exhaustion and minimizes any potential disruption to their ongoing cancer treatment.
When we detect multidrug-resistant bacteria, against which many standard antibiotics are ineffective, or when a patient contracts a highly contagious organism such as the influenza virus, we promptly initiate strict infection control protocols. These measures include patient isolation to effectively prevent or minimize the spread of infection within the facility.
The Division of Infectious Diseases plays a critical role in supporting cancer treatments by ensuring they are not interrupted by infections. We remain vigilant in monitoring and preventing infectious diseases; even if an outbreak occurs, we do our utmost to control its spread and minimize its impact. Our goal is for all patients to feel secure regarding infectious diseases, allowing them to focus entirely on their cancer treatments.
clinical infectious disease medicine
HIV infection
imported infectious diseases
infection disease prophylaxis
in-hospital infection control
Specialist and Supervisory Doctor Certified by the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases
Certified Doctor, Specialist for General Internal Medicine and Supervisory Doctor, the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
Councilor, the Japanese Society of Clinical Parasitology
Infection Control Doctor (ICD) certified by the Japanese Council for Infection Control Doctor
Councilor, the Japanese Society for Clinical Microbiology
The Novel Coronavirus Expert Meeting on Infectious Disease Control
general medicine
infectious diseases
emergency medicine
Certified Doctor, the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
The Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases
Emergency Medicine Specialist Certified by the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine
The Japanese Society for Clinical Microbiology
Infection Control Doctor (ICD) certified by the Japanese Council for Infection Control Doctor
general medicine
infectious diseases
Specialist in Internal Medicine Certified by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
The Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases
The Japanese Society of Hospital General Medicine
The Japan Primary Care Association
The Japan Society for Health Care Management
