Dr. Luis Antonio Castagnini M.D
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
1102 Bates Ave Suite 1150 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Luis Castagnini is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Castagnini specializes in recurring or persistent diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or fungus in infants, children and adolescents. Pediatric infectious disease specialists also provide consultation to other health care professionals dealing with complex cases.
Education and Training
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Pertussis immunization in a high-risk postpartum population.
- Clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonatal pertussis: a comparative study.
- Evaluation of the impact of a pertussis cocooning program on infant pertussis infection.
- Corticosteroid Treatment for Prolonged Fever in Hepatosplenic Cat-Scratch Disease: A Case Study.
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