Dr. John Andrew dobson Leake M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Infectious Diseases
3020 Childrens Way San Diego CA, 92123About
Dr. John Leake is a pediatric infectious disease specialist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Leake 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
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1993
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with enteroviral infection.
- West Nile virus encephalitis with thalamic involvement in an immunocompromised child.
- Acute pancreatitis in fatal anicteric leptospirosis.
- Fever, hip pain, and headache in a 12-year-old girl.
- Surveillance for invasive meningococcal disease in children, US-Mexico border,
- Comparative analysis of severe pediatric and adult leptospirosis in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Increased Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Detection in Women of Childbearing Age and Potential Risk for Vertical Transmission - United States and Kentucky, 2011-2014.
Fellowships
- University California
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