Shelley Waters is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Bentley, NSW, Australia.
She looks after people who are dealing with tricky infections, especially when the immune system is under extra stress. This can include babies and families affected by cytomegalic inclusion disease, as well as adults with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.
CMV is a common virus, but problems can happen when it affects someone who is pregnant, has a weakened immune system, or has had an organ transplant. In many cases, the best care comes from being calm, careful, and using the right tests and treatment plan for the situation.
Shelley also has experience supporting kidney transplant patients. After a transplant, infections like CMV can be a concern because anti-rejection medicines lower the body’s defence. Over time, that balance becomes a big focus. Care needs to be coordinated with the transplant team, so medicines can be adjusted safely and the infection can be treated without creating new issues.
People usually come for advice when things are not simple—like persistent symptoms, abnormal test results, or ongoing questions about how CMV is being managed. At times, it can help to talk through what the results mean in plain terms, and what the next steps are.
Shelley’s work is grounded in practical infectious disease care and ongoing learning. She brings a steady approach to decision-making, and she aims to keep plans clear and achievable. Education is a big part of that, with training in medicine and further professional learning in infectious diseases.
Where relevant, she also keeps up with new evidence and treatment updates. Research matters in infectious diseases because recommendations can change as testing methods improve and better treatment options become available.
Clinical trials can be discussed in some situations, but it always depends on what fits the person’s health needs and local care pathways. For many patients, the main goal is still straightforward: get the right diagnosis, choose the safest treatment, and monitor progress closely.
If you’re in Bentley or the surrounding area and you’re dealing with CMV or an infection risk related to kidney transplant care, Shelley Waters can help guide the next steps with a thoughtful, down-to-earth approach.