Bridget G. Haire is an Infectious Disease Specialist based at UNSW Sydney, High Street, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia (Kensington).
Infectious diseases can change fast, and the right care often needs careful thinking. Bridget looks after people facing serious infections and complex virus-related illnesses. This can include conditions like HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Ebola Virus Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.
People may come in with symptoms that have been going on for a few days, or longer, and sometimes they have more than one health issue going on at the same time. At times, infections also affect how the immune system works, so treatment and follow-up need to be organised and steady. Bridget helps patients understand what is happening, what tests might be needed, and what the next steps could look like.
Because viruses and infections can spread in different ways, care isn’t only about treating illness. It also covers practical planning around safety and reducing risk where possible. That might mean talking through how to manage things at home, what to watch for, and when someone should get urgent help.
For illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, care usually involves long-term support and making sure treatment plans fit a person’s life. For respiratory infections like COVID-19 and SARS, it often comes down to monitoring, symptom support, and making sure the illness is tracked closely. For very serious viral infections like Ebola Virus Disease and viral haemorrhagic fever, the focus is on careful management, timely decisions, and protecting both patients and the wider community.
Bridget’s work sits at the point where symptoms, lab results, and changing public health information all need to connect. Over time, that means staying calm and clear, especially when things feel uncertain. It can be a lot to take in, and so the goal is to keep explanations simple and make sure people know where they stand.
At this stage, there isn’t detailed public information listed here about education history, research, or clinical trials. What is clear is the clinical focus: infectious diseases, including the conditions listed above, and the kind of support people need when an infection is serious.
