Monica A. Slavin is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Melbourne, working from 305 Grattan Street, VIC 3000.
Infectious diseases can hit people in very different ways. Monica looks after patients with tough, sometimes fast-moving infections, especially when someone’s immune system is under strain. That can include people with leukaemia and other blood cancers, and those who have had a bone marrow or organ transplant.
Many referrals involve fever and infection risk where white blood cells are low, such as febrile neutropenia and agranulocytosis. She also treats immune-related and severe infections that need careful planning, including pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, and infections like MRSA.
Fungal infections are another important part of her work. This might include conditions such as aspergillosis, mucormycosis, and cryptococcosis. At times, infections can affect the brain or the nervous system too, including cryptococcal meningitis.
Viral illness is also part of the picture. Monica has experience with infections like COVID-19, influenza, chickenpox, measles, mumps, and mononucleosis. She also manages infections seen in people with long-term or weakened immunity, including cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections and some related conditions.
For some patients, the focus is not only on the infection itself, but also on how the body is reacting. That can include complex medicine cases like graft versus host disease (GvHD), DRESS syndrome, and severe skin reactions such as erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Monica’s practice is built around getting the diagnosis right and choosing treatments that fit the person in front of you. Over time, this means working closely with other teams so care stays coordinated, especially when a patient is in hospital or dealing with ongoing treatment.
Her work also keeps an eye on current evidence and clinical research, so management can match the latest guidance when it matters most. Clinical trial involvement can be relevant for some cases, though what’s available depends on the patient’s situation and location.
No two infection stories are the same, and she knows that. The aim is calm, clear decisions, good follow-up, and support through the weeks when things can feel uncertain.
