Vesna De Petra is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Her clinic work focuses on infections that can spread through close contact, and on symptoms that may need prompt checks. In many cases, people come in because they’re worried about a sexually transmitted infection, or they’ve had symptoms that won’t settle. She also looks after infections that affect the gut, including shigellosis.
Common conditions she helps with include chlamydia and gonorrhoea, as well as syphilis and trichomoniasis. She also treats issues like urethritis and proctitis, which can cause pain, discomfort, and changes around urination or the bowel. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is another type of infection she sees, especially when symptoms are not quite like the more well-known STIs.
Infectious disease care is often about getting the right diagnosis fast, not just treating the symptoms. Over time, Vesna’s work has centred on infections that need careful testing and clear next steps, because some conditions can look similar at first. Even when symptoms improve, it’s still important to confirm what’s going on and make sure treatment is done properly.
People may also be referred when results are unclear, when there are ongoing concerns, or when treatment needs reviewing. She works in a calm, practical way, with a focus on making sure patients understand the plan and what follow-up looks like. At times, that can include advice around reducing spread and supporting partners, because these infections don’t just affect one person.
Vesna De Petra’s practice is in Melbourne, so local patients can access care without having to travel far. If you’re dealing with an infection that’s causing worry, discomfort, or uncertainty, she can help you sort through what’s most likely and what to do next.
For many people, the hardest part is not knowing. Vesna’s approach stays grounded and straightforward, aiming to bring things back under control with clear medical care for infectious diseases.
