Paul V. Effler is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Perth, working out of 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA 6009, Australia. His work is focused on infections that can feel scary or hard to manage, especially when symptoms are getting worse or not settling down as expected.
In many cases, people see him when they need help with common but serious infections like flu, H1N1 influenza, and long-lasting effects after COVID, including long haul COVID. He also looks after illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria such as pertussis, tetanus, and diphtheria, plus a range of other respiratory infections like parainfluenza. At times, infections can lead to chest and heart inflammation, so he can also help with things like pediatric myocarditis and pericarditis linked to viral illness.
Paul also supports families dealing with seizure-related concerns that can come with certain infections. For example, he works with conditions like Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+) and helps with managing seizures in the context of infection, including febrile seizure patterns. When children and carers are worried, having clear advice and a steady plan matters.
He has experience with high-concern infectious diseases as well. This can include serious viral infections such as Ebola Virus Disease, viral hemorrhagic fever, and outbreaks like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). He also deals with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, where ongoing follow-up is often part of good care. Over time, he aims to make the situation easier to understand, with practical next steps and careful monitoring.