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Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (205 contents)
Optional vaccinations for children - a parent's guide
Immunization is one of the most important preventive measures to help protect children from dangerous infectious diseases. Regular vaccination not only safeguards a child's health, but also...
How to treat bacterial infections?
Bacterial infections are a common health problem that can affect different parts of the body and cause a variety of symptoms. Treating this type of infection requires the use of appropriate measures...
What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
Food poisoning is a common health problem that can occur after consuming contaminated food or water. The symptoms of food poisoning can be varied and can occur within hours of consuming contaminated...
In which countries can we get acute diarrhoea while travelling?
Travelling is a wonderful opportunity to experience new cultures, flavours and landscapes. Unfortunately, they are also an opportunity for all sorts of health ailments, including acute diarrhoea....
Symptoms and consequences of chickenpox in adulthood
Chickenpox is an infectious disease that is often associated with childhood. In reality, however, it can also affect adults, where it usually follows a more severe course. In this article, we will...
Gonorrhoea - what is the risk and how to treat it?
Gonorrhoea is one of the sexually transmitted infections. Sometimes it does not cause symptoms, but it can lead to various complications. Let's find out what you need to know about it.
Do you suspect you have an STD? Here's what you should do!
STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections, are an important health problem worldwide. Prevention and, if infected, diagnosis and effective treatment are essential to protect your health and...
Trichomoniasis in a child - what is it and how to deal with it?
Three-day fever, also known as erythema urgency or so-called sixth disease, is a mild infectious disease of early childhood. It is caused by infection with a virus from the herpesvirus group...
Morphology - how to read the result?
A peripheral blood count, simply called a morphology for short, is a test to find out the state of the blood cells. It consists of three parts. The first part tells us about the white blood cells,...
Shingles - symptoms, causes, treatment
A disease known and unknown at the same time - almost everyone has heard of it, but when it affects us, it turns out that we do not know much about it.
What are the recommended vaccinations for children?
Vaccinations are a way of avoiding infectious diseases that, especially in young children, can have a severe course and cause dangerous complications. In addition to the compulsory vaccinations that...
Can sex hormones differentiate the course of COVID-19?
COVID-19 has affected many aspects of life. To date, the cause of the virus is unknown and the effects of the virus are still to be seen. Recently, it has been reported that sex hormones can...
Food allergy vs rash - what should every parent know?
Not every rash is indicative of a food allergy. Not every food allergy manifests itself through a rash. Allergens in food can cause a range of symptoms, making it relatively easy to diagnose the...
Fruit from the forest - watch out for echinacea!
Berries, raspberries, blackberries - the season for fruit straight from the forest should be declared open! The abundance of delicious, healthy fruit you can reach for on your summer walks can end up...
Symptoms of Lyme disease of the nervous system (neuroborreliosis)
Lyme disease is a disease about which there has been relatively much talk in recent years. It is known, for example, for the fact that it can give rise to very non-specific symptoms - both the...
Attention: paragrpa attacks!
After the pandemic and the long-lasting isolation, the time has come for the development of diseases that have so far mainly appeared seasonally. Unfortunately, the 'isolation' from the viruses that...
Mysterious hepatitis in children
More and more doctors around the world are sounding the alarm that they are diagnosing hepatitis of unknown aetiology in the youngest children. Several cases have also been diagnosed in Poland. Is...
First case of monkeypox in the Czech Republic
The first case of monkeypox, a rare infectious zoonotic disease, has been confirmed in the Czech Republic.
What could be the causes of muscle and joint pain in children?
When an elderly person complains of muscle and joint pain, it is hardly surprising. However, it is already different when similar complaints are made by children. Contrary to all appearances, muscle...
Diseases of which bad breath can be a symptom
The most frequent cause of bad breath is negligent hygiene. However, sometimes the problem is caused by a medical condition - patients with diabetes mellitus, as well as trimethylaminuria suffer from...
Herpes or the popular "cold sore on the lips" - this is what you need to know!
Herpes , or the so-called "cold sore", is nothing more than a not very pleasant viral infection, caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV). The viral infection develops over several days and its...
Gum abscess - treatment options
The appearance of pus is always a sign of ongoing inflammation that requires treatment. Home remedies such as rinsing or taking anti-inflammatory and painkillers do not remove the cause of the...
