Viral and other specified intestinal infections (10 contents)
Enteritis caused by rotavirus (24 contents)
How to deal with bowel problems?
Bowel problems are increasingly common in today's society, affecting the quality of life for millions of people. Symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea can result from a...
Can an infant contract COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a new disease entity that is still not fully understood. After numerous infections among adults, more and more cases are being reported among children, including the youngest.
Rotavirus vaccine will be included in the list of mandatory vaccinations
The Ministry of Health has presented a draft adding rotavirus vaccination to the list of compulsory immunizations. The compulsory vaccination against rotavirus is to be extended to children from 6 to...
Viral diseases - what should you know?
Viruses are classed as microorganisms on the borderline of living matter. Scientists dispute whether to consider viruses as living or dead organisms. These unusual "creatures" cause a number of...
In the uneven fight against rotavirus
Rotavirus infection is an extremely dangerous type of infection in terms of the effects it has on children. Rotavirus causes diarrhoea which, in many cases, leads to dehydration, often resulting in...
Neurodevelopmental disorders - what it means and what to look out for when observing a child's development
Neurodevelopmental disorders is a broad term encompassing a range of abnormalities in both the motor, intellectual and social development of a child. Often early detection of such disorders can...
Vaccination against rotavirus - should I vaccinate my child?
Vaccination against rotaviruses is being carried out more and more frequently in infants in Poland, despite the fact that it is a fully-paid vaccination that is not reimbursed as part of so-called...
Rotavirus vaccination - how to vaccinate to make it effective?
Currently, most global expert groups, led by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recommend rotavirus vaccination as a routine vaccination for every healthy infant.
Rotavirus vaccination - is the vaccine effective and safe?
Rotavirus vaccines have been available on the market for some years. Their efficacy and safety have been tested in serious clinical trials.
Rotavirus vaccination - can I vaccinate my infant?
Rotavirus infections are particularly dangerous for young children. Hence, an effective vaccine against these viruses has been attempted for years.
Rotavirus - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Rotaviruses are one of the most common causes of acute gastroenteritis in children. It is estimated that up to 80% of children undergo rotavirus infection by the age of 5. In 1 in 7 affected...
Rotavirus infections in children: clinical picture and principles of prevention
Discussion of the epidemiology and clinical picture of rotavirus infections and current recommendations for rotavirus vaccination.
Acute diarrhoea in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Saccharomyces boulardii is a strain classified as a probiotic. In our market, it is an ingredient of an over-the-counter preparation called Enterol. The main indication for its use is the...
Diarrhoea in a child - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Diarrhoea in a child can be acute or chronic diarrhoea. Chronic diarrhoea, i.e. diarrhoea lasting at least 10-14 days, is a serious health problem requiring specialist consultation. Acute diarrhoea,...
Prebiotics in the prevention of infections in children
In addition to their beneficial effects on gastrointestinal function, prebiotic GOS/FOS oligosaccharides, added to some modern milk mixes, are likely to have an additional effect in reducing the...
