Infections - paediatrics (170 contents)
For many parents, there is nothing more frustrating than another sick leave, cancelled classes or night duty with a thermometer in hand. A runny nose, a cough, a fever - barely a child has recovered...
Fever in children is a common occurrence that can be caused by various factors, such as viral or bacterial infections, allergic reactions or other medical conditions. It is important to treat fever...
A high body temperature, also known as a fever, is a common symptom of various medical conditions. It can be the result of the body's response to an infection or other illness. It is an important...
This article discusses cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in children in detail. The various clinical forms of the infection and the principles of diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of CMV infection...
The common cold is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. Although it is usually a mild and self-limiting illness, the right treatment approach can speed up recovery and minimise...
Influenza, also known as influenza, is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system. It is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms are usually more severe and can lead to more...
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...
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...
Many parents hear about immunity from the 'tummy'. Is this actually the case? Can we build our child's immunity with the right food habits? It turns out... yes!
PIMS - a dangerous, pocovid syndrome occurring in children who have undergone coronavirus. What symptoms to look out for? When to go for help? Why can PIMS be dangerous?
Leukopenia is a condition in which a patient has a decrease in the number of white blood cells, or leukocytes, in the blood. The problem may be completely asymptomatic, but it is nevertheless...
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were reports that children were either not ill or were passing the disease virtually asymptomatically. For several days now, there have been reports...
Premature babies are at much higher risk of infection than babies born on time, hence the importance of preventing potential infections. Finnish researchers have published the results of a study...
The pathological symptoms of Kostmann syndrome appear in early childhood. Kostmann syndrome is classified as congenital neutropenia, affecting between 1 and 6 people per 1000000 healthy births....
Nowadays, curing lice, if we choose the right product, is simple and feasible after one treatment.
Testicular hydrops can occur at any time in life, whether in an infant or an adult male. Nearly six per cent of newborn male babies, suffer from a congenital form of testicular hydrocele. Doctors see...
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...
Anyone who has undergone pneumonia knows how difficult it is to return to daily activities such as physical activity or even housework. The matter may seem trivial, as we have cured ourselves, so...
From the first of January this year, vaccination against pneumococci entered the compulsory vaccination calendar. There are also more and more voices suggesting that it is worth vaccinating children...
Nickel is one of the most common allergens causing contact allergy. The prevalence of hypersensitivity to this element is increasing and already affects approximately 11 million children in the USA...
Gluten-related diseases in recent years have become the focus of interest for many specialists in gastroenterology, nutrition and paediatrics. They have begun to search for the pathomechanisms of...
According to WHO data, more than 500 measles cases were reported in Europe in January 2017, with more than 470 cases in 7 countries. The highest percentage in Romania and Italy, but a high incidence...