Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (205 contents)
Infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (18 contents)
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...
Are the gut our second brain?
Did you know that the gut may play a much bigger role in your life than you think? The term 'second brain' is gaining ground in the scientific discussion about how the digestive system affects our...
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...
Food poisoning - what to look out for on holiday trips
Ice cream, cakes, custard pies... Summer is good for eating outdoors, going out to bars, cafes. Unfortunately, high temperatures and incorrect food storage methods can lead to food poisoning, which...
Attention: the intestinal flu is attacking!
Spring is approaching and with it... an increase in the incidence of intestinal flu, known as enteric flu. Is it possible to protect against it? What can you do to avoid dehydration?
Gut bacteria may influence the development of colorectal cancer
Risk factors for colorectal cancer include obesity and a family history of colorectal cancer. However, it appears that bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may also play a role in the development...
How do I protect myself from tropical diseases?
If, on your return from a "tropical country", you develop symptoms such as fever, diarrhoea, abdominal pain or joint pain, you should visit your doctor as soon as possible and inform him/her about...
Guidance for travellers on safe food
How to avoid getting sick from unsafe food and drink and what to do if you develop diarrhoea while travelling
Intestinal angiodysplasia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Intestinal angiodysplasia is categorised as a vascular malformation involving the intestines. Many patients present to a gastrointestinal specialist with strange, unpredictable bleeding involving the...
E.coli - clean hands and a clear conscience
Bacteria have lived on the planet for more than 3 billion years. There is no indication that they will ever cease to exist. Strains are destroyed by antibiotics, mutate and become resistant to drugs....
Bacteriological contamination of food in restaurants, or how not to spoil your holiday
The authors of the publication cited above selected 35 restaurants recommended as worthy of a visit by two major Bangkok guidebooks. A total of 70 samples of various dishes were taken at these...
