Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (204 contents)
Other viral diseases (23 contents)
Cytomegalovirus in children
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...
COVID-19 vaccination may cause heavier periods in women
Menstrual periods in women following COVID-19 vaccination may be slightly more abundant than in unvaccinated women. This is according to a study conducted by an international team led by Dr Blair...
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...
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...
Pandemic burnout - when to seek help and a specialist?
The pandemic that is upon us for another year in a row is negatively affecting the mental state of many people. Lockdown, isolation, closed schools, restricted contacts... Are we in danger of a wave...
First infant infections: what do you need to know about them and what should you do?
Unfortunately, newborn babies and infants fall ill relatively often, mainly due to the immaturity of their immune system. Parents - especially when it is their first baby - often do not know what to...
Angina in summer? Yes, it's possible!
Angina can become the bane of a holiday trip. Group A beta haemolytic streptococci, which cause tonsillitis, multiply under favourable conditions whatever the season.
Amantadine - does it actually help with COVID-19?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, news of new drug candidates that would be effective in reducing the spread of the virus surfaced from time to time. One of these was amantadine, an agent that has been...
Acne and wearing a mask: is there a correlation?
Wearing masks in public spaces has become an everyday occurrence since 2020, but there is still no definitive solution to certain problems associated with their use. Some people complain of breathing...
Consequences of overuse of disinfectants - a superbug attack?
Are we at risk of an attack of superbugs? The use of disinfectants, in addition to combating microorganisms, can induce mutations in them that make them resistant to the chemicals used.
Viral mutations - find out what causes them!
We are hearing more and more about viral mutations. Especially now, in the era of pandemics, the information provided by the media is not optimistic - new mutations of the coronavirus are appearing...
Smell loss with COVID-19 and a visit to the ENT specialist: is it worth it?
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has been in force since 2020, has brought with it a wide variety of problems, and we are talking here not only about the restrictions that are exhausting everyone, but...
Key contraindications to vaccination for COVID-19
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Are there contraindications to receiving the coronavirus vaccine? Where to look for information?
Mononucleosis: how can it be contracted and how long does a patient with it infect others?
Mononucleosis is one of the infectious diseases that affect humans. Mononucleosis usually does not result in serious complications, but on the other hand, the symptoms of mononucleosis can be really...
Pharyngitis, tonsillitis and stomatitis
Symptoms of pharyngitis, tonsillitis and stomatitis include spontaneous pain during swallowing, sometimes radiating to the ears, increased body temperature, headache, muscle pain, malaise and...
Coma encephalitis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Coma encephalitis (Latin: encephalitis lethargica, von Econmon's disease), was common between 1916 and 1926. The disease was seasonal (most often appearing in January or March of a given year). In...
