Genetic mutation resulting in Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease
Genetic diseases can affect one gene as well as multiple genes. Some of the diseases can be chromosomally linked, such as Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease. What are the symptoms of the disease? What are...
New virus - children fall ill en masse
A mysterious disease has emerged that is affecting children. Until recently, specialists were not sure whether the condition was related to coronavirus. It is now known that MIS-C links to COVID-19.
Schizophrenia in children - when can it be suspected?
Schizophrenia in children is rare - the early onset form is estimated to have a prevalence of up to 0.5%. The problem can occur in the youngest patients - in general, schizophrenia in children tends...
Find out what antibiotic resistance in bacteria is due to!
Increasingly we are hearing that antibiotics are no longer working, bacteria resistant to all antibiotics are emerging, so-called superbugs. Why is this happening? Where does bacterial resistance to...
Leigh syndrome and its symptoms
Leigh syndrome is classed as a genetic, mitochondrial disease, meaning that the disease-causing mutation has occurred in the mitochondrion. What causes genetic changes? How is Leigh syndrome treated?
Antibiotic therapy in pregnancy and risk of asthma in the child
For years, attention has been drawn to the need for judicious use of antibiotics, not least in order to reduce bacterial resistance. Also specialists from the American Vanderbilt University School of...
Ways to treat coronavirus infection
At the moment, doctors do not have any medicinal product that is dedicated strictly to the treatment of coronavirus infection. Throughout the world, treatment is based on the use of other drugs, the...
Beri-beri disease and its consequences
Beri-beri disease is categorised as a nervous system disease caused by thiamine deficiency. What are the effects of the disease? What is the treatment?
Cough and runny nose in a toddler
The cold season is in full swing, so it is worth taking care of immunity not only in yourself, but especially in children, who are particularly vulnerable to viruses and infections. The immune system...
Oral yeast infections in children and infants
Oral candidiasis in children and infants is a condition that many toddlers face. Are yeast infections dangerous? How can they be treated?
New test to rapidly assess the course of sepsis?
Life-threatening sepsis can affect anyone, but seniors and young children are at greatest risk. Because of the danger involved, various researchers have undertaken studies that could identify sepsis...
What is lambdis?
Jagellosis is an extremely serious infectious disease that is diagnosed primarily in people living or residing in Africa or Asia. What are the symptoms of juglone? Is it easy to contract?
WHO warns: Malaria kills one child every two minutes
Malaria continues to threaten millions of people around the world. The disease is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children. Around 400,000 people died from the disease last year alone....
Allergy to disposable nappies - how do you help your child?
Allergy to disposable nappies affects many children. How can you help your child? Which remedies should be used?
WHO warns - significant increase in measles cases in Europe
The rise in measles cases made headlines last year. Unfortunately, the WHO figures do not inspire enthusiasm.
Infantile rashes
During birth, the skin is covered with a whitish chalky foetal smear. In the first few days of the baby's life, its colour becomes increasingly pink and all sorts of changes and eruptions can be seen...
Child with a fever
Most febrile illnesses in children are viral infections, which do not require treatment. Mild infections, such as otitis media or pharyngitis, are diagnosed on the basis of a careful history and...
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction and life-threatening
The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is an extremely rare complication that occurs after antibiotic treatment. What causes it? Is it dangerous?
Urinary tract infections in children
Symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur in 3-7% of girls and 1-2% of boys under 6 years of age. In 12-30% of these, recurrence of the infection is observed before 1 year. UTIs may present...
Progeria - when a child looks like an old man
Progeria - a genetic disease that affects just over a hundred people worldwide. What causes it? What is the prognosis for patients?
