The problem of excessive alcohol consumption is becoming increasingly widespread. Alcohol is already present in almost every sphere of human life and is firmly rooted in tradition and culture....
Skin mycoses are quite common in children. They are very common in pre-school and early school age children. They usually affect the hairy scalp. Mycoses are contagious diseases and always require...
The int estinal microflora is none other than all the beneficial bacteria that live in our intestines. In newborns, it needs to develop well and breastfeeding promotes this. In adults and the...
Food intolerance is much more common in children than food allergy. After eating a particular food, the young patient experiences very unpleasant symptoms that make it difficult for him to sleep,...
Avian influenzavirus occurs in birds of different species (pigeons, magpies, ducks and geese). What are the symptoms of avian influenza and how can it be diagnosed?
Arguments about whether children should be vaccinated are still ongoing. Two camps have formed in this connection - opponents and supporters. What are the arguments against vaccinating children?
There is an ongoing dispute about whether children should be vaccinated. This has created two camps - those in favour of vaccination and those against it. At present, the biggest problem for doctors...
Every parent tries to look after their child as well as possible. Regular blood and urine tests for our child are very important. What if she has an elevated level of eosinophils?
The vaccination of children and the type of vaccines used for this is still a very controversial topic today. In most cases, they do not cause any adverse reactions.
The discovery of antibiotics represented a major breakthrough in the treatment of many diseases. Scientific studies and medical observations show that we are increasingly turning to antibiotics....
The key ingredient in childhood vaccines is appropriately selected antigens. In addition to this, they include additives and excipients that perform a number of very important functions.
A runny nose in infants is very common. For many parents it is a trifle that will pass on its own, unfortunately in some cases it leads to dangerous illnesses and complications. The nasal passages of...
The birth of a child is a great joy but also a change in the life of parents. With the return home, there will be very pleasant moments with the baby but also responsibilities. Importantly, parents...
The herpes virus is very common in children under three years of age. It is caused by the HSV virus (herpes simplex virus, HHV-1 and HHV-2, human herpesvirus). The lesions, in the form of...
In summer, sunshine and warmth are very important to us. However, if the temperature exceeds 30-32 degrees Celsius, the heat makes our body unable to adapt to it (we feel weak, we do not feel like...
Summer is in full swing. Colourful desserts, ice cream, fish straight from the sea... However, many foods turn out to be sources of dangerous pathogenic microorganisms that can turn holidays into a...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects other organs in addition to the joints. The disease requires specialised treatment because, if untreated, it leads to joint...
Vaccinology is an important field of medicine that grew out of paediatrics, infectious disease science and epidemiology. More specifically, it is the science of immunization.
If lung and bronchial diseases are suspected in children, the doctor may order a sputum examination. This material must not be confused with saliva. Children's secretions are collected from the...
The most common and basic method of preventing measles is vaccination, which belongs to the basic vaccination cycle in Poland.