Infections, diseases, ticks
Brain abscess: what is it and how does it manifest itself? Why does a brain infection occur?
An abscess is a pus-filled cavity in the tissue. It manifests as a circumscribed and encapsulated inflammation. The most common bacteria that form abscesses are staphylococci and streptococci.
What are warts and how to protect yourself from transmission (+ types of warts)
Warts are non-cancerous infectious growths on the skin. They are not pretty and can make life uncomfortable and cause pain. They occur quite often at any age. Why do they occur, what causes them and how to get rid of them?
Are the symptoms of scabies in children the same as in adults? How is it treated?
Scabies is a tricky parasitic disease caused by a mite called the scabies mite. It affects the skin on various parts of the body, with some differences between children and adults. The dominant symptom is itchy skin, which can be a problem especially in children.
How does pneumonia manifest itself and what treatment is most effective?
When we say treatment for pneumonia, most people think of antibiotics, medicines to make breathing easier and medicines for temperature. Pneumonia is indeed treated with these medicines, but only a part of it. The reason for the wide range of medicines for pneumonia lies in its various causes.
Shingles: Herpes Zoster Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment and Complications
Shingles is a viral disease characterised by unpleasant pain and skin rash. It has the same origin as smallpox, but, in most cases it occurs in adulthood and old age.
What are the risks of changing sexual partners? Sexually transmitted diseases
Diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact are called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). They are transmitted from person to person during sexual intercourse. Bacteria, viruses, parasites and yeast can be transmitted in this way.
How is gonorrhea transmitted? Symptoms in women and men differ
Gonorrhoea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease. Transmission occurs through sexual contact. Moreover, infection is not only through vaginal contact, but also through anal or oral contact. Whether non-sexual transmission is possible is discussed in the article.
What is the prevention of cervical cancer? Risk factors and symptoms
Cervical cancer is a worldwide problem. It is the second most common cancer in women under the age of 45 and the third most common cause of death in women.
Antibiotic resistance: why take them accurately?
Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed and used drugs ever. However, their overuse, and especially their misuse, has consequences. One of the negative consequences is the increasing resistance to antibiotics. What does this mean for us?
Septic Arthritis: Manifestations of Painful Infectious Joint Inflammation
Septic arthritis is an infectious inflammation of the joint that is caused by a microorganism in the joint. When neglected and treatment is delayed, it can lead to permanent damage to the joint.
What is the flu? Why is it caused, what are its manifestations, the course and treatment?
Influenza is a highly infectious disease that mainly affects the respiratory system. It is caused by a virus, which can spread through the air. It is mild, but sometimes it gets really complicated. In the most severe cases, it can even cause death.
Candidiasis, Thrush: How To Get Rid Of Oral Candidiasis And How To Treat It
The newborn period is a time of great, adaptive change. The immaturity of the newborn's immune system makes it more susceptible to various infections. A frequently occurring infection is the yeast candidiasis disease, typical of this age. Candidosis, the mealybug, or also the frog, as many call it, attacks the mucous membrane of the baby's oral cavity.
Laryngitis: What are the symptoms of laryngitis? Is it a risk to children?
Laryngitis, or the inflammation of the larynx, is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract. It can have an infectious but also a non-infectious origin. In children, it has a more complicated and risky course due to anatomical conditions.
Planning a holiday? Which medicines should you remember to pack?
Are you planning to travel and have no health problems? Are you counting on your state of well-being to last throughout your holiday? Just so you don't accidentally overbook yourself. If there's a problem at home, people go to the doctor or pharmacy. While it's not impossible to do this abroad either, in some destinations the quality of medication may not be the same as at home. Of course, your wallet may feel the pinch too.
Herpes: Why does herpes develop and how is it treated?
Herpes is an infectious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is one of the most widespread viruses in the human population and affects up to 95% of people. It causes various diseases. Among harmless forms, oral herpes or cold sores is the most well-known.
STDs in summer: what are the dangers of sex tourism?
People travel in the summer for relaxation, others like to explore new countries or visit different sights. They crave to learn about unfamiliar cultures, their way of life and more. The desire to experience something new and unfamiliar is ingrained in us and difficult to control. This is especially true when it comes to meeting new people and having experiences with them. The threat posed by STDs, which short-term holiday acquaintances often bring, can be trivial but unpleasant, and sometimes even incurable with a fatal end. What are they and how do they manifest themselves? What are the risks and how can we protect ourselves?
Typhoid fever: What is typhoid and how does it manifest? Will vaccination help?
Typhoid fever is an infectious fever. It is also referred to as intestinal fever because it affects the small intestine. The infection only attacks humans. It occurs mainly in areas with low hygiene standards, in poor countries and in areas with a high concentration of population.
Is it chicken eye or a viral wart?
They occur mainly on the face, neck, hands, feet, but can appear anywhere on the body. They are disturbing, unaesthetic and cause pain in the area where they are located. They are a common reason for a visit to the skin doctor. We are talking about skin growths, of which there are several types. However, the most common are warts (veruccae) and corns (clavus). The differences between them are noticeable. In this article you will read how to diagnose them correctly, but also how to treat them effectively.
Bronchitis: Symptoms and Contagiousness
Everyone of us has encountered bronchitis. Let's look at the causes and symptoms of the disease.
Skin abscess: what is it, what causes and symptoms of skin infection?
Most patients are diagnosed with an abscess associated with internal diseases. But an abscess can also affect our skin.