Infections, diseases, ticks

How does pneumonia manifest itself and what treatment is most effective?

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.
How is gonorrhea transmitted? Symptoms in women and men differ

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.
Antibiotic resistance: why take them accurately?

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?
Candidiasis, Thrush: How To Get Rid Of Oral Candidiasis And How To Treat It

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.
Planning a holiday? Which medicines should you remember to pack?

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: 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?

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?
Is it chicken eye or a viral wart?

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.