Nesteruk Kateryna Serhiivna

Work experience: 6 years

Education:

• National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets, specialization in "General Medicine";
• Institute of Postgraduate Education of NMU named after O.O. Bohomolets, specialization in "Infectious Diseases"

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• participation in international projects aimed at improving treatment methods for infectious diseases, including involvement in four clinical studies as a Sub-Investigator (Sub-I) and in two projects as a clinical coordinator and investigator;
• author of articles on parvovirus infection B19V, highlighting its effects on the body, including risks for pregnant women;
• research on the impact of antiviral therapy on chronic hepatitis C using modern liver fibrosis assessment methods, such as ultrasound elastography.

Areas of professional development:

• experience working in an infectious disease hospital based on the Oleksandrivska Clinical Hospital in Kyiv;
• continuous advancement in the field of infectious diseases, including approaches to the rehabilitation of patients with post-COVID syndrome and mastering modern principles of diagnosing and treating neuroinfections;
• regular participation in thematic courses and training sessions to update knowledge in line with modern medical standards.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• treatment of patients with airborne infections, including COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory infections, even in complex cases of combined infections, as well as herpesvirus diseases;
• treatment of patients with viral hepatitis, childhood infections, intestinal infections, felinosis (cat scratch disease), Lyme disease, as well as parasitic diseases;
• handling complex diagnostic cases: conducting differential diagnosis between infectious diseases and other somatic conditions to determine the best treatment strategy.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• gastroenterology (diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders with consideration of infectious causes);
• diet therapy (personalized nutrition recommendations for patients with chronic diseases, infections, or metabolic disorders);
• dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions caused by infections).

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “Music is an important part of my life. I enjoy playing the guitar and piano, and traveling gives me inspiration and new experiences.”

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your health daily! Balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, and quality sleep form the foundation of your immunity. Preventing infectious diseases starts with proper hygiene, timely vaccination, and seeking medical advice at the first signs of illness."