Articles on infectious diseases

Main methods of treatment of infectious mononucleosis in children Mononucleosis - what kind of disease is it? This is an acute infectious disease, the causative agent of which is most often the Epstein-Barr virus, which belongs to the group of herpesviruses. Infectious mononucleosis occurs with the

Rabies is a viral, extremely dangerous disease that primarily affects the brain and its membranes and always ends in death after the first symptoms appear. But humanity has ways to prevent the development of the disease, even if the virus has already entered the body. How can you get infected? Ra

First aid Rinse the wound abundantly with soap and water for 10-15 minutes. This is extremely important to wash away saliva and the virus it contains. If there is no soap in the immediate vicinity, rinse with water. If you get to water even after several hours, you should still rinse the wound

The main element in preventing the spread of rabies among animals is their vaccination. Yes, the vaccine does not protect each individual animal 100%. But vaccinating more than 70% of dogs interrupts the transmission of rabies among them. And they, as you remember, are the main source of rabies for

Rabies, as you know, is a dangerous disease that can be prevented through vaccination. People who are in constant contact with animals that could potentially carry the rabies virus can and even should receive preventive vaccination

Dear Visitors, Every year in Ukraine, there is a significant increase in flu cases during the autumn-winter season. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid contracting the flu and knowing what to do in case of illness. How can you catch th

Doctors at Dobrobut continue to gather and share knowledge regarding the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that access to up-to-date international recommendations is key for Ukrainian specialists in various fields to provide effective medical care to Ukrainian patients. We invite you

This material has been prepared in response to the questions of parents of our young patients. After all, every pediatrician at MM “Dobrobut” empathizes with the concerns of parents at every appointment and shares their anxiety over a sick child. We hope that this information will help a

Guidelines for the management of critically ill adults with coronavirus disease 2019. Our doctors carefully study and translate the materials published by international organizations to combat the COVID-19 epidemic. We encourage you to read the translation of the guidelines for the management of cr

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis Lymphadenopathy – this is a condition of hyperplasia (enlargement) of lymph nodes. This term is a preliminary diagnosis that requires further clarification with the help of clinical and laboratory examination and observation in dynamics. Th

Every year, about 500,000 people die from flu complications worldwide, i.e. 4-5% of those who contract the dangerous virus. Most of the victims are children under 2 years old and the elderly over 65. Why is the flu so scary? Acute respiratory viral diseases account for 95% of all cases of infectio

The team at the Medical Network “Dobrobut” understands how important it is for the medical community today to receive as much information as possible regarding the provision of medical assistance for COVID-19. The Jack Ma Foundation, in collaboration with the Alibaba Foundation, has publ

Dobrobut Medical Network — is the first in Ukraine network of private clinics with a full range of medical services for children and adults. 16 clinics of the network are conveniently located in Kyiv. In view of COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine, and in the whole world, Dobrobut offers testing by

Meningococcal infection is an acute infectious disease caused by the meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis). The disease is widespread globally and is associated with a high mortality rate (5-15%), even with a high level of medical care. The infection is transmitted only from person to person via re

Column by Oleksandr Popkov, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Head of the Obstetric-Gynecological Department of the Medical Network "Dobrobut" Questions About Pregnancy and COVID-19: Doctor's Answers Pregnancy is a particularly important time in a woman's life when she is responsible fo

According to official statistics, almost every inhabitant of the planet is infected with some type of herpes. One of the most common is herpes zoster, the infectious agent of which has the beautiful name Varicella zoster. Herpes zoster - what is it? Herpes zoster - what kind of disease is it, what

What is a neuroinfection? The term "neuroinfection" does not mean any single disease. This is a whole section of quite common neurological pathologies (more than 42% of the total statistics). It includes damage to the nervous system caused by an infectious agent. In other words, neuroinfection is t