Articles on infectious diseases

The main symptoms of pink roseola in an infant Roseola is a viral disease accompanied by a three-day fever and rash. The disease is most often diagnosed in children under the age of two. The symptoms of pink roseola in an infant are easily confused with rubella, allergies, and SARS. Quite often, ros

Tetanus vaccination for children: why vaccination is necessary Tetanus is an acute infectious disease caused by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is usually found in soil, dust, and manure. Spores of the pathogen, as a rule, enter the body through a wound. Tetanus bacillus produce

Staphylococcus aureus - signs and treatment. Symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus in the intestines in adults Staphylococcus aureus is an aerobic, immobile, spherical bacterium. It can provoke the development of various diseases in children. It is extremely rare in adults. Staphylococcus analysis will

Since May 2018, a new vaccination calendar has been introduced in Ukraine, recognized by European experts. Vaccination centers in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine operate in private and state specialized medical institutions. On the website of our clinic you can find information about the diseases a

Diphtheria and vaccination against it Diphtheria is a dangerous infectious disease, the only way to prevent it is vaccination. For many, vaccination against diphtheria is something scary and dangerous, but in fact it is part of the mandatory disease prevention program. Doctors do not give a full

Symptoms of jaundice in adults and children. Treatment Jaundice is a syndrome characterized by yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes. Jaundice is a clinical manifestation of various pathological conditions. Causes of physiological jaundice in newborns: immaturity of the enzyme system of th

The first symptoms of measles, treatment, prevention Measles is an infection of viral etiology, which is characterized by lesions of the upper respiratory tract and rashes throughout the body. The virus negatively affects the immune system, affects the walls of blood vessels. Measles affects not

Infantile roseola: course and treatment Infantile roseola is a disease of a viral nature and usually affects young children - up to 3 years old. The main signs are hyperthermia (increased body temperature) and papular rashes all over the body. The disease is diagnosed in 30% of children aged s

Infectious enteritis in adults and children – clinical symptoms, treatment Enteritis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the small intestine, which is accompanied by changes in the membrane and impaired organ functions. Signs of acute enteritis in children are loose stools, nausea,

Symptoms of hay fever and other types of fever A rise in body temperature accompanied by chills is called a fever. This condition indicates the presence of a pathological process in the body. Such hyperthermia in children and adults should be promptly diagnosed and stopped, as it can lead to death.

HIV - causes and ways of infection, first signs, prevention Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infectious disease that was first described in 1981. The virus is characterized by slow development, so it may not manifest itself for a long time. However, medicine identifies the first signs of HIV

Lyme disease (borreliosis) – treatment and consequences Borreliosis is an infectious disease characterized by numerous and diverse symptoms. The disease is a consequence of the bite of the Ixodes tick, which is most active in the summer. Moreover, infection can occur not only during an inse

Endocarditis - types, signs. Treatment of infectious endocarditis and other types Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart in cardiology is called endocarditis. Most often, the cause of endocarditis is the penetration of an infectious agent directly into the tissues of the heart. However, other

Symptoms, treatment and prevention of mumps. Where to get a mumps vaccine Epidemic mumps is an acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the salivary glands. The popular name of the disease is mumps, it is a childhood disease that most often occurs at the age of 5-15. What do the

Symptoms and treatment of salmonellosis in adults and children Salmonellosis is an infectious pathology of the gastrointestinal tract caused by Salmonella. Manifested by pronounced intoxication and dehydration. But bacterial isolation is also possible without any clinical picture. Characterist

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

Meningococcal infection is an acute infectious disease caused by meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis). The disease is widespread throughout the world 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 perso

Influenza virus symptoms in adults and children More than 90% of infectious diseases are acute respiratory viral infections, in particular influenza. Among the main symptoms of the flu virus in adults are fever, weakness, body aches, intoxication. The infection is transmitted by airborne and cont