This content is machine translated Diagnostics of respiratory viral infections What is tested when and on whom? The diagnosis of respiratory viral infections has become a major focus of medical attention in recent years. While SARS-CoV-2 has taken center stage in recent years, other respiratory viruses such...… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hepatitis B prophylaxis Vaccination protection for healthcare staff with patient contact – an update Hepatitis B is one of the most common occupational diseases among healthcare professionals. Targeted prophylaxis is only possible through effective immunization. All healthcare workers with direct patient contact should be...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Acute otitis media: self-limiting course vs. "red flags" In which cases are antibiotics necessary? Otoscopic evaluation of the eardrum is crucial to diagnose acute otitis media. This is a very common and usually self-limiting infection in children. The quintessence of current guideline recommendations is...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Angina tonsillaris: clinical management Conservative therapy or surgery? Although bacterial tonsillitis is less common than viral tonsillitis, it is clinically relevant due to potential complications. Pragmatic scoring systems such as the McIsaac criteria and microbiology testing help to...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Case Report 17-year-old patient with acne fulminans In the present case, a complex interplay between inflammatory and infectious processes was found. The close temporal relationship between the dose increase of isotretinoin and the onset of symptoms suggests...…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated High-dose influenza vaccine Lower hospitalization rates – even with heart failure The results of a pre-specified exploratory analysis of the DANFLU-2 study indicate that the administration of a high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine could provide additional protection in patients with cardiovascular disease....…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Phytotherapy for rhinosinusitis Evidence, active substances and clinical classification for medical practice Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common reasons for contacting a doctor and prescribing antibiotics in an outpatient setting. In addition to conventional treatment-accompanying measures, standardized herbal remedies are coming...…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Respiratory infections: viral bronchitis or bacterial pneumonia? Old crucial question in the light of current findings If the cough, pain, difficulty swallowing or fever persists for more than four days or worsens, you need to take a closer look, consider using imaging techniques and, if necessary,...…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated "Forgotten axis" between plant substances, gut and systemic health Microbiome and phytotherapy In recent years, the intestinal microbiome has developed from a marginal phenomenon to a central topic in immunology, metabolic medicine, neuroscience and oncology. Dysbiosis is associated with obesity, type 2...…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated HIV: updated EACS guideline Individualized approach to sustainable prevention and care The revised guidelines were presented by the EACS (The European AIDS Clinical Society) last fall and reflect the efforts to adapt the recommendations to current clinical realities and the changing...…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Vector-borne infections with skin manifestations Arboviruses and leishmaniasis in Europe The incidence of infectious diseases, which originally occurred mainly in subtropical and tropical regions, is changing due to conditions that favor the proliferation of microorganisms, with a trend towards a...…
