This content is machine translated Phenotyping of severe influenza courses Be critical of steroids Physicians should be more critical in the use of steroids in patients who have acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and influenza. Studies have shown: critically ill patients with influenza pneumonia…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Dermatomycoses New test system is very economical and accurate in measurement As shown in this comparative study, the detection rate of the EUROArray Dermatomycosis Test is over 80% and can be increased up to 95% by combining it with direct microscopy.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Vasculitides Interdisciplinary clarification essential for differential diagnosis An update on practice recommendations for the management of vasculitis was presented at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting. An interdisciplinary vasculitis consultation is offered at the USZ.…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Antibiotic-associated colitis Update on diagnostics and therapy of C. difficile infections Clostridium difficile is a common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. The incidence is increasing. Recurrent forms of the disease in particular lead to a high burden of disease.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated TBE Increased risk of tick infestation The FOPH has issued a warning against TBE infection from tick bites for the spring and summer months of 2019. With the exception of the cantons of Geneva and Ticino,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Infectiology Update human papillomaviruses Human papillomaviruses are sexually transmitted and are responsible for the development of various cancers in the genital area, especially cervical cancer. Vaccination can protect against infection with important types of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Mycoses Genital candidiasis: diagnosis and management Dermatoses in the genital area are very distressing for those affected. What risk factors are known and what is the current state of knowledge regarding therapy?
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Microorganisms in food What do you need to know about salmonella, molds, aflatoxins and Co. The number of cases of salmonella infections in Switzerland has been reduced over the last few years, but not for the more dangerous campylobacter. What is the current situation regarding…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Onychomycoses Still a therapeutic challenge Onychomycoses remain difficult to treat despite highly effective antifungal agents. How to proceed with the most common nail disease ever?
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Epizoonoses and ectoparasitoses Bite reactions and the most common parasites Not only in the warm season there are many potential targets of ectoparasites. For example, scabies (also called scabies) occurs more frequently in our latitudes in winter. What should be…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Infectious proctitis in MSM. When a suspected inflammatory bowel disease is not one Sexually transmitted infections of the anorectum can mimic inflammatory bowel disease. For the correct diagnosis, the anamnesis interview should take place in a trusting and empathic atmosphere.
