This content is machine translated Skin microbiome Host-microbiome interactions in atopic dermatitis. Research into the skin microbiome has become increasingly important in recent years. A study presented at the 2019 ADF Annual Meeting examined the effects of topical cortisone externals on the…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Infective endocarditis Guideline-based diagnosis and therapy Not only because of its high mortality, infective endocarditis requires comprehensive treatment. Close interdisciplinary cooperation is necessary to achieve the best possible results.
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Microbiome Cancer Cause Infection? Everyone is talking about the microbiome. It also does not stop at malignant diseases. This is because some newly diagnosed tumor diseases can be traced back to an infection.
View Post 5 min 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…
