This content is machine translated Microbiology in dermatology Modern diagnostics in times of increasing sexually transmitted diseases Rapid microbiological clarification with sensitive and specific diagnostics is particularly important for gonococci because of the increase in antibiotic resistance. This review article provides knowledge on epidemiological and diagnostic aspects…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated STDs Genital warts Genital warts (condylomata acuminata) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Approximately 90% are caused by the low-risk HPV types 6…
View Post 13 min HIV infection and skin Cutaneous disorders in immunosuppressed HIV infected patients and their epidemy profile Immune disturbance appears on skin as a consequence of immunosuppression. The article describes a panel of cutaneous disorders occurring in immunosuppressed HIF infected pateients and follow the trends of the…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Endocarditis prophylaxis for cardiac vitiation Management during non-cardiac surgery Infective endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium and particularly the valve leaflets with an annual incidence of 3-10/100,000 persons. With high mortality and morbidity, prevention strategies such as adherence…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Organ dysfunction Childhood sepsis – early detection is everything Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated immune response to infection. Early detection is of key prognostic importance in childhood. It is crucial to recognize nonspecific…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Syphilis On the rise in Switzerland for the past 15 years The number of syphilis cases is steadily increasing. Although syphilis is readily curable, it is a serious, markedly multiform infection that can potentially affect all organ systems. However, early diagnosis…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Herbal medicines for symptoms of flu-like infections What does nature offer besides echinacea? In addition to echinacea purpurea, the most commonly used medicinal plant for treating symptoms of flu-like infections, there are other herbal preparations that have shown efficacy against corresponding symptoms in…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sports injuries - part 1 Sports-related foot problems (without ankle and Achilles tendon) The human foot is an ingenious but equally complex construct. The partly dynamic structures of the foot give it stability, strength and an extraordinary functionality, but like hardly any other…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated "Refresher" flu vaccination Recommendations, challenges and federal action Seasonal flu vaccination is the most effective, easiest and least expensive prevention. However, the effectiveness is suboptimal in people with weakened immune systems. Therefore, they rely on indirect protection from…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Flu and cold Symptomatic therapy is sufficient for uncomplicated colds The common cold is one of the most common infections in outpatient medicine. It is usually treated purely symptomatically. Antibiotics are indicated only for superinfections caused by bacteria.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Viral infections in childhood Seasonal influenza Influenza virus infection is a highly contagious disease that is transmitted through the air. It usually causes an acute febrile illness with general symptoms of varying severity, but is primarily…
