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.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Lymphogranuloma venereum Significant increase also in Europe Lymphogranuloma venereum has become much more common again in Europe in recent years. Especially among men who have sex with men, the disease seems endemic.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Mobile digital services Life4me+ provides support for STI care When is it time for my medication? Where can I get tested? What doctor’s appointments are coming up? The Life4me+ app supports STI sufferers in their everyday lives – free…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Genital parasitoses Scabies and pediculosis pubis Pediculosis pubis is transmitted primarily during sexual intercourse. In scabies, causality is often not present. Nevertheless, both parasitoses are considered possible “sexually transmitted infections” (STI). Sexual partners must therefore also…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated HIV test for self-testing Self-diagnosis made easy…? In 2013, the Federal Office of Public Health rejected the introduction of HIV tests for self-testing. Now the procedure has been approved for Switzerland. What are the advantages and risks…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Allergies in the genital area Careful anamnesis is crucial About half of balanoposthitides and vulvovaginitides are allergic. In addition to a careful anamnesis regarding hygiene habits and products used, sexual anamnesis is of great importance.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Urethritis Pathogen spectrum and new therapeutic challenges The incidence of chlamydial and gonococcal disease in Switzerland is increasing. At the same time, multidrug-resistant gonococci and M. genitalium complicate antibiotic therapy. New strategies are needed to prevent the…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated H. pylori infection Trend goes in the direction of quadruple therapy Resistance to macrolides and gyrase inhibitors has the greatest impact on eradication success in H. pylori infection. Clinical risk factors such as age, smoking, and compliance also play a role…
