This content is machine translated "Antimicrobial stewardship" Recognize local wound infection and risk of systemic spread A local infection is one of the most common causes of delayed wound healing. The TILI score can be used to assess whether a local wound infection is present and…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Acute bronchitis Pelargonium extract shortens duration of incapacity to work Acute bronchitis is associated with considerable economic consequences due to absence from work. A meta-analysis published in 2023 investigated whether treatment with a standardized Pelargonium extract can reduce the time…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated COPD exacerbations A prick for more safety Frequent exacerbations are a key factor in the poor prognosis of COPD. Avoiding them is therefore an important goal in therapy. Vaccinations against bacterial and viral infections such as pneumococcus,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Antiphospholipid syndrome The new ACR/EULAR classification criteria Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a life-threatening autoimmune disease of blood coagulation characterized by thrombophilia. In 2023, new international classification criteria were published for the first time since 2006. In view…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) Criteria-driven use of biologics Typical symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) are obstructed nasal breathing, secretions, facial pain and olfactory disturbances. If adequate therapy is not provided, there is a risk of…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Varicella zoster virus (VZV) Shingles risk is often underestimated The “Shingles Misconception Survey” is an online survey conducted between August 16-18, 2023 among 3,500 adults aged 50 and over. The evaluations show that 86% of respondents underestimate the risk…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Diseases in childhood - update from the pediatrician What is trivial, what is in need of treatment? There is still no specific treatment for pertussis or mononucleosis, so vaccination is highly recommended. Pertussis carries life-threatening complication risks, particularly in infants, and glandular fever can lead to Guillain-Barré…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Infections of the respiratory tract Identify causes and make appropriate decisions Acute bronchitis often arises from an uncomplicated infection of the upper respiratory tract. A viral infection can be followed by a bacterial superinfection. While classic pneumonia is often self-limiting in…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Rare pathogens of viral pneumonia The unusual suspects The WHO estimates that there are around 200 million cases of viral pneumonia worldwide every year (not including COVID-19), half of which affect children. In adults, around 20% of all…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Case report: Acute polyarthritis after rat bite “She was a very, very mean rat” Infection with S. moniliformis is a rare cause of acute polyarthritis and it requires a high level of clinical suspicion to make the diagnosis. The assessment of exposure to animals…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Forum Infectiology Hepatitis D – satellite virus of HBV Hepatitis D makes the treatment of hepatitis B more difficult. The risk of liver cirrhosis is greatly increased with simultaneous HDV infection. Due to the risk of a fulminant course,…
