This content is machine translated Herpes zoster Efficient vaccination prevention Herpes zoster is a burdensome and potentially dangerous disease, but now efficiently and readily preventable through vaccination. The recombinant adjuvanted zoster vaccine provides effective prophylaxis for patients. Preventive health care… CME-Test
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Vaccinations and prophylaxis Vaccination recommendations for adults Most vaccinations are given in early childhood. But there are also vaccination dates for adults that should be observed, because they not only provide individual protection, but also contribute to…
View Post 15 min This content is machine translated Ophthalmology in everyday practice The red eye in the family practice Warning symptoms that must be queried include visual acuity reduction, acute bulbar pain, and acute photophobia. In case of trauma, suspected corneal involvement, acute visual loss/photophobia and acute bulbar pain,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Pathogen update Infectious diseases of the central nervous system Infections of the central nervous system require rapid action. Specialized diagnostics and effective therapy are essential for this. Signs of meningitis are not always seen in all patients. Especially in…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Infections in oncology A common complication brought up to date Infections are common complications of systemic therapy in hematologic and oncologic patients. However, there are few uniform definitions and little information on how to effectively treat them.
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Differential diagnoses red eye In case of acute glaucoma, refer immediately! Red eyes are a common reason patients see a doctor. A careful history and assessment of findings are mandatory, but can usually be performed by the primary care physician.
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 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 6 min This content is machine translated Viral exanthema Selected viral exanthema in childhood. Distinct exanthem disorders occur, especially in childhood, and their etiology is unknown. The most common cause of exanthema is viral infections. The focus is on herpes viruses, enteroviruses and parvovirus…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Update venereal proctitis 2016 In case of anorectal symptoms also think of venereal diseases Venereal proctitis is not uncommon. 34% of HIV-positive men have anorectal problems [1]. Patients with proctitis symptoms and/or receptive anal intercourse in any form must always be thought of as…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated AAD Congress in Washington Vaccination against herpes and social impact of acne Data on therapeutic immunization for genital herpes were presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Congress in Washington. The effects on viral excretion are promising, but the compound has yet…
