This content is machine translated Wound care: Infection prevention and hygiene Practice-oriented guide published The Microbiology and Hygiene Working Group, established in 2019 by the Chronic Wound Initiative (ICW), has updated its consensus recommendation, Infection Prevention and Hygiene in Wound Care, with an emphasis…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Streptococcus A tonsillitis & Co. Common pediatric illnesses in family practice. In addition to common gastroenteritis and upper respiratory tract infections, many pediatric emergencies in family practice involve pain. Dr. med. Nina Notter, senior physician mbF Ostschweizer Kinderspital and medical director of…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Tuberculosis Hygiene in TB – facts and myths Tuberculosis is becoming increasingly rare in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. For example, only 4791 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Germany in 2019, an incidence of 5.8 new cases per… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Hygiene issues in clinic and practice Standard measures with high quality – you just have to comply with them Hygiene in practice – what one does not waste much thought on in “normal” times, becomes a topic of increasing importance in times of the pandemic. For physicians, consistent compliance…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated SARS-CoV-2 Protective measures after the end of the lockdown The increasing normalization of everyday and public life raises new questions. What protective measures make sense? What do possible future scenarios look like? These were the questions addressed by several…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Coronavirus pandemic How can healthcare workers protect themselves? Expert advice from an infectiologist The current situation surrounding the new SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and raises many questions. What rules of conduct and protective measures can healthcare professionals apply in everyday clinical…
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…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Balanitis An unpleasant phenomenon with many possible causes Balanitis is a common problem and represents a significant limitation for the affected patient. Often, the findings are not limited to the glans, but also spread to the prepuce or…
