Mononucleosis or kisses of increased risk
Mononucleosis is a viral disease caused by the Ebstein-Barr virus (EBV). In the Anglo-Saxon nomenclature, in colloquial language, is commonly referred to as a “kissing disease”. However, such nomenclature is misleading. Due to the low infectivity (for infection to occur, direct contact with saliva must occur), infections with mononucleosis caused by kissing are relatively common. […]
The appendix – the source of the problems?
The appendix is a protrusion of the caecum of unclear importance for the body. It has been postulated that under proper conditions the appendix serves as a “safe haven” for beneficial bacteria. In crisis situations, when the natural gut flora dies, the beneficial bacteria survive in the appendix. Another theory speaks of the role of […]
Flu, Q&A – questions and answers
1. Flu vaccine – is it worth getting vaccinated in 2020? Yes, in the era of the covid-19 pandemic, we should not forget about other viruses that may attack us. The flu vaccine does not protect us 100%, but it gives us a chance to: avoid infection with the flu virus or ease the course […]
Acne – treatment, pharmacist advice
Skin problems that appear around the face are a very common disease. Acne, because we are talking about it, can significantly affect the self-esteem of young people. It happens that adolescents lose their self-confidence, avoid contact with peers, and finally close in on themselves. This can lead to many mental problems, including the emergence of […]
Nephrolithiasis – a recurring problem
Nephrolithiasis – a recurring problemNephrolithiasis is caused by the precipitation of insoluble deposits into the urinary tract. Knowing the composition of the deposits helps to determine the cause of urolithiasis and allows for specific treatment. Stones are most often formed in the calyx and renal pelvis, the movement of the stone down the urinary tract […]
Pregnancy and cats, or about Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan that causes toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is an opportunistic disease, which means that it is activated when the immune system is weakened. The disease is almost always asymptomatic, provided the immune system is functioning properly. However, toxoplasma must be cared for and contamination prevention measures must be taken during planning and during […]
Emergency contraception, ie “After Day” pills in questions and answers
What preparations are available in Poland? In Poland, there are two substances registered for use as emergency contraception – levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate. The effectiveness of the preparations is comparable. What are the indications for emergency contraception? The Day Po tablets are used to avoid pregnancy when it is suspected that the contraceptive used is […]
A quick guide to hormonal contraception
Hormonal contraception oral contraceptives are widely used all over the world due to their high availability and ease of use. It turns out that almost 63% of women regularly use these preparations. Hormonal methods are based on blocking the secretion of hormones responsible for ovulation, blocking the release of eggs from the ovaries in the […]
Vaccine: Why is it worth getting vaccinated?
Vaccine: Despite the undoubted progress of science and the theoretically almost unlimited possibility of synthesizing new drugs and vaccinations, the 21st century brings more and more new infections and reactivation of old, biological enemies. The build-up of drug resistance by bacteria and a small selection of antiviral chemotherapeutic agents poses new challenges to modern medicine. […]
Fear of ticks – tick-borne diseases
Ticks are one of the largest reservoirs of disease pathogens in the world of parasites. Their natural habitat is green areas in Central Europe, the Eastern United States and Russia. Ticks transmit many bacterial and viral diseases, in Poland the most important are bacterial Lyme disease and viral tick-borne encephalitis. Perfect organism? The tick’s organism […]
