Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases are a broad category of diseases caused by harmful microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites - called pathogens. They can enter the body in a variety of ways, including contaminated food and water, respiratory droplets (when coughing and sneezing), direct contact with infected persons and their body fluids, sexual intercourse, or animal and insect bites. Once inside the body, pathogens can bypass or overcome a person's immunity, multiply and disrupt normal body functions. These processes develop various symptoms and clinical signs, which depend on the specific microorganism, the human immune system, and the presence of concomitant chronic diseases.
The symptoms of infectious diseases are extremely diverse. Still, we can distinguish from frequent complaints: fever, fatigue, heavy sweating, muscle pain, headache, cough, frequent urination or burning sensation when urinating, diarrhea, skin rashes and others.
Without treatment, infectious diseases can be either a mild and self-limiting process or can be extremely severe and life-threatening. Fortunately, many infectious diseases can be prevented by practising good hygiene practices such as proper hand washing, cough etiquette, good ventilation, proper food handling and preparation, and more. If an infection does develop, early diagnosis and treatment are critical to prompt appropriate antimicrobial therapy to minimize complications and speed recovery.
- viral and bacterial respiratory tract infections;
- urinary tract infections;
- Skin and soft tissue infections;
- neuro infections;
- infections of the gastrointestinal system;
- sexually transmitted infections;
- Hepatitis;
- orthopedic infections;
- cardiovascular infections;
- surgical infections;
- gynecological infections;
- infections developed as a result of travel;
- infections developed by insect and animal bites;
- Infections in immunocompromised patients.
