Evaluation of the association between atypical bacteria infections and respiratory tract diseases with emphasis on bronchial asthma exacerbations in children.

Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydia pneumonie are important etiological agents responsible for human respiratory tract diseases. Recently, these atypical microorganisms received much attention regarding their role in bronchial asthma pathogenesis, which is one of the most frequent chronic diseases in children. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between infections caused by these pathogens and respiratory tract diseases in children.

[Foreign body in the kidney as a cause of erythruria in a 4-year old girl].

The case of the 4-year-old girl suffering from erythruria is presented. It was caused by the foreign body (needle) in the kidney. Surgical removal of the needle was performed.

[Serum paraoxonase activity, total antioxidant potential and lipid peroxidation products in children with bronchial asthma exacerbation].

The aim of this study was to investigate serum paraoxonase (PON) activity, total antioxidant capacity and serum level of lipid peroxidation products in children with exacerbated bronchial asthma. The study was performed in 23 children (17 males and 6 females, age 3-17 years) admitted to the hospital with asthma exacerbation. Aliquots of serum were collected before administration of any treatment.