Although Francisella (F.) tularensis is a well-described and understood zoonotic pathogen, its importance in Central Europe is relatively minor and, as such, tularaemia may be missed in the differential diagnosis. The annual incidence of tularaemia in the Czech Republic is relatively stable with up to 100 reported cases per year, except in the epidemic years 1998 and 1999 with 225 and 222 reported cases, respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe article discusses possible prevention and prophylaxis of infectious diseases affecting the course of pregnancy with respect to the mother, fetus and newborn. Also mentioned are diseases for which there is no vaccination. The options for prevention targeted at the periods before and during pregnancy and after delivery are explained.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKlin Mikrobiol Infekc Lek
June 2017
Acute bacterial meningitis is a severe infectious disease of the central nervous system. Its incidence decreases but lethality and sequelae remain high. The early initiation of appropriate treatment is a factor strongly determining the patient´s prognosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Presented are the authors' own experiences with invasive pneumococcal diseases in a group of pediatric inpatients with pneumococcal meningitis treated in the Department of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital and Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové over the last 10 years.
Material And Methods: A group of patients aged 0-18 years and hospitalized in the above facility in 2002-2011 was retrospectively assessed. The patients' basic clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes are shown below.