Articles on infectology

Rabies: an invisible deadly enemy
Rabies: an invisible deadly enemy

Rabies is a viral, extremely dangerous disease that primarily affects the brain and its membranes and always ends in death after the first symptoms appear. But humanity has ways to prevent the development of the disease, even if the virus has already entered the body. How can you get infected?

Rabies Prevention
Rabies Prevention

The main element in preventing the spread of rabies among animals is their vaccination. Yes, the vaccine does not protect each individual animal 100%. But vaccinating more than 70% of dogs interrupts the transmission of rabies among them. And they, as you remember, are the main source of rabies for

Is Preventive Vaccination Possible? Or Maybe Even Necessary?
Is Preventive Vaccination Possible? Or Maybe Even Necessary?

Rabies, as you know, is a dangerous disease that can be prevented through vaccination. People who are in constant contact with animals that could potentially carry the rabies virus can and even should receive preventive vaccination. Who Needs Preventive Vaccination? Veterinary medicine p

Vaccination: The Most Effective Means of Protection against the Flu for Children and Adults
Vaccination: The Most Effective Means of Protection against the Flu for Children and Adults

Dear Visitors, Every year in Ukraine, there is a significant increase in flu cases during the autumn-winter season. The Ministry of Health of Ukraine emphasizes the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid contracting the flu and knowing what to do in case of illness. How can you catc

Influenza in the Big City. Season 2016
Influenza in the Big City. Season 2016

This material has been prepared in response to the questions of parents of our young patients. After all, every pediatrician at MM “Dobrobut” empathizes with the concerns of parents at every appointment and shares their anxiety over a sick child. We hope that this information will help a

Cardiovascular Diseases and COVID-19
Cardiovascular Diseases and COVID-19

A Column by Olena Shapovalova, Interventional Cardiologist at "Dobrobut" Medical Network Your heart during the COVID-19 pandemic: How to maintain your health and emotional well-being The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives. It’s hard to find a person who is

Guidelines on COVID-19 during Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period
Guidelines on COVID-19 during Pregnancy and in the Postpartum Period

Doctors at Dobrobut continue to gather and share knowledge regarding the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that access to up-to-date international recommendations is key for Ukrainian specialists in various fields to provide effective medical care to Ukrainian patients. We invite yo

Guidelines for Managing Critically Ill Adults with COVID-19
Guidelines for Managing Critically Ill Adults with COVID-19

Guidelines for the management of critically ill adults with coronavirus disease 2019. Our doctors carefully study and translate the materials published by international organizations to combat the COVID-19 epidemic. We encourage you to read the translation of the guidelines for the management of

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis
Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis

A child of any age can be taken on a trip if the necessary precautions are taken. Thanks to the recommendations of Natalia Sidelnikova, a pediatrician at Dobrobut Medical Center, the vacation will be useful and safe for the child and comfortable for his or her parents. Take responsibility for cho

How to make a vacation with a child pleasant and safe: pediatrician's recommendations
How to make a vacation with a child pleasant and safe: pediatrician's recommendations

A child of any age can take a trip with you if you take the necessary precautions. Thanks to the recommendations of Natalia Sidelnikova, a pediatrician at Dobrobut Medical Center, your vacation will be useful and safe for your child and comfortable for his or her parents. Take responsibility for

Influenza: avoid the threat by getting vaccinated!
Influenza: avoid the threat by getting vaccinated!

Every year, about 500,000 people die from flu complications worldwide, i.e. 4-5% of those who contract the dangerous virus. Most of the victims are children under 2 years old and the elderly over 65. Why is the flu so scary? Acute respiratory viral diseases account for 95% of all cases of infe

Guide to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19
Guide to the prevention and treatment of COVID-19

The team at the Medical Network “Dobrobut” understands how important it is for the medical community today to receive as much information as possible regarding the provision of medical assistance for COVID-19. The Jack Ma Foundation, in collaboration with the Alibaba Foundation, has publ

Testing by PCR
Testing by PCR

Dobrobut Medical Network — is the first in Ukraine network of private clinics with a full range of medical services for children and adults. 16 clinics of the network are conveniently located in Kyiv. In view of COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine, and in the whole world, Dobrobut offers testing b

Questions about pregnancy and COVID-19: doctor's answers
Questions about pregnancy and COVID-19: doctor's answers

Column by Oleksandr Popkov, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Head of the Obstetric-Gynecological Department of the Medical Network "Dobrobut" Questions About Pregnancy and COVID-19: Doctor's Answers Pregnancy is a particularly important time in a woman's life when she is responsibl

Meningococcal infection in children
Meningococcal infection in children

Meningococcal infection is an acute infectious disease caused by the meningococcus (Neisseria meningitidis). The disease is widespread globally and is associated with a high mortality rate (5-15%), even with a high level of medical care. The infection is transmitted only from person to person via re

How to recognize otitis in a baby and how to prevent it?
How to recognize otitis in a baby and how to prevent it?

Meanwhile, three-quarters of all children will experience ear problems at least once before the age of three. Why Are Ear Infections So Common in Children? Let’s take a look at the middle ear to understand why little ears often suffer from harmful microorganisms. The canal known as the E

Symptom of infection with sexual syphilis in men: hard chancre and rash
Symptom of infection with sexual syphilis in men: hard chancre and rash

Treatment of syphilis in women during pregnancy Syphilis is considered to be the most serious sexually transmitted disease. Syphilis is especially dangerous and insidious in women who notice the disease only in the later stages. Since the consequences of congenital syphilis in children can be ver

Main symptoms of rotavirus enteritis - information for patients
Main symptoms of rotavirus enteritis - information for patients

Chronic enteritis in adults - clinical symptoms, treatment Enteritis is an inflammation (acute or chronic) of the small intestinal mucosa, which is accompanied by dystrophic changes in the mucosa and impaired organ function. Signs of acute enteritis in children include loose stools, nausea, rumbl

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