Pediatricians in Puls Dedinje
Pediatricians deal with treating a wide range of diseases in children, from common infections such as colds and flu to chronic conditions and genetic disorders. In the special hospital for internal medicine PULS DEDINJE, works MD Vesna Bogdanović, pediatrician, doctor with extensive experience in monitoring and treating our youngest patients.
Some of the most common diseases treated by pediatricians
- Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., cold, sinusitis, pharyngitis)
- Ear, throat, and eye infections (e.g., otitis media, tonsillitis, conjunctivitis)
- Lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Gastrointestinal infections (e.g., gastroenteritis)
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin infections (e.g., impetigo, dermatitis)
- Allergies (e.g., asthma, allergic rhinitis)
- Endocrine disorders (e.g., type 1 diabetes)
- Digestive problems (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome)
- Chronic diseases (e.g., asthma, epilepsy)
- Growth and developmental disorders
- Injuries and acute medical conditions
This is just a brief overview of the diseases treated by pediatricians, and the list can be much longer and more diverse depending on the specialization and experience of the pediatrician. It is important to note that our pediatricians also deal with preventive health measures, such as regular vaccinations, monitoring of child growth and development, and providing advice on nutrition and physical activity. In our institution, it is also possible to undergo a systematic examination for kindergarten or a systematic examination for enrolling a child in school.
Most common viral diseases in children
The most common viral diseases in children include various infections that are common in childhood. Some of the most common viral diseases in children are:
Cold in children
Viral infections of the upper respiratory tract that cause symptoms such as a stuffy nose, cough, sneezing, and mild fever.
Flu in children (influenza)
Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory system that can cause severe symptoms such as high fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and cough.
Chickenpox (varicella)
It is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is characterized by the appearance of red rashes and small blisters along the body, which can itch. This disease usually begins as a rash on the face, then spreads to the body. The rash usually appears after an incubation period of about 10 to 21 days. Chickenpox is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through direct contact with the rash. Most cases of chickenpox in children are mild, but in adults and people with weakened immune systems, chickenpox can be more severe.
Mumps
Mumps are another contagious disease caused by a virus, in this case, the mumps virus. It is characterized by inflammation of the salivary glands, which can lead to swelling of the cheeks and jaw. Other symptoms may include fever, pain when chewing, headache, and fatigue. Mumps are usually spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through direct contact with the nasal or throat secretions of an infected person. The incubation period for mumps is typically 16-18 days.
Rotavirus gastroenteritis
Rotavirus infection that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever.
Rubella
While rubella is mostly a mild infection with 50 percent of cases passing without clinically significant symptoms, with a discreet rash often overlooked, in measles, there is a maculopapular rash that dominates, which first appears on the face and then spreads to the whole body over the next three days. Additionally, the rash in rubella can be accompanied by itching, which is not the case with measles. What is present in rubella, and which does not characterize the clinical picture of measles, is the swelling of the suboccipital lymph nodes, as well as glands located behind the earlobes and in the neck area of the affected person, says Dr. Bogdanović, adding that rubella infections may also be associated with joint pain, which is more common in older women and rarely present in young children and men. Rubella virus has a pronounced teratogenic potential on the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy, which is registered in 90 percent of infected pregnant women, and this infection can cause fetal death, miscarriage, or premature birth.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
A virus that can cause different types of infections in children, including herpes on the mouth (herpes labialis), herpes in the genital area (herpes genitalis), and viral infections of the skin and eyes.
Enteroviruses
This group of viruses can cause various diseases in children, including hand-foot-mouth disease and meningitis.
These are just some of the most common viral diseases in children, but there are many other viruses that can cause different diseases in childhood. It is important to note that symptoms and the severity of the disease can vary from case to case, and it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions for diagnosis and treatment. Vaccines are available for both of these diseases and are usually routinely administered in childhood to prevent infections.
