Antibiotika v primární péči – Adámková Václava (2024)

Infectious diseases are a common cause of illness in the offices of general practitioners across all age groups. If they are of bacterial origin, antibiotics can be used for treatment. Given the increasing resistance of bacterial pathogens to antibiotics not only in hospitals but also in the community, it is essential to understand both these mechanisms and the principles of antibiotic therapy. Prescribing antibiotics "just in case" or out of diagnostic uncertainty is a serious mistake and can significantly harm the patient. Especially in childhood, every initiation of antibiotics must be carefully considered, as interventions in the intestinal microbiome at a young age have far-reaching impacts and influence the development of idiopathic intestinal inflammations, obesity, or diabetes mellitus. ***** The book provides a characterization of the basic groups of antibiotics that can be used in primary care along with an overview of resistance. A separate chapter is dedicated to laboratory diagnostics of the most common infectious diseases in a general practitioner's office. Furthermore, the most common infections are categorized by systems, where the etiology of individual nosological units is always described, recommended laboratory examinations, and suitable therapies are suggested. The book is designed as a guide for everyday practice, i.e., a clear overview...