In the Wrocław Specialist Hospital Gromkowski confirmed the second case of diphtheria infection. < img src = "https://zycie.news/crrops/957c5b/620x0/1/0/2025/03/20/hwxzclai1fl7uowmqdsf2SGVHIPFZKFFQUJKUJqtyvi.jpg" alt = "hospital @pexels" styles = "background-color: rgba (126,141,147,1)" > < p > is a patient who had direct contact with a six -year -old child infected with this dangerous bacterium. Although the results of the research did not show the presence of diphtheria club, doctors have no doubt & ndash; Clinical symptoms clearly indicate infection. Thanks to the quickly implemented treatment of antibiotics and serum, the patient is recovering and may leave the hospital.
< P >Dr. Janina Kulińska, a hospital spokeswoman, explained that the patient was used immediate treatment, which is why laboratory tests did not show the presence of bacteria. However, the symptoms and the fact of close contact with the previous case meant that doctors had no doubt about the diagnosis. < p > Director of the square & oacute; wki, dr Dominik Krzyżanowski, emphasizes that the patient is in good condition and has no threat to his life. Symptoms gradually disappear, which is proof of the effectiveness of quick treatment. < p > Just a few days earlier in the same square & oacute; was diagnosed with diphtheria in a six -year -old child, who & rect; The child was not vaccinated, and the doctors described his condition as heavy but stable. < P >Head of the department of the chor & oste; b infectious, prof. Krzysztof Simon, explains that the diphtheria moves along the droplet and through direct contact. Bacterial carriers can infect others, even if they do not show the symptom of & v.< p > According to doctors, children are most exposed to the severe course of the disease, which & ore can lead to serious complications, including respiratory failure, heart, kidney and nervous system damage. Mortality in severe cases can be up to 30%.
< p > Gł & Oacute; WNY Sanitary inspector, dr Paweł Grzesiowski, announced that about 500 passenger & oacute; in which & oacute; oacute; & oacute; were of the same flight as the infected child. All of them were covered by preventive proceedings, which & Oacute; RE included the administration of the antibiotic & oacute; in and monitoring health. < P >As Grzesiowski pointed out, GIS activities focus on Polish citizens, while the data on the remaining passenger & W have been transferred to relevant sanitary services in other countries. < p > The disease that took a tragic toll several dozen years ago, in Poland it was almost completely eliminated thanks to mandatory vaccinations. However, in recent years there have been individual cases, which are associated with unvaccinated persons who have been caused to the country to the country with a high risk of infection.> < p > according to the National Institute of Public Health & Amp; Ndash; PZH, in 2024 two diphtheria cases were recorded, in 2023 & Amp; Ndash; one, and in 2022 & ndash; none.
< p > In accordance with the vaccination calendar in Poland, each child receives four doses of vaccine in the first months of life and a dose in a sz & oacute; Since the membrane resistance disappears with age, it is recommended that adults take resembling doses every 10 years. < p > Although the second patient in Wrocław is slowly recovering, the cases of diphtheria show how dangerous the effects of abandoning vaccinations can be. Doctors and epidemiologists are calling for vigilance, especially in os & oacute; b & oacutene; in the country & in tropical, and for regular vaccinations reminiscent.< p > Are these cases only an individual problem or warning signal for the Polish healthcare system ? time will show. For now, specialists emphasize one & ndash; In the case of chor & in infectious, prevention is the key to security.