Background. Ascariasis remains one of the most common helminth infections in the world, particularly in countries with temperate climates, including Ukraine. The problem remains understudied and clinically underestimated in the field of outpatient gynaecology and primary care. The aim was to determine the relationship between the presence of ascariasis, skin rashes on the face, gynaecological diseases, changes in hormonal status and blood clotting disorders in women of reproductive age. 

Materials and methods. A total of 234 women aged 18 to 47 years who consulted a gynaecologist for vaginal discharge and had characteristic rashes on the skin of the face were examined. The comprehensive examination included: gynaecological examination, microscopy of smears, ultrasound of the pelvic organs and abdominal cavity, laboratory analysis of faeces for helminth eggs, examination for demodicosis, hormonal profile (oestrogens, cortisol), coagulogram, and clinical blood and urine tests. The control group consisted of 20 women with no signs of parasitic infestation or gynaecological pathology. 

Results. Ascaris lumbricoides eggs were found in the stool of 196 women (83.8 %), and Giardia cysts were also detected in 13 patients. Thrombocytosis was recorded in 62 (26.5 %) of the examined women, thrombocytopenia in 27, and prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time in 20 %. In 86 % of cases, inflammatory gynaecological diseases (endocervicitis, salpingo-oophoritis, endometriosis, bacterial vaginosis) were diagnosed. In 78 % of patients with acne and ascariasis, elevated cortisol levels were detected, and in 63 % — hormonal imbalance (hypoestrogenism or relative hyperestrogenism). Specific rashes in the lower third of the face appeared before menstruation or after stress. 

Conclusions. Women with ascariasis have a characteristic clinical triad: skin rashes (acne), gynaecological inflammatory diseases and dysbiosis caused by parasitic invasion, changes in immune and hormonal status, as well as disorders of the coagulation system. It is advisable to include parasitological and coagulation tests in the diagnostic algorithm for patients with recurrent acne, bacterial vaginosis, and endometriosis.

Intrauterine infection occurs as a result of transplacental, amniotic, ascending or descending infection. The spectrum of pathogens is diverse: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, mycoplasmas, chlamydia, and combinations of pathogens. When an infection enters the body of a pregnant woman, pathological changes in the fetus and amniotic fluid structures can have varying degrees of severity, from local to generalized. Cytomegalovirus infection is a widespread infection in the human population and affects 50 to 100% of the adult population. The infection leads to miscarriage, severe complications during pregnancy, birth of severely premature babies, birth of children with congenital malformations and pathology of internal organs, autism, further lag in physical and mental development, and disability of children. Timely prevention of CMV infection before and during pregnancy, compliance with hygiene standards, knowledge of a healthy lifestyle, culture of sexual relations, contraceptive methods and methods of prevention of sexually transmitted infections, rules of care for children with disabilities and the elderly, identification and formation of risk groups among pregnant women for primary infection or relapse of a chronic process, timely laboratory diagnosis of the activity of the infectious process and specific treatment.

Intrauterine infection occurs as a result of transplacental, amniotic, ascending or descending infection. The spectrum of pathogens is diverse: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, mycoplasma, chlamydia, and combinations of pathogens. When an infection enters the body of a pregnant woman, pathological changes in the fetus and amniotic fluid structures can have varying degrees of severity, ranging from local to generalised.
Cytomegalovirus infection is a widespread infection in the human population, affecting 50 to 100% of the adult population. The infection leads to miscarriage, severe complications during pregnancy, birth of severely premature babies, birth of children with congenital malformations and internal organ pathologies, autism, further lagging in physical and mental development, and disability of children. Timely prevention of CMV infection before pregnancy and during pregnancy, compliance with hygiene standards,
knowledge of leading a healthy lifestyle, culture of sexual relations, methods of contraception and methods of preventing infection with sexually transmitted infections, rules for caring for disabled children and the elderly , identification and formation of risk groups among pregnant women regarding primary infection or recurrence of a chronic process, timely laboratory diagnosis of the activity of the infectious process and carrying out specific treatment - make it possible to bear a healthy child, give birth to a healthy generation, and, accordingly, for the country - to have a healthy nation. 

Встановлено, що застосування фізичних вправ з гирями формує базу для розви-тку основних фізичних якостей, позитивно впливає на покращення резерву функцій зовнішнього дихання, функціонального стану серцево-судинної системи, відновлення частоти серцевих скоро-чень, сприяє розвитку м’язової системи та покращенню рівня фізичного здоров’я студентів. Доведено, що студенти, які займалися фізичними вправами з гирями, досягли «безпечної зони» рівня фізичного здоров’я, що сприяло покращенню їхнього самопочуття, підвищенню ефективнос-ті навчання та готовності до виконання завдань майбутньої професійної діяльності.

The widening of the vestibular dimension of lateral ventricles > 10 mm should be considered a symptom rather than a definitive diagnosis. In fact, fetal ventriculomegaly (VM) is a defect with ’multifaceted‘ clinical consequences in the child’s further neurodevelopment. Isolated fetal ventriculomegaly can cause neurological defects ranging from mild neurodevelopmental delay to severe

complications in the form of ongoing palliative care to the death of patients at various developmental periods. The spectrum of compilations often depends on the severity of the ventriculomegaly. In the prenatal period, the combined diagnostic tools include the following: ultrasound/MRI and genetic, infectious tests that form the basis of reliable counseling. We hypothesize that advances in the diagnostic process allow the identification of ‘probably’ isolated forms of severe VM (ISVM). The review

authors electronically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library databases, describing the evidence-based validity and option of prenatal decompression for ISVM. The purpose of this review is to present the evolution of diagnostic techniques and views indicating the possibility and limitations of implementing prenatal decompression in severe ISVM. In conclusion, after reviewing

the available data, we want to introduce the idea that perinatal centers are close to or have reached the necessary capability, expertise, and competence to perform ISVM decompression procedures. Endoscopic ventriculostomy of the third ventricle (ETV) appears to be promising, as it seems to be associated with minimal perinatal complications and better neurological outcomes for the newborn. However, long-term follow-up results for the neurodevelopment of patients who underwent ETV

have not been reported. Looking ahead, randomized trials with the long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up of children who underwent prenatal decompression due to ISVM are needed.