title: [Trends in infectious diseases].
abstract: Infectious diseases can be comprehensively divided in 4 groups by means of the parameters morbidity and lethality. This enables us to describe the continuously changing epidemiologic situation till the present state in this country in a simple way. New essential trends in etiology and pathogenesis are outlined, followed by a few selected therapeutical and prophylactic aspects. Finally problems of intrauterine acquired and neonatal infections are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005859:Germany, East; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012106:Research
vernacular_title: Trends in der Infektologie.