title: [Use of systemic glucocorticoids in therapy of infectious diseases].
abstract: Glucocorticoids have been known and used in clinical practice for many years now, still their position in the treatment of infectious diseases is continuously developing. Still there are only few review papers focusing on their use in this area. This article summarizes the present knowledge of possible use of glucocorticoids in therapy of infectious diseases. Despite the known contraindication of these agents in the case of acute infections, there have been areas identified where the results of clinical assessments indicate possible benefit. Given the complexity of the problems and sometimes controversial conclusions, each administration of glucocorticoids to a patient with an infectious disease should be preceded by a careful consideration and assessment of an individual benefit and possible risks following from the treatment.
authors.forename: Lucie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hromádková
mesh_terms: D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids