{"id":4137,"date":"2021-04-08T19:11:07","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T16:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=4137"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:43:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T05:43:29","slug":"it-all-starts-with-your-own-example","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/it-all-starts-with-your-own-example\/","title":{"rendered":"How not to get sick in the city traffic: expert advice and the role of laboratory tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">The city is not only about comfort, but also about constant interaction with a vast world of microorganisms. Every day, when we leave the house, we become part of a complex epidemiological chain. If we understand how viruses and bacteria work, then this is no longer just a matter for doctors - it becomes a critically important skill for every family.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"5\">Block 1: The microworld around us \u2014 where does danger lurk?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Microorganisms are everywhere around us. However, it is important to understand that <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/what-to-do-and-when-to-give-analysis-after-accidental-state-contact\/\" title=\"Tests after casual sexual contact: what to do and when to take them\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"559\">not every contact<\/a> leads to disease. Our immune system filters out thousands of potential threats every second. Problems begin when the immune barrier is depleted and the &quot;dose&quot; of infection exceeds the permissible one.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"7\">Key risk areas:<\/h4>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Public transport:<\/b> In closed spaces with high density of people, air circulation is limited, which creates ideal conditions for the spread of airborne infections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Contact type surfaces:<\/b> Handrails on buses, store door handles, and elevator panels are reservoirs where viruses can remain active for several hours to several days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Banknotes and bank cards:<\/b> An often underestimated source of bacterial contamination.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">Block 2: Building a Daily Immune Shield<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Protecting your health is not a one-time action, but a system of habits.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Hand hygiene as a foundation:<\/b> This is the most effective way to break the chain of transmission. Proper washing involves washing not only the palms of your hands, but also the backs of your hands, the spaces between your fingers, and the areas under your nails.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The \u00abdon\u2019t touch your face\u00bb rule:<\/b> We unconsciously touch our eyes, nose, and mouth dozens of times an hour. These \u00abgates\u00bb are the main routes for infection to enter the body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The role of antiseptic:<\/b> A quality product with an alcohol content of at least 60-70% is your &quot;portable protection&quot; when access to soap and water is limited.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Block 3: Nutrition and immunity - the biological aspect<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/stress-and-immunity-as-an-emotional-state-affect-the-body-39-s-ability-to-fight-disease\/\" title=\"Stress and immunity: how emotional state affects the body&#039;s ability to fight disease\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"552\">Immunity to 70% depends on the condition<\/a> A balanced diet is not about diets, but about providing the body with the \u00abbuilding material\u00bb for leukocytes and antibodies.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Seasonality:<\/b> Using local products helps support adaptation <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/pollen-allergy-seasonal-testing-for-the-body\/\" title=\"Pollen allergy: a seasonal test for the body\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"556\">organism<\/a> to current climatic conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Quality protein:<\/b> The basis for building immune cells.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"18\">Block 4: Deep analytics \u2014 why diagnostics at Medi Lab Plus save lives<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">When prevention has not worked, it is important to act proactively. The main mistake of the modern patient is \u00abtherapeutic impulsiveness\u00bb, that is, taking antibiotics at the first symptoms of a cold.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Table 1: Pathogen differences and tactics of action<\/h4>\n<div class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"table-block-component\">\n<div class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start is-at-scroll-end\">\n<div class=\"table-content\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ3ecQahgKEwjr4s63qdyUAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ_hM\">\n<table data-path-to-node=\"21\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0,0\">Criterion<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span data-path-to-node=\"21,0,1,0\">Viral infection<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span data-path-to-node=\"21,0,2,0\">Bacterial infection<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Nature of the pathogen<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,1,1,0\">Virus (influenza, rhinovirus)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,1,2,0\">Bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Onset of the disease<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,2,1,0\">Sudden, sharp<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,2,2,0\">Often gradual or secondary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The impact of antibiotics<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,3,1,0\">Zero (harmful)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,3,2,0\">High (required)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Diagnostics<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,4,1,0\">PCR, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"21,4,2,0\">Bacteriological culture, microscopy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-footer hide-from-message-actions\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><b data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why is it important to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/pass-the-analysis-in-the-netishyn-vul-energetykiv-1-medi-lab-plus-analysis-in-1-day\/\" title=\"Netishin analyzes: results in 1 day in your smartphone\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"553\">Medi Lab Plus<\/a>?<\/b> We don&#039;t just provide the analysis result - we provide a tool for targeted treatment. Using equipment from leading European manufacturers in <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/\" title=\"Research\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"558\">Medi Lab Plus<\/a> guarantees accuracy that eliminates false positive results.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"24\">Block 5: Psychology of Responsibility<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"25\">Stay home at the first symptoms <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/avitaminosis-which-is-why-vitamin-deficiency-is-more-than-seasonal-weakness\/\" title=\"Vitamin deficiency: why vitamin deficiency is more than just seasonal weakness\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"557\">\u2014 it is not a weakness<\/a>, but an act of social responsibility. We live in a society where each of us is part of a common epidemiological security field.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"1\">The story of Olena and Andriy: from constant colds to an active life<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Olena (32 years old) and Andriy (35 years old) lived in a mode of &quot;constant exhaustion&quot; for a long time. Both work in a big city: offices, subway, constant contact with people. Until 2026, they perceived frequent colds, sore throats, and general weakness as an inevitable price for the urban rhythm of life.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"3\">Turning point<\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">One day, after another week with a fever, Andriy realized that things couldn&#039;t go on like this. He and Olena decided <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/express-analysis-how-the-habit-of-checking-health-has-changed\/\" title=\"Express tests: how the habit of checking your health has changed\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"555\">change your approach to your own health<\/a>. Let&#039;s start with the basic rules:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Distance and antiseptics:<\/b> They began to strictly observe social distancing in public places and got used to using alcohol-based hand sanitizer after every trip in public transport.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Diet change:<\/b> We replaced on-the-go snacks with balanced lunches with vegetables and high-quality proteins, understanding that a healthy gut is the foundation for immunity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"6\">The role of accurate diagnostics<\/h4>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">But the main changes began when they stopped self-medicating. Previously, at the slightest symptoms, Andriy and Olena would buy antibiotics at the pharmacy, which did not help them, but only weakened their bodies.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">When Elena&#039;s symptoms reappeared, they turned to <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"58\">Medi Lab Plus<\/b> for professional diagnosis of infectious diseases. Thanks to modern laboratory diagnostics using European equipment, doctors were able to accurately determine that this is a viral infection, not a bacterial one, and antibiotics are completely powerless here.<\/p>\n<h4 data-path-to-node=\"9\">Result<\/h4>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Targeted treatment:<\/b> Due to the accurate diagnosis, Olena was prescribed adequate antiviral and symptomatic therapy instead of unnecessary antibiotics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Refusal of &quot;heroism&quot;:<\/b> The couple began to responsibly stay home at the first symptoms, which helped them not to overwork their bodies and not spread the infection further.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Today, Olena and Andriy rarely get sick. They have realized that the health of their family is a daily responsibility, and accurate results <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/filial-medilab-plus-u-shepetivtsi-place-de-turbota-pro-zdorov-ya-pochynayetsya-z-dovira\/\" title=\"Medilab Plus branch in Shepetivka: a place where health care begins with trust\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"554\">tests in <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"137\">Medi Lab Plus<\/a> \u2014 is the best tool to avoid wasting time and resources on the wrong treatment. Now, instead of treating advanced diseases, they invest this time in their own activity and recreation with their family.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">This story emphasizes that health is not luck, but the result of competent prevention and timely response to your own body&#039;s signals.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city is not only about comfort, but also about constant interaction with a vast world of microorganisms. 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