Infectious skin diseases

Chickenpox, or varicella, is a highly infectious disease that occurs mostly in childhood, but it is still mostly mild. However, an outbreak in newborns or adults is a risk.

Erysipelas is a common acute infectious skin disease. Human-to-human transmission is rare.

Herpes is an infectious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is one of the most widespread viruses in the human population and affects up to 95% of people. It causes various diseases. Among harmless forms, oral herpes or cold sores is the most well-known.

Leprosy is a serious infectious disease. It mainly affects the peripheral nerves, limbs, skin and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. How is leprosy transmitted, manifested and treated?

Measles is one of the most serious diseases in children. It is a viral disease characterised by risky complications.

Pediculosis is a contagious and infectious disease that most commonly occurs in school-age children. Lice attach to a person's skin, lay eggs (nits) and reproduce. The disease manifests itself by itching.

Rubella is an infectious viral disease. It manifests itself as a skin rash to seeding all over the body. Nowadays, thanks to regular vaccination, this disease is relatively rare.

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by the itch mite. It occurs mainly in people with poor hygiene. It commonly causes smaller epidemics in various sanitary facilities.

Scarlet fever is an infectious disease of bacterial origin. It is provoked by streptococci producing a special toxin that binds to the blood vessels of the skin and mucous membranes.

Most patients are diagnosed with an abscess associated with internal diseases. But an abscess can also affect our skin.

Warts are non-cancerous infectious growths on the skin. They are not pretty and can make life uncomfortable and cause pain. They occur quite often at any age. Why do they occur, what causes them and how to get rid of them?

Impetigo is one of the most common contact bacterial skin infections. It is a very contagious disease.

Phlegmon is an unpleasant infectious disease manifested by inflammatory deposits, especially on the skin of a person. What is the cause of phlegmon, its first symptoms and treatment options?