Infections, diseases, ticks

Winter is here and with it the annual troubles with flu or cold. Don't let illness break you and strengthen your immunity in time.

In the past, the origin of disease was attributed to the wrath of gods, demons and spirits. In healing (magic), amulets and talismans were used. However, with the development of mankind, the real causative agents were being discovered. Among the first to be discovered were bacteria and parasites. Less well known and very old organisms related to bacteria are archaea, the classification of which is ambiguous. In 1897, the famous scientists Loefler and Frosh looked at a pathogen whose existence was known but not described. Thus viruses were discovered. In the context of the search for the causative agent of BSE, prions came to prominence. Fungi are also among the causative agents of disease.

Sepsis, which is more commonly known to the public as blood poisoning, is one of the most important problems in medicine today. It is a serious complication of multiple morbid conditions and is characterised by a high mortality rate, with statistics indicating a mortality rate of up to 50%.

Laryngitis, or the inflammation of the larynx, is one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract. It can have an infectious but also a non-infectious origin. In children, it has a more complicated and risky course due to anatomical conditions.

Pneumonia is an inflammatory disease characterized by lung tissue damage. Depending on the origin of the disease, this inflammation can take both an infectious and a non-infectious form.

Endocarditis is a disease of the inner lining of the heart. It is an inflammatory disease that in most cases has an infectious origin. However, not always.

Despite significant advances in diagnosis, syphilis remains a serious medical and social problem. Increasing numbers of cases in recent years are affecting younger and younger age groups, including children and adolescents.

Sexually transmitted diseases include infectious diseases whose spread is closely linked to sexual intercourse and other sexual practices. They are transmitted by mucous secretions, blood, saliva or semen. One of the most common is gonorrhoea.

A dry irritating cough is a common symptom of a respiratory infection. In addition, it can be a symptom of a number of other diseases. Coughing also functions as a defence reflex.

Diarrhoea, constipation or vomiting are ever-present problems. They have different causes and different therapies. A proper diet is important in the treatment. Today's article reveals the principles of appropriate eating to manage them faster.

What is HPV and why is vaccination against this virus so important?

For many years, it has been the most common cause of bacterial infections. It occurs not only in the hospital setting, but also when it spreads among people in the community. It is rightly described as the most successful pathogen of modern times. We are talking about golden staphylococcus. Do you know what it is?

The tick, the bogeyman of warm weather, is here again. This small parasite can cause great health problems for humans. Therefore, if it is found on the body, it should be pulled out as soon as possible. It is not difficult, but it should be acted upon immediately.

The small intestine is an important part of the digestive system. It is particularly important for the absorption of essential nutrients into the body. What are all its functions? What are the risk and beneficial factors that affect gut health?

Cholera is an intestinal infectious disease. It is caused by a bacterium. Although its treatment is simple, it is a threat to a person's health and life.

Pharyngitis is a very common respiratory disease, especially in children. What are the causes of pharyngitis?

Almost every woman will encounter some type of vulvar inflammation during her lifetime. Yet this topic is often taboo. How does vulvitis manifest itself and what are its possible causes?

There's been a lot of talk about viruses lately. You know the Zika virus?

Salmonellosis is a very common diarrhoeal disease caused by intestinal pathogens - more specifically Salmonella bacteria. It is one of the most common and well-known infectious diseases of the digestive tract.

Toxoplasmosis is considered one of the most common parasitic diseases in humans.