Infections, diseases, ticks

Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease. The World Health Organization classifies it as a possible pandemic disease.

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.

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

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.

Genital warts are small growths around in the genital or anal area. They are a common sexually transmitted disease, especially in the young population, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). If they multiply, they can be annoying and unpleasant.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease. Even today it is a common cause of death, especially in the developing world. But it is also common in developed countries.

Tetanus is an infectious disease. It affects the nervous system. Vaccination helps marginalize this insidious disease, but...

Whooping cough starts subtly and lasts a long time. It affects children and adults alike. What are its symptoms, treatment and consequences, and prevention?

Salmonellosis affects the digestive tract. It is one of the most common diarrheal diseases of both children and adults.

A chlamydia infection is a widespread infection that affects women and men alike. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Chlamydia or Chlamydophila. They cause a wide range of infectious diseases of the genitals, eyes, and respiratory system.

The tick is one of the carriers of infectious diseases. Tick-borne encephalitis is one of them. Over the past 10 years, the number of cases has ranged from 50 to 108 per year.

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?

Shingles is a viral disease characterised by unpleasant pain and skin rash. It has the same origin as smallpox, but, in most cases it occurs in adulthood and old age.

Ear pain occurs quite often. Its basis can be inflammation or draughts, but also the cervical spine. Actually, there are a number of other causes.

Septic arthritis is an infectious inflammation of the joint that is caused by a microorganism in the joint. When neglected and treatment is delayed, it can lead to permanent damage to the joint.

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.

Influenza is a highly infectious disease that mainly affects the respiratory system. It is caused by a virus, which can spread through the air. It is mild, but sometimes it gets really complicated. In the most severe cases, it can even cause death.

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.

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.

Typhoid fever is an infectious fever. It is also referred to as intestinal fever because it affects the small intestine. The infection only attacks humans. It occurs mainly in areas with low hygiene standards, in poor countries and in areas with a high concentration of population.