Infections, diseases, ticks

Body temperature can indicate chronic fatigue syndrome, but also common colds or flu. Any viral or bacterial respiratory disease. It is also present in inflammation in various parts of the body. It indicates infectious diseases, but also many other problems. The temperature can also increase with hormonal changes during pregnancy.

Scars form as part of the healing process after skin damage. Most people will get a scar of some kind during their lifetime. It can be the result of an accident, surgery or a poorly healing skin condition.

The summer months are ideal for an increased incidence of insects. They are annoying, constantly perching on everyone, bumping into faces, buzzing behind ears and some cyclists are literally fed up with them. Their bites or stings cause a rash at the site of the sting, redness, sometimes swelling or itching. The appearance of the bite depends on the type of insect with which the person has come into contact. In the case of hypersensitivity of some individuals, an allergic reaction or even anaphylaxis can occur. A special category is formed by so-called "carriers" of various diseases. These are mainly foreign insects, which become topical during the holiday and travel period.

Vaginal discharge, or vaginal fluoride, is known to every woman. It appears in smaller amounts, with a typical white colour and no odour, on underwear every day.

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium with a worldwide distribution. How is it transmitted and what are the symptoms and treatment of this insidious infection? Why is it dangerous?

Escherichia coli is a bacterium that is commonly found in the human gut.

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.

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.

Arthrosis  is an inflammatory disease of the joints. It can be infectious or non-infectious. It has several forms and is divided into rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, or DNA disease. Each type has different causes. However, their common feature is pain, swelling, limited function, and joint damage.

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

Infectious mononucleosis is a worldwide viral disease accompanied mainly by high fever, angina and enlarged lymph nodes. The virus is spread by interpersonal contact. The disease is mainly transmitted by saliva and is therefore also known as "kissing disease". What are the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis, available treatment options and prevention?

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.

Yeast infection of the vagina is a very common problem in women, caused by yeasts of the genus Candida, or microscopic fungi, which is manifested by unpleasant itching, burning and discharge from the vagina.

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that affects both humans and animals. The disease is transmitted from infected animal to human through urine. It is widespread throughout the world, especially in rural areas.

Rheumatic fever is an acute multisystem inflammatory disease. It affects and damages connective tissues. It most often occurs in children of pre-school and school age. It occurs after recovery from a streptococcal infection of the upper respiratory tract and streptococcal angina.

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.

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.

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.

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