Infections, diseases, ticks

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.

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.

Chills are an unpleasant sensation of unreasonable cold. It is a common symptom of infections, inflammation and various diseases. It may not only have a morbid origin.

Goldenrod is a medicinal plant. Its main use is in kidney disease.

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.

This symptom is the main sign of a sexually transmitted disease, namely syphilis. However, it is not only transmitted during sexual intercourse. It is transmitted through bodily fluids and therefore also during kissing. Another non-infectious cause of a skin ulcer is a blockage of the duct of the sweat or sebaceous gland.

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

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.