What is a PCR test? A PCR test is a laboratory method used in molecular biology and medicine. The test is used for the direct detection – and characterization – of genetic material. The PCR method is considered by experts to be easy to perform, universally applicable and robust. In the laboratory, a PCR test … PCR Test: Safety, Procedure, Significance
Which medications help with coronavirus? For Covid-19 patients who have to be treated in hospital, doctors use two treatment strategies in acute drug therapy: Immunomodulatory drugs: These slow down an excessive (self-damaging) reaction of the immune system. Antiviral drugs: These slow down the multiplication of the coronavirus in the body. In addition, doctors may use … Coronavirus Medications: Application, Effects
When does the vaccination start to take effect? For the vaccines currently approved in Germany to fully develop their protective effect, two injections are usually necessary. An exception is the vaccine from the manufacturer Janssen (Johnson & Johnson): A single dose of vaccine is sufficient for full protection. With the AstraZeneca preparation, the best possible … COVID-19: Answers for the Post-Vaccination Period
Omikron XBB.1.5 – the super variant The Omikron XBB.1.5 subline is currently spreading rapidly in the USA and could soon dominate the infection scene in Europe as well. The variant is also referred to as the “octopus”. It appears to be the most infectious variant of Sars-CoV-2 to date. Genetic mix of two omicron variants … Omikron: Omicron
