What is a quarantine? Most people have only come into contact with quarantine or (voluntary) isolation with the outbreak of the Corona pandemic. Often these two terms are confused with each other. Isolation As a rule, isolation is ordered by public health departments or other competent authorities. The legal basis for this in Germany is … Quarantine: Meaning and Tips
The epidemic trio: pandemic, epidemic, endemic An epidemic is an infectious disease that can spread rapidly and affects many people. In terms of the temporal and spatial extent of epidemics, physicians distinguish between three forms: Pandemic, Epidemic and Endemic. Pandemic: Definition A pandemic is a worldwide epidemic. In this case, an infectious disease occurs in … Pandemic & Epidemic: Definition and more
Brief overview Bacteria – Definition: microscopic unicellular organisms without a cell nucleus Are bacteria living organisms? Yes, because they fulfill necessary criteria (such as metabolism, growth, reproduction). bacterial reproduction: asexual by cell division bacterial diseases: e.g. tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, scarlet fever, chlamydial infection, gonorrhea, bacterial tonsillitis, bacterial pneumonia, bacterial otitis media, salmonellosis, listeriosis, tuberculosis, … Bacteria: Structure, Reproduction, Illnesses
Brief overview Description: Infection with germs through contact with other people or contaminated objects. Transmission routes: While a smear infection (also indirect contact infection) occurs indirectly via objects (e.g. door handles, keyboards, toilet seats, food), germs spread directly from person to person (e.g. via the hands) in the case of a direct contact infection. Diseases: … Contact and Droplet Infection
Brief overview Description: Airborne infection with germs (e.g. bacteria, viruses) by small droplets of secretion or microparticles (aerosols) containing the pathogens. Transmission route: pathogens enter the air through small droplets when sneezing, coughing, or talking; another person either inhales them or the droplets land directly on mucous membranes (e.g., throat, nose, eyes). Diseases: Diseases that … Droplet Infection
