Boutonneuse fever: Description Boutonneuse fever is also known as Mediterranean fever because it is common throughout the Mediterranean region. It is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia conorii. Diseases caused by this or other rickettsiae are also called rickettsioses after their discoverer, Howard Tayler Ricketts. All rickettsiae are spread by ticks, fleas, mites, … Boutonneuse Fever: Infection Routes and Treatment
Symptoms in the early phase of sepsis In the early phase of sepsis, certain changes provide an important clue to the disease. Since they are not specific, the joint appearance of the following symptoms is another indication that sepsis may be present. Heated skin, sometimes with the addition of a rash High fever (over 38 … Blood poisoning symptoms: How to recognize sepsis
Retinitis pigmentosa: Description Retinitis pigmentosa (retinopathia pigmentosa) is a large group of genetic eye diseases, all of which lead to the gradual death of the visual cells in the retina, i.e. the rod and cone cells. Visual disturbances up to blindness are the consequences. In most cases, both eyes become diseased; in rare cases, retinopathia … Retinitis pigmentosa: Forms, therapy
Brief overview Treatment: minoxidil or caffeine-containing agents; finasteride in tablet form; possibly hair transplant; wig or toupee; shaving baldness; antiandrogens in women. Causes: Usually hereditary hair loss; only in women is hereditary hair loss pathological. When to see a doctor: In case of very rapid progress; rather diffuse or circular hair loss; severe hair loss … Male Pattern Baldness: Treatment & Causes
Brief overview Causes of visual disturbances: e.g. short-sightedness, long-sightedness, migraine, eye diseases (such as age-related macular degeneration), optic neuritis, tumors, stress How do visual impairments manifest themselves? Depending on the cause, they can include flickering, flashing, restricted field of vision, “gnats”, “soot rain” or (temporary) blindness Treatment of visual impairment: depending on the cause, e.g. … Vision problems: causes, possible illnesses, diagnosis
Can cradle cap be removed? More important than the question of how to remove cradle cap is whether it is advisable to remove it at all. Doctors recommend not doing this. This is because cradle cap is usually the first manifestation of atopic dermatitis. It would do no good to remove the scabs, but rather … How to remove or treat milk crust?
Pneumoconiosis: Description Doctors refer to pneumoconiosis (Greek pneuma = air, conis = dust) as pneumoconiosis. Pneumoconiosis occurs when the lung tissue is pathologically altered by inhaled inorganic (mineral or metallic) dust. If the connective tissue of the lungs scars and hardens, experts speak of fibrosis. Many occupational groups are exposed to harmful dust. Dust lung … Silicosis: Causes, Signs, Prevention
Sunburn: Description Sunburn (dermatitis solaris) is an acute inflammation of the superficial layers of the skin, accompanied by a visible reddening of the skin and even blistering. The cause is too much UV radiation (especially UV-B radiation) – regardless of whether it comes from the sun or an artificial source of radiation. The radiation damage … Sunburn: Prevention and treatment
Brief overview Prognosis: Generally good, course often ends at the end of puberty; even the severe and very rare form McCune-Albright syndrome is treatable Causes and risk factors: Non-hereditary mutation of a specific gene (GNAS gene) on chromosome 20, cause not yet researched, usually occurs before, sometimes after birth Diagnostics: X-ray, computer tomography, tissue samples … Fibrous dysplasia: Causes and treatment
Brief overview Description: Scalp fungus (tinea capitis) is a fungal disease of the hairy scalp caused by an infection with skin fungi. Children are frequently affected. Symptoms: Symptoms include circular, bald patches on the scalp (hair loss) with grayish scales, inflamed areas of skin and itching. Treatment: In mild cases, the doctor treats head fungus … Head Fungus: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Can varicose veins be removed? There are various methods for removing varicose veins. Which treatment method is best suited to the individual depends, among other things, on the type of varicose veins and the stage of the disease. Varicose veins are often harmless. Therefore, it is not always necessary to have the varicose veins removed. … Removing varicose veins: Varicose vein surgery
How can ringworm be prevented? There is no vaccine against parvovirus B19. The only measures to prevent infection are to maintain good hand hygiene and avoid contact with infected people. These measures are especially important for pregnant women. They are also better off avoiding entering a kindergarten or school if there has been an outbreak … Bradycardia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
