Vaccinations

Polio (Poliomyelitis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

More than 90% of polio infections are asymptomatic. The following symptoms and complaints may indicate poliomyelitis (polio): Leading symptoms of abortive poliomyelitis. Fever Nausea (nausea)/vomiting Sore throat Myalgia (muscle pain) Cephalgia (headache) Symptoms usually improve after a few days. Leading symptoms of non-paralytic poliomyelitis. Fever Meningismus (painful stiffness of the neck) Back pain Muscle cramps … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Polio (Poliomyelitis): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Poliovirus (genus: enterovirus; family: Picornaviridae) is ingested orally (“by mouth“). It then replicates in the cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and lymph nodes. Via the bloodstream, it finally reaches the central nervous system (CNS), where it attacks motor nerve cells, which it destroys by dissolving the cell. Notice. Three serotypes … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Causes

Polio (Poliomyelitis): Therapy

Causal therapy is not possible for poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis). Thus, symptomatic therapy takes place. General measures Observance of the general hygiene measures! In the occurrence of fever: Bed rest and physical rest (even with only a slight fever). Fever below 38.5 °C does not necessarily need to be treated! (Exceptions: Children prone to febrile convulsions; … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Therapy

Measles (Morbilli)

In measles (synonyms: Measles virus infection; Measels; Morbilli (measles); ICD-10-GM B05.-: Measles) is an infectious disease caused by the morbillivirus (measles virus; of the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Morbillivirus). Along with infectious diseases such as mumps or chickenpox, it is one of the typical childhood diseases. Humans currently represent the only relevant pathogen reservoir. Occurrence: The … Measles (Morbilli)

Measles (Morbilli): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of morbilli (measles). Family history What is the current health status of your relatives? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any symptoms such as fever and signs of a cold? Have you noticed a skin or … Measles (Morbilli): Medical History