Poliomyelitis vaccination (synonym: polio vaccination) is a standard immunization (regular vaccination) given using an inactivated polio vaccine (abbreviated IPV; inactivated polio vaccine). Poliomyelitis (polio) is caused by the poliovirus and can lead to paralysis, especially of the legs. However, most often the disease is either asymptomatic – with no apparent symptoms – or mild flu-like … Poliomyelitis Vaccination
Rubella vaccination (Rubella) is a standard vaccination (regular vaccination) for girls/women. It is given using a live vaccine and is usually given as a combination with measles–mumps–rubella vaccination (MMR vaccination). The following are the recommendations of the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute: Indications (areas of application) I: Unvaccinated women or … Rubella Vaccination
According to the Permanent Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute, there is a new communication on vaccination against New Influenza A (H1N1), from which the following facts emerge:The WHO criteria for a pandemic have been met for the “new flu“, as the virus has spread rapidly on all continents.There is no protective … Swine Flu Vaccination
Active vaccination Tetanus vaccination (tetanus) is a standard vaccination (regular vaccination) given by means of an inactivated vaccine. In this process, the administration of the toxin stimulates the body to produce antibodies (defense cells), which then enable immunity (protection) against this disease. The following are the recommendations of the Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) at … Tetanus Vaccination
Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) (synonyms: TBE virus; early summer meningoencephalitis; tick-borne encephalitis; tick-borne encephalitis; ICD-10-GM A84.1: Central European encephalitis, tick-borne) is an infectious disease caused by flaviviruses. The flavivirus family belongs to the list of arboviruses transmissible to humans by arthropods (arthropods). Pathogen reservoir are mainly small animal rodents of the forest and meadows. In … Early Summer Meningoencephalitis
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of early summer meningoencephalitis. Family history Social history What is your occupation? Do you frequently spend time in wooded areas? Are you thereby protected by adequate clothing or repellents (insect repellents )? Current medical history / systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have … Early Summer Meningoencephalitis: Medical History
Diphtheria vaccination is the most important and effective preventive measure. Furthermore, to prevent diphtheria, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Avoid contact with infected persons during the phase of infection. This phase can last up to four weeks after the first symptoms appear, but usually only about two weeks. The … Diphtheria: Prevention
Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Other viral or bacterial infections such as those caused by herpes simplex virus. BoDV-1 meningoencephalitis (combined inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and meninges (meningitis)) – is caused by “Bornea disease virus 1”; a zoonosis (animal disease) endemic in parts of Germany: considered to be the cause of Bornea disease, especially … Early Summer Meningoencephalitis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate diphtheria: Leading symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Angina with adherent grayish-white coatings on the pharyngeal mucosa (pseudomembranes); bleeding occurs rapidly when an attempt is made to detach them Hoarseness (dysphonia) to aphonia (voiceless). Sore throat (due topharyngeal diphtheria) Barking cough (due tolaryngeal diphtheria) (rare). Inspiratory stridor (breathing sound … Diphtheria: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
The Early Summer Meningoencephalitis (TBE) vaccination is recommended by the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) of the Robert Koch Institute only for risk areas in Germany or tick exposure in TBE risk areas outside Germany. The TBE vaccine is an inactivated vaccine.TBE (early summer meningoencephalitis) is triggered by flaviviruses and transmitted by ticks. Risk areas … Early Summer Meningoencephalitis Vaccination
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Corynebacterium diphtheriae (or other species, such as C. ulcerans) is transmitted by droplet infection or direct contact. Only members of this species, which contain a diphtheria toxin, cause diphtheria. In this process, the bacterium causes cell death, which then leads to the necrosis (death of tissue) described above. The severity of … Diphtheria: Causes
The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be co-morbid with early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE): Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Emotional lability Concentration problems Reduced stress tolerance Balance disorders Neurasthenic syndrome with emotional lability and decreased stress tolerance. Paresis (paralysis) Further Persistent pain (including due to cramping of the bladder and … Early Summer Meningoencephalitis: Complications
