Circumcision

Female genital mutilation is a cruel ritual, which is traditionally still practiced today, especially in Africa, but also in the Middle East and Asia. Worldwide, 100-150 million girls and women are affected, with about 2 million more each year, or more than 5,000 per day. As more women from such cultures migrate to the Western … Circumcision

Travel Precaution Africa

Anyone traveling to Africa from Central Europe must always be aware that the hygiene situation in the destination country can never be compared to ours! Even in hospitals and with doctors, the same standard as in Central Europe is not to be expected. Take precautions Tap water is not drinking water. Boiling and/or filtering is … Travel Precaution Africa

African Cuisine: Pure Pleasure

German cuisine is becoming increasingly international: sushi, cous-cous, börek and paella may have come from foreign countries, but they have long since found their way into German households. Would you like to try truly exotic cuisine? Then think of sun, palm trees, desert and beach: Africa. African cuisine is varied, healthy and very tasty. And … African Cuisine: Pure Pleasure

Diagnostics | Ebola

Diagnostics In order to prove an infection with the Ebola virus beyond doubt, it is not sufficient to assess the clinical condition of the patient, as the presentation may be very similar to infections with other hemorrhagic viruses. To confirm the diagnosis, body secretion of the sick patient is needed, for example saliva, urine or … Diagnostics | Ebola

Ebola

Introduction Ebola is a viral infectious disease that belongs to the group of “hemorrhagic fevers” (i.e. infectious febrile diseases that cause bleeding). It occurs rarely, but in most cases it is fatal. Depending on the subtype of the virus, the mortality rate from Ebola fever is 25-90%. A causal therapy does not yet exist. The … Ebola

What disease does it cause? | What is the Ebola virus?

What disease does it cause? The Ebola virus causes hemorrhagic Ebola fever with consumption coagulopathy and massive bleeding. Overall, this disease can be imagined as a strong intermittent fever with disturbed blood coagulation. As a result of this disturbed blood coagulation, there is massive bleeding into internal organs, but also into superficial skin layers. This … What disease does it cause? | What is the Ebola virus?

What are the long-term consequences of Ebola virus infection? | What is the Ebola virus?

What are the long-term consequences of Ebola virus infection? The consequences of the disease depend on the stage at which the therapy could be started and how bad the course of the disease was for the patent. From almost complete regeneration to limited organ functions, everything is possible. The advantage of a past Ebola infection … What are the long-term consequences of Ebola virus infection? | What is the Ebola virus?

Typhus vaccination

Definition – What is the typhoid fever vaccination? Typhoid vaccination is a method that can protect against infection with the typhoid causing Salmonella. It is not considered a general vaccination in Germany, but is recommended for travel to risk areas. There is a live vaccination, which is taken in the form of a capsule, and … Typhus vaccination

When must the vaccination be refreshed? | Typhus vaccination

When must the vaccination be refreshed? Vaccination refreshment varies depending on the vaccine used. For the inactivated vaccine, a booster is recommended every 3 years. This is also done as a single injection. However, the booster should only be carried out in case of a continuing indication, i.e. if there is still a sufficient reason … When must the vaccination be refreshed? | Typhus vaccination