Ethambutol: Effects, Uses & Risks

Ethambutol is the name given to a special antibiotic. It is used to treat tuberculosis. What is ethambutol? Ethambutol is a specialized antibiotic that belongs to the tuberculostatics. It is considered a classic drug for the treatment of tuberculosis. It is also suitable for the treatment of other infections caused by mycobacteria. It is used … Ethambutol: Effects, Uses & Risks

Cefaclor: Effects, Uses & Risks

Cefaclor is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of cephalosporins. The drug is primarily used to treat bacterial respiratory infections. What is cefaclor? Cefaclor is the name for a cephalosporin that is 2nd generation. Cephalosporins are classified as beta-lactams. They can be administered both as tablets and in the form of infusions. Cephalosporins were … Cefaclor: Effects, Uses & Risks

Mosquito Bite: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Mosquito bites in Germany are usually just an annoying nuisance. Nevertheless, reports of severe allergic reactions have been accumulating recently. In more southern climes, especially in South America and Africa, serious to fatal diseases can be transmitted by mosquitoes. What is a mosquito bite? Infographic on the transmission cycle of malaria by the Anopheles mosquito. … Mosquito Bite: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Hyposensitization: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Hyposensitization is a therapy that attempts to curb the effects of allergic diseases. Hyposensitization involves introducing small amounts of allergenic substances into the body. The goal of the treatment is that habituation to the allergy-causing substances occurs and the immune system‘s exaggerated reactions no longer occur. What is hyposensitization? Hyposensitization is a therapy that attempts … Hyposensitization: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Rotavirus Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Rotavirus infection is a highly contagious disease that particularly affects children under the age of five. Rotaviruses cause diarrhea, which can be very mild or cause severe complications. Rotavirus infections are reportable in Germany. What is a rotavirus infection? A rotavirus infection is caused by the so-called rotaviruses. The name “Rota” comes from the appearance … Rotavirus Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Antibody Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Antibody therapy is one of the immunotherapies and is often used in cancer treatment. Antibody therapy uses artificially produced antibodies to treat certain diseases. What is antibody therapy? Currently, antibody therapy is used especially for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease. Antibody therapy is based on the properties of antibodies that support our immune … Antibody Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Allergy passport

Introduction An allergy passport is a document in which substances to which a person is known to be allergic can be noted. The passport can be requested free of charge both online and from health insurance companies. It is filled out by the doctor treating the patient, for example the family doctor or the doctor … Allergy passport