Tick Bites

Symptoms A tick bite is usually harmless. A local allergic skin reaction with itching may develop within hours to two days after the bite. Rarely, a dangerous anaphylaxis is possible. The transmission of infectious diseases during the tick bite is problematic. Two diseases are of particular importance: 1. Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused … Tick Bites

Cat Scratch Disease

Symptoms Classic cat scratch disease first manifests as a red papule or pustule at the site where the cat scratched or bit. Soon, local lymphadenitis (inflammation and swelling of the lymph nodes) occurs on the side of the body with the injury, often on the armpit or neck. Children and adolescents are particularly affected. Other … Cat Scratch Disease

Bite Wounds

Symptoms Bite wounds manifest as painful mechanical damage to the skin and underlying tissues, for example, tendons, muscles, and nerves. They often occur on the arms and hands and can be potentially dangerous and fatal. A major concern with a bite wound is the transmission of infectious diseases. Pathogens involved include , , , , … Bite Wounds

Fleas Causes and Remedies

Symptoms In humans, flea bites often manifest on the lower legs in irregularly spaced bites that cause intense itching. Single flea bites are rarely observed. In non-sensitized individuals, the bites manifest as small, punctate hemorrhages. After sensitization, a wheal is formed. As a result of a late reaction, a red, very itchy papule develops, which … Fleas Causes and Remedies

Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?

Lymphadenitis Definition Lymphadenitis is the swelling of lymph nodes due to inflammatory processes, usually in the context of infections. The swelling of one or more lymph nodes is called lymphadenopathy. Often the terms lymphadenitis (in the narrower sense inflammation of the lymph nodes) and lymphadenopathy (in the narrower sense swelling of the lymph nodes) are … Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?

Risk potential of an inflamed lymph node | Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?

Risk potential of an inflamed lymph node The risk of permanent damage to health from an inflamed lymph node is very low. Most lymph node inflammations occur as a result of an infection of neighboring tissue, for example a swelling of the neck lymph nodes as part of a common cold. This lymph node swelling … Risk potential of an inflamed lymph node | Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?

Causes | Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?

Causes The possible causes of lymph node swelling can be roughly divided into two categories: Infections and malignant processes. If an infection is the cause of the swelling, we are talking about lymphadenitis in the narrower sense, i.e. inflammation of the lymph nodes, as discussed in this article. Numerous bacterial and viral pathogens can enter … Causes | Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?

Therapy | Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?

Therapy The therapy of an inflammation of the lymph nodes depends crucially on the triggering cause. For example, lymph node swelling can occur for only a few days in the context of a cold or flu, and no specific therapy is required. If the lymph nodes are inflamed due to a bacterial infection, such as … Therapy | Inflammation of the lymph nodes – How dangerous is that?