Introduction Diphtheria (croup) is an infection of the throat by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphteriae. Diphtheria occurs preferably in temperate climate zones with high population density. Today, it has become rather rare in our latitudes due to timely vaccination protection. Since it is nevertheless a dangerous infectious disease, children should be immunized against diphtheria from the … Diphtheria
Symptoms The time between infection, i.e. contact with a diphtheria infected person, and the actual onset of symptoms (incubation period) is only two to four days! Since the germs are mainly located in the throat, sore throats occur at first. If the patient now looks down the throat, he/she will recognize a whitish-brown coating (pseudomembrane, … Symptoms | Diphtheria
Therapy The therapy has two goals. On the one hand, the body needs an antidote to the diphtheria toxin quickly, on the other hand, the producer of the toxin, i.e. the germ itself, must be fought to counteract a “toxin supply”. The antidote (antitoxin, diphtheria-antitoxin-Behring) can be provided quickly by a clinic. Conventional penicillin is … Therapy | Diphtheria
Consequences of diphtheria Even if only about five cases of diphtheria per year are known in our latitudes, the probability of dying from it or suffering consequential damage is alarmingly high. All parents are therefore advised to have their children vaccinated in time.Occasionally, diphtheria can also lead to myocarditis. This occurs in about 20% of … Consequences of diphtheria | Diphtheria
What is Bornholm disease? Bornholm disease, also known as Bornholm’s disease or devil’s claw, is a disease caused by a virus that causes pain in the lower thorax. This is due to irritation of the lung skin, which is typical of Bornholm disease. Fever and redness in the throat area are also common. Bornholm disease … Bornholm disease
Incubation period The incubation period is the time between infection with the virus causing Bornholm disease and the onset of symptoms. It is usually between one and two weeks. However, it can vary depending on various factors. These include the amount of virus transmitted and the immune status of the person affected. For example, if … Incubation period | Bornholm disease
Definition Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. These viruses are transmitted either through direct physical contact with the sick person or via droplets in the air (aerogenic). Measles is characterized by the classic rash about 4-7 days after infection and after the first fever that appears first has subsided. … Skin rash Measles
TreatmentTherapy of the rash Since there is no therapy for a measles infection and it heals on its own after a certain time, the individual symptoms can only be treated symptomatically and any complications that may arise can be addressed accordingly. Since the rash of the measles infection is often very itchy, it is treated … TreatmentTherapy of the rash | Skin rash Measles
Definition Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease that is transmitted by viruses. Measles is characterized by two phases. The catarrhal stage is characterized by fever, conjunctivitis of the eyes, rhinitis and a special rash in the oral cavity called “Koplik spots”. After a temporary defever, the exanthema stage follows. It is characterized by a … Measles in adults
How dangerous is measles in adults? In general, the danger of a disease is significantly related to the age, nutritional and immune status of a patient. Thus it can be assumed that healthy, middle-aged adults in Germany are more likely to have a milder course than infants, older adults or immunocompromised adults. Nevertheless, a measles … How dangerous is measles in adults? | Measles in adults
Diagnosis The diagnosis of measles is primarily based on the patient’s appearance and description of the disease. Measles is characterized by two phases of the disease. The first phase is the catarrhal stage and includes fever, conjunctivitis of the eyes, rhinitis and a specific rash in the oral cavity. This rash is called “Koplik’s stain”, … Diagnosis | Measles in adults
Course of measles disease Measles has a two-phase course. The first phase, called the “prodromal phase” or “catarrhal pre-stage”, includes flu-like cold symptoms such as fever, rhinitis, cough and conjunctivitis of the eyes. After about three days, a rash also appears in the oral cavity that resembles calcareous splashes. It cannot be wiped off, is … Course of measles disease | Measles in adults
