Description Cholera is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and is accompanied by severe diarrhea. It happens that patients additionally vomit bile. This is how the disease got its name: “cholera” means “flow of yellow bile” in German. There are two so-called serogroups of cholera bacteria that can cause epidemics in humans: … Cholera – When Diarrhea becomes Deadly
Introduction A crossed viper is a poisonous snake, which occurs in Germany as well as other countries in Europe and Asia. Normally the snakes are very shy, so a bite is very rare. Usually only snake keepers are affected by a bite, who were careless for a short time when handling their animals. An adder … Common viper bite in humans
Diagnosis After a bite from a viper, it is advisable to consult a doctor or call a poison center immediately. A diagnosis without the corresponding snake often turns out to be difficult. A detailed description of the snake can help to find out which snake is responsible for the bite. Since the snakes found in … Diagnosis | Common viper bite in humans
The four killers of the “Deadly Quartet,” high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids, elevated blood sugar, and abdominal obesity, cost the lives of more people every year, yet the latter in particular – the troublesome and, in addition, dangerous belly fat – can be brought under control with relatively little effort. Abundant belly fat endangers … Obesity: No. 1 of the Deadly Quartet
Every year, numerous deaths are recorded worldwide as a result of pneumococcal infections. More than half of those affected are children under the age of five. Children of this age are particularly at risk because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. However, pneumococcal infections are also often fatal for people over 60 years … The Pneumococcal Vaccination
