Dengue fever: Symptoms, treatment

Brief overview What is dengue fever? A viral infection transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. Occurrence: mainly in tropical and subtropical countries, but also (occasionally) in Europe. Symptoms: sometimes none, otherwise typically flu-like symptoms (such as fever, chills, headache, aching limbs, muscle aches); in case of complications, among others, blood clotting disorders, vomiting, drop in blood … Dengue fever: Symptoms, treatment

Bone Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help

Uncomfortable bone pain is often confused by laypersons with pain of the musculoskeletal and ligamentous system and requires accurate and comprehensive diagnosis to differentiate it. What is bone pain? Generally, bone pain in advanced age is referred to the entire skeleton and predominantly involves the ribs, the bones of the spine, and the pelvis. Bone … Bone Pain: Causes, Treatment & Help

Mosquito Bites

Symptoms Possible symptoms after a mosquito bite include local reactions such as: Itching Wheal formation, swelling, induration Redness, feeling of warmth Inflammation Due to the skin lesion, there is a risk of infection. Usually mosquito bites are self-limiting and disappear after a few days on their own. However, a mosquito bite can also cause swelling … Mosquito Bites

Repellents

Products Repellents are mostly used in the form of sprays. In addition, lotions, creams, wristbands and evaporators, for example, are also commercially available. Effects Repellents have insect and/or mite repellent properties, meaning they prevent biting or being bitten by parasites such as mosquitoes and ticks, as well as biting insects such as wasps. The products … Repellents

Dengue Fever

Dengue fever is one of the tropical infectious diseases and causes 50-100 million cases of disease worldwide every year, and the trend is rising. Certain types of mosquitoes transmit the pathogen, the dengue virus, to humans. Depending on e.g. age and state of health, the symptoms of the disease can vary greatly. The spectrum ranges … Dengue Fever

Cause | Dengue Fever

Cause Dengue viruses belong to the family of flaviviruses, similar to the pathogens of yellow fever, TBE or Japanese encephalitis. (A total of four different types of the dengue virus (DEN 1-4) can infect humans, with type DEN 2 having the highest disease value. Unfortunately, the exact mechanism of the disease has not been clarified … Cause | Dengue Fever

Prophylaxis | Dengue Fever

Prophylaxis First and foremost, the prophylaxis includes protection against insect bites. Both protective clothing and so-called “repellents” are suitable for this. Light-coloured, firm and long-sleeved clothing can protect the skin. Since the tiger mosquito can even bite through certain clothes, impregnation should be considered additionally. It is important to note that the vectors of dengue … Prophylaxis | Dengue Fever

Side effects to be expected | Yellow fever vaccination

Side effects to be expected Possible side effects of a yellow fever vaccination include infections at the injection site with redness, swelling and pressure pain. Also, a flu-like infection with fever, fatigue, headache and aching limbs as well as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur a few days after vaccination. The symptoms can last for … Side effects to be expected | Yellow fever vaccination