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Can the Norovirus also be transmitted to animals? | What is the transmission path of the Norovirus?

Can the Norovirus also be transmitted to animals? According to current knowledge, humans are the only so-called pathogen reservoir of the norovirus. This means that the virus only infects humans and cannot be transmitted to animals. However, the fact that animals cannot become ill with the Norovirus does not mean that an infected person can … Can the Norovirus also be transmitted to animals? | What is the transmission path of the Norovirus?

Can the Norovirus be transmitted through breast milk? | What is the transmission path of the Norovirus?

Can the Norovirus be transmitted through breast milk? The norovirus has no possibility to get into the mother’s milk and therefore cannot be transmitted through it. The situation is different with breastfeeding as a whole: if hygiene measures are not followed properly, an infected mother can contaminate her breast with her hands, for example, so … Can the Norovirus be transmitted through breast milk? | What is the transmission path of the Norovirus?

Pulling in the stomach

Introduction Pulling in the stomach can have very different reasons. There are many different organs and muscles in the abdomen that can trigger a pulling. The pulling can come from the digestive tract, but also from the urinary tract or the sexual organs. There does not necessarily have to be a health reason for pulling … Pulling in the stomach

Pregnancy | Pulling in the stomach

Pregnancy If a woman has no menstrual bleeding and then suffers from spotting and abdominal pain, the gynecologist should check whether an ectopic pregnancy is present. This is an emergency in gynaecology because there is a risk of the fallopian tube rupturing. An ectopic pregnancy must be treated surgically. However, even in normal pregnancies, pulling … Pregnancy | Pulling in the stomach

Diagnosis | Pulling in the stomach

Diagnosis A slight pulling, which occurs occasionally, should not be a cause for concern. Temporary indigestion or short-term restlessness in the abdomen may cause the pulling. A longer lasting symptomatology or very painful complaints should be clarified by a doctor. First of all, a medical consultation is essential, through which the doctor can establish an … Diagnosis | Pulling in the stomach

Which diarrhea is contagious?

Introduction Diarrhea is one of the most common diseases that occur in the population. It is defined by a high stool frequency (> 3 defecations per day) and a reduced stool consistency (>75% water content). One can roughly divide the triggers of diarrhoea into two categories: Infectious and non-infectious. Infectious triggers are viruses and bacteria, … Which diarrhea is contagious?

What can I do to avoid being infected? | Which diarrhea is contagious?

What can I do to avoid being infected? If it is infectious diarrhea, the most important measure is thorough hygiene. Regular hand washing is especially important. Alternatively, the hands can be rubbed with Sagrotan or Sterilium. The patient’s surroundings should also be thoroughly cleaned – in particular, the toilet should be disinfected after each use. … What can I do to avoid being infected? | Which diarrhea is contagious?

Is the diarrhea after a rotavirus vaccination contagious? | Which diarrhea is contagious?

Is the diarrhea after a rotavirus vaccination contagious? A rotavirus vaccination is a so-called live vaccine. This means that the pathogen is administered in a living form. However, these pathogens are so weakened that they cannot cause disease in immunocompetents. The quantity of functional viruses is also kept very low. Despite these measures, abdominal pain … Is the diarrhea after a rotavirus vaccination contagious? | Which diarrhea is contagious?

Xarelto®

Definition Xarelto® is a drug containing the active ingredient rivaroxaban and is one of the new oral anticoagulation drugs, commonly known as blood thinners. It is a direct inhibitor of a factor in blood clotting. Xarelto® is used particularly for the prophylaxis of strokes in atrial fibrillation, but also has several other indications. Compared with … Xarelto®

Side effects of Xarelto | Xarelto®

Side effects of Xarelto Xarelto® acts on blood coagulation and thus influences an important control process in the body. This can lead to sometimes serious side effects. The side effects of Xarelto® can be classified according to frequency. Common side effects are: Anemia, dizziness and headaches, bleeding from the eyes and conjunctiva, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, … Side effects of Xarelto | Xarelto®

Interaction with other drugs | Xarelto®

Interaction with other drugs Some medications for fungal infections or HIV can inhibit the breakdown mechanisms of Xarelto® , so that higher doses of Xarelto® are present in the body. This increases the risk of bleeding. Some antibiotics have a similar, but somewhat weaker effect on Xarelto®. Other anticoagulants also increase the risk of bleeding. … Interaction with other drugs | Xarelto®

For which operations do I have to discontinue Xarelto®? | Xarelto®

For which operations do I have to discontinue Xarelto®? Before surgery, it must be carefully considered whether the risk of bleeding or thrombosis is predominant. For major operations with impending blood loss, Xarelto® must be discontinued beforehand; for minor operations, such as dental surgery, Xarelto® can usually continue to be taken. Major operations that are … For which operations do I have to discontinue Xarelto®? | Xarelto®