Diphtheria: Description Diphtheria is an acute bacterial infection. It usually affects the upper respiratory tract, especially the pharyngeal mucosa. In Germany, there is an obligation to report diphtheria: both suspected and actual illness and death from diphtheria must be reported by the physician to the Ministry of Health with the name of the affected person. … Diphtheria: Symptoms and Treatment
Bone marrow transplantation involves the transfer of bone marrow, and therefore stem cells, to restore regular hematopoiesis. Bone marrow transplantation is generally indicated when the hematopoietic cell system has been severely compromised as a result of tumor disease or previous therapy (especially high-dose chemotherapy). What is bone marrow transplantation? Bone marrow transplantation involves the transfer … Bone Marrow Transplantation: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The superior constrictor pharyngis muscle is a skeletal muscle of the pharynx and consists of four parts. It closes the entrance to the nose during swallowing. Paralysis of the soft palate and certain neurologic diseases can disrupt the closure and contribute to dysphagia. What is the superior pharyngis constrictor muscle? The superior constrictor pharyngis muscle, … Superior Constrictor Pharyngis Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
Little Braunelle is the name given to a medicinal plant that is widespread in Europe. It exhibits antibiotic effect. Occurrence and cultivation of Little Braunelle The perennial Little Braunelle reaches a maximum growth height of 20 centimeters. It also owes its name to its small size. Little Braunelle (Prunella vulgaris) is also known as Common … Little Braunelle: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Infectious diseases represented the most common cause of death in the past. As late as 1900, 65,000 children died each year from whooping cough, diphtheria and scarlet fever alone. Today, such deaths are thankfully the great exception. In addition to the improvement of socioeconomic conditions and the increasing availability of antibiotics, vaccinations have contributed to … Why Vaccination is Important
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease that can be fatal if left untreated. In the past, children were most at risk for this disease, which can be rapidly transmitted from person to person through droplet infections such as sneezing and coughing. Typical signs include fever, shortness of breath and morbid breathing sounds. What is diphtheria? … Diphtheria: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The stellate cartilages (ary cartilages) are part of the larynx and have a significant influence on vocalization. They are connected by muscles, which makes them extremely mobile. Because of their external shape, they are sometimes called pouring basin cartilages. What are the stellate cartilages? The two stellate cartilages are located on the upper posterior articular … Stellate Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases
Symptoms Oral thrush is an infection of the mouth and throat with Candida fungi. Different manifestations are distinguished. The actual oral thrush is usually called acute pseudomembranous candidiasis. The leading symptom is the white to yellowish, small-spotted, partially intermingled coating of the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat area. It consists of epithelial cells, … Oral Thrush
Corynebacteria are gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. They are immotile and grow under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. One of their species is responsible for diphtheria, among other diseases. What are corynebacteria? Corynebacteria are a genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that can grow facultatively anaerobically, meaning they can exist in the presence of oxygen, as well as … Corynebacteria: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Symptoms A few days after transmission of the diphtheria bacteria, the disease begins with sore throat and headache, nausea or vomiting, fever, and difficulty swallowing. Later, the typical symptoms appear: Hoarseness, up to voicelessness Whistling breathing (stridor) Barking cough Swelling of the lymph nodes and swelling of the soft tissues of the neck. Coatings of … Diphtheria Causes and Treatment
Parents who have experienced an attack of croup with shortness of breath in their child, will not forget it so quickly. And are naturally afraid of a recurrence. Here you can learn how to quickly help their child during an attack. So what is real about real croup and false about pseudocroup? Or do both … (Pseudo) Croup: Fright in the Night ?
Diphtheria has become rare in Germany. However, it has not been completely eradicated, like smallpox, for example. It is usually introduced through travel to Eastern European countries or Third World countries. Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infectious disease that begins with an inflammation of the respiratory tract. If not treated in time or left … Diphtheria: Symptoms and Treatment
