Pinworm

Symptoms The infection occurs primarily in children and manifests itself primarily in nocturnal itching in the anal region. This is caused by the migration of the female worms to lay eggs in the anal region. Local tickling or pain may also occur, as well as restless sleep and insomnia due to the itching, which leads … Pinworm

Aluminum

Products Aluminum is found in pharmaceuticals (e.g., antacids, acetic alumina solution, vaccines, hyposensitization), cosmetics, personal care products (e.g., antiperspirants, deodorants), sunscreens, food, food additives, medicinal drugs, and drinking water, among others. It is also referred to as aluminum. Structure and properties Aluminum is a chemical element with atomic number 13 and is a silvery-white and … Aluminum

Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals

Drug residues in drinking water are a growing problem, according to environmental experts. More than 150 active ingredients have been detected several times in the environment in research projects and special measurement programs – mostly in lakes, streams and rivers. According to the Federal Environment Agency, the most common substances found in the environment and, … Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals

Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals: Wastewater Treatment

Drug residues in drinking water cannot be adequately filtered out by normal treatment of the water in the wastewater treatment plant. What are the consequences? We explain what companies and consumers can do. Wastewater treatment: how is water purified? Conventional wastewater treatment plants cannot adequately filter pharmaceutical residues. In the second stage, the mostly mechanically … Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals: Wastewater Treatment

Fruit Infused Water

Products Fruit Infused Water – it is also called flavored water or aroma water in German – is usually prepared by yourself, but it can also be bought ready-made. Ingredients and preparation For the preparation, cut fruits are soaked in drinking water with or without carbonic acid. The fresh fruits are not pureed or pressed, … Fruit Infused Water

Purified Water

Products Purified water is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can either make it themselves or purchase it as a finished product from specialized suppliers. Structure and properties Water (H2O, Mr = 18.015 g/mol) exists as a clear, colorless liquid without odor or taste. Purified water is prepared from drinking water by the following … Purified Water

Herpangina: Good to Know

Yellow coatings on the tonsils indicate an additional bacterial infection. Then visit the doctor again, as he may need to prescribe antibiotics. If symptoms such as severe headache, neck stiffness and drowsiness develop, this indicates that the pathogens have spread – the doctor should be consulted immediately. A confusing relationship The group of coxsackie, ECHO, … Herpangina: Good to Know

Are you Drinking Enough?

Around 20,000 people sought the answer to this question within a year and sought online advice from Forum Trinkwasser’s trinkberater.de. Now the data has been evaluated. The results: 80 percent of all participants would like to drink more. People who regularly drink small amounts throughout the day manage to drink almost one liter more on … Are you Drinking Enough?

Amoebas

Synonyms amoibos (gr. changing), changelings Definition The term “amoebae” refers to animal unicellular organisms (so-called protozoa) that do not have a solid body shape. Amoebae can constantly change their body structure through the formation of pseudopodia and move in this way. Introduction As unicellular organisms belonging to the group of protozoa, amoebae are counted among … Amoebas

Symptoms of amoeba carriers | Amoebas

Symptoms of amoeba carriers Depending on the type of amoebic dysentery, the affected individuals may experience more or less severe symptoms. While amoeba carriers with a pure intestinal lumen infection in most cases do not develop any symptoms, other patients typically suffer from severe, watery diarrhoea. The symptomless intestinal lumen variant occurs in about 80 … Symptoms of amoeba carriers | Amoebas

Diagnosis | Amoebas

Diagnosis The method of choice in the diagnosis of amoebic dysentery is stool examination. This must be carried out at least three times, on three consecutive days, to ensure proper detection of amoebae. Both amoeba cysts and trophozoites can be detected in the stool with the aid of a microscope. With this examination method, however, … Diagnosis | Amoebas