Trichinellosis or trichinosis is one of the infectious diseases caused by parasites. The notifiable disease is one of the most widespread worm diseases of humans worldwide. What is trichinellosis? Trichinellosis is a worm disease caused by the larvae of trichinae. Trichinae can enter the human body by eating raw or undercooked meat. Pork is particularly … Trichinellosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Depth electrode is used for surgical intervention in the brain for epilepsy disorder. With this procedure, a thin and flexible rod with multiple electrodes attached is temporarily implanted in the deep areas below the cerebral cortex. It can electrically stimulate precisely defined areas in a patient’s head. In this way, it becomes possible to reduce … Depth Electrode: Applications & Health Benefits
A congestive papule is edema in the eye that can have a variety of possible underlying causes and, if left untreated, can lead to severe vision loss and even death. What is a congestive papule? A congestive papilla is a buildup of water, called papilledema, in the eye, more specifically at the point where the … Congestive Papule: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction When people talk about ticks, they are always afraid of the diseases they transmit. In principle, there is a whole range of so-called “zoonoses”, i.e. infectious diseases transmitted to humans via animals, which are spread by ticks. In Central Europe, however, the most common are early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) and Lyme borreliosis. TBE, a … Skin rash after tick bite
Therapy Early removal of the tick within the first 24 hours after the tick bite protects against infection in most cases. If, however, a characteristic rash or flu-like symptoms appear one to two weeks after a tick bite, antibiotic therapy should be started. This usually ensures that the pathogen is killed before the disease has … Therapy | Skin rash after tick bite
Introduction When there is an inflammation in the brain, different areas can be affected. If the inflammation is in the brain itself, it is called encephalitis. If the meninges surrounding the brain are affected, the inflammatory change is called meningitis. It is also possible for both areas to fall ill together. This is called meningoencephalitis. … Inflammation of the brain
Diagnostics In diagnostics, the search for the pathogen is in the foreground, since therapies against different pathogens sometimes differ fundamentally. For this purpose, cerebrospinal fluid, also known as liquor, is collected and examined during a lumbar puncture. A suitable treatment can often be found under the microscope or after cultivation on growth plates. In addition, … Diagnostics | Inflammation of the brain
Frequency distribution The rate of new cases of encephalitis and meningitis (inflammation of the brain and its membranes) is 15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants per year. Meningococcal infections predominate in Europe from the age of six. The disease rate is significantly higher in immunocompromised patients, such as AIDS patients. What can be the first signs … Frequency distribution | Inflammation of the brain
What is the course of encephalitis? The course of an inflammation of the brain is basically divided into two phases. The prodromal phase, in which the first signs become apparent, and the focal phase, which includes the further spectrum of symptoms of encephalitis. In addition to this rough phase division, it is very difficult to … What is the course of encephalitis? | Inflammation of the brain
Herpesencephalitis An inflammation in the brain caused by bacteria, usually meningitis, must be treated as soon as possible. After the liquor has been taken for diagnostic purposes, antibiotic therapy is started immediately. Antibiotic-resistant strains can be found more and more often, especially in hospitals. The right combination of different effective drugs prevents the further development … Herpesencephalitis | Inflammation of the brain
Is an inflammation of the brain contagious? In Germany, most brain inflammations are caused by viruses. In addition to herpes viruses, these include the TBE viruses (early summer meningo-encephalitis viruses), mumps viruses, measles viruses, rubella viruses and many others. In themselves, all these viruses are primarily contagious. However, it is important to know that an … Is an inflammation of the brain contagious? | Inflammation of the brain
Prophylaxis A comprehensive vaccination of children lowers the risk of contracting various inflammatory pathogens. For example, vaccination against pneumococcus, meningococcus and Haemophilus influenzae “serotype B” is possible. The latter vaccination has become strongly established in recent years. When traveling to countries where the hygienic standard does not correspond to that in the local latitudes, one … Prophylaxis | Inflammation of the brain