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Varicella zoster virus and shingles – what is the connection? | Varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Varicella zoster virus and shingles – what is the connection? The causative agent of shingles is the varicella zoster virus (VZV). It belongs to the herpes virus family. It can be transmitted via the air (droplet infection), but also via contact with the contents of the vesicles containing the virus or crusts (smear infection). When … Varicella zoster virus and shingles – what is the connection? | Varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Therapy | Varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Therapy The herpes zoster can be treated with the virustatics. Virustatics are substances that can inhibit the reproduction of viruses. They are comparable to antibiotics that prevent bacteria from multiplying. Among other things they are used: According to the current status, Brivudin has proven to be the most effective drug. Therapy should be started as … Therapy | Varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Acute viral encephalitis

Definition Viral encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by viruses. There are various pathogens, such as the Herpes Simplex Virus or TBE. Often the symptoms begin abruptly, symptoms such as confusion, restlessness, paralysis can occur. Encephalitis is a life-threatening disease and requires rapid therapy. Acute viral encephalitis Viruses can enter the central nervous … Acute viral encephalitis

Therapy and prognosis | Acute viral encephalitis

Therapy and prognosis The therapy of acute viral encephalitis depends on the pathogen. There is no specific therapy against those viruses that cause even our simple viral meningitis, such as coxsackie, echo or myxoviruses (e.g. the influenza (flu) virus, parainfluenza and mumps virus), and the same recommendations apply as for simple viral meningitis: for the … Therapy and prognosis | Acute viral encephalitis

Pathogen of viral encephalitis | Acute viral encephalitis

Pathogen of viral encephalitis The most important viruses here are also echo-, coxsackie- and polioviruses (=enteroviruses), the mumps virus, measles virus and flu virus (parainfluenza virus), TBE – virus and the group of herpes viruses. Especially for the herpes simplex virus (HSV), a quick diagnosis is life-saving. Herpes simplex encephalitis is the only absolute emergency … Pathogen of viral encephalitis | Acute viral encephalitis

West Nile Fever

Introduction West Nile fever is caused by a virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The symptoms are very unspecific and can easily be confused with other infectious diseases or flu. Often the infection is asymptomatic. This means that the person affected does not suffer from any symptoms. In exceptional cases, however, the disease can take … West Nile Fever

Symptoms | West Nile Fever

Symptoms In the majority of infected people, the disease progresses without symptoms and is not noticed at all. Only about one in five of the infected people experience any symptoms at all. These symptoms are then very similar to influenza, which is why West Nile fever is often not identified as such, but falsely dismissed … Symptoms | West Nile Fever

Therapy | West Nile Fever

Therapy The therapy is symptomatic. This means that the individual symptoms, such as fever or aching limbs, are treated. The actual cause, the virus, is not treated because there is no medication against the virus. A specific drug is being searched for in research. Since it is a viral disease, antibiotics cannot be used for … Therapy | West Nile Fever

Duration of the disease | West Nile Fever

Duration of the disease In a complication-free course with flu symptoms, West Nile fever lasts only between 2-6 days. The rash is often visible for a few days longer until it has completely healed. If the central nervous system is also affected, recovery takes much longer and varies greatly from person to person. Is it … Duration of the disease | West Nile Fever

Therapy of a purulent meningitis

Synonyms in a broader sense Bacterial meningitis, hood meningitis, convexity meningitis, leptomeningitis, meningococcal meningitis, antibiotic Medical: Meningitis purulenta Definition The term purulent meningitis (purulent meninges) describes a purulent inflammation (-itis) of the meninges (meninges), which can be caused by various pathogens. The purulent meningitis (purulent meningitis) is usually caused by bacteria. It is accompanied by … Therapy of a purulent meningitis

Therapy staphylococci (methicillin-sensitive) | Therapy of a purulent meningitis

Therapy staphylococci (methicillin-sensitive) Flucloxacillin | 4 – 6x/day 2 g i. v. alternatively Vancomycin | 2g/day i. v. (every 6 – 12 hours 0.5 – 1 g) or Fosfomycin | 3x/day 5 g i. v. or Rifampicin | 1x/day 10 mg/kg i. v. , max. 600/750 mg or Cefazolin | 3 – 4x/day 2 – … Therapy staphylococci (methicillin-sensitive) | Therapy of a purulent meningitis