Tropical medicine, in turn, is a specialty of infectiologists. It deals with diseases that occur only or predominantly in tropical and subtropical climates. This also includes the prevention and treatment of travel illnesses through appropriate vaccinations and medications. Some hospitals offer special travel medicine consultation hours for this purpose. For example, major infectious diseases cared … Infectiology with Tropical Medicine
Insulinoma is the most common hormone-producing tumor of the pancreas. It often produces not only insulin, as its name suggests, but also other hormones. In 90% of the cases it is a benign tumor. The most important symptom of insulinoma is the so-called hypoglycemia (“hypoglycemia”). These occur particularly after physical exertion or in the morning … Insulinoma
Forecast With correct therapy, the average mortality rate is only 1-5%, but if therapy is started too late or is omitted, it increases up to 60%. Already weakened people with a reduced state of health are considered to be particularly at risk. Although cholera is a serious life-threatening disease in itself, if it is detected … Forecast | Cholera
Biliary diarrhoea (Greek)Cholera is a severe infectious disease, which mainly causes severe diarrhoea. The disease is triggered by Vibrio cholerae, a gram-negative bacterium that can be transmitted to humans via contaminated drinking water or food. Cholera occurs mainly in countries with inadequate hygienic conditions, especially where food, drinking water and personal hygiene are not guaranteed. … Cholera
Detection of tissue structures, antibodies, and pathogens by immunolabeling is popular, modern, and accurate. Immunofluorescence refers to immunolabeling with prepared fluorescent antibodies that are made to glow under UV light. In direct immunofluorescence detection, the test substrate is examined directly with luminescent antibodies, without upstream primary antibodies or artificial antigens. What is immunofluorescence direct detection? … Immunofluorescence Direct Detection: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Whipple’s disease is a very rare disease of the intestine, which often manifests itself as diarrhea, weight loss and joint inflammation. The disease occurs very rarely, but at any age. Cause Probably a certain bacterium called “Tropheryma whippelii” is responsible for this, but it is found everywhere and its transmission route is not yet known. … Whipple’s disease
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a chronic cholestatic disease of the liver, which is assumed to be autoimmune. It mainly affects women over 40 years of age. They make up 90% of patients. Every year, about 5/100,000 people contract the disease, while the prevalence is 40-80/100,000. Cause primary biliary cirrhosis The disease probably has an autoimmune … Primary biliary cirrhosis
Definition The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can be transmitted through blood, through sexual intercourse or from mother to child. Acute HIV infection leads to flu-like symptoms. In the further course the immune system is destroyed and opportunistic illness can occur. These diseases are infections that have no effect on healthy people. Today, the virus can … The HIV infection
The transfer Transmission occurs via body fluids of an infected person in direct contact with their own. However, this requires a high concentration of the virus. This applies to blood, semen, vaginal and brain fluid. This explains the main transmission routes. HIV is transmitted through both homosexual and heterosexual sexual intercourse. Especially the direct contact … The transfer | The HIV infection
How high is the risk of infection? The HIV disease progresses in several stages. For this reason, the symptoms differ in the respective stages and make it possible to assess the course of the disease. Symptoms in the first stage: This is an acute HIV infection. The symptoms are mostly unspecific and resemble a flu. … How high is the risk of infection? | The HIV infection
Slide Diagnostics HIV testing is performed in a two-step scheme – first a screening test is performed, which is confirmed by a confirmatory test. The screening test is an immunological procedure – a so-called ELISA test. Specific antibodies can bind the antigen of the virus envelope. This binding can be measured enzymatically or by fluorescence. … Slide Diagnostics | The HIV infection
Which doctor treats HIV? Since HIV treatment is quite complex, one should consult a doctor specialized in HIV, who can better assess the course of the disease and is well versed in the treatment options. Usually these are doctors who have completed their specialist training in infectiology and have focused on HIV patients. The German … Which doctor treats HIV? | The HIV infection
