Vibrions: Infection, Symptoms, Diseases

Brief overview Vibrions – Description: Group of bacteria, which occur world-wide particularly in warmer waters. They multiply particularly well at a certain salinity (e.g. Baltic Sea, Lake Neusiedl, lagoons). Vibrion diseases: Cholera and other gastrointestinal infections, wound infections, ear infections. Symptoms: In gastrointestinal infections, e.g., diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain (often particularly severe in cholera). In … Vibrions: Infection, Symptoms, Diseases

Anthrax: Infection, Symptoms, Therapy

Anthrax: Description Anthrax (also called anthrax) is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The name is based on the observation that the spleen of deceased persons has a brownish-burnt appearance upon autopsy. The bacillus is able to form resistant spores and thus survive in the soil for decades. It is passed on almost exclusively via … Anthrax: Infection, Symptoms, Therapy

Herpes During Pregnancy

What is the course of herpes during pregnancy? Herpes caused by the herpes simplex virus is not uncommon during pregnancy, as the hormonal changes that accompany it actually promote virus reactivation in many cases. Therefore, herpes suddenly reappears in some women during pregnancy after they have had no outbreaks for years. The pregnancy-related hormonal changes … Herpes During Pregnancy

Wound Drainage: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Wound drains are mostly used in postoperative wound care. They are also helpful as an additional aid in the care of chronic wounds. A wound drain allows blood and wound secretions to drain away and pulls the wound edges together. This can significantly support the healing process. What is wound drainage? Wound drainage allows blood … Wound Drainage: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Myocytes: Structure, Function & Diseases

Myocytes are multinucleated muscle cells. They make up the skeletal muscles. In addition to contraction, energy metabolism also falls within their range of functions. What are myocytes? Myocytes are spindle-shaped muscle cells. Myosin is a protein that plays an important role in their anatomy and function. Antoni van Leeuwenhoek first described muscle cells in the … Myocytes: Structure, Function & Diseases

Micturition (Urination): Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

The amounts of fluid we drink each day must be excreted through the urinary tract. The discharge from the body takes place through the emptying of the bladder – micturition. What is micturition? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of the urinary bladder. Click to enlarge. In medical jargon, the term micturition refers to … Micturition (Urination): Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

First Aid: Treatment, Effect & Risks

First aid refers to the initial measures taken in medical emergencies that are not necessarily life-threatening. What is first aid? Various types of dressings used for first aid. Click to enlarge. Download here to print. Life-sustaining first aid in the event of an accident or illness consists of the application of previously learned techniques that … First Aid: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Hepatitis B: Vaccination Protects

Hepatitis B is an infectious disease transmitted through body fluids such as blood or semen. In Germany, the majority of infections occur through unprotected sexual intercourse. The disease is initially manifested by non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, fever and nausea. Later, jaundice may also occur. Acute hepatitis only needs to be treated if it takes … Hepatitis B: Vaccination Protects