Introduction Citromax® (also Zithromax) is the trade name of a drug. The active ingredient it contains is the antibiotic azithromycin. This is effective against various bacterial infections. Citromax® is available only on prescription and can only be prescribed by a doctor. On the market are Citromax® film-coated tablets with different dosages (250mg, 500mg and 600mg … Citromax®
Side effects Overall, the macrolide antibiotics, like Citromax®, are well tolerated. General side effects: allergic skin reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headaches QT time extension due to Citromax®: Citromax® may cause a delay in the electrical conduction of the heart. This can lead to a prolonged QT interval, which in turn can trigger other sometimes life-threatening … Side effects | Citromax®
Legionella are rod-shaped bacteria that are found in low concentrations in drinking water. In small quantities, they pose no risk to humans – but if their concentration rises sharply, Legionella can cause the dangerous Legionnaires’ disease. Infection occurs by inhaling tiny droplets of water, for example when showering or bathing in a whirlpool. We give … What are Legionella?
Symptoms Legionellosis manifests itself in the following symptoms: Cough, shortness of breath Severe pneumonia High fever, chills Muscle pain, aching limbs Headache Legionellosis can lead to severe complications such as respiratory failure and death. Mortality is relatively high. Pontiac fever is a mild infection with Legionella, which lasts only about a week and runs without … Legionellosis
Definition Nosocomial comes from the Greek “nosos” = disease and “komein” = to care. A nosocomial infection is an infectious disease that occurs during or after a stay in a hospital or other in-patient medical facility. Nursing homes and homes for the elderly are also included in these facilities. One speaks of a nosocomial infection … Nosocomial infection
How many nosocomial infections are there in Germany and how many deaths are caused by them? It is difficult to determine an exact figure, as there is no obligation to report nosocomial infections. Some are also overlooked or wrongly considered “outpatient infections”. Very rarely are cases in which a “perfectly healthy” patient suddenly dies of … How many nosocomial infections are there in Germany and how many deaths are caused by them? | Nosocomial infection
Consequences The consequences of a nosocomial infection can be manifold. For example, nosocomial pneumonia can lead to death. A nosocomial inflammation of the urinary tract, on the other hand (like cystitis), can be quite harmless. In the case of wound infections, it depends entirely on which part of the body is affected, how large the … Consequences | Nosocomial infection
Legionella are rod-shaped bacteria of the family Legionellaceae that are flagellated at one of the poles. The bacteria are nearly omnipresent and are found primarily in freshwater reservoirs, although they have also been detected in saltwater. They are the causative agents of Legionnaires’ disease (also known as legionellosis), which is associated with severe pneumonia, and … Legionella: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
