The meninges are a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the brain. A distinction is made between three different meninges. In the spinal canal, the meninges continue as the spinal cord skin. What is meninges The meninges or meninges are located around the brain, and a total of three skins can be distinguished: The hard … Meninges: Structure, Function & Diseases
What is the typical course? One distinguishes 3 stages. In the first stage, skin changes develop at the site of the tick bite. In some cases, there may also be red, raised skin appearing on other parts of the body. Accompanying symptoms may include increased temperature, fatigue, general feeling of illness, headache and muscle pain, … What is the typical course? | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
The Therapy Since neuroborreliosis is a bacterial infectious disease, it is treated with antibiotics. Suitable preparations are penicillins, cephalosporins and doxycycline. Drug treatment usually takes about three weeks. However, in severe forms, especially if the brain has also been affected, permanent damage may occur. Late stage therapy consists of various measures. As a rule, antibiotics … The Therapy | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
The prophylaxis In contrast to the early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME) there is no vaccination against Lyme disease. Therefore, there is no medical protection against neuroborreliosis. The most important prophylaxis is therefore concentrated on avoiding tick bites. When you are out in the wild, it is best to wear long clothes and closed shoes. Most ticks … The prophylaxis | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
Introduction Neuroborreliosis is a form of Lyme disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacterium is most frequently transmitted to humans in Europe by tick bites. The most frequent manifestation of Lyme disease is the so-called erythema migrans, a skin rash after a tick bite. However, half of the patients with Lyme disease also … Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
The diagnosis The most important indication of a possible neuroborreliosis is a past tick bite. If the doctor is informed about such a bite and the patient shows typical symptoms of neuroborreliosis, cerebrospinal fluid (liquor) can be taken to confirm the diagnosis. For this purpose, a cannula is inserted into the spinal canal between the … The diagnosis | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
The cerebral ventricles are the cavities of the brain that produce the vital cerebrospinal fluid. The brain‘s ventricular system consists of a total of four ventricles that communicate with each other and with the outer cerebrospinal fluid space in the connective tissue layer of the spinal cord. One of the most common complaints associated with … Brain Ventricles: Structure, Function & Diseases
Japanese encephalitis is an infectious disease caused by viruses. It is most common in Southeast Asia, China, and India and can be fatal if left untreated. However, there is a vaccination against this tropical disease, which is recommended to every traveler to Asia by the Tropical Institute. Young children and the elderly in particular are … Japanese Encephalitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Meningococci are bacterial pathogens that are transmitted from person to person by droplet infection. The pathogens can cause serious illness – but there does not always have to be an outbreak of disease. The meningococcal bacteria that cause disease are medically classified under the group Neisseria meningitidis. What are meningococci? Meningococci are commonly found in … Meningococcal Disease: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
It is usually transmitted by ticks and can be fatal in the late stages. We are talking about Lyme disease. The most common form of Lyme disease in the northern hemisphere, and thus also in Germany, is Lyme disease, which was first described in the town of Lyme in Connecticut, USA. According to the Robert … Recognize Lyme disease
Diagnosis So how can one now recognize a chronic Lyme disease? As in the other stages, the diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease is based on two pillars On the one hand there is the clinical examination, with the various symptoms that Lyme disease can cause in the final stage. These can be: Meningitis, neuroborreliosis, arthritis … Diagnosis | Recognize Lyme disease
Definiton In anterograde amnesia, the patient suffers from a memory disorder in which the ability to remember new content is massively restricted. Memories that lie after the beginning of the triggering event cannot be stored and are lost after a short time. Anterograde means forward facing; here in relation to the temporal dimension. An anterograde … Anterograde amnesia
