Introduction Cow’s milk allergy describes an allergic reaction to food containing proteins from cow’s milk. It is an exuberant reaction of the immune system with symptoms that can lead to circulatory collapse. The substance to which the system reacts is called an allergen. Cow’s milk allergy occurs in 2 to 3% of infants, and symptoms … Cow’s milk allergy in the baby
Diagnosis Babies affected by an allergy to cow’s milk often show typical allergic symptoms. These include above all digestive disorders such as diarrhoea, vomiting, colic or refusal to eat. In addition, skin complaints, respiratory problems or, in the worst case, a circulatory collapse, the anaphylactic shock, can occur. The diagnosis of a cow’s milk allergy … Diagnosis | Cow’s milk allergy in the baby
Duration Cow’s milk allergy is a so-called allergic reaction of the immediate type. Allergic symptoms of an allergy to cow’s milk occur in a temporal relation to the consumption of dairy products. They occur directly or within a short time (a few hours). If the consumption of milk is stopped, the patient is free of … Duration | Cow’s milk allergy in the baby
Definition Mouth rot in children is a very painful inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa. Mouth rot (also known as gingivostomatitis herpetica) usually occurs at the age of 10 months to three years and is triggered by the child’s first contact with herpes simplex virus type 1. Usually, fever occurs during the disease and – … Mouth rot in children and infants
So the course of the mouth rot is Mouth rot in children often begins with fever, which can also be quite high in some cases. The fever usually lasts up to five days. After the first two to three days, blisters and aphthae are usually formed on the mucous membrane of the mouth. Predominantly localized … So the course of the mouth rot is | Mouth rot in children and infants
Diagnosis Mouth rot is a common and relatively easily recognizable disease for the medical profession. The connection between the initial fever and the course of the disease, in which blistering and burning pain occur, is a typical characteristic sign of the disease. Nevertheless, a pure visual diagnosis is not one hundred percent certain and, especially … Diagnosis | Mouth rot in children and infants
Treatment and therapy The therapy is usually symptomatic, i.e. the symptoms are treated and not the cause. It is important to visit the pediatrician in order to make an exact diagnosis and choose the appropriate therapy accordingly. Above all, it is important to ensure a sufficient fluid intake in order to avoid dehydration of the … Treatment and therapy | Mouth rot in children and infants
So contagious is the mouth rot Mouth rot in children is a smear and droplet infection and is highly contagious. It is transmitted via the saliva. Especially in kindergarten, children can quickly become infected through toys that are often put in the mouth. Especially the first contact with the herpes simplex virus type 1 leads … So contagious is the mouth rot | Mouth rot in children and infants
