Phlegmone

A phlegmon is a disease of the soft tissue (fat, skin…) with diffuse suppuration and inflammation. This leads to a red discoloration of the skin as well as the underlying fatty and connective tissue, which also becomes painful and purulent. The cause of phlegmon is an inflammation with bacteria. Causes of phlegmons Phlegmons are caused … Phlegmone

Symptoms of Phlegmone | Phlegmone

Symptoms of Phlegmone Phlegmone causes different symptoms, which can be mild or severe, depending on the severity of the inflammation. However, there is always a reddening of the affected area of the body, which is additionally accompanied by overheating. Furthermore, there is also severe pain and fever. If the phlegmon is visible from the outside, … Symptoms of Phlegmone | Phlegmone

Prognosis | Phlegmone

Prognosis If the patient goes to hospital in time to receive adequate treatment, phlegmons usually have a very good prognosis. However, if a phlegmon is advanced and the patient does not go to hospital early enough, it is possible that the inflammation has progressed so far that in the worst case, for example, if a … Prognosis | Phlegmone

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis; Angina tonsillarisTonsillitis is an inflammation of the palatine tonsils (tonsils). It is caused by viruses or bacteria. In most cases it is the pathogen “Streptococcus type A”. This is mainly transmitted during the cold season by droplet infection. The affected person suffers from sore throat, fever and a general feeling of illness. The palatal … Tonsillitis

Duration | Tonsillitis

Duration The duration of acute tonsillitis varies.Initially, there is the incubation period, the time from infection to inflammation, which is about 2-4 days. Afterwards symptoms become apparent and the diagnosis of acute tonsillitis is made. The duration of the disease is about one to two weeks in total, depending on the type and fitness of … Duration | Tonsillitis

Earlobe Inflammation

General information The earlobe, Latin Lobulus auriculae, has no function in the true sense of the word, just as the auricles and the Darwin hump have become functionless for modern man. The earlobe is located at the lower part of the auricle. It could be described as a fleshy skin lobe, which can either be … Earlobe Inflammation

Scarlet fever in the baby

Introduction Scarlet fever is a very contagious infectious disease, which mainly affects babies and small children. The triggering bacteria, so-called streptococci, are transmitted via tiny drops of saliva and can lead to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, a specific skin rash, and headache and aching limbs. If the disease is diagnosed, antibiotic … Scarlet fever in the baby