Introduction Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted via blood. It is important that the blood of a person with hepatitis C enters the bloodstream of another person. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to vaccinate against Hepatitis C, as no effective vaccine … Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Transmission via saliva/tear fluid/mother’s milk Hepatitis C cannot be transmitted via saliva or tear fluid. Contact with these body fluids of an infected person is therefore harmless (unlike contact with blood or sexual contact). Caution is required, however, if there are injuries, for example in the oral mucosa. Small amounts of blood can get into … Transmission via saliva/tear fluid/mother’s milk | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Transmission via blood transfusion Until 1992, blood preserves in Germany were not tested for hepatitis C because the disease was still unknown and not sufficiently researched. Anyone who received blood transfusions before 1992 therefore has a very high risk of infection with hepatitis C. The risk of transmission was minimized by newly introduced hygiene standards. … Transmission via blood transfusion | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Is an infection possible despite vaccination? A vaccine effective against Hepatitis C is not yet available. However, a vaccination against Hepatitis A and a vaccination against Hepatitis B can be given.Since the pathogens are different viruses, a hepatitis A and/or B vaccination does not automatically protect against infection with hepatitis C. The exact response of … Is an infection possible despite vaccination? | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Definition – What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis is an overpopulation of the vagina with so-called pathogenic germs. These germs are partly found in the vaginal flora and are partly transmitted during sexual intercourse. If the natural vaginal flora is imbalanced to the detriment of the important lactic acid bacteria of the vagina, other germs … Bacterial vaginosis
What is the transmission path? Bacterial vaginosis is not a transmissible infection in the true sense. Unlike HIV or syphilis, for example, it is not transmitted directly through sexual intercourse. Various factors, including frequent sexual intercourse or frequently changing sexual partners, lead to an imbalance in the vaginal flora. Above all, bacteria such as Gardnerella … What is the transmission path? | Bacterial vaginosis
Treatment The therapy of bacterial vaginosis includes the use of various antibiotics that fight the bacteria. Therapy must always be carried out to prevent complications such as ascending infections. A distinction is made between systemic and local therapy. For systemic therapy, the active ingredients clindamycin or metronidazole are suitable. The active substance clindamycin is taken … Treatment | Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy Bacterial vaginosis can also occur during pregnancy. In this case, treatment is particularly important because there is a clear link between bacterial vaginosis and the occurrence of premature birth. The risk of miscarriage is also increased. Especially in the last trimester of pregnancy, the risk of premature birth is increased by … Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy | Bacterial vaginosis
