Etiket: infection
Germany classifies France and Denmark as areas at “high risk” of infection
In force from Sunday, this measure implies that people who have not been vaccinated or who have not already been infected with Covid-19 observe a quarantine with a possible test…
Is the long Covid psychological? Key takeaways from the contested study that questions the link between symptoms and infection
There are more than 250 of them. The symptoms of long Covid are numerous: intense fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of taste and smell, difficulty concentrating … But…
Do antibodies produced by COVID-19 infection protect better than those produced by vaccination?
A Quebec study settles a scientific debate that is shaking the world of immunology. Do the antibodies produced by COVID-19 infection protect against the disease better than those produced by…
Luna Skye (Les Marseillais) back in hospital urgently: “the infection has spread in her body …”
While we thought she was out of the woods, it is not. The state of Luna skye even seems to have worsened significantly. Getting back on his feet after contracting…
Severe generalized infection (sepsis)
What is it about ? Sepsis is a generalized infection caused by a microbe, usually bacteria. ‘Sepsis’ literally means the presence of microbes (most often bacteria) in the blood. An…
Infection of the glans head and foreskin (balanitis) in children
What is it about ? Balanitis is an infection of the lining that covers the glans penis. Usually the foreskin is also inflamed. Since the foreskin in children is naturally…
Infection of the glans head and foreskin (balanitis)
What is it about ? Balanitis is an infection of the lining that covers the glans penis. Usually, the inside of the foreskin is also inflamed, this is called balanoposthitis.…
Infection of bones and joints in children
What is it about ? Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis When bone (bone marrow) of a child becomes infected, we are talking aboutosteomyelitis. When a joint an arm or a leg…
Bladder infection (cystitis) in women
What is it about ? The urinary tract is made up, from bottom to top, of the urethra, bladder, ureters and kidneys. A urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria,…
Herpes simplex virus infection of the skin
What is it about ? The Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a member of the family of viruses that cause herpes. There are several variations. Below, we discuss the most…
Cuticle infection (paronychia) and ingrown toenail
What is it about ? Nails protect nerve endings on the fingertips and toes. Nails grow about 2-3mm per month throughout life. From below, the nail is attached to the…
Stomach flu (acute gastrointestinal infection)
What is it about ? An acute gastrointestinal infection is an infection of the digestive tract caused by a virus or bacteria. In infants and toddlers, rotavirus is the main…
Giardiasis (Giardia lamblia infection)
What is it about ? Giardia lamblia is a single-celled parasite that lives inside the small intestine. Giardia lamblia infection (giardiasis) is spread by contact with contaminated stools. Transmission occurs…
Examination of a child with a joint infection
What is it about ? Arthritis is inflammation in a joint. The main features of inflammation are: swelling, redness, heat, pain, and limitation of movement. There are many causes that…
Cysticercosis (pork tapeworm infection)
What is it about ? Contamination by a pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) causes cysticercosis. The pork tapeworm is a tapeworm that has hooks with which it pierces the wall of…