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Symptome, Verlauf und ergänzende Frequenzinfo Masern gehören zu den bekanntesten viralen Infektionserkrankungen des Menschen. Verursacht wird die Erkrankung durch das Masernvirus, das sehr leicht von Mensch zu Mensch übertragen werden kann. Die Ansteckung erfolgt vor allem über infektiöse Tröpfchen und über die Luft. Nach dem Eintritt in den Körper vermehrtContinue reading

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Author: NLS Informationsmedizin GmbH, Herbert Eder Mumps is one of the classic viral infectious diseases of childhood. The disease is caused by the paramyxovirus parotitidis, a pathogen that is primarily known for the typical painful swelling of the salivary glands. Although mumps is often perceived as a „childhood disease“, the infection can also occur in adolescents.Continue reading

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Author: NLS Informationsmedizin GmbH, Herbert Eder The respiratory syncytial virus, RSV for short, is one of the best-known causes of respiratory infections, especially in the cooler months of the year. Time and again, it has been shown that waves of infection usually occur from late fall into spring. During this time, there is an increased incidence of illness,Continue reading

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Parainfluenza viruses can cause a barking cough, hoarseness and croup in children. A detailed overview of symptoms, course and classification. Introduction Parainfluenza viruses are among the pathogens that repeatedly cause respiratory infections, especially in infants and young children. Although the name is reminiscent of true influenza, they are not classic flu viruses,Continue reading

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Causes, symptoms, course, prevention Influenza, also known as the real flu, is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract that can put considerable strain on the entire body. Many people equate influenza with a common cold, but medically there is a clear difference. While a flu-like infection usually starts gradually and is generally milder, theContinue reading

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When rare but dangerous viruses are mentioned in the news, uncertainty quickly arises. The Nipah virus (NiV) is one of those pathogens that are taken seriously medically because they can cause severe courses of disease and human-to-human transmission is possible in outbreak situations. This article provides you with an easy-to-understand but detailed overview:Continue reading