Chickenpox: Infection, protection, symptoms
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease transmitted by droplet or smear infection. The most noticeable symptom is an itchy rash with blisters. Mostly children and adolescents are affected by chickenpox,...
Tick Bite Symptoms
Are there typical tick bite symptoms, which indicate the puncture site of the small bloodsuckers? What can it mean when a redness forms after a tick bite? Why is it advisable to keep...
How long does a cold usually last?
There is no universal answer to the question of how long a flu-like infection lasts. Depending on the trigger of the cold and possible additional infections, the duration and...
Gastroenteritis: Incubation period
The incubation period describes the time between infection with a disease and the appearance of the first symptoms. The incubation period for gastroenteritis is usually very short (a few hours). For some pathogens,...
Herniated disc: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A slipped disc (disc prolapse, herniated disc) occurs most frequently in people between 30 and 50 years of age. Often it does not cause any complaints. But it can also cause...