Tag: infectious disease
Especially dangerous during pregnancy
In toxoplasmosis, the parasite Toxoplasma gondii settles in the body and triggers flu-like symptoms. Toxoplasmosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and their unborn children, as well as for people…
Ehrlichiosis in Humans • Transmission, Symptoms & Treatment
Ehrlichioses are infectious diseases that are transmitted to humans by ticks. The Ehrlichia can lead to severe acute or chronic infections with fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, liver…
Typhoid and Paratyphoid • Vaccination, Treatment & Causes
Typhoid is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria that must be reported in Germany. Paratyphoid triggers similar symptoms, but is usually milder. More about the risk of infection and…