Infections and immune system
The immune system is made up of a collection of diverse cells with various abilities. Together, they protect the organism from most germs. If the immune systems fails, the body gets sick. If it makes a mistake and fights the wrong enemy, illnesses such as allergies can occur. Sometimes, it even attacks the body’s own cells and causes autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
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Rubella (German measles)
Rubella usually goes unnoticed or only causes mild cold-like symptoms. Later, a pink or red spotty skin rash might develop. If a woman has rubella ea...
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Measles
Measles is caused by viruses and is very contagious – both in children and adults. The typical signs of measles are a light red rash and flu-like sym...
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Acute bronchitis
In acute bronchitis, the lower airways (bronchi) are temporarily inflamed. The cough is usually dry at first. Later on, it may develop into a phlegmy...
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Mumps
Mumps is a viral infection that has become rare since the introduction of a routine vaccination. It is usually spread through tiny droplets of spit t...
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Cold sores
Cold sores lead to the formation of painful blisters around the lips, typically only on one side of the mouth. People who have had a cold sore in the...
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Tick bites
Although ticks can carry and spread disease, tick bites usually don't cause any health problems. You're much less likely to develop tick-borne enceph...
