Tag: contagious
Pemphigus vulgaris: causes, symptoms, contagious?
Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune skin disease. An immunosuppressive treatment has recently revolutionized its treatment. Summary What is pemphigus vulgaris? Pemphigus vulgaris is a form of pemphigus, bullous diseases…
A new skin disease (very contagious) worries the health authorities
Trichophyton indotineae is a new species of fungus responsible for ringworm in the United States that is believed to be resistant to standard treatments. What are the symptoms ? Observed…
Hepatitis A: positive, duration, contagious, what is it?
Does your serology reveal that you are positive for hepatitis A? This viral liver disease is transmitted mainly by ingesting food or water infected with feces. Symptoms, treatments, healing time,…
Ocular herpes: photos, early symptoms, contagious?
Ocular or ophthalmic herpes develops in the mucous membrane of the eye. 60,000 people are affected in France each year. Early symptoms to recognize it, treatment, contagion, photos… Summary We…
Pityriasis versicolor: photos, contagious, does it scratch?
Pityriasis versicolor is a mycosis of the skin caused by a fungus and favored by perspiration and heat. Is it contagious? What are its causes ? How to get rid…
Staphylococcus: what is it, getting rid of it, contagious?
Bacteria involved in various pathologies, staphylococci (golden, white, etc.) are often responsible for infections contracted in hospitals. Definition, symptoms, contagion and treatments with Dr. Tarek Msadek, head of the Department…
Shingles: symptoms, photo of pimples, contagious?
Shingles is manifested by eruptions of pimples or rather vesicles on the chest or face (eyes, ears). It is linked to the reactivation of the varicella virus. How do we…
Cold snap: symptoms, contagious, duration, treatment
The term “cold snap” is commonly used to designate viral winter diseases. But can you really catch cold and get sick or is it just an expression? We take stock.…
Flu: 2023 card, how long are you contagious?
FLU MAP 2023. The flu epidemic is decreasing but still remains at a high level in France. All regions are in red on the map. What symptoms? How long are…
What are the symptoms of swine flu, is it contagious? What is good for swine flu? Attention to the epidemic that makes everyone sick!
When we have the flu in the winter months for years, the factor is often the influenza A (H3N2) virus. The disease, which is popularly known as swine flu, is…