Tag: infections
Water and foodborne infections increase in summer, triggering diarrhea and vomiting cases
Experts stated that bacteria and viruses that multiply due to hot weather in the summer months trigger water and food-borne infections and increase diarrhea and vomiting cases, and that if…
Worrying increase in enterovirus infections this summer, find out what to do immediately
News Published on 07/26/2024 at 1:26 p.m. Updated 07/26/2024 at 1:26 p.m. Reading 2 min. in collaboration with Dr Gérald Kierzek (Medical Director of Doctissimo) Medical validation: July 26, 2024…
No more menstrual leaks! Discover the solution that turns blood into gel (and prevents infections)
News Published on 12/07/2024 at 3:46 p.m. Updated 12/07/2024 at 3:46 p.m. Reading 3 min. in collaboration with Dr Odile Bagot (Obstetrician-gynecologist) To reduce the anxiety of leaks and the…
With global warming, fungal infections could increase
This is another consequence of global warming: the emergence of new diseases. And it is fungi that are worrying. Until now relatively harmless to humans, this could change. This is…
Beware of sexually transmitted infections! Benefits of using condoms
1. Protects against sexually transmitted infections Condoms provide up to 98% effective protection against many sexually transmitted infections such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. It helps maintain a safe…
What do we know wrong about sexually transmitted infections?
1. “Only transferred when symptoms are present.” Many people think that sexually transmitted infections will only be transmitted when obvious symptoms appear. However, many infections can be transmitted without showing…
A “vampire” bacteria responsible for blood infections discovered by scientists
It takes less than a minute to feed on human blood. A blood infection is when a microorganism (such as bacteria) passes from part of the body into the blood.…
What precautions can we take? Ways to protect against sexually transmitted infections
1. Use condoms during sexual intercourse. Condoms are one of the most effective methods of protection against sexually transmitted infections. Both male and female condoms prevent the transmission of infections…
five questions on this strong rebound in infections in Europe – L’Express
It had been forgotten, it is experiencing a marked rebound, especially in Europe. Whooping cough, a bacteria that causes potentially serious respiratory infections, causes outbreaks in which health authorities and…
“Infections and pollution, an explosive cocktail” – L’Express
At the head of Covars, the Committee for Monitoring and Anticipating Health Risks, immunologist Brigitte Autran is surveying the country, to better prepare it for crises. With her team, she…