Tag: infections
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…
the worrying increase in streptococcal A infections – L’Express
After the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan once again finds itself faced with a worrying increase in streptococcal infections, as reported The Guardian, pushing 27 of the 47 departments…
New smartphone AI tool enables faster diagnosis of ear infections
News Published on 03/06/2024 at 3:35 p.m. Updated 03/06/2024 at 3:35 p.m. Reading 2 min. in collaboration with Amine Harichane (Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon) A new mobile…
Feared infections on the way – but no one is monitoring
Anna Karolina Eriksson/TT share-arrowShare unsaveSave chevron-left previous expand-left full screen chevron-rightnext Culex modestus, Nile fever mosquito. 1 / 2Photo: Anders Lindström/SVA Invasive mosquito species are approaching Sweden – with dreaded…
Men who wash their towels only once a year risk skin infections
News Published on 01/08/2024 at 4:33 p.m. Updated 01/08/2024 at 4:33 p.m. Reading 1 min. How often do you wash your bath towels? According to a survey, one in ten…
Covid, flu… Acute respiratory infections explode as the holidays approach – L’Express
The incidence rate of Covid cases is still increasing as the end-of-year holidays approach. Last week, from December 4 to 10, it reached 141 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to…