infectious diseases

Infectious erythema is a disease caused by the human Parvovirus 19 virus, which may then be called human parvovirus. Infection by this virus is more common in children and adolescents through contact with air secretions released by talking or coughing, for example. Human parvovirus has nothing to do with canine parvovirus, since the virus responsible for this disease in animals, which is usually Parvovirus 2, has no effect on humans

The treatment for measles is to alleviate symptoms through rest, hydration and remedies like Paracetamol for about 10 days, which is the time duration of the disease. This disease is most common in children and their treatment is done to control unpleasant symptoms such as fever, general malaise, lack of appetite, itching, and red patches on the skin that may develop into small wounds

Treatment for hepatitis initially consists of rheumatoid arthritis, hydration, good nutrition, and taking no medication during the days of infection, which is about 4 to 5 weeks, unless recommended by your doctor. The restriction in drug use at this stage occurs because the diseased liver can not properly metabolize the drugs, increasing the chances of producing even more toxins, damaging the body

Chagas disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis, is an infectious disease caused by the entry of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi ( T. cruzi ) into people's bodies. This parasite usually has as an intermediate host an insect known as a barber and that, during a bite in the person, defecates or urine, releasing the parasite

Hepatitis C is a chronic inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus and, unlike hepatitis A and B, hepatitis C does not have a vaccine. The hepatitis C vaccine has not yet been created, so it is important to control the disease through preventive measures and drug treatment recommended by the doctor

Hepatitis E is a disease caused by the hepatitis E virus, also known as HE, which can enter the body through contact or consumption of contaminated food and water. This disease is often asymptomatic, especially in children, and is usually controlled by the body itself. Because it is controlled by the immune system itself, hepatitis E does not have a specific treatment, and rest, fluid ingestion and greater attention to sanitation and hygiene conditions are recommended, especially with regard to food preparation

Hepatitis is an inflammation in the liver caused, most often by viruses, but can also be a result of the use of medications or response of the body, being called autoimmune hepatitis. Learn all about hepatitis: how to identify, when to cure and how to transmit. The different types of hepatitis are: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, autoimmune hepatitis, drug hepatitis and chronic hepatitis

Hepatitis A treatment is done to relieve symptoms and help the body recover faster. The main drugs used are pain relievers and fever, such as dipyrone, and medicines for nausea such as dimenhydrinate or bromopride, for example, but should only be used with a medical liver function does not worsen further

Medicated hepatitis is a serious inflammation of the liver caused by the use of medications that can cause acute hepatitis or fulminant hepatitis. The development of this type of hepatitis may be related to the amount of drugs used by the individual and their toxicity, in which case the drug directly damages the liver cells and can be developed by any individual exposed to these drugs

Chickenpox, also called chickenpox, is a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, and is a highly contagious disease that manifests itself through blisters or red patches on the body and intense itching. Its treatment is done in a way to control the symptoms, with remedies like Paracetamol and antiseptic lotion to dry the wounds faster

The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding even if the mother has the hepatitis B virus. Breastfeeding should be done even if the baby has not yet received the hepatitis B vaccine. Although the hepatitis B virus is found in breast milk infected woman does not exist in sufficient quantity to cause infection in the baby

Fulminant hepatitis, also known as severe acute hepatitis or hyperacute liver failure, is one of the most serious inflammation of the liver and has a high incidence of death. This disease is characterized by its rapidity, where an apparently healthy individual can become deeply sick within a few days, developing the characteristic symptoms of hepatitis, necessitating hospitalization

The treatment of botulism should be done in the hospital and involves the administration of a serum against the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and the stomach and intestinal lavage, to eliminate any trace of contaminants. Botulism is a disease caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum , which can be found in soil and in poorly maintained foods, which can cause severe symptoms that can result in death within a few hours according to the amount of toxin produced by this bacterium

The treatment for the hand foot mouth syndrome aims to relieve symptoms such as high fever, sore throat and painful blisters on the hands, feet or intimate region. Treatment should be done under the guidance of the pediatrician and the symptoms usually disappear one week after the start of treatment, which can be done with: Fever medicine such as Paracetamol; Anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofen, if the fever is above 38 ° C; Orthotic ointments or remedies, such as Polaramine; Thrush remedies, such as Omcilon-A Orobase or Lidocaine.

Poliomyelitis, popularly known as childhood paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by poliovirus, which usually lives in the intestines, but can reach the bloodstream and in some cases affect the nervous system, causing limb paralysis, motor changes and, in some cases, may even cause death. The virus is transmitted from person to person through contact with secretions, such as saliva, or by the consumption of water and food containing contaminated stool, affecting children more often, especially if there is poor hygiene

The duration of measles is approximately 8 to 14 days, but in most individuals it lasts 10 days . Four days before the first symptoms of the disease appear until their complete remission, the individual can contaminate others and so it is very important that everyone take the triple-virus vaccine that protects against measles, mumps and rubella

Tetanus is a parasite caused by the presence of the Tinea worm, also known as solitary, in the small intestine, which can make it difficult to absorb nutrients from foods and cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, weight loss or abdominal pain. It is transmitted by ingestion of raw or undercooked beef or pork, which is contaminated with the parasite

The transmission of measles happens very easily through the coughing or sneezing of an infected person as the disease virus develops rapidly in the nose and throat and is released into the saliva. However, the virus can also survive up to 2 hours in the air or on surfaces inside the room where the infected person sneezed or coughed

Childhood paralysis, also known scientifically as poliomyelitis, is a serious infectious disease that can cause permanent paralysis in certain muscles and usually affects children but may also occur in the elderly and adults with weakened immune systems. Since childhood paralysis has no cure if it affects the muscles, it is advisable to prevent the disease, which consists of taking the polio vaccine, which can be administered from 6 weeks of age, divided into 5 doses

Genital herpes usually gets caught on direct contact with blisters or ulcers with fluid on the genitals, thighs or anus, which cause pain, burning, discomfort and itching. Learn all the symptoms that this disease can cause in See how to identify the symptoms of Genital Herpes. Herpes is a Sexually Transmitted Disease, and so in most cases it is transmitted through intimate contact