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Biofilms
Covered by a thick slimy coating made of biopolymers, the bacteria shield themselves from the immune system and antibiotics.
Info Center
Discover the fascinating world of science in our info centre with background information on selected topics in infection research. We introduce you to various pathogens, infectious diseases and entire fields of research. Our portal offers comprehensible explanations and illustrative examples of the most important topics of our research. The information on this portal does not constitute medical advice and in no way replaces the consultation of a healthcare professional.
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Germs and diseases
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Individualized Infection Medicine
For some years now, the buzzword "individualized medicine" (often also referred to as "personalized medicine" or "precision medicine") has been the subject of heated debate in research, clinical practice, industry and healthcare policy. What is meant by this term?
- Biofilms
- Clostridium difficile
- Coronaviruses
- Ebola
- Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli
- Emerging Diseases
- Epidemiology
- Hepatitis
- Herpes Viruses
- HIV/AIDS
- Individualized Infection Medicine
- Influenza
- Klebsiella
- Malaria
- Measles
- One Health
- Pseudomonas
- Poliomyelitis
- Salmonellae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Tuberculosis
- Zoonoses
Our immune system
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Vaccination
The development of immunisations is considered to be one of the most significant medical achievements of the 20th century.
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Microbiome
The microbiome makes an important contribution to our health, but its composition and exact function are not yet fully understood.
Anti-Infectives
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Antibiotics
Antibiotics are still among the most effective agents against bacterial infectious diseases. They are an important medical discovery.
