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Antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance © HZI/Manfred Rohde Pseudomonas aeruginosa–a typical hospital bug, which fails to respond to standard antibiotics. Since the mid-1940s antibiotic resistance has spread. Infections with multiresistant germs are increasing worldwide.…
Microbiome
The microbiome – Only united we are strong © Adobe Stock/nobeastsofierce Gut bacteria. The microbiom makes an important contribution to our health, indeed the composition and the exact mode of operation are not known yet. Like a tropical rain forest, the…
Transplantation
Transplantation © Fotolia/beerkoff If an organ fails, a transplant is often the only option. The idea of substituting missing or injured organs with healthy ones has always fascinated people. Many legends and myths tell of organ and fabric transference. The…
Klebsiella
Klebsiella © NIAID (Public Domain) "The Return of Klebsiella" read the headline of "Die Zeit" on 8 March 2012 in an article discussing the return of this bacterium at the premature infant and neonate ward of Klinikum Mitte in Bremen, Germany. This…
Epidemiology
Epidemiology © Shutterstock/lakshmiprasada S You would never guess from the name that epidemiologists do not just study major disease outbreaks commonly known as “epidemics.“ Today, Epidemiology is much more an in-depth study of public health. You would…
Vaccination
Vaccination © AdobeStock/Lars Koch Vaccination certificate. The development of immunisations is considered to be one of the most significant medical achievements of the 20 th century. Smallpox for example has been eradicated since the late 70s as a…
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus - Danger from the nose © HZI/Manfred Rohde Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococci bacteria are ubiquitous. This also applies for the sadly famous Staphylococcus aureus . We take it for walks on the surface of our skin, it lives in our…
Zoonoses
Zoonoses - Life between the species © Adobe Stock/dottedyeti Monkeypox pathogen. Zoonoses are infection illnesses which can be transferred naturally by the animal on the person. The zoonoses pathogens enclose bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungal infections…
Diabetes
Diabetes and infections © AdobeStock/Piman Khrutmuang Diabetics must regularly check their blood glucose levels. According to reports by the German Center for Diabetes Research, approximately six million Germans are currently affected by diabetes – a…
Immune System
The Immune system - Bulwark against Disease © HZI/Manfred Rohde A T-helper cell. Each second of our lives, we are being attacked by numerous pathogens such as Viruses and bacteria. Our immune system is constantly busy fighting these invaders. Without the…
