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  • Ebola virus disease

    Ebola virus disease is an often fatal viral disease that, to date, has only ever broken out in Africa.

  • Zika virus infection

    Zika virus is mainly found in tropical countries. While it produces a mild infection, it can cause serious birth defects if it occurs during pregnancy.

  • Climate change: exotic infectious diseases in Germany?

    Climate change can affect the spread of mosquitoes and ticks and the pathogens they transmit. What pathogens are involved and what can be done to protect against them?

  • Shingles

    Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful viral skin condition. The viruses attack nerves and cause an inflammation that spreads over the skin.

  • Genital herpes

    Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI). It is triggered by herpes simplex viruses. The risk of becoming infected can be reduced through certain measures.

  • HIV and AIDS

    The HIV virus infects immune cells and weakens the immune system. The serious illnesses caused by HIV are called AIDS.

  • Gastrointestinal infection by noroviruses

    Symptoms of an infection with noroviruses are vomiting and diarrhea. An outbreak of this illness must be halted quickly.

  • Sexually transmitted infections: how to stay protected

    Many people are not aware that there are other sexually transmitted infections besides HIV. With appropriate measures, it is possible to stay protected. Read more about what they are here.

  • Fifth disease

    Fifth disease is one of the most common viral illnesses in children. Most adults are immune to it. Pregnant women who do not have immunity can pass the virus on to their unborn child.

  • Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver transmitted during unprotected sex, for example. Find out how the infection goes on to develop, what complications it has and who should be vaccinated.