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  • COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)

    COVID-19 is caused by an infection with SARS‑CoV‑2. The disease may be mild or very severe. Vaccinations and medication help prevent people from developing a severe form.

  • Measles

    Measles is a viral infection that causes fever and a skin rash. Serious complications can also occur. Vaccination offers protection against infection.

  • Chickenpox (varicella)

    Typical signs of chickenpox are an extremely itchy skin rash with red blisters and a slight fever. This viral infection most frequently affects children between the ages of 2 and 10.

  • Hepatitis C

    Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver transmitted through blood and, over time, can lead to severe liver damage. But these days this can almost always be avoided with medication.

  • Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)

    Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. It can have several causes, the most frequent being viruses.

  • Warts

    Most people experience warts at some stage of their lives. Warts are contagious and often very difficult to get rid of. Children and adolescents are at the highest risk of developing warts.

  • Bird flu (avian influenza)

    Bird flu (avian influenza) primarily affects birds but can also be transmitted to humans through close contact with infected birds. Infection is rare but often has severe symptoms.

  • COVID-19, cold, flu – symptoms at a glance

    Find out what is typical for each of these three illnesses, what people can do if they experience symptoms, and the best way to prevent infection.

  • Flu (influenza)

    Many people confuse the flu with the common cold. Despite having similar symptoms, these two infections may develop differently. Flu begins suddenly, causing the sufferer to quickly feel very unwell.

  • Lacrimal duct diseases

    Lacrimal duct diseases may affect the lacrimal glands and the draining tear ducts. Read more about lacrimal duct obstruction and lacrimal gland inflammation here.