Mediterranean anaemia or beta thalassaemia: what is it? Mediterranean anaemia, also known as thalassaemia, is an inherited disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin, the protein present in red blood…
What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C (HCV) is an infectious disease that affects the liver and is caused by the HCV virus. Around 170 million people worldwide infected with this pathogen…
Coeliac disease: What is it? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine in response to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in several types of…
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by an increase in the concentration of glucose in the blood, known as hyperglycaemia, caused by several factors: There are two…
What is streptococcus? Streptococcus is a gram-positive bacterium that can cause various types of infections, with symptoms in areas such as the throat, skin infections, pneumonia, etc. Streptococcal infections are…
What is the human microbiome? The human microbiome is the set of billions of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa) present in the organism that live in symbiosis with it,…
What is the oral microbiota? The microbiota of the oral cavity is the set of commensal, symbiotic and possibly pathogenic microorganisms present in the oral cavity and is one of…
Cross-reactivity is a relevant phenomenon in allergic disorders, it occurs when the immune system of an organism identifies structurally similar or biologically related proteins present in different substances as allergens….
Human papillomavirus (HPV): What is it? The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can infect the human reproductive system of men and women. HPV infection is a sexually transmitted…
Index What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diseases caused by pathogens and are transmitted by blood, sperm, vaginal fluids or other body fluids during sexual…