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 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…
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….
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…
Adenoviruses are DNA viruses with high pathogenic power. They cause respiratory infections in subjects of any age but most commonly in frail and immunocompromised adults and in the paediatric population,…
Respiratory syncytial virus: what is it? The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious seasonal virus, responsible for around 3 million hospital admissions and 120,000 deaths each year among…
Chlamydia pneumoniae is a pathogenic bacterium for humans and usually carries asymptomatic and mild infections, but can cause more severe diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia. This bacterium can also…
The Influenza A/H1N1 virus is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system and involves symptoms similar to seasonal influenza. Although it is mainly caused by the A/H1N1 virus, various…