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Coryza in cats: symptoms and prevention

nd/or are not vaccinated. It is indeed a highly contagious disease between felines (but not for humans) that is caused by a combination of several viruses and bacteria. Three viruses are involved in coryza and cause different symptoms in the Cat: - A 'Herpes virus' causing infection of the no ...

09
Feb
2009

Why should you air your house even in winter?

1- To avoid pathogens such as viruses and molds Since the Covid-19 health crisis, we all know that opening windows is one of the barrier actions to limit contamination. This gesture, which may seem trivial, helps to renew the indoor air of the home and evacuate airborne pathogens, especially whe ...

23
Jan
2023

Vaccination against the human papillomavirus in middle school in 5 questions

What is the papillomavirus? The word "papillomavirus" refers not to one, but several very common viruses. There are over 150 types in total. These viruses infect the skin and mucous membranes, primarily through sexual contact. They are transmitted through contact from the first sexual relations an ...

18
Sep
2023

The hydroalcoholic gel: history of an invention

spital setting is faster and more convenient than a traditional hand wash. More importantly, it is almost as effective at getting rid of bacteria and viruses. When healthcare personnel at the University Hospitals of Geneva adopt it, hospital-acquired infections drop by 7 to 8%. Didier Pittet publ ...

05
Nov
2020

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

perature is moderate (between 7°C and 25°C). What health risks? When ticks settle on an animal or a human being, they can transmit various pathogens: viruses, bacteria, protozoa and even neurotoxins. They can thus be responsible for different diseases, including Tick-borne encephalitis (against wh ...

27
Apr
2009

Health: 5 misconceptions about vitamin C

f its anti fatigue effect. But in reality, this vitamin is not a tonic or an exciter in the strict sense. If it allows you to better resist winter viruses, it is because it boosts the body's immune defenses. This vitamin also helps to fight against fatigue because it allows a better assimilati ...

12
Oct
2021

Sore throat: untangling the real from the fake

It can hurt to talk too much Right. The sore throat can be related to inflammation of the larynx and vocal cords that occurs after you strain your voice. If you've been talking a lot or have been forced to shout to make yourself heard in a noisy environment, you may be suffering from laryngitis. ...

08
Nov
2021

Witch garden : which plants to grow ?

properties: - rosemary has depurative virtues for the liver. It has diuretic and anti-fatigue virtues - Thyme is known to treat winter viruses such as colds and to relieve respiratory symptoms - Mint facilitates digestion, soothes coughs, relieves insect bites, skin itching and ...

01
Apr
2022

Health: what is an autoimmune disease?

nt's immune system against their own body. In a healthy person, the immune system defends the body against external aggressors such as bacteria or viruses, while tolerating its own constituents. Autoimmune disease occurs when this tolerance is broken and the immune system attacks the body's co ...

11
Apr
2022

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

assuring. Although they acknowledge that the appearance of monkeypox outside of endemic countries is a novel situation, they stress that these two viruses are not comparable. Monkeypox is a disease that is less easily transmitted than Covid-19 and has less severe symptoms. Severe cases are ...

06
June
2022

Pregnancy: what is the prenatal check-up?

r pregnant women, in particular a blood test to detect : - infections that can cause fetal malformations such as rubella or toxoplasmosis - viruses and bacteria that can contaminate the fetus such as syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C. To note: regarding the Covid-19 virus, vaccination ...

09
June
2022

Hygiene in summer: be careful not to over wash!

ic. To be effective, hand washing should be done with warm water and soap and should last for at least 15 seconds. So, to protect yourself from viruses and bacteria, remember to wash your hands after using the bathroom, before each meal, after manual activity, and on the way home, especially i ...

30
June
2022

The spotted pothos: 5 good reasons to adopt this plant.

opening the windows to ventilate your home twice a day. Remember that airing out the rooms is one of the most effective daily habits to fight against viruses and pollutants. 5- It requires very little maintenance and watering. As we mentioned earlier, the spotted pothos is a plant that won't give y ...

22
Sep
2023