INFLUENZA Synonym: flu. What is it? It is a respiratory infection caused by the Influenza virus. It can affect millions of people each year. It is highly contagious that usually occurs in the late Autumn, Winter and beginning of Spring. It is also responsible for much of the work and school absenteeism and, in addition,… Continuar lendo INFLUENZA
Categoria: Pulmonary Disease
PNEUMONIA
PNEUMONIA Márcio Lança, M.D., Pneumology. Medical Residency in Internal Medicine and Pneumology, Catholic University São Lucas Hospital (PUC-RS). Synonyms: Lung infection or lower respiratory tract infection What is it? Pneumonia is an infection or inflammation in the lungs. It can be caused by several different microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi. This disease is… Continuar lendo PNEUMONIA
PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS Márcio Lança, M.D., Pneumology. Medical Residency in Internal Medicine and Pneumology, Catholic University São Lucas Hospital (PUC-RS). What is it? It’s an infection caused by a microorganism called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, also known as Koch’s bacillus. The disease usually affects the lungs, but it can also occur in other organs of the body, even… Continuar lendo PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME
SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME Márcio Lança, M.D., Pneumology. Medical Residency in Internal Medicine and Pneumology, Catholic University São Lucas Hospital (PUC-RS). Alternative name: SARS What is it? It is a severe viral respiratory disease that first appeared in Guangdong, China. Other cases cases have also been reported in other parts of Asia, in addition to… Continuar lendo SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME
INFLUENZA A VIRUS
Influenza A virus Alternative Names: swine flu; influenzavirus A; pig flu, influenza A What is it? It is a disease caused by a mutation (usually H1N1) from influenza virus A. Therefore, it is a new virus, with genetic material unknown to the immune system of people. This new virus has emerged due to a large… Continuar lendo INFLUENZA A VIRUS
INFLUENZA A VIRUS
Alternative Names: swine flu; influenzavirus A; pig flu, influenza A What is it? It is a disease caused by a mutation (usually H1N1) from influenza virus A. Therefore, it is a new virus, with genetic material unknown to the immune system of people. This new virus has emerged due to a large antigenic variation… Continuar lendo INFLUENZA A VIRUS