Infectious diseases are disorders caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Many of them live in our bodies and are generally harmless and even useful, but some organisms can cause illness under certain circumstances.
Most of these diseases only cause minor complications and can usually be prevented by washing your hands thoroughly and frequently. Others, however, can be life-threatening (such as meningitis, pneumonia, or AIDS), and some even become silent and reappear in the future.
The 10 most common infectious diseases in Spain:
1.- The most common but usually least serious are upper respiratory tract infections such as influenza, rhinitis, the common cold, pharyngitis, and laryngitis. Conventional medicine has few weapons against the viruses that cause them, as antibiotics (which are effective against bacteria but not against viruses). Biological medicine is an effective resource for both prevention and treatment, preventing the disease from worsening.
2.- More serious than the above are lower respiratory tract infections such as tracheobronchitis or pneumonia. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, the latter disease is responsible for 15% of deaths in children under 5. They can be prevented through immunization, proper nutrition, and control of environmental factors.
3.- Manifestations of tuberculosis depend on the age and immune status of the patients. The bacteria that cause the infection always affect the lungs and are transmitted from person to person through the air. In the face of extremely resistant tuberculosis, Biosalud has designed a specific protocol for facial and hair joint regeneration with the help of biological factors obtained from the person's own blood .
4.- In general, inflammation of the meningitis, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, causes headache, fever, and neck stiffness. Most cases of meningitis are caused by a virus and are usually benign. Other types, such as pneumococcal, meningococcal, or listeria, caused by bacteria, are more serious. Vaccines are very effective, but it is important to remember that early diagnosis and treatment are essential when the first symptoms appear.
5.- Infections caused by herpes are very common. herpes. One of the latest international studies links this common virus to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease. They are spread by direct contact, person to person, and the most common is cold sores. These painful blisters could be explained by a genetic mutation. This origin is the basis of Biosalud, as they treat diseases from their origin, being pioneers in immunogenetic medicine.
6.- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)can be caused by around thirty bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are spread through sexual intercourse between people. Some, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are incurable but can be mitigated if diagnosed early and with the available viral treatment. Others, such as syphilis syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis, can be controlled and are currently curable.
7.- In Spain, 10% of visits to general practitioners and 40% of visits to urologists are due to urinary tract infections. It is estimated that at least half of the female population suffers from them at some point in their lives, with a higher prevalence between the ages of 20 and 40. More serious is interstitial cystitis, known as "painful bladder syndrome," in which pressure is felt in the bladder and, occasionally, pelvic pain. One of the treatments recommended by biological medicine is immunotherapy, which restores the ability of lymphocytes to fight infections or bacteria.
8.- Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can disappear or develop into an acute condition and, in more serious cases (B and C), can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. Viruses are the most common cause, but it can also be caused by toxic substances such as drug or alcohol use, or autoimmune diseases. Biosalud Day Hospital helps regulate the body's natural defenses to combat autoimmune hepatitis.
9.- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), caused by receiving healthcare or undergoing outpatient treatment, cause more than 3,000 deaths per year in Spain. It is estimated that between 5 and 10% of patients admitted to hospital contract one or more infections. This is a controllable and preventable public health problem. One of the most effective measures is hand hygiene.
10.- Finally, one of the most common chronic infections is candidiasis, caused by Candida albicans. This fungus resides in our intestines and is beneficial to our body , but certain circumstances can cause it to grow excessively. This increase is toxic to our immune system and can affect the skin, ears, nails, mouth, and genitals. Given that candida infections are difficult to locate, Biosalud has developed the urine test CANDITEST®. This innovative system detects the overgrowth of the fungus or other bacteria.
