Metapneumovirus 2025 – Romania on alert following the first confirmed case
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging threat to respiratory health, and Romania is now facing its first confirmed case. In the context of rising infections in Europe and China, this virus, first discovered in 2001, causes severe respiratory infections with symptoms similar to other respiratory viruses, such as persistent cough, fever, and difficulty breathing....
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Protect yourself against respiratory syncytial virus with Klintensiv
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the most common causes of severe respiratory infections, especially among young children and the elderly. Although initial symptoms are often similar to a common cold, RSV can rapidly progress into severe forms of bronchiolitis and pneumonia, which require intensive medical treatment. Every year, millions of people face...
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Flu: causes, symptoms, effective treatment, and prevention for the 2024-2025 flu season
The flu is one of the most common viral infections that affects millions of people annually, especially during the cold season. Although it may seem like a simple cold, the flu can lead to serious complications, particularly in vulnerable individuals (children, the elderly, those with chronic illnesses). In this article, you will learn about...
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Cholera: causes, symptoms, treatment, and effective prevention methods
In Romania, a bacterium similar to the one that causes cholera was recently identified in a patient. It is a non-toxigenic cholera vibrio that does not produce the classic symptoms of the disease. Furthermore, a classic case of cholera was confirmed on the border with Romania, in Bulgaria, involving a patient who had visited...
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Whooping cough: causes, symptoms, treatment, and prophylaxis
Whooping cough is an endemic disease in the EU/EEA and worldwide. Outbreaks are expected to occur every three to five years, even where vaccination rates are high. In 2023, more than 25,000 cases of pertussis were reported, and more than 32,000 between January and March 2024. Similar figures were observed in 2016 (41,026) and...
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