Diseases from A to Z

Infectious diseases or communicable diseases (e.g. flu, measles, HIV, borreliosis) and non-communicable diseases (e.g. diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular diseases): Information on this you can find in this section.

Below, listed alphabetically, you’ll find the diseases we focus on. We concentrate on the areas stipulated by the political authorities, so there are diseases you won’t find here.

Infectious diseases (communicable diseases)

Different pathogens, such as bacteria, fungi (mycosis) and viruses, can trigger infectious diseases (also known as communicable diseases). This section contains descriptions of each major infectious disease.

Non-communicable diseases

This group includes diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, mental disorders and rare (orphan) diseases. Here you will find more information.

You’ll find everything related to preventive and prophylactic healthcare in the Healthy Living section.

Diseases A-Z

Last modification 03.10.2024

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