Glossary terms with C

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Colistin

Colistin is an antibiotic of last resort.

Community-acquired infections

The term describes infections acquired in a normal (community) environment, i.e. not in connection with other illnesses or hospitalisation. Infections acquired during hospitalisation (nosocomial) are distinguished from community-acquired infections.

Controlled human malaria infection model

In the controlled human malaria infection model, the disease is triggered in a controlled manner to test therapies and vaccines.

Corallopyronin A

Corallopyronin A is a natural compound antibiotic. It is effective against Gram-positive bacteria and intracellular Gram-negative bacteria.

Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a family of RNA viruses that can infect both animals and humans. In humans they mainly cause respiratory tract diseases. They can run like harmless colds, but can also be fatal.

COVID-19

This disease is caused by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which was first identified in December 2019. COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory tract, but can also cause damage to other organs. The disease can progress almost without symptoms or like a harmless cold. Especially in high-risk groups, COVID-19 can lead to severe courses with pneumonia and acute lung failure.

Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever

Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral infection with high mortality, which is mostly transmitted by ticks.

CRISPR-Cas9

CRISPR-Cas9 is a genome editing tool that allows cutting DNA at the sequence of choice. It offers new opportunities for the therapy of viral diseases.

Cytokines

Cytokines are small proteins released by cells that influence the interaction and communication between cells.

Cytomegalovirus

The cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is a herpes virus that is spread worldwide and remains in the body for life after infection.