Cervical cancer (cervical carcinoma) is the fourth most frequent cancer disease in women worldwide. The most important risk factor for cervical carcinoma is an infection with human papilloma viruses (HPV) which are distributed worldwide and mainly transmitted by sexual intercourse. There are approximately 200 different HPV subtypes – 30 (high- and low-risk HPV types) of them can cause infections in the genital area.... ... Read More
A classic food allergy of the immediate type is based on an immune reaction caused by antibodies of class IgE against components of the food. The allergic reaction may be life-threatening and occurs mainly immediately after the ingestion. In the case of a food intolerance, however, the reaction takes place with a time delay. ... Read More