Winter Illness - Professional Rapid Tests for Medical Diagnosis

Winter is more than cold weather and Christmas spirit. Only a few manage to get through this season without suffering from a cold or flu-like infection. Contrary to popular opinion however, not only lower temperatures cause risk of illness during the winter.

While it is true that the immune system is compromised in low temperatures, other factors exert their influence on the endogenous defense system as well. Lack of light or fresh air can compromise immune efficiency, while viruses have the ability to spread faster during period of coldness. Furthermore, mucous membranes often dry out due to dry air from radiators and offer a perfect breeding ground for germs and viruses.

Besides colds, many other – more dangerous – diseases occur during this time as well. This includes viral flu (Influenza A & B), which is especially hazardous to the elderly, children and all other immune compromised individuals, Also mononucleosis, i.e. Glandular Fever, Streptococci Group A, Tuberculosis or the RS-Virus present an increased risk.

Stop the Spread of Diseases by Fast Diagnosis

A targeted diagnosis and the quick introduction of an effective treatment are not only important to the affected patient,  but can support the containment of the spreading disease. nal von minden’s rapid tests are cost efficient and effective tools fur just such professional diagnostics.