Glossary | German Center for Infection Research

Cytokines

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

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

is an antibiotic of last resort that is used to treat infections with .

is the elimination of certain pathogens in humans.

is a viral disease transmitted by the tiger mosquito.

(DAA) are novel drugs for the treatment of C, which directly the hepatitis C virus.

is the determination of the order of building blocks within a DNA molecule.

is a severe, often fatal disease in humans with high fever and bleedings. It is caused by the Ebola virus.

is a disease that is characterized by grossly swellings of body parts due to impaired lymph drainage.

"Elite controllers" are very rare people with HIV infection who can control viral load spontaneously without antiretroviral drugs.