Tetanus – colloquially called tetanus (ICD-10 A33: Tetanus neonatorum; A34: Tetanus during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium; A35: Other tetanus) is a serious infectious disease (wound infection). The cause is the tetanus toxin (poison) produced by the gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium Clostridium tetani, known as tetanospasmin. Tetanus manifests itself with muscle cramps and markedly increased muscle … Tetanus: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of tetanus (lockjaw). Family history Social history Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints). What symptoms have you noticed? Painful, persistent muscle spasms, usually beginning at the temporomandibular joint (lockjaw)* . Twitching muscle spasms* Muscle stiffness – confined to one area or spreading … Tetanus: Medical History
Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Rabies (Rabies, Lyssa). Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Encephalitides (inflammation of the brain), unspecified. Meningitides (meningitis), unspecified Symptoms and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) Acute abdomen – severe abdominal pain with unclear cause. Tetany – disturbance of motor function and sensitivity due to hyperexcitability of … Tetanus: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following are the major diseases or complications that may be contributed to by tetanus (lockjaw): Respiratory system (J00-J99) Pneumonia (pneumonia) Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90). Elevated catecholamine levels with blood. Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99) Decubitus (bedsore) Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) Arrhythmias (cardiac arrhythmias). Blood pressure fluctuations Thrombophlebitis – inflammation of the superficial veins. Thrombosis … Tetanus: Complications
The following intensive medical measures are usually required. Ventilation Parenteral nutrition carried out bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. Heparingabe drug for thinning the blood Constant monitoring of laboratory parameters and body functions.
Japanese encephalitis (JE) (thesaurus synonyms: encephalitis japonica B; Japan B encephalitis; Japanese encephalitis; Russian autumn encephalitis; ICD-10-GM A83.0: Japanese encephalitis) is an infectious (tropical) disease caused by Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). JEV is an arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) that, like the causative agent of dengue fever and yellow fever, belongs to the Flaviviridae. So far, 5 … Japanese Encephalitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Japanese encephalitis. Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Have you traveled recently? If so, where were you? How long were you there? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Are you … Japanese Encephalitis: Medical History
Respiratory System (J00-J99) Influenza, unspecified Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Dengue fever – infectious disease that occurs mainly in the (sub)tropics. Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99). Encephalitis of other etiology, unspecified.
StroVac vaccination (formerly Karenovac) is a measure for prophylaxis (prevention) and treatment of recurrent (recurring) bacterial urinary tract infections. The vaccine is produced by the pharmaceutical company Strathmann GmbH & Co. KG and is available only on prescription. The StroVac vaccine contains killed bacterial species that are most commonly responsible for urinary tract infections. One … StroVac Vaccination
Diphtheria vaccination is the most important and effective preventive measure. Furthermore, to prevent diphtheria, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Avoid contact with infected persons during the phase of infection. This phase can last up to four weeks after the first symptoms appear, but usually only about two weeks. The … Diphtheria: Prevention
Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Other viral or bacterial infections such as those caused by herpes simplex virus. BoDV-1 meningoencephalitis (combined inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and meninges (meningitis)) – is caused by “Bornea disease virus 1”; a zoonosis (animal disease) endemic in parts of Germany: considered to be the cause of Bornea disease, especially … Early Summer Meningoencephalitis: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate diphtheria: Leading symptoms of respiratory tract infection. Angina with adherent grayish-white coatings on the pharyngeal mucosa (pseudomembranes); bleeding occurs rapidly when an attempt is made to detach them Hoarseness (dysphonia) to aphonia (voiceless). Sore throat (due topharyngeal diphtheria) Barking cough (due tolaryngeal diphtheria) (rare). Inspiratory stridor (breathing sound … Diphtheria: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
