Influenza typically has an acute onset with severe symptoms.The following symptoms or complaints may occur with seasonal influenza: Sudden onset Fever over 39 °C (with chills) Cough (irritable cough) with tachypnea (respiratory rate > 20/min). Headache and pain in the limbs Sore throat Pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat) Tracheobronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes of … Influenza (Flu): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Seasonal influenza can be distinguished from pandemic influenza (H1N1). Seasonal influenza is caused by type A, B, or C influenza viruses. These are orthomyxoviruses (RNA viruses). Type A influenza viruses in particular are responsible for epidemics. Since 1972, more than 20 variants of the type A virus have been found. This … Influenza (Flu): Causes
General measures Observance of the general hygiene measures! In the occurrence of fever: Bed rest and physical rest (even if fever is only mild; if limb pain and lassitude occur without fever, bed rest and physical rest is also required, because myocarditis/heart muscle inflammation could occur as a result of the infection). Fever below 38.5 … Influenza (Flu): Therapy
In human papillomavirus (HPV) (synonyms: Condylomata; Condylomata acuminata; Condylomata ani; Condylomata vulvae; HPV infection; human papilloma virus); HPV viruses; human papilloma virus; condyloma; papilloma; papilloma acuminatum sive venereum; acute condyloma; venereal verruca; venereal wart; venereal wart of the anogenital region; venereal wart of the external genital organs; verruca acuminata; vulvar condyloma; female papilloma; ICD-10-GM A63. … HPV Infection
Family history (medical history) is an important component in the diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Family history Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). In what places have you noticed changes? What do these changes look like? Do you have itching, burning or discharge? Do you have any bleeding? Vegetative … HPV Infection: Medical History
Cardiovascular (I00-I99). Hemorrhoids (esp. with inflammatory change). Marisques – folds of skin on the anus, which usually remain after perianal thrombosis. Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Ectopic sebaceous glands Fibromas Papillomatous pigmented nevus cell nevi Lichen ruber planus (nodular lichen) Nevi (pigment mark, often called “mole” or “birthmark” in common parlance). Seborrheic warts Infectious and parasitic … HPV Infection: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following are the most important conditions or complications that may be contributed to by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). Respiratory distress in newborns with laryngeal papillomatosis. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48). Anogenital carcinomas Anal carcinoma (anal cancer; 5% of all malignant neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract; incidence: … HPV Infection: Complications
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of influenza. Vitamin C. First, the administration of vitamin C can help strengthen the immune system. Furthermore, it can weaken the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections such as colds and flu. Zinc showed an effect on … Influenza (Flu): Micronutrient Therapy
Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Cell cultures can be made from pharyngeal lavage water, stool* and blood* * . Polio antibodies* * from cerebrospinal fluid/blood serum. * From the 2nd day, viruses are excreted in the stool for about 6-8 weeks.* * Direct or indirect detection of “poliovirus” is reportable … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Test and Diagnosis
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging of the skull (cranial CT or.cCT/cranial MRI or cMRI) – for new-onset paresis (signs of paralysis).
Poliomyelitis vaccination (polio vaccine) is the most important and effective preventive measure.To prevent poliomyelitis (polio), further attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Other risk factors Intramuscular injections predispose to paralysis of the affected limb in poliomyelitis. Medications “Vaccine polio” (vaccine-derived poliovirus) by live oral vaccineNote: The inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) confers vaccine protection … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Prevention
More than 90% of polio infections are asymptomatic. The following symptoms and complaints may indicate poliomyelitis (polio): Leading symptoms of abortive poliomyelitis. Fever Nausea (nausea)/vomiting Sore throat Myalgia (muscle pain) Cephalgia (headache) Symptoms usually improve after a few days. Leading symptoms of non-paralytic poliomyelitis. Fever Meningismus (painful stiffness of the neck) Back pain Muscle cramps … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
