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Polio (Poliomyelitis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

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

Polio (Poliomyelitis): Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Poliovirus (genus: enterovirus; family: Picornaviridae) is ingested orally (“by mouth“). It then replicates in the cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and lymph nodes. Via the bloodstream, it finally reaches the central nervous system (CNS), where it attacks motor nerve cells, which it destroys by dissolving the cell. Notice. Three serotypes … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Causes

Measles (Morbilli)

In measles (synonyms: Measles virus infection; Measels; Morbilli (measles); ICD-10-GM B05.-: Measles) is an infectious disease caused by the morbillivirus (measles virus; of the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Morbillivirus). Along with infectious diseases such as mumps or chickenpox, it is one of the typical childhood diseases. Humans currently represent the only relevant pathogen reservoir. Occurrence: The … Measles (Morbilli)

Measles (Morbilli): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of morbilli (measles). Family history What is the current health status of your relatives? Social anamnesis Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed any symptoms such as fever and signs of a cold? Have you noticed a skin or … Measles (Morbilli): Medical History

Chronic Wound: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Doppler sonography (ultrasound examination that can dynamically depict fluid flows (especially blood flow)) or duplex sonography (ultrasound examination: combination of a sonographic cross-sectional image (B-scan) and the Doppler sonography method; medical imaging … Chronic Wound: Diagnostic Tests

Inhalation Therapy

In inhalation, certain substances are atomized and inhaled using a special inhalation device (e.g., nebulizer). Saline solutions, medications, or essential oils are inhaled. Inhalation therapy is primarily used for: Moistening of the respiratory tract Loosening of secretions and liquefaction of bronchial secretions. Solution of cramps (spasmolysis) of the bronchial muscles. Relieve swelling and inflammation of … Inhalation Therapy

Fatigue: Lab Test

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Fatigue: Lab Test

Heart Pain (Cardialgia): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic Targets Symptomatic therapy Diagnosis finding Therapy recommendations Analgesia (analgesics/painkillers) according to WHO staging scheme until definitive therapy when diagnosis is confirmed: Non-opioid analgesic (paracetamol, first-line agent). Low-potency opioid analgesic (e.g., tramadol) + non-opioid analgesic. High-potency opioid analgesic (eg, morphine) + non-opioid analgesic.

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)

Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) (synonyms: head lice infestation, pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis; ICD-10 B85.0: pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis) refers to infestation of the scalp with the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). It belongs to the order Anoplura (lice). Head lice are lice about two to three millimeters in size that … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis)

Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Funnel chest (pectus excavatum) – an inward-pointing sternum; approximately 40 percent of all conditions are familial, and there are often multiple generations of affected individuals Respiratory system (J00-J99) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which predominantly affects older people who have smoked. COPD is a composite of chronic obstructive … Heart Failure (Cardiac Insufficiency): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you live/work in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed red papules on … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History