Bronchiectasis: Signs and Diagnosis

Bronchiectasis refers to irreversible (irreversible) pathologic (pathological) dilatations (enlargements) of the bronchi (synonyms: Bronchiectasis; bronchial dilatation; ICD-10-GM J47: bronchiectasis) that are preceded by damage to the bronchial walls from repeated inflammation (inflammation) and disruption of the drainage of bronchial secretions. “Ectasis” comes from the Greek and translates as “expansion.” The expansions can be saccular, spindle-shaped, … Bronchiectasis: Signs and Diagnosis

Pneumothorax: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by pneumothorax: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Recurrent pneumothorax – especially in primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Coagulothorax/fibrothorax – consequence of not completely relieved hematothorax. Pleural empyema – accumulation of pus in the pleural space. Further Reexpansion edema – if re-expanded too quickly, pulmonary edema … Pneumothorax: Complications

Norovirus Infection: Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Virus detection in stool/vomiting (noroviruses I/II) – RT-PCT (reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction), antigen EIA, electron microscopic detection. Renal parameters – urea, creatinine, … Norovirus Infection: Test and Diagnosis

Campylobacter Enteritis: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate Campylobacter enteritis: Cephalgia (headache) Limb pain Fatigue Fever Myalgia (muscle pain) Arthralgia (joint pain) Mushy to watery, often bloody diarrhea (diarrhea). Colicky abdominal pain (periumbilical/around the navel). The symptomatology usually lasts circa one week.In immunocompromised patients even longer. Often, Campylobacter enteritis is also asymptomatic.