Epidemic typhus
A gram-negative bacterial infection caused by Rickettsia prowazekii. It is spread by lice infected with the bacteria. Signs and symptoms include sudden headache, generalized muscle pain, malaise, and macular skin lesions. The infection may affect the central nervous system causing encephalitis.
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Browse recently discussed Epidemic typhus cases by specialistsThe human body louse is a known vector for the transmission of three serious diseases-specifically, epidemic typhus, trench fever, and relapsing fever caused by Rickettsia prowazekii, Bartonella quintana, and Borrelia recurrentis, respectiv...
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Pus discharge sine 3 days *Chief Complaints* Discharging sinus track since 3 days started with boil *History* History of boil since 3 days followed with itching causing into make pouring puss *Vitals* All stable *Physical Examination* Normal sinus with puss on palpation fluctuating *Investigations* CBC Esr Crp Puss for culture sensitive all not sent poor socio economic status *Diagnosis* Infected sinus *Management* ?
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How to manage this type of fracture in 7 year kid *Chief Complaints* 7 year female kid complaining of Difficulty in walking n weight bearing on left lower limb *History* 7 year kid Sustained injury following sudden collapse of bike over the left lower limb *Vitals* All stable left dorsalis pedias felt vital stable *Physical Examination* Left lower limb is shortened extremely externally rotated tense tender at mid thigh of left lower limb *Investigations* X-ray tagged *Diagnosis* ? *Management* ?
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