Diseases S+S Word Scramble
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Define measles. | An acute, highly communicable viral disease caused by morbilivirus. |
What are signs and symptoms of measles? | Rash beginning on the face and spreads to the appendages. Fever of 38C or greater. Koplik spots- small irregular red spots with bluiesh-white speck in the center on the buccal mucosa. Photosensitivity. General cold-like symptoms. |
What is hemmorhagic measles? | When the macules haemorrhage into the skin. |
What is the best defence against measles? | Immunization. |
What are the symptoms of mesenteric adenitis? | Occurs in younger people. Pain felt in right iliac fossa region. Often preceded by URTI or tonsilitis. Some nausea + vomiting. Flushed with high temp. Minimal guarding or rigidity. Psoas, orbturater test - usually negative. |
What are the symptoms of appendicitis? | Normally occurs in older people. Site of pain usually starts around the umbulicus - shifts to right. Preceding illness uncommon. Nausea + vomiting. Pale, slightly raise temp. Guarding, possible rigidity. Positive psoas/obturator tests. |
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