The disease is marked initially by a gradually increasing fever up to 104°F (40°C), anorexia, malaise, myalgia, headache, and slow pulse for about 7 days, followed by remittent fever up to 104°F (40°C) that usually occurs in the evening, a flat, rose-colored, fleeting rash (...
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FMF is an autosomal recessive disease. Over 90% of patients become symptomatic within the first two decades of life. Typically, attacks are characterized by abrupt onset of high fever, peaking soon after onset and lasting for 12 hours to 3 days. Subsequently, the fever subsides rapidl...
Twitter Google Share on Facebook Thesaurus Medical Encyclopedia Wikipedia (Med.)a fever which presents no interruption in its course. See also:Continued Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co. Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, ...
This patient had D, toxic shock syndrome. This previously healthy adolescent male had a reaction (contact dermatitis) to a new underarm deodorant, with resultant itching and scratching. This led to some skin breakdown, opening the port of entry for the causative organism to cause a loc...
sore throat, and abdominal pain. Some patients become highly irritable and delirious, or so lethargic that they may lapse into a stupor or coma. Usually 3 to 5 days after the onset a rash appears on the wrists and ankles, then spreads to the trunk and limbs and occasionally to the face...
A recurring fever for more than a week, no matter the temperature A serious illness, such as sickle cell anemia or diabetes, or a weakened immune system. A new rash or bruises (small, purple-red spots that don't turn white or paler when you press on them, or large purple blotches, ...
Has a fever higher than 102 F for more than 1 day. Has other symptoms, such as a cough or diarrhea. If their fever comes with rash, real discomfort, irritability, low energy, headache, stiff neck, or repeated diarrhea or vomiting. ...
use a suitable sterile needle and syringe to withdraw the volume of supplied diluent shown on the diluent label and slowly inject the diluent into the vial containing the vaccine. Allow the reconstituted vaccine to sit for one to two minutes and then carefully swirl mixture until a uniform suspe...
use a suitable sterile needle and syringe to withdraw the volume of supplied diluent shown on the diluent label and slowly inject the diluent into the vial containing the vaccine. Allow the reconstituted vaccine to sit for one to two minutes and then carefully swirl mixture until a uniform suspe...