In children or adolescents who are undergoing surgery, there are certain preventive measures that can be taken. First of all, if the teenager is smoking, then he/she should quit with at least two weeks before the surgery. Children should receive anesthesia through a face mask, as this guarant...
A virus called parvovirus B19 causes fifth disease. This very common infection appears in the majority of children as a cold followed by a rash on the face and body. The typical description of the rash is a "slapped-cheek" appearance, since the rash is usually bright and appears as a red...
Description of Specimen -- What type of specimen (sputum, exudate, skin scraping) was used to isolate the etiologic agent and what type of infection does the patient have? 2. Cultural Characteristics -- Describe type of colonies including such things as pigmentation and the medium on which it...
Grade DescriptionFollicular trachoma(TF) The presence of 5 or more follicles (of at least 0.5 mm) in the upper tarsal conjunctiva Inflammatory trachoma (TI) Pronounced inflammatory thickening of the tarsal conjunctiva that obscures more than half of the deep normal tarsal vessels Trachomatous scarri...
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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a disease, caused by a type of bacteria, in which large sheets of skin may peel away. Description SSSS primarily strikes children under the age of five, particularly infants. Clusters of SSSS cases (epidemics) can occur in newborn nurseries, when...
Description SSSS primarily strikes children under the age of five, particularly infants. Clusters of SSSS cases (epidemics) can occur in newborn nurseries, when staff in those nurseries accidentally pass the causative bacteria between patients. It can also strike other age groups who have weakened ...
Description The FSH test is a blood test. Blood will be drawn from the patient and analyzed in a laboratory. Preparation In preparation for the test, there are no food or fluid intake restrictions. Patients may be advised to discontinue certain medications for 48 hours before the test. A men...
Dermatitis of the buttocks, genitals, lower abdomen, or thigh folds of an infant or toddler is commonly referred to as diaper rash. Description The outside layer of skin normally forms a protective barrier that prevents infection. One of the primary causes of dermatitis in the diaper area is ...
A pruritic papular eruption of the chest, with scattered lesions of the back and lateral aspects of the limbs, lasting from weeks to months; seen predominantly in men older than 40 years of age. Synonym(s):Grover disease. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex ...