Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Cavitation developed in 4 of 24 patients with bacteremic pneumococcal pneumonia seen in 1 yr. Two of them had roentgenographic evidence of massive pulmonary gangrene. A total of 3 patients developed putrid sputum at the time of cavitation, proving that anaerobes were present. Culture confirmation of anaerobic[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Adult-Onset Still Disease
In hospital it was found that she had swollen joints, a high swinging fever and blood tests that were consistent with severe inflammation.[nras.org.uk]
By day 10 of her illness she was admitted to hospital with a “fever of unknown origin”.[nras.org.uk]
Retropharyngeal Abscess
Abstract We present the unusual case of a 54-year-old diabetic man with chronic suppurative otitis media, presenting with cervical osteomyelitis and retropharyngeal abscess. This was treated with decompression, debridement and fusion from C2 to C4 with external halo-frame stabilization. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Disseminated Tuberculosis
We present a 55-year-old male who presented with painful non-healing ulcers on the lower lip and scrotum associated with productive cough, fever, anorexia and dysuria. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was raised, sputum was positive for acid fast bacilli. Chest X-ray was suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis. A[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Miliary Tuberculosis of the Liver
Home A-Z Publications South African Medical Journal Volume 62, Issue 22 Article ISSN : 0256-9574 E-ISSN: 2078-5135 Previous Article T able o f C ontents Next Article Author B.L. Andrew, W.K., Glyn Thomas, R. & Gollach 1 Affiliations : 1 Rand Mutual Hospital and Chamber of Mines Hospital, Johannesburg Source : South[…][journals.co.za]
Hospital Addiction Syndrome
[…] three stages of severity: Stage 1 (mild): anxiety, insomnia, nausea, abdominal pain and/or vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, tremors, depression, foggy thinking, mood swings[americanaddictioncenters.org]
[…] temperature and respiration, irregular heart rate, mental confusion, sweating, irritability, and heightened mood disturbances Stage 3 (severe/delirium tremens): hallucinations, fever[americanaddictioncenters.org]
Infectious Colitis
[…] severe illness in young children, characterised by high swinging fever, diarrhoea or constipation, leucopenia, and sometimes central nervous system involvement, including[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It shows irregular, fragmented, and helmet shaped red blood cells (schistocytes) and an immature platelet The enteric fevers (due to Salmonella typhi and S paratyphi ) cause[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Alcohol Withdrawal
Individuals experience fever, hallucinations, seizures, confusion and agitation.[symptoma.com]
However, most people will experience at least some of the following withdrawal symptoms: 2 Racing heart beat Increased blood pressure Fever Sweating Headache Mood swings Anxiety[luxury.rehabs.com]
[…] three stages of severity: Stage 1 (mild): anxiety, insomnia, nausea, abdominal pain and/or vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, tremors, depression, foggy thinking, mood swings[americanaddictioncenters.org]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Confusion Low-grade fever Depression The symptoms of CFS may look like other medical conditions.[massgeneral.org]
Symptoms may include: Sensitivity to light Headache Tender lymph nodes Fatigue and weakness Muscle and joint pain Inability to concentrate Insomnia Forgetfulness Mood swings[massgeneral.org]
Liver Neoplasm
Generalised infective symptoms: Swinging fever. Night sweats. Nausea and vomiting. Anorexia and weight loss. How are liver abscesses treated?[brainscape.com]