Presentation
The case is being reported for its unusual presentation and to our knowledge, such a case has not been described in Indian literature. References 1. [ijo.in]
T4: (cicatrized or healed trachoma) - only scar tissue is present. [quizlet.com]
In twenty-two of the cases redness of the skinwas present. [myslide.es]
The pupillary area is clear, but some opaque lens substance is still present. Vision, O.D., with plus 11. sph .3 plus 0.50 cyl. axis 135=20 /20. Reads Jaeger 1 with plus 3 added. [documents.tips]
Though membranous conjunctivitis occur in children it might also present in adults. 3. [slideshare.net]
Entire Body System
- Fever
[…] yellow fever Includes: Jungle yellow fever A95.1 Urban yellow fever A95.9 Yellow fever, unspecified A96.0 Junin hemorrhagic fever Includes: Argentinian hemorrhagic fever A96.1 Machupo hemorrhagic fever Includes: Bolivian hemorrhagic fever A96.2 Lassa [app.drchrono.com]
Symptoms often come on fairly gradually beginning with a sore throat and fever. In severe cases a grey or white patch develops in the throat. This can block the airway and create a barking cough as in croup. [icd.codes]
Red, in rheumatic fever :- Arn. Red, in yellow fever :- Merc., Sulph. Red, with heat and rush of blood to forehead :- Puls. Red, in headache :- Bell., # Carb-an., Glon. [homeoint.org]
Symptoms include Sore throat Swollen glands in the neck Fever Weakness Your doctor will diagnose it based on your signs and symptoms and a lab test. Getting treatment for diphtheria quickly is important. [coding-pro.com]
- Constitutional Symptom
There are usually more or less general constitutional symptoms with fever. After three to five days, or in the confluent form eight days, the secretion becomes purulent, the so-called blennorrha4form stage. [gluedideas.com]
- Unable to Stand
Hetried to get up, but was unable to stand. His pupils wereneither dilated nor contracted. [myslide.es]
Eyes
- Blepharitis
[…] right upper eyelid H01002Unspecified blepharitis right lower eyelid H01003Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid H01004Unspecified blepharitis left upper eyelid H01005Unspecified blepharitis left lower eyelid H01006Unspecified blepharitis [cms.gov]
[…] retina deterioration, eye weaknesses, congestion or foreign particles trapped in the eye tissues, radiation burns, “ blood shot ” eyes, infections of the eye tissues ( pink eye, etc. ), retinitis, conjunctivitis, floaters, granulated eye lids, dry eyes, blepharitis [dict.site]
English Noun ( - ) (medicine) The combination of conjunctivitis and blepharitis. English Noun ( en-noun ) (pathology) An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection. [wikidiff.com]
Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis with blepharitis and keratitis. [isnare.com]
- Conjunctival Hyperemia
Hyperemia: Conjunctival injection due to dilatation of the posterior conjunctival vessels ■=> Appears sweeping from the fornices. 5. Follicles: Focal collections of lymphocytes in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva. Caused by: a. [archive.org]
Hyperemia of the Conjunctiva (Dry Catarrh). This condition usually affects the palpebral conjunctiva, and is manifested by a persistent redness with no appreciable thickening. The posterior system of conjunctival vessels is involved. Etiology. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
- Foreign Body Sensation
body sensation, pain and excessive watering in the right eye since one month. [jacmjournal.org]
Symptoms • CL intolerance. • Irritation, discomfort, burning & foreign body sensation. • Watery or mucoid discharge. • Blurred vision due to mucous coating of the CL. • Hyperemia. Signs! [archive.org]
- Conjunctival Injection
Hyperemia: Conjunctival injection due to dilatation of the posterior conjunctival vessels ■=> Appears sweeping from the fornices. 5. Follicles: Focal collections of lymphocytes in the substantia propria of the conjunctiva. Caused by: a. [archive.org]
Workup
The cellular response in conjunctivitis differs according to the cause, as follows: Bacterial infections: Neutrophils predominate Viral infections: Lymphocytes predominate Allergic reactions: Eosinophils predominate See Workup for more detail. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
Getting treatment for diphtheria quickly is important. If your doctor suspects that you have it, you'll start treatment before the lab tests come back. Treatment is with antibiotics. [icdlist.com]
Pagenstecher massaged with a 10 per cent. yellow precipitate ointment, gave two treatments daily, and in a short time brought about recovery in the most obstinate cases. [chestofbooks.com]
Diphtheritic Treatment Diphtheritic infections are treated by the use of antibiotics such as Penicillin G, Erythromycin, Ampicillin, Clindamycin and Tetracyclin. Antibiotics treatment is combined with antitoxin treatment. [altiusdirectory.com]
Prognosis
The prognosis for diphtheria is very serious for both the eye and the life of the patient. ! Found an error? Select it and press Ctrl + Enter. [iliveok.com]
Prognosis. The prognosis is good in perhaps 50 per cent. of the cases. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
Prognosis Overall there is a 5-10% mortality rate, but it is up to 20% in those younger than 5 years and older than 40 years. [ 5 ] Recovery is slow and particular caution should be advised after myocarditis. [patient.info]
Etiology
Etiology and pathogenesis DIPHTHERITIC INFLAMMATION OF THE CONJUNCTIVA (DIPHTHERIA CONJUNCTIVAE) Etiology. Infection by the Bacillus of diphtheria. Disease or transferred to the conjunctiva of the upper respiratory tract, or startles her primary. [lecheniebolezni.com]
Conjunctivitis, which is defined as inflammation of the bulbar and/or palpebral conjunctiva (the transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers both the surface of the eye and lining of the undersurface of the eyelids), has many etiologies, including [emedicine.medscape.com]
Discharge (Serous, mucoid, purulent.... etc): According to the etiology & severity. 3. Chemosis: Edema of the subepithelial connective tissue. 38- Dr/ Mahmoud Medhat 0113004901 4. [archive.org]
Etiology. This disease is due to the presence of a specific microorganism, a bacillus, in the conjunctival sac. [operatingmicroscopes.com]
The etiology of trachoma is unknown. [en.wikisource.org]
Epidemiology
Boralkar AN Clinical and epidemiological features of 15 incidents of severe infectious bovine rhinotracheitis. Wiseman A, Msolla PM, Selman IE, Allan EM, Pirie HM Diphtheritic conjunctivitis; membrane conjunctivitis. [medicbind.com]
Epidemiology [ edit ] Conjunctivitis is the most common eye disease. [34] Rates of disease is related to the underlying cause which varies by the age as well as the time of year. [en.wikipedia.org]
Epidemiology Conjunctivitis is the most common eye disease. [29] History An adenovirus was first isolated by Rowe et al. in 1953. [isnare.com]
Epidemiology Diphtheria mainly occurs in epidemics. A vaccine was introduced to the UK in 1941, after which the number of cases fell from 46,281 (2,480 deaths) in 1940, to 37 cases (six deaths) in 1957. [patient.info]
Prevention
/Avoidable - 0% Emergent - ED Care Needed - Not Preventable/Avoidable - 0% Primary diagnosis of injury 0% Primary diagnosis of mental health problems 0% Primary diagnosis of substance abuse 0% Primary diagnosis of Alcohol 0% Unclassified 100% Diphtheria [medicbind.com]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Diphtheria Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccines -- what you need to know Diphtheria: Information for Parents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF Diphtheria: Information for Parents [coding-pro.com]
/Avoidable - 0% Emergent - ED Care Needed - Not Preventable/Avoidable - 0% Primary diagnosis of injury 0% Primary diagnosis of mental health problems 0% Primary diagnosis of substance abuse 0% Primary diagnosis of Alcohol 0% Unclassified 100% Health Topic [codelay.com]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Diphtheria (Medical Encyclopedia) [ Read More ] Pinkeye Also called: Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pink eye. [icdlist.com]
Special attention is given to the prevention and treatment of these diseases found in developing countries as well as the latest findings about new antimicrobial agents, gram-negative infections and their management, and recommendations for immunization [books.google.com]