Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Mononucleosis
…mononucleosis (acute CMV infection) Alternative Names Mono; Kissing disease Causes Mononucleosis is often transmitted by saliva. While it is known as "the kissing disease," occurring most often in 15- to 17-year-olds, the infection may occur at any age. Mono may begin slowly with fatigue, general ill feeling… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | armpit rash | viral rash
Microsoft Word - pedi health history.doc
…Endocrine Y N Hematologic Y N Heat/cold intolerance Abnormal bleeding/bruising Excessive thirst/appetite Loss of energy Excessive hair growth Exposure to mono/ticks Musculoskeletal Y N Neuropsychiatric Y N Joint pain/swelling Attention deficit Muscle pain/weakness Mood swings/depression scoliosis seizures…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Sore throat
…specific types of sore throat. For example, Coxsackievirus sometimes causes blisters in the throat, especially in the late summer and early fall. Mono and the flu can also cause specific viral throat infections. Strep throat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat. Because strep throat can…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Fibrous dysplasia
…Definition Fibrous dysplasia refers to a group of conditions that destroys and replaces normal bone with cystic bone growth. There are three types: * Mono -- one bone is affected * Polyostic -- several bones are affected * McCune Albright -- in addition to the bone abnormalities, there are skin pigmentation…
Microsoft Word - ICDB Annual Rpt.2007_rev_1_2009.doc
…the client used at least one HIV/AIDS medicine during 2007. Medicine Status Clients % of Total Not on Medicines 193 17.00 On HAART 891 78.50 Other (mono or dual) 5 0.44 Unknown/ Unreported 46 4.05 d) Services Provided Service provided by the clinic medical staff within the reporting period. Ambulatory…
Enciclopedia Ilustrada de Salud - Pliegue simiesco
…tienen tres pliegues en las manos. El término "pliegue simiesco" ya no se utiliza mucho, dado que tiene una connotación negativa (se refiere al mono o primate). Este pliegue en general simplemente se denomina pliegue palmar único. Nombres alternativos Pliegue palmar único Consideraciones generales…
Enciclopedia Ilustrada de Salud - Reacción a una transfusión
…descubrió otro grupo de antígenos, que se llamaron los factores Rhesus (factores Rh), porque fueron descubiertos durante unos experimentos con los monos Rhesus. Las personas con los factores Rhesus en su sangre se clasifican como "Rh positivas", mientras que aquellas sin estos factores se denominan…
Enciclopedia Ilustrada de Salud - Fiebre hemorrágica del Ébola
Fiebre hemorrágica del Ébola Definición Es una enfermedad grave que se puede transmitir a los humanos a partir de animales y material animal infectados. El Ébola también se puede transmitir de un humano a otro por el contacto cercano con los fluidos corporales infectados o a través de…
