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COVID-19
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of disease remains broad. Typical symptoms include: General features Fever Headache Lethargy Respiratory … by a senior clinician Other investigations as per the clinical presentation, for example: Prolonged fever see … include: injection site pain headache fatigue fever These occur usually within 3 to 4 days after mRNA …
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Hirschsprung associated enterocolitis HAEC
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may present similarly to gastroenteritis Assessment History Fever Lethargy Anorexia Reduced oral … instability Fever Hydration status Abdominal distension Abdominal tenderness Signs of peritonitis (may …
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Cellulitis and other bacterial skin infections
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fever, tachycardia) Severe cellulitis Features above with severe swelling or tenderness Large body … surface area involved (eg larger than the patient’s handprint) Marked systemic features (eg fever … with apparent severity of infection rapid progression marked systemic features (eg high fever with rigors …
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Adrenal crisis and acute adrenal insufficiency
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, confusion, seizure Fever, screen for infective symptoms or injury as a trigger for presentation Known … of dehydration Vital signs: Hypotension Tachycardia Fever Lethargy Hyperpigmentation in skin creases, nail bed … is for when there is no sick day plan available Moderately unwell Moderate illness or injury and/or fever …
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Antifungal prophylaxis for children with cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant
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Clinical Network See also Fever and suspected or confirmed neutropenia Key points Appropriate antifungal … prolonged or recurrent fever), evaluation and empiric treatment should follow the Fever and suspected … adverse effects (inc. fever, chills, rigors) Caspofungin 1 to 3 months: 25 mg/m 2 (max 50mg) IV daily …
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Acute upper airway obstruction
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NAI) Pre-existing narrow or floppy upper airway Retropharyngeal abscess Sore throat Fever Neck pain … fever and systemically unwell Muffled voice Hyperextension of neck Dysphagia Pooling of secretions …
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Acute scrotal pain or swelling
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May be delayed Swelling Yes Yes May extend to scrotum Yes Yes May be delayed Fever Unusual …/ leukaemia Typical age group Infants Peri-pubertal 3-7 years 1-8 years Fever Unusual Unusual Unusual Possible …
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Persistent nasal discharge rhinosinusitis
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Associated middle ear changes Headache Fever Diagnosis in younger children is more difficult as the signs …
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Empiric treatment of infectious diseases in Ebola suspect
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, a positive malaria test does not necessarily mean that this is the cause of fever, nor does it exclude …
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Acute meningococcal disease
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and encephalitis Sepsis Fever and petechiae/purpura Local antimicrobial guidelines Key points IV ceftriaxone … hours) of headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, sore throat and coryza Fever Infants may have …