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Diagnosis of Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone that requires careful medical evaluation because its signs can be subtle, nonspecific, or easily confused with other inflammatory and infectious conditions. It is usually identified through a combination…
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Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is usually identified through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and selective testing rather than through a single definitive test. It is a degenerative joint disorder in which the smooth articular cartilage…
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Diagnosis of Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis is a serious fungal infection caused by molds in the order Mucorales. It is typically identified by combining clinical suspicion with laboratory confirmation and imaging studies. Because the infection can spread quickly into…
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Treatment for Salmonellosis
What treatments are used for Salmonellosis? In most cases, treatment centers on supportive care to replace fluid losses and preserve normal physiologic function while the infection clears. Because Salmonellosis is usually an intestinal infection…
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Diagnosis of Rotavirus infection
Rotavirus infection is usually diagnosed by combining the clinical picture with stool testing, especially in infants and young children who develop acute viral gastroenteritis. The illness is caused by a virus that infects the…
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Causes of Rotavirus infection
What causes Rotavirus infection? Rotavirus infection is caused by exposure to rotavirus, a highly contagious virus that infects the lining of the small intestine. The illness develops when the virus enters the body, survives…
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Symptoms of Rotavirus infection
Rotavirus infection causes a characteristic cluster of symptoms centered on acute gastrointestinal illness: watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, abdominal discomfort, and signs of fluid loss such as thirst, dry mouth, and reduced urination. These symptoms…