Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) is a multisystem disease resulting from an autoimmune response to a sore throat caused by Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococci. It primarily affects children aged 5-14 years and can lead to rheumatic heart disease (RHD), which is the most common cause of heart disease in c

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A 5-year-old Quarter Horse gelding presents with symptoms of colic and possible Potomac Horse Fever. Initial physical examination reveals sweating, tachycardia, and abnormal bowel sounds. The differential diagnoses include gastrointestinal infections, viral and bacterial causes. The diagnostic plan

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A 58-year-old man with a history of diabetes and hypertension presents with fever and abdominal pain, raising multiple differential diagnoses including symptomatic AAA, pyelonephritis, acute appendicitis, complicated urolithiasis, or diabetic ketoacidosis. The case explores clinical manifestations,

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A 75-year-old male with a history of multiple animal exposures presented with fever, altered mental status, headache, and diarrhea. Physical exam revealed vital signs within normal limits, and labs showed various results including negative infectious disease workup but pending further tests. Imaging

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Enteric fever, commonly known as typhoid fever, is an acute illness caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria transmitted through contaminated food or water. This fever is highly contagious, with individuals becoming carriers even after recovering. Close contact, contaminated water, and poor sanitation co

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Ephemeral fever (Three-Day Sickness) is an acute arthropod-borne viral disease affecting cattle and water buffalo. It is caused by the Bovine Ephemeral Fever Virus and manifests with biphasic fever, decreased milk yield, and other clinical signs. The disease has varying prevalence and can lead to hi

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Foot and Mouth Disease, also known as Aphthous fever, is a highly contagious viral infection affecting cloven-hoofed animals. It is characterized by the formation of vesicles and erosions in the mouth, nose, teats, and feet. The disease can cause a fall in milk yield, high fever, loss of appetite, a

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Rickettsia, a genus of Gram-negative bacteria transmitted by arthropods, is responsible for diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever. It causes symptoms such as high fever, rash, and severe headache. Laboratory diagnosis involves serology and isolation from experimental animals. Learn more about R

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A 22-year-old male from Pune presents with high-grade fever, chills, myalgia, arthralgia, loose stools, and vomiting for 2 days. Past history is unremarkable, while the family history includes hypothyroidism in the mother and hypertension in the father. General examination reveals normal vital signs

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A 3-year-old female presented with fever, rash, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, and dyspnea. History revealed incomplete immunization and household fever cases. Physical exam showed tachycardia, respiratory distress, rash, and other symptoms. Past medical history indicated normal development and perinata

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A temporary increase in core body temperature, aka fever, can be a response to various conditions, both physiological and pathological. It is a common complaint in emergency departments, with infections being a primary cause. Assessment involves looking into associated symptoms, duration, medical hi

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Malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a fatal disease affecting various species, caused by two different viruses transmitted from wild animals. It is characterized by low morbidity but high mortality rates, with distinct clinical signs such as sudden death, head and eye manifestations, and intestinal i

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Bovine Ephemeral Fever, also known as Three-Day Sickness or Three-Day Fever, is an economically important arboviral disease affecting cattle and water buffalo in tropical and semitropical regions. It is caused by an arthropod-borne rhabdovirus and primarily transmitted by mosquitoes and biting midge

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The research facilities at The Aga Khan University in Pakistan boast state-of-the-art equipment for groundbreaking studies in areas like enteric fever prevention, rotavirus vaccine impact assessment, and dental stem cells. Researchers utilize specialized tools such as refrigerated centrifuges, biosa

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Ignaz Semmelweis, a pioneer in antiseptic procedures, determined the cause of puerperal fever in the 19th century. His work led to a significant reduction in maternal mortality by identifying the importance of handwashing in healthcare settings. Puerperal fever, a common cause of death in women afte

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An 11-year-old girl presented with a four-month history of fever, three months of generalized weakness and body ache, and a recent weight loss. Physical examination revealed pallor, edema, generalized tenderness, lymphadenopathy, and telangiectatic rash. Vitals showed elevated respiratory and heart

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The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China has had significant ramifications on the global protein industry. With mortality rates exceeding 95% and no vaccine available, the country has seen massive losses in its hog population, affecting pork supplies worldwide. Chinese authorities are taki

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Gram-negative bacilli are a diverse group of bacteria, including enteric and non-enteric bacilli. Common characteristics include being aerobic or facultative anaerobes, fermenting glucose, and being part of the normal flora of the human and animal gastrointestinal tract. Escherichia coli (E. coli) i

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Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection caused by various serotypes of the Salmonella bacteria. The disease is transmitted through contaminated food, direct contact with infected animals, or the fecal-oral route in endemic areas. Typhoidal Salmonella serovars can lead to serious conditions like enter

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A 42-year-old African American male with a history of Multiple Sclerosis presented with a fever of unknown origin, challenging the medical team to identify the underlying cause despite multiple investigations, treatments, and consultations. His complex medical history, including prior UTI treatment

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Learn about the impact of sore throats and rheumatic fever, particularly on Maori and Pacific families. Discover how rheumatic fever affects the body and ways to protect your whanau. Find information on treating strep throat and getting help from health workers or the Healthline. Acknowledgements to

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Yellow fever vaccination can lead to severe adverse reactions like anaphylaxis, neurotropic disease, and viscerotropic disease. These reactions can range from immediate hypersensitivity to rare but serious outcomes such as meningitis and multiple system organ failure. The mortality rate associated w

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Challenges persist in sustaining yellow fever activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, with decreased surveillance, delayed outbreak responses, and logistical disruptions impacting efforts to eliminate yellow fever epidemics. The EYE partnership focuses on protecting at-risk populations, preventing

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Dr. Craig Masson, a GP in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, discusses prescribing and non-prescribing options for hay fever, sinusitis, prickly heat, urticaria, and Lyme disease. The content covers the challenges of managing hay fever symptoms including grass and pollen allergies, and suggests non-pharm

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This presentation by Dr. Amr Ahmed Hamed, a lecturer at Sohag University, explores various fever associations and clinical presentations related to tropical medicine and gastroenterology. Topics covered include fever with jaundice, sweating, rigors, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, rash, lymphadenopathy,

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Brucellosis, also known as Malta fever or Mediterranean fever, is a systemic bacterial infection caused by Brucella species. This overview covers the identification of the disease, its transmission methods, clinical presentation, complications, diagnostic investigations, treatment options, and preve

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Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever caused by the Flavivirus, primarily affecting monkeys and humans in certain endemic areas of India. The disease was first identified in 1957 in Karnataka and is characterized by symptoms like fever and bleeding disorders. The viru

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Rheumatic fever is a delayed autoimmune reaction to group A, B-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis in genetically susceptible individuals. This condition involves the heart, joints, brain, skin, and serous surfaces. The incidence varies between developing and developed countries, with environmental

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African Swine Fever (ASF), caused by a large DNA virus, poses a significant threat to domestic pig populations in Uganda. Factors influencing its persistence include high mortality rates, absence of vaccines or treatments, and its endemic nature in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Research aims to understa

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Body temperature is the balance between heat production and heat loss, crucial for maintaining health. Fever and hypothermia are conditions where body temperature is elevated or decreased respectively. Factors like age, exercise, hormonal levels, stress, and environment can affect body temperature.

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Tick fever in neonates is a febrile disease transmitted by tick bites, with symptoms including fever, loss of appetite, depression, weakness, red urine, anemia, and jaundice. The disease can be diagnosed through clinical symptoms, tick presence, and blood smear examination. Treatment involves medica

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Valley fever is a fungal illness prevalent in specific California counties, primarily affecting the lungs. From common symptoms like fatigue and cough to severe infections, learn how this disease can impact individuals differently. Discover who is at higher risk, how long symptoms can last, and prev

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Aditi Malakar, a 2-month-old female infant, presented with a remittent fever persisting for 9 days unresponsive to antipyretics, along with persistent crying and decreased feeding for the last 2 days. She was referred to the hospital after being diagnosed with sepsis elsewhere. Aditi had a history o

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A 55-year-old male presented with fever, breathlessness, and a history of Dengue fever. Further investigations revealed Diabetes Mellitus and LRTI with AKI. Treatment included antibiotics and supportive care.

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A 16-year-old female presented with low-grade fever and bone pain persisting for 7 months. With elevated CRP and ESR levels, a bone biopsy has been requested to investigate the underlying cause. Blood cultures and rheumatologic workup were negative, and results are pending. Further evaluation is ess

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A 16-year-old female presents with low-grade fever and bone pain persisting for 7 months. Elevated CRP and ESR levels, negative blood cultures, and inconclusive rheumatologic work-up prompt a bone biopsy. Results are pending diagnostic investigation and further management for the underlying cause.

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Brucellosis, also known as Undulant Fever or Malta Fever, is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella spp. Learn about its etiology, transmission, manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive aspects. Discover the history of Brucellosis and populations at risk. Explore the epidemiology, includi

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This training program aimed to equip 350 health workers with essential knowledge and skills to respond to infectious outbreaks like Covid19 and Lassa Fever. Led by Prof. Oduyebo and supported by expert consultants, the curriculum covered key topics from policy to practice in an interactive and pract

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Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever primarily affecting domesticated animals and humans. The disease is caused by the RVF virus transmitted through mosquito bites or contact with infected animal tissues. In animals, clinical signs vary with high mortality rates in young lambs

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A 24-year-old male student presented with a one-month history of moderate to high-grade fever. This unusual case of a prolonged fever warrants thorough investigation to identify the underlying cause.

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