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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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Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
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bowel, bladder, fever, nausea, vomiting Sexual history and contraception . If sexually active discuss … safe sex and contraception Systemic features : fever, weight loss, vomiting, headache Adolescent … abdominal or pelvic pain Fever Other Pregnancy Breast tenderness Vomiting Bleeding Pelvic discomfort …
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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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Rhinitis and rhinosinusitis
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significance) Nasal obstruction Maxillary toothache Unilateral facial pain Headache Fever Inflamed nasal mucosa … information Sinusitis Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and sinusitis Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) Allergen … and Allergy. Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) and Sinusitis. https://www.allergy.org.au/patients …
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Management of tetanus-prone wounds
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and stiffness at injection site. Rarely mild fever, chills, drowsiness or itchy rash. Seek expert advice … chemotherapy/post HSCT) Immunisation side effects Common: Infants and young children: mild fever, unsettled …
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Antifungal prophylaxis for children with cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant
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with cancer or undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplant See also Fever and suspected or confirmed … lymphoma Management Investigations Nil If a child has a suspected IFI (ie prolonged or recurrent fever …), evaluation and empiric treatment should follow the Fever and suspected or confirmed neutropenia …
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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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Cough
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here ) Duration Distinguish chronic cough from recurrent acute viral infections (fevers, coryza … history of chronic lung disease, atopy, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis Examination Fever, coryza or other … Haemoptysis Systemic symptoms (fever, weight loss, growth failure) Neurodevelopmental abnormality Feeding …