Month: May 2010

Complications of mumps

The complications of mumps are: Orchitis Most common extra salivary manifestation Unilateral in 75% cases Characterised by testicular swelling and tenderness Pancreatitis characterised by upper abdominal pain, nausea,
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Congenital rubella

Congenital rubella is a condition in which the symptoms of rubella infection are present at or soon after birth The presence of IgM antibodies against rubella (as IgM does
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Layers of retina

The layers of the retina from outside inwards are: Pigment epithelium Layer of rods and cones – Formed by rods and cones – the photoreceptor cells External limiting
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Koplik's spots

Koplik’s spots are the prodromal viral enanthem of measles They appear as white spots on a red base over the buccal mucosa opposite the first and second premolars
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Reye syndrome

Reye’s syndrome is a condition characterised by noninflammatory encephalopathy and hepatic failure due to aspirin intake during the course of a viral illness The viral illnesses which predispose
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