Lymphadenopathy is the term for swelling of the lymph nodes. These are the bean-shaped organs found in the underarm, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen. They act as filters for the lymph fluid as it circulates through the body. The most common site of lymphadenopathy are the cervical lymph nodes found in the neck. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and functions to fight infections and disease. As infection-fighting cells and fluid build up, the lymph nodes enlarge to many times their
Infectious Mononucleosis Infectious mononucleosis, commonly referred to as “mono”, is a disease that results from the Epstein-Barr virus or EBV. It is also known as glandular fever because it attacks the lymph glands in your throat. Many people have been exposed to mono at some point in their lives, but have built up resistance to the disease. People are diagnosed with mono through a type of blood test called a monospot test, and prescribed proper recovery methods. Mono affects people all around
Syphilis is a sexually transmitting infection caused by Treonema pallidum, a gram negative, and anaerobic spirochete bacteria 1. Syphilis is thought to have been brought to Europe by Columbus and his sailors in the 1500’s 1. The disease is characterized by four different stages with varying symptoms depending on the stage that the disease is in1. Often syphilis is presented with another sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia. Public education regarding safe sex is important for the prevention
Lymphoma is described as the cancer of one or more lymph nodes. There are multiple types of lymphoma, with multicentric lymphoma being the most common. There are several stages of this condition that all affect how the animal will be treated. There are multiple breeds that are predisposed, such as boxers and basset hounds being the most common. Cats who have been exposed to FeLV, or FIP are most at risk for lymphoma. Animals of either species who have been exposed to cigarette smoke are at risk
Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) is a bacterium that infects organisms through sporulation. Bacillus anthracis is can be aerobic (needs oxygen) or, facultative anaerobic (does not require oxygen). It is also a gram positive bacterium that can be found in the soil of humid and damp climates (Hicks, 2012). The bacterium is part of the species Bacillus Cereus (Koehler, 2009). It is known to infect life forms four different ways. Infection can be caused through digestion, eating food that is contaminated
History and Physical Write Up #1 Student: Brandon Burt Date of History: 1/13/2016 Patient: L.S. CC: “I ran out of breath. I couldn’t breathe.” History of Present Illness: Mr. S is a 75yo white male who was in his usual state of health, which enables him to lead a relatively active life, until early Monday morning (1/11/16). At about 4am he began painting a room, a project he says he just had to finish. He was using a paint-roller and would roll paint for about 15 minutes at a time, before having
disease caused by a bacterial pathogen Haemophilus ducreyi. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a probable diagnosis is established if there is one or more painful genital ulcers, typical presentation with regional lymphadenopathy, no evidence of syphilis, and a negative test for herpes simplex virus. A history of sexual intercourse followed by the formation of painful ulcers on genitalia, as well as the development of fluctuant, unilateral bubo (i.e. regional inflammation
diagnosis sore throat is one the classic signs that patients complains of (Goolsby & Grubbs, 2011). Mononucleosis usually present with sore throat, malaise, generalized aching and headache. The pain in the throat is usually intense along with lymphadenopathy. Also the pharynx and tonsil is inflamed with yellowish or greenish exudate. The cause of mononucleosis is the Epstein-Barr virus. Diagnostic studies for this patient would include a complete blood count (CBC), a monospot test and liver function
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia(CLL)is a common adult leukaemia that results from proliferation of neoplastic B- lymphocyte clones. The disease is most frequent in patients over the age of 60 and has a variable clinical course. A variety of genetic aberrations can drive the leukaemia and also initiate the transformation into high grade malignancy. Diagnosis of CLL is usually straight forward. Most cases are usually suspected by the presence of peripheral blood lymphocytosis of small mature lymphocytes
Streptococcus equi equi Introduction Streptococcus equi equi is small non-motile, translucent cocci found in chains or pairs bacterium. It is commonly known as strangles. Strangles is one of the most common worldwide and highly contagious infectious respiratory diseases affecting horses, mules, and donkeys. Aside from inside of carrier horses, Streptococcus equi equi have the ability to live in the environment for four weeks. The survival of Streptococcus equi equi depends on the humidity and
Patient describes months of an illness with symptoms waxing and waning, that includes a cough, coughing so hard that she pees on herself sometimes. That she has pain in her chest with the cough and at times get short of breath. This morning she got extra short of breath that she was playing with a relative and that prompted this visit. She notes with it rhinorrhea, ear pain, hoarseness, inability get sputum up, nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea which alternates with constipation. She has not eaten
Narcissistic personality disorder is condition where an affected person has a superiority complex, or elevated feeling of self worth. These people do not experience much empathy for others, and often suffer problems in social situations such as work, or relationships. In contrast to the grandiosity they may present, under the surface these individuals have very a fragile self confidence and are easily hurt by criticism. Causes The exact cause of Narcissistic personality is not fully known or understood
Kawasaki disease was discovered by a Japanese pediatrician named Tomisaku Kawasaki. This disease is a “multisystem vasculitis that results in localized coronary artery elastin breakdown and aneurysm formation,” (Lau). This simply means it is a condition that causes inflammation of blood vessel walls in the body. Kawasaki disease is also referred to as “mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome,” by Black’s Medical Dictionary, (Marcovitch). It is most prevalent in infants and toddlers, “mainly in children
In 1981, was the beginning of what is commonly known now today as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, which is one of the biggest epidemics of history (1). As of today, there is over 1.1 million people in the United States living with HIV/AIDS (1). Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a complex immune virus that is capable of destroying ones immune system, leaving there body defenseless. As a result of a deficient immune system there is a whole plethora of comorbidities that accompany the HIV virus
Multiple. S The patient is a 58-year-old female who tells me she has been having multiple symptoms and worries whether she might be having some tick borne illness or perhaps Bartonella, which she had in 2006. She tells me at that time, she was diagnosed with Lyme, Bartonella, ehrlichiosis, babesiosa. She was treat treated for all four of these. She states she was seeing Dr. Sam Donta in Boston at the time, but apparently he moved to Falmouth, Massachusetts. She has not seen him. I have no records
ealth History Assessment and Physical Assessment Subjective data Demographic data: African American man named K.O. came to the clinic for a head to toe assessment. Patient has no present illness and has seasonal allergies to grass pollen and lactose intolerance. Patient states that they had all childhood immunization. Patient stated in 1999 he had surgery n his right ankle at NYU hospital. Patient states that their health is okay and denies fever, weakness, weight loss and weight gain. Patient current
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that affects multiple organ systems (Weinstein, 2011). It is characterized by a stable disease process with episodes of active disease flare-ups. (Daleboudt, Berger, Broadbent & Kaptein, 2011). SLE primary affects women of childbearing age and it has been hypothesized that this is due to circulating estrogen levels (Bernknopf, Rowley, & Bailey, 2011). Diagnosis of SLE and organ involvement is made through laboratory
Good Evening Dr. Johnson and Class, This is a 56 y.o. Caucasian female with CC of fatigue which started about 2-3 months ago. Pt describes it as “no energy to do anything I normally can do”. Fatigue is generalized, constant, and worsening, aggravated with exertion and not relieved by rest. She reports sleeping 8-9 hours per night without feeling rested. There are no associated symptoms like pain. Denies any treatment. Fatigue is severe enough that she missed a day of work 2 weeks ago because she
An illness, a disease, a neurotoxin that is fatal. Beginning in crowded areas with massive populations and an abundance of homes, businesses and infrastructure. Targeting everyone despite age, gender and race. A toxin so powerful that an epidemic was declared in the state of New York within hours. Beginning in New York at Central Park, men and women went on with their daily lives and routines before being hit with a gust of wind accompanied by an altered mental state with profound confusion and
Conjunctivitis & red eye What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is an eye condition characterized by inflammation and redness of the conjunctiva, the outer membrane of the eye. The condition is most often caused by allergies, viruses, or bacterial infection. Individuals usually experience eye redness, itchiness, and irritation. Occasionally, the eye will feel as if there is sand in it. Severe causes of red eye that can lead to visual loss include keratitis, iritis, and acute angle-closure glaucoma