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Diagnosing epidermolysis bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB)Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is usually diagnosed in babies and children. However, symptoms of some types of EB can be mild and develop later, so may not be diagnosed until adulthood. Prenatal testing In some cases, EB may be diagnosed in an unborn child. If you or your partner is known to be a carrier of a mutated
How is it treated? Empyema
EmpyemaAntibiotics given via a drip Some patients will just need antibiotics given intravenously (directly into a vein through a drip). However, they may need to stay in hospital for a long period. Chest drain Some patients may need both antibiotics and a chest drain. A chest drain isa flexible plastic tubeinserted through the chest wall and into
Symptoms Encephalitis
EncephalitisSymptoms of encephalitis may be mild to begin with, but can become more serious over hours or days. Occasionally the symptoms may develop gradually over several weeks or even months. Early symptoms The first symptoms of encephalitis can be similar to Bird flu , such as: a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above a headache
Treating epiglottitis Epiglottitis
EpiglottitisEpiglottitis is treated in hospital. The first thing the medical team will do is secure the person's airways, to make surethey can breathe properly. Securing the airways Anoxygen mask will be given to deliver highly concentrated oxygen to the person's lungs. If this doesn't work, a tube will be placed in the patient's mouth and pushed past
Why it happens Epiglottitis
EpiglottitisEpiglottitis is usually caused by an infection withHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria. As well as epiglottitis, Hib can cause a number of serious infections, such as pneumonia and meningitis . It spreads in the same way as the cold or flu virus; the bacteria areinthe tiny droplets of saliva and mucus propelled into the air when
What to do if you or your child has slapped cheek Slapped cheek syndrome
Slapped cheek syndromeSlapped cheek syndrome is usually mild and should clear up without specific treatment. If you or your child is feeling unwell, you can try the following to ease the symptoms: rest anddrink plenty of fluids babies should continue their normal feeds for a fever, headaches or joint pain, you can take painkillers, such as paracetamol or
Preventing slapped cheek syndrome Slapped cheek syndrome
Slapped cheek syndromeIt's very difficult to prevent slapped cheek syndrome, because people who have the infection are most contagious before they develop any obvious symptoms. However, making sure that everyone in your household washes their hands frequently may help stop the infection from spreading. There's currently no vaccine available to protect you against the
Introduction Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiformeErythema multiforme is a skin reaction that can be triggered by an infection or medication. It's usually mild and goes away in a few weeks. But there's also a rare, severe formthat can affect the mouth, genitals and eyes and can be life-threatening. This is known as erythema multiforme major. Erythema multiforme mainly affects adults under 40,
What are the possible complications? Typhus
TyphusIf typhus is not diagnosed and treated promptly, there is a risk of developing complications, including: long-term hearing loss or tinnitus low blood pressure organ damage and kidney failure secondary bacterial infection, such as pneumonia seizures confusion drowsiness gangrene The patient may need to have hospital follow-up for
Can typhus be prevented? Typhus
TyphusThere's currently no licensed vaccine for typhus. The best way to avoid becoming infected with typhus is to avoid areas or crowds where louse-borne typhus is a problem, and take care to avoid contact with ticks, mites and fleas. Wash and change your clothes regularly, and don't use any bedding or clothing that could be infested with body lice.