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What are the diseases of the upper respiratory tract? |
Laryngitis - s.pneummonia, s pyogenes, viruses Tonsillitis- " " Sinusitis - bacteria Epiglotitis - h.influenzae |
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Scarlet fever |
Group A streptococci Streptococcus pyogenes Perythrogenic toxin produces symptoms |
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Symptoms of scarlet fever |
Fever Rash/peeling skin Flushed cheeks & swollen tongue |
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Transmission of scarlet fever |
Highly contagious Close contact transmission |
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What happens if scarlet fever left untreated? |
Serious infection, can delay into ear infection & sinus inflammation. Later complications = bone/joint issues, liver/kidney/heart damage |
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Diphtheria |
GP rod Diphtheria membrane of fibrin, dead tissue & bacteria |
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How Is Diphtheria prevented? |
Vaccines |
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Cutaneous Diphtheria |
Cutaneous D leads to slow healing ulcer |
