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Tetanus
Tetanus is an acute infectious toxic disease caused by Clostridium tetani infection. It occurs when Clostridium tetani invades the human body through skin or mucous membrane breaks, reproduces in an anaerobic environment, and secretes toxins, leading to severe muscle spasms. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening. Tetanus is not contagious and does not spread from person to person.
View detailsTyphoid fever
Typhoid fever is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi and transmitted through the fecal-oral route. The main symptoms include persistent fever, general malaise, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, as well as apathy, relative bradycardia, hepatosplenomegaly, and rose spots.
View detailsHelminthiasis
Helminthiasis is a disease caused by parasitic worms in the human body. In medicine, helminths refer to a large group of parasitic worms, commonly including schistosomes, Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworms, and nematodes. Different helminthiases have varying clinical manifestations and diverse symptoms.
Lymph node tuberculosis
Lymph node tuberculosis is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis invading the lymph nodes, predominantly affecting adolescents. It manifests as enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, low-grade fever, and night sweats.
View detailsAIDS phobia
AIDS phobia is a mixed neurosis characterized by fear of AIDS or suspicion of having contracted AIDS, accompanied by various psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and compulsions, as well as behavioral abnormalities. Patients often have negative HIV test results, indicating no HIV infection, yet they continue to experience inner distress and repeatedly seek medical attention.
View detailsSepsis
Sepsis is an acute systemic infection caused by various pathogenic bacteria invading the bloodstream, growing and multiplying in the blood, and producing toxins. Any type of pathogen infection, such as bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, can cause sepsis. Common manifestations of sepsis include chills, fever, petechiae, rash, and hepatosplenomegaly.
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View detailsLiver failure
Liver failure refers to a syndrome caused by extensive necrosis of hepatocytes due to various reasons, leading to a decrease in the liver's biosynthesis, transformation (detoxification), metabolism, and excretion functions. It is ultimately characterized by coagulation dysfunction, jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome. Liver failure can be divided into four types based on the acuteness and chronicity of the disease course: acute liver failure, subacute liver failure, acute-on-chronic liver failure, and chronic liver failure. The main symptom of liver failure is a general decline in health, with significant systemic fatigue. Gastrointestinal symptoms are particularly prominent, and special clinical symptoms may also appear.
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