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1 day ago · Age of Onset and Characteristics. Autism spectrum disorder typically begins in early childhood, with some children showing symptoms within the first year of life. However, a small number of children may develop normally in the first year and then experience a period of regression between 18 and 24 months of age when autism symptoms manifest.
4 days ago · Patch: lesion without elevation or depression, > 1 cm. Papule: any solid, elevated “bump” < 1 cm. Plaque: raised plateau-like lesion of variable size, often a confluence of papules. Nodule: solid lesion with palpable elevation, 1–5 cm. Tumor: solid growth, > 5 cm. Cyst: encapsulated lesion, filled with soft material.
2 days ago · Jaundice Symptoms . Jaundice is characterized by the yellowing of the skin and sclera (white of the eye) due to the buildup of bilirubin into tissues. Depending on the cause, the symptoms can be transient and barely noticeable or long-lasting and severe.
5 days ago · Symptoms. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, from persistent blushing to bumpy breakouts. It often affects the central part of the face, the nose, cheeks, and forehead. While some people might experience occasional flushing, for others, rosacea can be a constant source of frustration and embarrassment.
5 days ago · This results in the build up of glycogen (a complex sugar) in the body’s cells. This causes damage to the body's tissues—particularly muscle. There are two forms of the disease—infantile-onset and late-onset—both of which present with muscle weakness. Those affected early in life tend to have a more severe form of the disease.
2 days ago · Differentiate: measles and German measles • Focus on causative agents and key clinical symptoms Measles (Rubeola)- Causative agent: measles virus (morbillivirus, ssRNA) Clinical Symptoms: Kolpik's spots, conjunctivitis, Coryza (nasal congestion), cough, Exanthem (maculopapular rash) Rubella "German measles"- Causative Agent: Rubella virus ...
4 days ago · Viral respiratory infections are the most common cause of infectious pharyngitis with the common cold caused by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses accounting for at least 25% of cases. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) is the most common cause of acute bacterial pharyngitis, accounting for 5–15% of sore throats in adults. Approximately ...
