Cyclosporiasis physical examination: Difference between revisions
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The diagnosis of cyclosporiasis is based on the history and symptoms. There are no specific physical findings for [[cyclospora]] infection | The diagnosis of cyclosporiasis is based on the history and symptoms. There are no specific physical findings for [[cyclospora]] infection. Non specific signs such as [[dehydration]], [[fatigue]], [[abdominal tenderness] and [[fever]] may be present. | ||
==Physical Examination<small><small><small><ref> {{citeweb | url=http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6002a1.htm| title=Surveillance for Laboratory-Confirmed Sporadic Cases of Cyclosporiasis --- United States, 1997--2008}}</ref></small></small></small>== | ==Physical Examination<small><small><small><ref> {{citeweb | url=http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6002a1.htm| title=Surveillance for Laboratory-Confirmed Sporadic Cases of Cyclosporiasis --- United States, 1997--2008}}</ref></small></small></small>== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2]
Overview
The diagnosis of cyclosporiasis is based on the history and symptoms. There are no specific physical findings for cyclospora infection. Non specific signs such as dehydration, fatigue, [[abdominal tenderness] and fever may be present.
Physical Examination[1]
There are no characteristic physical findings in cyclosporiasis. The signs would be related to the disease severity and volume loss due to the diarrhea.
General Appearance
- Lethargy (if severe dehydrated)
Vitals
Temperature
Pulse
Blood Pressure
- Hypotension (in case of severe dehydration)
Skin
- Pallor
- Decreased skin turgor
Abdomen
- Abdominal distention
- Abdominal tenderness
- Increased bowel sounds