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== Overview | == Overview == | ||
Common physical examination findings of rabies include [[hyperpyrexia]] alternating with [[hypothermia]], [[tachycardia]], [[respiratory]] collapse, [[hypersalivation]], [[lacrimation]], [[sweating]], [[Pupillary dilation|dilatation of the pupils]] and [[bradycardia]]. Skin findings may include percussion myoedema, bite marks and [[bruises]]. | |||
== Physical Examination == | |||
=== Vital Signs === | |||
* [[Hyperpyrexia]] alternating with [[hypothermia]] | |||
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* [[Tachycardia]] | * [[Tachycardia]] | ||
* Respiratory and vascular collapse | * [[Respiratory]] and [[vascular]] collapse | ||
* [[Bradycardia]] | |||
=== Skin | === Skin === | ||
* Percussion myoedema (mounding of the muscle at the percussion site)<ref name="pmid2883526">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hemachudha T, Phanthumchinda K, Phanuphak P, Manutsathit S |title=Myoedema as a clinical sign in paralytic rabies |journal=Lancet |volume=1 |issue=8543 |pages=1210 |year=1987 |pmid=2883526 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | * Percussion myoedema (mounding of the muscle at the percussion site)<ref name="pmid2883526">{{cite journal |vauthors=Hemachudha T, Phanthumchinda K, Phanuphak P, Manutsathit S |title=Myoedema as a clinical sign in paralytic rabies |journal=Lancet |volume=1 |issue=8543 |pages=1210 |year=1987 |pmid=2883526 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
* | * Bite marks | ||
* | * [[Bruises]] | ||
=== HEENT | === HEENT === | ||
* Hypersalivation | * [[Hypersalivation]] | ||
*Lacrimation | *[[Lacrimation]] | ||
*Sweating | *[[Sweating]] | ||
*Dilatation of the pupils | *[[Pupillary dilation|Dilatation of the pupils]] | ||
=== Neck | === Neck === | ||
* | * No abnormal findings | ||
=== Lungs | === Lungs === | ||
* Fine/coarse [[crackles]] upon [[auscultation]] of the [[lung]] bases/apices unilaterally/bilaterally, if [[Aspirate|aspirated]]. | |||
* [[Wheezing]] may be present due to [[aspiration]] or [[chest]] [[infection]] | |||
* Fine/coarse [[crackles]] upon auscultation of the lung bases/apices unilaterally/bilaterally | |||
* [[Wheezing]] may be present | |||
* Normal/reduced [[tactile fremitus]] | * Normal/reduced [[tactile fremitus]] | ||
=== Heart | === Heart === | ||
* [[Heart sounds#First heart tone S1.2C the .22lub.22.28components M1 and T1.29|S1]] normal, soft | |||
* [[Heart sounds#Second heart tone S2 the .22dub.22.28components A2 and P2.29|S2]] normal | |||
* [[Heart sounds#First heart tone S1.2C the .22lub.22.28components M1 and T1.29|S1]] | |||
* [[Heart sounds#Second heart tone S2 the .22dub.22.28components A2 and P2.29|S2]] | |||
=== | === Abdomen === | ||
* | * [[Guarding]] may be present | ||
=== | === Genitourinary === | ||
* | * No abnormal findings | ||
=== | === Neuromuscular === | ||
* [[ | * [[Opisthotonos]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Altered mental status]] | ||
* | * Increased [[Tendon reflex|tendon reflexes]] with [[Extensor plantar reflexes|extensor plantar responses]] | ||
* | *[[Flaccid paralysis]] with generalized [[areflexia]] when patient develops [[coma]] | ||
* Fasciculations | * [[Nuchal rigidity]] | ||
* Increased [[muscle tone]] | |||
* [[Fasciculations]] | |||
== | === Extremities === | ||
* Bite marks | |||
* Muscle [[atrophy]] | |||
* [[Fasciculations]] in the upper/lower extremity | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of rabies include hyperpyrexia alternating with hypothermia, tachycardia, respiratory collapse, hypersalivation, lacrimation, sweating, dilatation of the pupils and bradycardia. Skin findings may include percussion myoedema, bite marks and bruises.
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
- Hyperpyrexia alternating with hypothermia
- Tachycardia
- Respiratory and vascular collapse
- Bradycardia
Skin
HEENT
Neck
- No abnormal findings
Lungs
- Fine/coarse crackles upon auscultation of the lung bases/apices unilaterally/bilaterally, if aspirated.
- Wheezing may be present due to aspiration or chest infection
- Normal/reduced tactile fremitus
Heart
Abdomen
- Guarding may be present
Genitourinary
- No abnormal findings
Neuromuscular
- Opisthotonos
- Altered mental status
- Increased tendon reflexes with extensor plantar responses
- Flaccid paralysis with generalized areflexia when patient develops coma
- Nuchal rigidity
- Increased muscle tone
- Fasciculations
Extremities
- Bite marks
- Muscle atrophy
- Fasciculations in the upper/lower extremity