Psittacosis physical examination: Difference between revisions
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[[Splenomegaly]] | [[Splenomegaly]] can be noticed by the end of first week. Some renal complications include; | ||
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* [[Arthritis]] in a few cases. | * [[Arthritis]] in a few cases. | ||
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Cranial nerves palsy II, IV, VI and VII | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [3]
Overview
Rose spots can appear and these are called Horder's spots. Splenomegaly is frequent toward the end of first week. Diagnosis can be suspected in case of respiratory infection associated with splenomegaly and/or epistaxis.
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Skin
- Hordor spots - macular rashes that resemble rose spots of typhoid. These appear over face.
- Erythema multiforme / erythema nodosum may be noticed.
Eyes
- In case of hepatitis, jaundice may be noticed.
- Conjunctivitis in a few cases
Throat
Heart
- Bradycardia may be noticed.
- Culture negative endocarditis
- Myocarditis
- Pericarditis
Lungs
- Consolidation may be suspected on percussion
- Rales may be heard
- Pleural rub can be noticed
- Decrease in breath sounds
Abdomen
Splenomegaly can be noticed by the end of first week. Some renal complications include;
Extremities
- Arthritis in a few cases.
Neurologic
In cases of encephalitis
Cranial nerves palsy II, IV, VI and VII