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Pediatric conditions
Pityriasis VersicolorThe upper trunk, arms and neck are the commonest sites. Lesions are macular and sharply demarcated, and have fine scaling. They may become confluent over large areas. On sun-protected 'white' skin the patches are skin-coloured or pale brown, but after ski |
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PoliomyelitisAn acute viral infection with a wide range of manifestations, including nonspecific minor illness, aseptic meningitis (nonparalytic poliomyelitis), and flaccid weakness of various muscle groups (paralytic poliomyelitis |
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Preterm LabourPreterm birth is the singlemost important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in both first and third world situations, accounting for about 70% of neonatal deaths |
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Preterm Premature Rupture of MembranesThis term and its abbreviation should not be confused with prolonged rupture of the membranes which implies that the membranes have been ruptured for longer than 24 hours whether labour has commenced or not and applies at any gestation. About 75% of all w |
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Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)Meeting energy requirements is basic to survival, and the way in which this is accomplished from protein or non protein sources determines the type of severe PEM produced. A diet with excessive nonprotein calories from starch or sugar, but deficient in to |
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Rhesus Iso-immunisationThe occurrence of perinatal deaths or serious morbidity due to Rhesus iso-immunisation has become less frequent over the past 3 decades. The accessibility and widespread use of anti-D immunoglobulin (anti-D lg) is the single most important factor contribu |
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RosaceaRosacea is a common condition of the middle-aged and elderly, in which there are varying combinations of redness of the face with telangiectasia, papules and sterile pustules. The facial erythema is often easily exacerbated by spicy foods, alcohol and emo |
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Roseola InfantumThe incubation period is probably 5 to 15 days. Fever of 39.5 to 40.5 degC (103 to 105 degF) begins abruptly and persists for 3 to 5 days without any evident cause. Convulsions are common during the early phase, particularly as the temperature rises. Desp |
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