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What are the short term effects of the Ebola virus?
Short term effects of the Ebola virus include fever, severe headache, muscle pain, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, and in some cases, bleeding. These symptoms can progress rapidly to more severe outcomes, such as organ failure and death. Immediate medical attention and isolation are crucial in managing the virus.
What is the effects of having severe acute respiratory syndrome?
Severe acute respiratory syndrome is a viral respiratory disease. The initial effects of having SARS is having flu-like symptoms, a fever, cough and sore throat. If left untreated, you may develop a shortness of breath and eventually, pneumonia.
Why are the effects of genotypes with extra X chromosomes apparently less severe than those of other trisomies?
The effects of genotypes with extra X chromosomes (e.g., XXX) are often less severe because of X inactivation, where one of the X chromosomes is randomly inactivated in each cell of the body. This helps balance gene expression between males (XY) and females (XX), reducing the impact of having extra X chromosomes. In contrast, in other trisomies (e.g., trisomy 21), the presence of an extra chromosome leads to a greater imbalance of gene expression, resulting in more severe effects.
What are the potential side effects of lactic acid?
Potential side effects of lactic acid include muscle cramps, nausea, weakness, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can lead to metabolic acidosis, which is a serious condition that can cause confusion, rapid breathing, and even coma.
Why is hydrofluoric acid so dangerous?
Hydrofluoric acid is dangerous because it can penetrate the skin and react with calcium in the body, leading to severe burns, tissue damage, and potentially fatal systemic effects.
What are the symptoms of RMSF?
Symptoms of RMSF begin within two weeks of the bite of the infected tick. Symptoms usually begin suddenly, with high fever, chills, headache, severe weakness, and muscle pain. Pain in the large muscle of the calf is very common, and may be severe
Who gets RMSF most often?
About 5% of all ticks carry the causative bacteria. Children under the age of 15 years have the majority of RMSF infections.
The effects of vitamin A deficiency are most severe in what population group?
newborns
How common is RMSF?
RMSF is the most widespread tick-borne illness in the United States, occurring in every state except Alaska and Hawaii. The states in the mid-Atlantic region, the Carolinas, and the Virginias have a great deal of tick activity
What is the bacteria in RMSF?
The bacterial culprit in RMSF is called Rickettsia rickettsii. It causes no illness in the tick carrying it, and can be passed on to the tick's offspring.
What is RMSF's rash?
The rash of RMSF is quite characteristic. It usually begins on the fourth day of the illness, and occurs in at least 90% of all patients with RMSF. It starts around the wrists and ankles, as flat pink marks (called macules).
What is the prognosis of RMSF?
Prior to the regular use of antibiotics to treat RMSF, the death rate was about 25%. Although the death rate from RMSF has improved greatly with an understanding of the importance of early use of antibiotics, there is still a 5% death rate.
What is RMSF?
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a tick-borne illness caused by a bacteria, resulting in a high fever and a characteristic rash.
How is RMSF spread?
The bacteria causing RMSF is passed to humans through the bite of an infected tick. The illness begins within about two weeks of such a bite.
How soon should treatment start for RMSF?
It is essential to begin treatment absolutely as soon as RMSF is seriously suspected. Delaying treatment can result in death.
When does RMSF have a worse outcome?
Certain risk factors suggest a worse outcome in RMSF. Death rates are higher in males and increase as people age. It is considered a bad prognostic sign to develop symptoms of RMSF within only two to five days of a tick bite.
Short term of Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
It is appropriate to shorten Rocky Mountain spotted fever to simply RMSF. It is a term used by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
