Kawasaki Disease: A Case Study

How is Toxic Shock caused? Well its is caused by many ways. The first way could be cause is by a bacterial infection. The other way it could be caused would be your body might produce a little much of Staphylococcus Aureus bacterium. Another way could be the use of Tampons for women. The Tampon can scratch the vagina creating an opening for bacteria to get into your bloodstream. The last thing could be women who are menstruating or just had a baby.

Very severe outbreaks may have symptoms that include swollen and tender lymph glands in the groin, throat, or under the arms, and even flu-like feelings such as fever, chills, headache, and a general run down feeling.

Is an infection that is life threatening and spreads to the lungs, abdomen, and urinary tract. This infection is linked to osteomyelitis, central nervous system, heart and other tissues. Symptoms include: chills, fever, rapid heartbeat, and progresses to shock, red spots on skin, and confusion.

Child feels generally unwell but should have no on-going symptoms. Teenagers/adults may experience painful swelling of testicles. Secondary infection of the membranes of the brain and hearing loss

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that causes a red rash on the skin. It is caused by a toxin producing organism called Streptococcus pyogenes. This organism is rarely seen in well developed countries. The age group it affects is typically six to twelve year olds, however; all age groups can have the infection. The modern form of scarlet fever “...in children is now causing toxic shock-like syndrome (TSLS), an acute and

Septic shock results from bacteria that multiply in the blood and then releases toxins that decrease blood pressure, thus, impairing blood flow to cells, tissues and organs. It is an acute infection, usually systemic, that overwhelms the body (toxic shock syndrome) (Huether & Mccance, 2012). This

3) Is her history of rheumatic fever relevant to her current symptoms? Explain. Rheumatic fever caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria may cause damage to heart tissues including valves. Overtime, congestive heart failure may have developed. However, the pulmonary semilunar valve seems to be the issue in this case study, whereas rheumatic fever normally affects left heart tissue.

If a streptococcal infection such as pharyngitis or scarlet fever is left untreated, there is a small (~3%) chance that within approximately 20 days, the patient will present with rheumatic fever. After the first bout of rheumatic fever, if the host acquires a second untreated S. Pyogenes infection, the chance of coming down with rheumatic fever jumps substantially to ~50%. Most often this secondary disease will strike people aged 6-15 years old, roughly 20 days after the streptococcal infection, with a 2-5% mortality rate. One of the major diagnostic symptoms of this disease is Erythema Marginatum, snake- or ring-like eruptions covering the trunk, upper arms, and legs. Other symptoms include fever, arthritis (elbows, knees, wrists, and ankles), swollen joints, pain in the abdomen, nodules

A 32-year old nurse who has rheumatic fever as a child noticed a persistent tachycardia and light-headedness. Upon examination, chest x rays showed an enlarged left atrium and left ventricle. ECG analysis showed atrial fibrillation. There was also mild pulmonary congestion. Cardiac evaluation resulted in the following information:

Rickettsia rickettsii Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) can be challenging to diagnose. Each patient can have different symptoms which can resemble other common diseases. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is characterized by a sudden onset of moderate to high fever (which can last for two or three weeks), severe headache, fatigue, deep muscle pain, chills and rash. (Idph, 2016). The rash can appear on the legs or arms, soles of the feet, palms of hands and spread rapidly to the rest of the body. Although most patients get a rash there are times in which a rash does not appear at all. There is no specific diagnostic test for this disease that is why it is so hard to diagnose. One test for RMSF includes a biopsy of the skin rash. Routine blood tests may be performed,

Symptoms include, irritability, bilateral non-purulent conjunctival injection, erythema of the oropharynx, dryness and fissuring of the lips, “strawberry tongue,” cervical lymphadenopathy, a polymorphous rash, erythema of the urethral meatus, tachycardia, and edema of the extremities. During this stage the patient may also have pericardial, myocardial, endocardial, and coronary artery inflammation. Diagnostic criteria of Kawasaki disease include, bilateral conjunctival injection without exudate, polymorphous rash that may be urticarial or pruritic, Inflammatory changes in the lips and oral cavity, changes in the extremities, such as peripheral edema, erythema of the palms and soles, cervical lymphadenopathy that is often unilateral, anterior cervical (Burns, Dunn, Brady, Starr & Blosser,

I have chosen to study Scarlet fever because this is mainly a childhood disease; an area I hope to study in the future as I continue my journey to become a children’s nurse. Therefore, I would like to study in-depth detail into an infection in which my knowledge is limited. This infectious disease has had a huge increase in incidents across England since September 2015 and continues to increase. (Public Health England, 2016) This has been noticeable in my hometown as an

While the symptoms are non-specific, an infectious cause is most likely given the relatively abrupt onset of fever, chills, sweats, malaise, and myalgias. Further details of her past medical history, possible recent exposures, and a physical examination including vital signs will help determine whether further testing and empiric antimicrobial

Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication that is the outcome of certain types of bacterial infections. It is caused by the release of poisonous substances due to an overgrowth of the bacteria Streptococcus aureus, or strep, which is found in the bodies of most women. Toxic shock syndrome has historically been associated primarily with the use of superabsorbent tampons. However, due to this fact most manufacturers have pulled certain types of tampons off the market; which has caused the incidence of toxic shock syndrome in menstruating women to decline. Toxic shock syndrome can also affect men, children, and postmenopausal women. Risk factors for toxic shock syndrome include skin wounds and may even lead to surgery. If there is someone at risk for toxic shock syndrome they must look out for the symptoms so they can get immediate medical care.

generation to another. KD is most common to occur in children under the age of five, but there have been some cases of adults being diagnosed with it. It is ten to twenty times more common to have Kawasaki Disease if the person is of