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Leptospirosis is a blood infection caused by the bacterium Leptospira [8] that can infect humans, dogs, rodents and many other wild and domesticated animals. [8] Signs and symptoms can range from none to mild (headaches, muscle pains, and fevers) to severe (bleeding in the lungs or meningitis). [5]
Postpartum infections, also known as childbed fever and puerperal fever, are any bacterial infections of the female reproductive tract following childbirth or miscarriage. [1] Signs and symptoms usually include a fever greater than 38.0 °C (100.4 °F), chills, lower abdominal pain, and possibly bad-smelling vaginal discharge . [ 1 ]
Pregnant women are at an elevated risk, which increases by trimester [1] and lasts up to two weeks after childbirth. [ 11 ] [ 46 ] Obesity, in particular a body mass index greater than 35–40, is associated with greater amounts of viral replication, increased severity of secondary bacterial infection, and reduced vaccination efficacy.
Exanthema subitum, [1] roseola infantum, [1] sixth disease, [1] baby measles, rose rash of infants, three-day fever: Roseola rash on the arms and legs of a 21-month-old girl: Specialty: Infectious disease: Symptoms: Fever followed by rash [1] Complications: Febrile seizures [1] Usual onset: Before the age of three [1] Duration: Few days [2] Causes
[1] [7] A rash may start around two weeks after exposure and last for three days. [1] It usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. [1] The rash is sometimes itchy and is not as bright as that of measles. [1] Swollen lymph nodes are common and may last a few weeks. [1] A fever, sore throat, and fatigue may also occur.
[2] [3] This typically lasts less than two weeks. [8] Although it is not related to influenza, in the U.S it is sometimes called the "stomach flu". [9] Gastroenteritis is usually caused by viruses; [4] however, gut bacteria, parasites, and fungi can also cause gastroenteritis. [2] [4] In children, rotavirus is the most common cause of severe ...
Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a viral disease. [1] Symptoms of CCHF may include fever, muscle pains, headache, vomiting due to loss of net saline of basal cells, diarrhea, and bleeding into the skin. [1] Onset of symptoms is less than two weeks following exposure. [1] Complications may include liver failure. [1]
Signs and symptoms depend on if the febrile seizure is simple versus complex. In general, the child's temperature is greater than 38 °C (100.4 °F), [4] although most have a fever of 39 °C (102.2 °F) or higher. [6] Most febrile seizures will occur during the first 24 hours of developing a fever. [6]