Monday, 11 July 2011

Streptococcus pneumoniae ,Meningitis ,Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

Streptococcus pneumoniae: diseases caused          COMPS:
Conjunctivitis
Otitis media
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Sinusitis

Meningitis: risk factors        "Can Induce Severe Attacks Of Head PAINS"
:
Cancer
Immunocompromised state
Sinusitis
Age extremes
Otitis
Head trauma
Parameningeal infection
Alcoholism
Infections (systemic, esp. respiratory)
Neurosurgical procedures
Splenectomy

Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis: classic presentation     "Sore throat, Face bloat, Pi$$ coke":

Sore throat: 1 week ago
Face bloat: facial edema
Pi$$ coke: coke-coloured urine
· Alternatively, short version: "Throat, bloat and coke"

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