Tag: Trismus
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Parotidomegaly
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Ia parotidomegaly swelling is located above and behind the angle of the jaw, in front of the tragus and lobule of the ear flap. She may be : – Unilateral or bilateral; – Sudden or gradual onset; – Asymptomatic or be part of a more general context: infectious, inflammatory, painful, impaired general condition, weight loss.…
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Tetanus
* Toxic infection due to Bacillus Nicolaier (Clostridium tetani) which secretes a neurotoxin (tetanospasmin). Gram + anaerobic bacillus; copro-telluric germ. * Non immunizing Disease -> vaccination is mandatory despite infection with this germ. Incubation of 3 to 30d (M: 8d). Non-contagious disease. * Three conditions must coexist for a tetanus develops: lack of proper vaccination,…
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