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A petechia (/ p ɪ ˈ t iː k i ə /; [1] pl.: petechiae) is a small red or purple spot (≤4 mm in diameter) that can appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous membranes which is caused by haemorrhage of capillaries.
Senile pruritus is one of the most common conditions in the elderly or people over 65 years of age with an emerging itch that may be accompanied with changes in temperature and textural characteristics.
Werner syndrome (adult progeria) Westerhof syndrome; Whistling syndrome (craniocarpotarsal syndrome, distal arthrogryposis type 2, Freeman–Sheldon syndrome, Windmill–Vane–Hand syndrome) Wilson–Turner syndrome; Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome (4p- syndrome) X-linked ichthyosis (steroid sulfatase deficiency, X-linked recessive ichthyosis)
Other symptoms to note: Petechiae is a symptom related to other illnesses (most commonly, meningitis or lupus). It happens because of inflammation in the skin and blood vessels, leading to blood ...
In adults, too, meningococcal meningitis has a lower mortality (3–7%) than pneumococcal disease. [ 3 ] In children there are several potential disabilities which may result from damage to the nervous system, including sensorineural hearing loss , epilepsy , learning and behavioral difficulties, as well as decreased intelligence . [ 2 ]
Routine primary immunization against meningococcal disease is recommended for most adults living in areas where meningococcal disease is endemic or who are planning to travel to such areas. Although conjugate vaccines are the preferred meningococcal vaccine in adults 55 years of age or younger, polysaccharide vaccines are an acceptable ...
Acquired thrombocytopenia may be associated with the use of certain drugs. Inspection typically reveals evidence of bleeding (petechiae or ecchymoses), along with slow, continuous bleeding from any injuries or wounds. Adults may have large, blood-filled bullae in the mouth. [10]
Subacute FES (non-fulminant FES) - The three characteristic features of fat embolism are present: respiratory distress, neurological signs, and skin petechiae. Petechiae are seen on the chest, axilla, shoulder, and mouth. [5] Occulsion of dermal capillaries by the fat emboli result in petechial rash. Petechiae rash occurs in 50 to 60% of the ...