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Bourbon virus infection physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The physical examination findings of bourbon virus infection may include several tick bite marks and maculopapular rash on the trunk. The patient may appear fatigued, hypertensive and dyspnoeic.
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Fatigued appearnace
- Altered level of consciousness
- Respiratory distress
Vital Signs
Skin
- Diffuse maculopapular rash is observed on the chest, abdomen, and back. [1]
HEENT
Lungs
Heart
- Normal S1 S2 are heard
Abdomen
- Contrast CT scan shows multiple prominent abdominal lymph nodes. [1]
- Diffuse maculopapular rash on the trunk is observed.
Back
- Diffuse maculopapular rash is observed.
Genitourinary
- There have been no genitourinary findings reported.
Extremities
- Left axillary lymphadenopathy which is usually nontender. [1]
- Petechiae are observed on lower extremities. [1]
Neuromuscular
- There have been no neuromuscular findings reported but few rare conditions associated with bourbon virus infection are: [1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Kosoy OI, Lambert AJ, Hawkinson DJ, Pastula DM, Goldsmith CS, Hunt DC, Staples JE (2015). “Novel thogotovirus associated with febrile illness and death, United States, 2014”. Emerging Infect. Dis. 21 (5): 760–4. doi:10.3201/eid2105.150150. PMC 4412252. PMID 25899080.
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