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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Acute Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
AUB is abnormal endometrial bleeding in the absence of pelvic pathology.
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
ABRS is a secondary bacterial infection. Preceding primary conditions include: viral upper respiratory infection (URI), allergic rhinitis, anatomic obstructing conditions, nasal dryness, dental issues, local irritation, immunodeficiency and sudden change in atmospheric pressure. It is estimated that less than 2% of acute sinusitis cases are likely bacterial, although as many as 92% of patients receive antibiotics.
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life threatening, multisystem allergic reaction which is rapid in onset, usually non anticipated, and which may quickly lead to death.
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
AOM
Acute Otitis Media – the rapid onset of signs and symptoms of inflammation of the middle ear
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral illness of the lower airways that presents in children less than two years old without a history of previous wheezing.
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Cervical Spine Injuries
Injury to the cervical spine in children is rare, with an incidence of 1-2% per year.
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Community Acquired Pneumonia
An acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma acquired by a previously healthy child that is acquired in the community.
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva presenting with hyperemia or injection resulting in “pink eye.”
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Constipation
Difficulty in passing stools, commonly associated with excessive firmness of stools and a decrease in the frequency of defecation.
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(Medical Care Guidelines)
Febrile Neonate
Fever in very young infants is a common and important problem.
