What is fifth disease in adults?
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Just about the same for adults as it is for kids.\n\nhttp://www.ecpeds.com/january.htm
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It's "a disease caused by abnormal expression of one or more genes in a person causing a clinical phenotype."\n\nIt's genetic because it's not something that you can get from someone else in the traditional meaning ("I caught a cold from my wife", etc). Nor can someone with a genetic disorder infect someone else ("I infected my brother with chicken pox").
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My Aunts have this--they are all in their 50's.  None of them were diagnosed with it until they were in their late 40's & early 50's.  They are all 3 coping diferently with it as it has affected them each differently.  They all still lead very active lives and don't let it slow them down.  It's a matter of mind over matter--they each make sure they get plenty of rest before and after things that they know will wear them out, are careful about their diets, and have sought the most agressive treatments they can get.  They are all happy in their lives and haven't let the disease control their lives.  They treat it like everything else they've had to deal with in thier lives--it's just another challenge!
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http://www.mcsurvivors.com My mother has the condition. She is very into all that eastern and alternative medicene, so, she's slowly getting out of it, but it's very much real, despite what is said. There are certain other diseases I don't believe in, but MCS is very real, and can be devastating (and deadly).
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my girlfriend has factor 5 leiden... its a blood disorder where the platelets in your body are too abundandt and you  clot really quickly... they are prone to blood clots very badly in their lungs and especially in their legs.  her grandmother had it (undiagnosed) and never took any blood thinners for it... sh elived to about 50 yrs old.
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From infection to symptoms, 2 to 17 days, typically 7 days.\nFrom symptoms to death, 3 to 13 days, commonly 3 to 6 days.\nThe fatality rate for all cases so far has been about 50%.\n\nClinical features 1. In many patients, the disease caused by the H5N1 virus follows an unusually aggressive clinical course, with rapid deterioration and high fatality. Like most emerging disease, H5N1 influenza in humans is poorly understood. Clinical data from cases in 1997 and the current outbreak are beginning to provide a picture of the clinical features of disease, but much remains to be learned. Moreover, the current picture could change given the propensity of this virus to mutate rapidly and unpredictably.\n\nThe incubation period for H5N1 avian influenza may be longer than that for normal seasonal influenza, which is around two to three days. Current data for H5N1 infection indicate an incubation period ranging from two to eight days and possibly as long as 17 days. However, the possibility of multiple exposure to the virus makes it difficult to define the incubation period precisely. WHO currently recommends that an incubation period of seven days be used for field investigations and the monitoring of patient contacts.\n\nInitial symptoms include a high fever, usually with a temperature higher than 38oC, and influenza-like symptoms. Diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, chest pain, and bleeding from the nose and gums have also been reported as early symptoms in some patients. Watery diarrhoea without blood appears to be more common in H5N1 avian influenza than in normal seasonal influenza. The spectrum of clinical symptoms may, however, be broader, and not all confirmed patients have presented with respiratory symptoms. In two patients from southern Viet Nam, the clinical diagnosis was acute encephalitis; neither patient had respiratory symptoms at presentation. In another case, from Thailand, the patient presented with fever and diarrhoea, but no respiratory symptoms. All three patients had a recent history of direct exposure to infected poultry.\n\nOne feature seen in many patients is the development of manifestations in the lower respiratory tract early in the illness. Many patients have symptoms in the lower respiratory tract when they first seek treatment. On present evidence, difficulty in breathing develops around five days following the first symptoms. Respiratory distress, a hoarse voice, and a crackling sound when inhaling are commonly seen. Sputum production is variable and sometimes bloody. Most recently, blood-tinted respiratory secretions have been observed in Turkey. Almost all patients develop pneumonia. During the Hong Kong outbreak, all severely ill patients had primary viral pneumonia, which did not respond to antibiotics. Limited data on patients in the current outbreak indicate the presence of a primary viral pneumonia in H5N1, usually without microbiological evidence of bacterial supra-infection at presentation. Turkish clinicians have also reported pneumonia as a consistent feature in severe cases; as elsewhere, these patients did not respond to treatment with antibiotics.\n\nIn patients infected with the H5N1 virus, clinical deterioration is rapid. In Thailand, the time between onset of illness to the development of acute respiratory distress was around six days, with a range of four to 13 days. In severe cases in Turkey, clinicians have observed respiratory failure three to five days after symptom onset. Another common feature is multiorgan dysfunction. Common laboratory abnormalities, include leukopenia (mainly lymphopenia), mild-to-moderate thrombocytopenia, elevated aminotransferases, and with some instances of disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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in·vo·lu·tion (nv-lshn) A progressive decline or degeneration of normal physiological functioning occurring as a result of the aging process. Also called catagenesis.\nThis is an illness that he has no control over and can be a very difficult thing for you as his wife to deal with. Can I make a suggestion, take him to a Homeopath, they deal very well with such things as Meloncholy and they will treat him not just for the condition but all of him.\nie: his likes, dislikes, sleep pattern, fobias, eating pattern, times of the day and night when he feels worse etc. I have studied 2 years of Homeopathy and have seen miricles  with this wonderful natural medicine (even over night when the right remedy is given). I cannot express how much I believe Homeopathic medicine will help him. If you like, email me and I will give you some great examples of what I have seen Homeopathy cure...its amazing. Good luck hunni and stay strong, he is lucky to have you!. Big Hugs.
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it is a terrible disease....nothing to ask dumb questions about..I hope it never happens to you. My mother has dymensia and parkinsons, she has been in either a nursing home or hospital for 5 years, it is a wicked disease
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It is a constellation of symptoms and risk factors. Including but not limited to Abdominal Obesity, High triglycerides, low HDL, cholesterol and LDL chol high. These can bring about worsening of plague build ups in artery walls. Elevated Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance or glucose intolerance. Also Proinflammatory state. Most people diagnosed with the syndrome are at increased risk for coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. \nSome of the other things that go along with it are physical inactivity, hormonal imbalance and aging as well as genetic predisposition. \nAs for treatment the goal is to manage the symptoms and factors and reduce the risk for complications. Such things as weight loss, increase physical if able to at least 30 minutes 4x a week, even walking can help. Better eating habits to control diabetes if diagnosed and also to regulate blood sugars and lower cholesterol.  Cut out the salt if you use it a lot.\nMy mom was diagnosed with  it and was able to signiificantly lower her risk factors by the changes mentioned. ( I did however check the American Heart Association web site to be sure I was giving the correct information in regards to the list of factors.) My mom's doctor told her it's not so much an illness as it is a group of symptoms and several diseases and or disorders than when all together can be very  troublesome. Try the American Heart Association site. The info they have is pretty straighforward and also helpful I found. Good Luck and I hope I helped.
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Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva or blood, or by sharing a drinking glass, eating utensils, or needles. The disease is far less contagious than is commonly thought. Since the causative virus is also found in the mucous of the infected person, it can also spread through coughing or sneezing.
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i think human diseases r interesting. besides that, how bout healing properties of some tradisional herbs/plants? i'm currently working on pathogenic bacteria. maybe u can try to look into pathogens too? since pathogen like SARS, avian influenza and HIV are emerging problems for mankind... most importantly, which area r u interested?
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LOL!\n\nSurely, they mean that 4 out of 5 people will HAVE diarrhea; and, as we know it is not a pleasant thing, they will suffer.\nHowever, your have a point.  Maybe the last person just wants to lose weight.
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Causes and Risks: \nThe cause of the disease is unknown. It usually affects people of Mediterranean ancestry. Symptoms usually begin between 5 and 15 years old. Inflammation in the lining of the abdominal cavity, chest cavity, or joints occurs. Painful, red swelling of the legs occurs in one-fourth of the affected people. Attacks may vary in severity of symptoms, and people are usually symptom free between attacks. \n\nPrevention: \nThere is no known way to prevent this disorder. \n\nSymptoms: \n\nfever or alternating chills and fever (relapsing) \nabdominal pain \nchest pain that occurs repeatedly (recurrent) \nabdominal pain that is recurrent or with similar pain in past \njoint pain that occurs repeatedly (recurrent) \nhip pain , knee pain , ankle pain , foot pain , pain over the small joints of the foot, shoulder pain , elbow pain , wrist pain , hand pain, pain over the small joints of the hand, or pain in other joints \n\nred, painful, swollen lower legs (excluding joints) \n\n\nSigns and Tests: \nThere is no specific test to diagnose this disease. Elimination of other possible diseases by laboratory tests or X-rays will help determine the diagnosis. \n\nTreatment: \nThe treatment is symptomatic and supportive. A low-fat diet may reduce the number and severity of attacks. The medication colchicine may also reduce the attacks. \n\nPrognosis: \nThe attacks usually run their course without treatment. No medicine to cure the disorder is available. \n\nComplications: \nDiscomfort is the primary complication. \n\nCall Your Healthcare Provider: \nCall your health care provider if symptoms develop (to rule out other possible causes of the symptoms).
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I've treated dozens of people that have suffered from it. Its not the same in all people. Some get it worse than others. Treatment includes IVIG or plasma pheresis or a combination of both. \n\nSymptoms are progressive weakness that usually starts in the feet and progresses upwards and ends in paralysis that can last from days to weeks.\n\nThe severity of the illness is highly variable.
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YES.  diseases are becoming bigger and badder as we get older.  even if you were imunized as a child, a different strand could be out there and you could get it.  sad but true.  same with chicken pox.
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I understand it to mean that after 5 years of being disease free you are considered cured. So they check you every 3 months for two years and then every 6 months for the next 3 years. So 5 year survival rate indicates the percentage of people that live to the 5 year mark and are therefore considered cured if disease free for that entire time.
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I had it over New Years and it turned into walking pnemonia. \n\nMost of my family is either ill with it or has had it already. \n\nBad, bad strain.\n\nHope all is well with you.