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Ciproflaxin |
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic. |
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Doxycycline |
A member of the tetracycline class of antibiotics. |
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Hemorrhagic meningitis |
An infection which causes inflammation of the membranes
covering the brain and spinal cord, which may result in hemorrhaging
(10). |
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Mediastinitis |
An inflammation of the cavity that separates the lungs
and contains the heart, the large vessels, the trachea, the thymus,
and connective tissues (10). |
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Eschar |
Sloughed off dead tissue caused by burn or cauterization
(10). |
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Lymphangitis and Lymphadenopathy |
An infection of the lymph glands and lymph channels
(11). |
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Sepsis |
A serious infection caused by bacteria that has entered
a wound or body tissue that leads to the formation of pus, or to
the spread of the bacteria in the blood (11). |
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Dysphagia |
Difficulty when swallowing (11). |
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Ascites |
An excess of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (membrane
lining of the abdomen) (11). |
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Dyspnea |
Breathing difficulty (11). |
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Cyanosis |
Bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes
caused by lack of oxygen in the blood (11). |
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Dyphoresis |
Profuse sweating (11). |
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Papule |
A skin lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that is solid,
and raised (not flat) (11). |
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Macule |
A small, flat, distinct colored area of skin that
is less than 10 millimeters in diameter (11). |
