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DIAGNOSTIC BACTERIOLOGIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Bacterial Diseases
- Genitourinary Tract
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whiff test
1, record 1, English, whiff%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sniff test 2, record 1, English, sniff%20test
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test for the fishy odor detectable when potassium hydroxide solution (KOH) is applied to a sample of vaginal discharge in cases of [bacterial] vaginosis. 2, record 1, English, - whiff%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The diagnosis of BV [bacterial vaginosis] rests on four criteria, one of which is the "whiff test." 3, record 1, English, - whiff%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Negative, positive whiff test. 4, record 1, English, - whiff%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Maladies bactériennes
- Appareil génito-urinaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test à la potasse
1, record 1, French, test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- test au KOH 2, record 1, French, test%20au%20KOH
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- sniff test 3, record 1, French, sniff%20test
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test utilisé pour le diagnostic de la vaginose bactérienne et consistant à ajouter de l’hydroxyde de potassium (KOH) à 10 % à un échantillon de sécrétions vaginales afin de déterminer la présence de bactéries qui libéreraient des amines, caractérisées par une odeur de poisson pourri. 4, record 1, French, - test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les critères de diagnostic [des vaginoses bactériennes] sont surtout biologiques, ce sont : un pH vaginal [inférieur à] 5; des exsudats vaginaux dégageant une odeur de poisson avarié lorsqu'on y rajoute quelques gouttes de [solution] de potasse à 10 %(test à la potasse) [et] présentant [des] cellules indicatrices à l'examen microscopique. [...] Sous spéculum, on observe l'aspect de la muqueuse vaginale, puis les leucorrhées sont prélevées au niveau du cul de sac postérieur à l'aide d’une pipette Pasteur. [...] Sur les leucorrhées [sont réalisés] un test à la potasse et un examen bactériologique classique. 5, record 1, French, - test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Test à la potasse positif, négatif. 4, record 1, French, - test%20%C3%A0%20la%20potasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Genitals
- Perinatal Period
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- postpartum endometritis
1, record 2, English, postpartum%20endometritis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- post-partum endometritis 2, record 2, English, post%2Dpartum%20endometritis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the endometrium following child birth. 1, record 2, English, - postpartum%20endometritis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Organes génitaux
- Périnatalité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- endométrite du post-partum
1, record 2, French, endom%C3%A9trite%20du%20post%2Dpartum
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étude chez 120 femmes souffrant d’une endométrite du post-partum : comparaison du diagnostic bactériologique fait à partir d’un prélèvement protégé ou non protégé(écouvillon ou cathéter à double lumière muni d’une brosse). 1, record 2, French, - endom%C3%A9trite%20du%20post%2Dpartum
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Órganos genitales
- Periodo perinatal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- endometritis post parto
1, record 2, Spanish, endometritis%20post%20parto
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- endometritis postparto 2, record 2, Spanish, endometritis%20postparto
correct, feminine noun
- endometritis puerperal 3, record 2, Spanish, endometritis%20puerperal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La endometritis postparto [...] es causada por infección de la matriz (útero) durante el parto. Ocurre en alrededor del 1% al 3% de los partos y es hasta diez veces más común después de una cesárea. El diagnóstico de endometritis debe considerarse cuando una mujer, después del parto, tiene morbilidad febril (temperatura oral >= 38°C en dos ocasiones entre los días 1 a 10 después del parto), dolor abdominal […] 2, record 2, Spanish, - endometritis%20post%20parto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- staphylococcal infection
1, record 3, English, staphylococcal%20infection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- staph infection 1, record 3, English, staph%20infection
correct
- staff infection 2, record 3, English, staff%20infection
avoid, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An infection with one of the Staphylococcal bacteria. 1, record 3, English, - staphylococcal%20infection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Staph infection can cause pus-filled abscesses on the skin or internal organs, and can migrate through the blood to infect the heart, meninges, and other areas. Treatment is with antibiotics and drainage of abscesses as needed. 1, record 3, English, - staphylococcal%20infection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Staff is a common misspelling of the word staph, short for staphylococcal. 2, record 3, English, - staphylococcal%20infection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- infection staphylococcique
1, record 3, French, infection%20staphylococcique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- infection au staphylocoque 2, record 3, French, infection%20au%20staphylocoque
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Différentes causes favorisent l’infection staphylococcique : ruptures cutanées, corps étrangers, une infection virale préalable, l’usage préalable d’une antibiothérapie pour laquelle le Staphylococcus est résistant, les déficits leucocytaires, les déficits dans l’immunité humorale, diverses pathologies : diabète, artériosclérose, éthylisme, insuffisance rénale. 3, record 3, French, - infection%20staphylococcique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le diagnostic bactériologique de l'infection staphylococcique est uniquement direct(mise en évidence de la bactérie). Il n’ y a pas de diagnostic indirect par recherche des anticorps circulants. 4, record 3, French, - infection%20staphylococcique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-08-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bacteriological diagnosis 1, record 4, English, bacteriological%20diagnosis
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The punction had both a diagnosis and a therapeutic objective, as it allows pus evacuation in the same time. It can be repeated according to the patient's progress. Most authors prefer arthrotomy with careful lavage and good drainage. We suggest an intermediate technique which includes punction and allows clinical and bacteriological diagnosis. 1, record 4, English, - bacteriological%20diagnosis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- diagnostic bactériologique
1, record 4, French, diagnostic%20bact%C3%A9riologique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous proposons une technique intermédiaire associant la ponction qui permet le diagnostic clinique et bactériologique, le lavage de l'articulation et le drainage. 1, record 4, French, - diagnostic%20bact%C3%A9riologique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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