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What is the difference between petechiae and purpura they look almost the same?
petechiae -- diameter :3 to 4 mm purpura -- diameter 4mm to 1cm ecchymosis -- more than 1cm
Does petechiae itch?
No it does not, scabies,gives etc .. Do but PETECHIAE does not itch .
Do Petechiae always accompany strangulation?
yes
What is the other term for large petechiae?
pupura
What does petechiae indicate in infective endocarditis?
distal embolization
What is the cause of petechiae in horses?
Petechiae in horses is when bleeding occurs underneath the skin. It is caused by equine infectious anemia, or EIA as it is also known. Red blotches are visible on the gum.
What is the medical term meaning pinpoint flat spot caused by bleeding within the skin?
Petechiae are pinpoint flat spots caused by bleeding beneath the skin
Petechiae and purpura are common signs of what?
increaed bleeding tendencies
What are the causes of petechiae?
Petechiae are small red or brown spots on the skin, caused by internal bleeding due to the bursting of minor capillary blood vessels through trauma or physical aging.
Is petechiae harmful?
Petechiae is a problem that affects capillary blood vessels and shows as small red spots under the skin surface anywhere on the body. The rash is not a disease but can be a sign of a health problem or disease including lupus, viral infections, leukemia, and rheumatoid arthritis. A doctor will be able to identify the cause of petechiae.
What is the different between petechiae and ecchymoses?
Ecchymosis is referred to as a LARGE lesion; while, petechiae is referred to as a SMALL lesion. A lesion is a abnormal change in the structure of a organ or part due to an injury or disease.
What refers to ecchymoses and petechiae over any part of the body?
Purpura
