Austrian syndrome

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Austrian syndrome is a rare medical condition characterized by the triad of endocarditis, pneumonia, and meningitis. It is named after the American physician Robert Austrian who first described it in 1957.

Pronunciation

Austrian syndrome is pronounced as /ˈɔːstriən ˈsɪndroʊm/.

Etymology

The term "Austrian syndrome" is derived from the name of Robert Austrian, an American physician and researcher who first described the condition in 1957. The term "syndrome" comes from the Greek "σύνδρομον" (sýndromon), meaning "concurrence of symptoms," or "running together."

Description

Austrian syndrome is a rare condition that involves a combination of endocarditis, pneumonia, and meningitis. These conditions are all infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae.

  • Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
  • Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
  • Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.

Related Terms

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae - The bacterium that causes the infections seen in Austrian syndrome.
  • Bacteremia - The presence of bacteria in the blood, a common feature in Austrian syndrome.
  • Septicemia - A serious bloodstream infection. It's also known as blood poisoning.

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