Name | Sunstroke |
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Synonyms | Sun Stroke | Sunstrokes | Sun Strokes |
Definition | Heat stroke caused by exposure to the sun. It is characterized by dangerously high BODY TEMPERATURE; red, hot skin; DELUSIONS; CONVULSIONS; or COMA. It can be a life-threatening emergency and is most common in infants and the elderly. |
Categories | Wounds and injuries |
MeSH® ID | D013474 |
Diseases
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Wounds and Injuries
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