POLIOMYELITIS, POLIO VACCINES, AND THE POSTPOLIOMYELITIS SYNDROME JOHN F. MODLIN AND DAVID J. COFFEY Poliomyelitis is a systemic viral infection caused by any of three human poliovirus serotypes that is…
MEASLES AND RUBELLA DIANE E. GRIFFIN Measles and rubella are rash diseases of childhood that can be complicated by neurologic disease. Measles virus (MeV)–induced neurologic disease is associated with community-acquired…
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CHAPTER 20 Intestinal Parasites Rajal Mody Intestinal Parasitosis at a Glance • There is a high prevalence of intestinal protozoan and helminth infections among immigrants and refugees. • Most of…
CHAPTER 15 Diseases by Country of Origin Mary E. Wilson Introduction Infectious disease risks vary by geographic region and can change over time. Because many infections can persist in an…
CHAPTER 42 Preventive Healthcare and Management of Chronic Diseases in Adults Patricia F. Walker Introduction Complex interactions between the patient, the healthcare delivery system, and providers all have an impact…
CHAPTER 16 Diseases by Race/Ethnicity Andrea P. Summer, William Stauffer Summary Points • Diseases vary by population. Genetic determinants of disease will become increasingly clear with the explosion of genetic…
