Measles and Rubella
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…
Intestinal Parasites
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…
Diseases by Country of Origin
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…
Preventive Healthcare and Management of Chronic Diseases in Adults
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…
Diseases by Race/Ethnicity
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…
Women’s Health Issues
CHAPTER 43 Women’s Health Issues Helen Bruce Introduction The rich patchwork of American immigration history continues into the twenty-first century with a polyglot population unique in its ever changing diversity….
