Oncohema Key

Herpes Simplex Contact Precautions Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a recurrent viral infection. HSV type I (HSV-1), which is transmitted by oral and respiratory secretions, affects the skin and mucous…

Hepatitis Contact Precautions Viral hepatitis is a fairly common systemic disease. It is marked by hepatic cell destruction, necrosis, and autolysis leading to anorexia, jaundice, and hepatomegaly. In most patients,…

Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Failure Syndrome Hemorrhagic fever with renal failure syndrome (HFRS) is a group of clinically similar illnesses found throughout the world. It is caused by a hantavirus,…

Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disorder that involves blood clotting within the capillaries, resulting in progressive renal failure. HUS is also related to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and has…

Helicobacter Pylori Infection The bacterial infection H. pylori is most commonly recognized for causing circumscribed lesions in the mucosal membrane, or peptic ulcers. H. pylori releases a toxin that promotes…

Haverhill Fever Haverhill fever—also known as rat-bite fever, sodoku, streptobacillary fever, streptobacillosis, spirillary fever, and epidemic arthritic erythema—is an infection that usually results from handling or being bitten by an…

Haemophilus Influenzae Infection Droplet Precautions H. influenzae can cause diseases in many organ systems but usually attacks the respiratory system. H. influenzae is one of the three most common organisms…

Gonorrhea Contact Precautions Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection that usually starts as an infection of the genitourinary tract, especially the urethra and cervix. It can also cause infection…

Gingivitis Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva, which is part of the soft-tissue lining (gums) of the mouth that surrounds the teeth. Gingivitis is classified according to its appearance (ulcerative,…

Giardiasis Contact Precautions Giardiasis (also called Giardia enteritis) is an infection of the small bowel caused by the symmetrical flagellate protozoan Giardia (duodenalis) lamblia. A mild infection may not produce…