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Encephalitis Lamis Ibrahim James W. Myers INTRODUCTION Encephalitis is an inflammatory process of the brain in association with clinical evidence of neurologic dysfunction. Viruses are the most common cause of…

Acute Infections of the Central Nervous System: Meningitis and Brain Abscess Jonathan P. Moorman Central nervous system dysfunction is common and characterized by a broad differential diagnosis. Rapid diagnosis and…

Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis James W. Myers Sunanda Mangraj INTRODUCTION Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is a very important diagnostic tool in evaluation of central nervous system (CNS) infections and other conditions….

Other STDs Lamis Ibrahim James W. Myers DONOVANOSIS Introduction Also known as Granuloma inguinale. Causative agent is Klebsiella granulomatis (or Calymmatobacterium granulomatis), which is a gram-negative, pleomorphic bacterium. Large mononuclear…

Vaginitis Emmanuel Okon James W. Myers The term “vaginitis” refers to inflammation of the vagina. Symptoms include itching, irritation, and abnormal vaginal discharge. The presence of abnormal discharge, vulvovaginal discomfort,…

HPV Infections James W. Myers Emmanuel Okon INTRODUCTION Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are icosahedral nonenveloped dsDNA viruses belonging to the family papillomaviruses. HPVs are the commonest cause of sexually transmitted infection…

Genital Herpes Simplex Lamis Ibrahim James W. Myers INTRODUCTION Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the most prevalent cause of genital ulcer disease among sexually active people. It is a chronic,…

Chlamydia Trachomatis James W. Myers Lamis Ibrahim INTRODUCTION Most frequently reported infectious disease. Causes multiple complications, especially in females. PID Ectopic pregnancy and infertility, and infant pneumonia. Facilitates HIV transmission….

Gonorrhea James W. Myers Lamis Ibrahim INTRODUCTION Gonorrhea (GC) is the second most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD). In the United States, an estimated 700,000 new infections occur…

Syphilis Lamis Ibrahim James W. Myers INTRODUCTION Syphilis is a systemic disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. It has been known as the “Great Imitator.” EPIDEMIOLOGY Modes…