Nose and Throat Syndromes
Nose and Throat Syndromes Definitions and Classifications “Upper respiratory infection,” often abbreviated URI, is a collective term. It has the same kind of meaning as “lower respiratory infection,” i.e., it…
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
The Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diseases
The Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diseases This chapter is intended as an introduction to some theoretical concepts about infectious diseases. It may be skimmed by physicians who are familiar…
Yersiniosis
Yersiniosis Contact Precautions Yersiniosis is a rare infectious disease that causes bacterial gastroenteritis. Symptoms vary according to the age of the infected person. It mostly affects young children, predominantly those…
Yellow Fever
Yellow Fever Throughout history, yellow fever has been a devastating viral hemorrhagic infection. It is a flavivirus whose symptoms range from none to hemorrhagic fever. In the past, the incidence…
Whipple Disease
Whipple Disease Whipple disease is a rare systemic infection that affects the small intestine, joints, central nervous system (CNS), and cardiovascular system. Typically beginning as gastroenteritis, it is slowly progressive,…
West Nile Virus Infection
West Nile Virus Infection West Nile virus (WNV) is a flavivirus commonly found in humans, birds, and other vertebrates in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. The disease is…
Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation of the vulva (vulvitis) and vagina (vaginitis) that may occur at any age and affects most females at some time. Because of the proximity of…
