Bacterial Lung Abscess
71 Bacterial Lung Abscess Bennett Lorber Keywords anaerobic bacteria; lung abscess; lung cavity; necrotizing pneumonia; putrid lung abscess Short View Summary Definition • Localized necrosis of lung tissue caused by…
Streptococcus anginosus Group
205 Streptococcus anginosus Group Cathy A. Petti, Charles W. Stratton IV Keywords abscess; bacteremia; CNS infections; endocarditis; gram-positive cocci; head and neck infections; Streptococcus; Streptococcus anginosus group; Streptococcus milleri group;…
Introduction to Helminth Infections
287 Introduction to Helminth Infections James H. Maguire * Keywords anthelmintics; cestodes; disease elimination or eradication; eosinophilia; helminths; mass drug administration; nematodes; parasitism; trematodes The helminthiases are among the most…
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
211 Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae Annette C. Reboli Keywords cellulitis; endocarditis; erysipeloid; Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae; fish; occupational exposure; pigs; swine; zoonosis Short View Summary Definition • Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a pleomorphic, nonsporulating gram-positive…
Urethritis
109 Urethritis Michael H. Augenbraun, William M. McCormack Keywords Chlamydia trachomatis; discharge; epididymitis; Mycoplasma genitalium; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; nucleic acid amplification; NGU (nongonococcal urethritis); postgonococcal urethritis; pyuria; reactive arthritis; sexually acquired…
Metronidazole
28 Metronidazole Jerod L. Nagel, David M. Aronoff Keywords anaerobe; anaerobic infections; Bacteroides; Clostridium difficile; disulfiram; Giardia; metronidazole; nitroimidazole; peripheral neuropathy; protozoa; tinidazole; Trichomonas Metronidazole (1-[2-hydroxyethyl]-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole) is a nitroimidazole drug…
Tetracyclines, Glycylcyclines, and Chloramphenicol
26 Tetracyclines, Glycylcyclines, and Chloramphenicol Matthew Moffa, Itzhak Brook Keywords bioterrorism; doxycycline; glycylcycline; malaria; minocycline; photosensitivity; tetracycline; tigecycline Short View Summary Doxycycline • Usual adult dose PO or IV: 100 mg…
Visceral Larva Migrans and Other Uncommon Helminth Infections
292 Visceral Larva Migrans and Other Uncommon Helminth Infections Theodore E. Nash * Keywords angiostrongyliasis; Anisakiasis; dirofilariasis; eosinophilia; enzootic; gnathostomiasis; nanophyetiasis; ocular larva migrans; swimmer’s itch; tissue invading helminthes; Toxocara…
Chickenpox and Herpes Zoster (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
139 Chickenpox and Herpes Zoster (Varicella-Zoster Virus) Richard J. Whitley Keywords acyclovir; antivirals; chickenpox; famciclovir; herpes zoster; penciclovir; shingles; vaccination; valacyclovir; varicella-zoster virus Short View Summary Definition • Varicella-zoster virus…
