Chapter 187 Sprains, Strains, and Fractures Christine M. Wilson, Mary E. Farrell, Nicole C. Bove, Susan E. Bove Definition and Epidemiology Common musculoskeletal injuries include sprains, strains, dislocations, and fractures….
Chapter 72 Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion Rebecca Shields, James T. Banta Definition and Epidemiology Inflammation of the eyelids, also known as blepharitis, is one of the most frequently encountered ocular…
Chapter 175 Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome Lin A. Brown Definition and Epidemiology Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), a disorder usually included with rheumatologic conditions, is characterized by symptoms of widespread musculoskeletal…
Chapter 233 Infectious Mononucleosis Traci Alberti Definition and Epidemiology Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is an acute, self-limited, generally benign illness that occurs in both children and adults after primary infection with…
Chapter 229 Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases Lisa V. Adams, Elizabeth A. Talbot Terms such as “emerging” and “reemerging” diseases increasingly appear in the clinical and even public parlance. Our…
Chapter 97 Epiglottitis Lisa M. O’Neal Immediate emergency department referral or physician consultation is indicated for patients with suspected epiglottitis. Definition and Epidemiology Epiglottitis (supraglottitis) is an acute inflammation of…
Chapter 222 Chronic Pain Jennifer L. Culgin, Catherine M. Duffy Definition and Epidemiology Chronic pain is a complex, subjective, persistent, unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that affects more than 100…
Chapter 219 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Francisco P. Quismorio Jr, Dorothy K. Johnson Definition and Epidemiology Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystem inflammatory rheumatic disease that may cause diverse…
Chapter 144 Peptic Ulcer Disease Donna M. Glynn Definition and Epidemiology Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a pathologic, destructive, chronic disorder characterized by ulceration of the gastric and duodenal mucosa….
