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….
Chapter 59 Nail Disorders Kathryn D. Swartwout Herpetic Whitlow Definition and Epidemiology Herpetic whitlow is a self-limited viral infection of the area between the fascial planes of the distal finger,…
Chapter 216 Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis Francisco P. Quismorio Jr., Dorothy K. Johnson Definition and Epidemiology Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a treatable, chronic systemic inflammatory condition of unknown…
Chapter 96 Diseases of the Salivary Gland Lisa M. O’Neal Definition and Epidemiology The salivary glands include the paired parotid glands, the submandibular and sublingual glands, and numerous minor salivary…
Chapter 212 Metabolic Syndrome Donna Jenell Pease Definition and Epidemiology Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders that was first introduced by Reaven1 in 1988. It is characterized by insulin…
