General Principles Within developed countries, regulatory and engineering controls have largely limited the population’s exposure to many fatal pesticides and industrial toxins; however, worldwide, poisoning accounts for substantial morbidity and…
Introduction Nutrition is a fundamental domain of global health; it is fundamental to the health of individuals, the stability of populations, and the academic discipline that is global health. Nutrition…
Bites Reptiles A. Snakes 1. Overview: Snake venom often has both hemotoxic and neurotoxic properties, but one usually predominates over another according to the species. Of all snakebites, 25% to…
Diseases Characterized by Genital, Anal, orPerianal Ulcers 1. General Management a. Genital herpes, syphilis, and chancroid have been associated with an increased risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and…
Symptoms and Signs Fever 1. Etiologies to think about a. Malaria, visceral leishmaniasis, African trypanosomiasis, Chagas’ disease, relapsing fever, rickettsial infections, arboviral diseases (e.g., dengue fever), rabies, typhoid/paratyphoid, leptospirosis, tuberculosis,…
Introduction Although most routine microbiology diagnostic laboratories process specimens for the diagnosis of parasitic infections, there are no best practice guidelines either for processing or for referral to specialist centers….
3 Organs of the Digestive System and their Neurovasculature 3.1 Stomach: Location, Shape, Divisions, and Interior View A Projection onto the trunk Anterior view. The stomach is intraperitoneal and located…
3 Organs of the Cardiovascular System and their Neurovasculature 3.1 Location of the Heart in the Thorax A The heart in situ, anterior view a Simplified illustration. The chest has…
5 Organs of the Genital System and their Neurovasculature 5.1 Overview of the Genital Tract Classification of the genital organs The genital organs of the male and female can be…
4 Organs of the Urinary System and their Neurovasculature 4.1 Overview of the Urinary Organs; the Kidneys in situ A Projection of the kidneys and other urinary organs onto the…
