Introduction to Helminthic Infections
It is now appreciated that genotypes of T. gondii prevalent in South America may be more virulent than those typically seen in North America or Europe. These genotypes may be…
Protozoal Intestinal Infections and Trichomoniasis
It is now appreciated that genotypes of T. gondii prevalent in South America may be more virulent than those typically seen in North America or Europe. These genotypes may be…
Atlas of Cardiac Arrhythmias
274 The Bradyarrhythmias: Disorders of the Sinoatrial Node David D. Spragg, Gordon F. Tomaselli Electrical activation of the heart normally originates in the sinoatrial (SA) node, the predominant pacemaker. Other…
Blastomycosis
236 Histoplasmosis Chadi A. Hage, L. Joseph Wheat ETIOLOGY Histoplasma capsulatum, a thermal dimorphic fungus, is the etiologic agent of histoplasmosis. In most endemic areas, H. capsulatum var. capsulatum is…
Neurologic Causes of Weakness and Paralysis
PYROGENS The term pyrogen (Greek pyro, “fire”) is used to describe any substance that causes fever. Exogenous pyrogens are derived from outside the patient; most are microbial products, microbial toxins,…
Trichinellosis and Other Tissue Nematode Infections
It is now appreciated that genotypes of T. gondii prevalent in South America may be more virulent than those typically seen in North America or Europe. These genotypes may be…
Approach to the Patient with Gastrointestinal Disease
PART 14: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System SECTION 1 DISORDERS OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT 344 Approach to the Patient with Gastrointestinal Disease William L. Hasler, Chung Owyang ANATOMIC CONSIDERATIONS…
Mucormycosis
236 Histoplasmosis Chadi A. Hage, L. Joseph Wheat ETIOLOGY Histoplasma capsulatum, a thermal dimorphic fungus, is the etiologic agent of histoplasmosis. In most endemic areas, H. capsulatum var. capsulatum is…
Atlas of Rashes Associated with Fever
PYROGENS The term pyrogen (Greek pyro, “fire”) is used to describe any substance that causes fever. Exogenous pyrogens are derived from outside the patient; most are microbial products, microbial toxins,…
