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Conn's Current Therapy 2018 E-Book

Conn's Current Therapy 2018 E-Book

Rick D. Kellerman | Edward T. Bope

(2017)

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Abstract

Designed for busy primary care specialists and other first-line care providers, Conn’s Current Therapy 2018, by Drs. Edward T. Bope and Rick D. Kellerman, delivers up-to-date treatment information in a concise yet in-depth format. Recognized leaders in the field provide their personal approaches and evidence-based clinical management options for the conditions you’re most likely to see in your everyday practice.

  • Follows a consistent, templated format throughout, with diagnosis, therapy, drug protocols, and treatment pearls presented in easy-to-use boxes and tables for fast reference.
  • Focuses on the most current diagnosis and treatment protocols for common complaints, acute diseases, and chronic illnesses – more than 300 topics, all carefully reviewed and updated.
  • Features new and significantly revised chapters on Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hypertension, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Hepatitis C, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Urethral Strictures, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Fibromyalgia, Menopause, Travel Medicine, and much more.
  • Provides current drug information thoroughly reviewed by PharmDs.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Inside Front Cover ES2
Front End Sheet ES3
Conn’s Current Therapy 2018 iii
Copyright iv
Contributors v
Preface xxiii
Contents xxv
Section 1: Symptomatic Care Pending Diagnosis 1
Chest Pain 1
Epidemiology 1
Initial Assessment 1
Diagnosis and Treatment 1
Acute Coronary Syndrome 1
Pulmonary Embolism 2
Aortic Dissection 3
Esophageal Rupture 3
Tension Pneumothorax 3
Other Causes of Chest Pain 3
References 4
Constipation 4
Epidemiology 5
Risk Factors 5
Pathophysiology 5
Prevention 5
Clinical Manifestations 5
Diagnosis 5
Treatment 5
Complications 6
References 6
Cough 7
Acute Cough 7
Chronic Cough 8
Upper Airway Cough Syndrome 8
Cough Variant Asthma and Nonasthmatic Eosinophilic Bronchitis 8
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 8
Other Causes of Chronic Cough 8
Dizziness and Vertigo 8
Epidemiology 9
Risk Factors 9
Pathophysiology 9
Clinical Manifestations 9
Diagnosis 10
Differential Diagnosis 10
Treatment 11
Monitoring 11
Complications 11
References 11
Fatigue 11
Epidemiology 11
Risk Factors 11
Prevention 12
Clinical Manifestations 12
Diagnosis 12
Differential Diagnosis 12
Treatment 12
Monitoring 12
References 12
Fever 12
Definitions 13
Pathophysiology 13
Risks and Benefits of Fever 13
Diagnostic Evaluation of Fever 14
Differential Diagnosis 14
Treatment 14
References 14
Gaseousness, Indigestion, Nausea, and Vomiting 14
Epidemiology 15
Risk Factors 15
Pathophysiology 15
Prevention 15
Clinical Manifestations 15
Diagnosis 15
Differential Diagnosis 16
Treatment 17
Monitoring 17
Complications 19
References 19
Headache 19
Evaluation and Diagnosis 20
Tension-Type Headache 20
Migraine Headache 20
Cluster Headache 21
Chronic Daily Headache 21
Posttraumatic Headache 21
Treatment 21
TTHA Treatment 22
Migraine Treatment 22
Cluster Headache Treatment 24
Chronic Daily and Posttraumatic Headache Treatment 25
Conclusion 25
References 25
Hematuria 25
Epidemiology 25
Risk Factors 25
Pathophysiology 25
Prevention 26
Clinical Manifestations 26
Diagnosis 26
Differential Diagnosis 27
Therapy, Monitoring, and Complications 27
References 27
Hiccups 27
Mechanistic Description 27
Classifications 27
Epidemiology 27
Pathophysiology 27
Evaluation of the Hiccup Patient 28
History 28
Physical Examination 28
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures 28
Nonpharmacologic Interventions 28
Pharmacologic Interventions 28
Sedative-Hypnotics 28
Antiemetics 28
Analeptics 28
Anticonvulsants 28
Antipsychotics 28
Antidepressants 28
Calcium Channel Blockers 29
Sodium Channel Blockers 29
GABAB Agonists 29
Antacids 29
Gastrokinetic Drugs 29
Physical Interventions 29
Phrenic Nerve Destruction 29
Hypercapnia 29
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure 29
Nasogastric Tube 29
Treatment 29
References 29
Hoarseness and Laryngitis 29
Normal Laryngeal Function 30
Evaluation of Dysphonia 30
History 30
Physical Examination 31
Laryngeal Examination 31
Other Testing 31
Types of Dysphonia 31
Acute Laryngitis 31
Chronic Laryngitis 32
Vocal Fold Paralysis 32
Phonotraumatic Lesions: Nodules, Polyps, and Cysts 32
Reinke's Edema 33
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis 33
Vocal Cord Cancer 34
Neurologic Disorders and the Voice 34
Functional Voice Disorders 34
Presbylaryngis 34
Conclusion 34
References 35
Pain 35
Epidemiology 35
Risk Factors 35
Pathophysiology 36
Prevention 36
Clinical Manifestations 36
Diagnosis 36
Differential Diagnosis 36
Treatment 36
Nonpharmacologic 36
Pharmacologic 36
Nonopioid Analgesics 36
Opioids (see Table 1) 36
Adjuvant Drugs 39
Monitoring 41
Complications 41
References 41
Palliative and End-of-Life Care 41
Epidemiology 43
Risk Factors 43
Pathophysiology 43
Prevention 43
Clinical Manifestations 43
Diagnosis 43
Differential Diagnosis 44
Therapy 44
Pain 44
Pain of All Types 44
Bone Pain 44
Neuropathic Pain 44
Visceral Pain 44
Dyspnea 44
Nausea/Vomiting 44
Constipation 45
Anxiety 45
Delirium 46
Hiccups 46
Monitoring 46
Complications 46
References 46
Palpitations 46
Epidemiology 47
Differential Diagnosis 47
Risk Factors 48
Pathophysiology 48
Clinical Assessment 48
Diagnostic Testing 48
Treatment 49
References 50
Pharyngitis 50
Epidemiology 50
Risk Factors 50
Pathophysiology 50
Prevention 50
Clinical Manifestations 50
Group A β-Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngitis 50
Scarlet Fever 51
Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis 51
Viral Pharyngitis 51
Diagnosis 51
Differential Diagnosis 51
Infectious Mononucleosis 51
Acute Retroviral Syndrome 51
Neisseria gonorrhea 51
Lemierre's Syndrome 51
Treatment 51
Treatment Regimens 52
Monitoring 52
Complications 52
References 52
Pruritus 53
Classification 53
Pathophysiology 53
Clinical Manifestations 53
Differential Diagnosis 53
Therapy 53
Complications 54
References 54
Rhinitis 54
Introduction 54
Epidemiology/Risk Factors 54
Pathophysiology 54
Allergic 54
Nonallergic Rhinitis 55
Infectious Rhinitis/Rhinosinusitis 55
Prevention 55
Clinical Manifestations 55
Diagnosis 55
History 55
Physical Examination 56
Differential Diagnosis 56
Treatment 56
Overall 56
Avoidance 56
Intranasal Corticosteroid (INS) 56
Intranasal Anticholinergic (IP) 56
Intranasal Antihistamine (INA) 56
Nasal Cromolyn 56
Nasal Saline 56
Topical Decongestants 56
Oral Antihistamines 57
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRA) 57
Oral Decongestants 57
Systemic Corticosteroids 57
Surgery 57
Anti IgE 57
Immunotherapy 57
Monitoring 57
Complications 57
References 57
Spine Pain 58
Epidemiology 58
Risk Factors 58
Pathophysiology 58
Prevention 59
Clinical Manifestations 59
Diagnosis 59
Differential Diagnosis 59
Therapy 59
Monitoring 61
Complications 61
References 61
Tinnitus 62
Definition and Epidemiology 62
Risk Factors/Etiologies (Subjective and Objective Tinnitus) 62
Pathophysiology 62
Prevention 63
Clinical Manifestations 63
Diagnosis 63
History 63
Complete physical examination 63
Laboratory tests 63
Differential Diagnosis 64
Management 64
Monitoring 64
Complications 64
References 65
Section 2: Diseases of Allergy 67
Allergic Reactions to Insect Stings 67
Diagnosis 67
Treatment 68
References 68
Anaphylaxis and Serum Sickness 68
Anaphylaxis 68
Pathophysiology 69
Agents That Cause Anaphylaxis 69
Recurrent Anaphylaxis 69
Differential Diagnosis 70
Management of Anaphylaxis 70
Prevention of Anaphylaxis 71
Serum Sickness 71
Pathogenesis and Laboratory Abnormalities 71
Treatment 71
References 72
Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions 72
Epidemiology 72
Classifications 72
Pathophysiology 72
Risk Factors for Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions 73
Clinical Manifestations 73
Dermatologic Symptoms 73
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome 73
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis 74
Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms 74
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis 74
Acute Interstitial Nephritis 74
Evaluation 74
Management 74
Anaphylaxis 74
Angioedema 75
Specific Drugs 75
Antibiotics 75
Penicillin 75
Penicillin and Cephalosporin Cross-Reactivity 75
Sulfonamides (Sulfa Drugs) 76
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors 76
Aspirin and NSAIDs 77
Corticosteroids 77
Local Anesthetics 77
Radiocontrast Media 78
Chlorhexidine 78
Herbal Supplements 78
Conclusion 78
References 78
Section 3: The Cardiovascular System 81
Acute Myocardial Infarction: Focus on ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction 81
Diagnosis 81
Electrocardiogram 81
Serum Biomarkers 81
Imaging 81
Management of STEMI 81
Prehospital Phase 81
In-Hospital Reperfusion Strategy 82
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 82
Fibrinolysis 82
Percutaneous Intervention After Fibrinolysis 82
Facilitated Percutaneous Intervention 83
Patients with STEMI and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease 83
Patients with STEMI Who Present Later Than 12 Hours After Symptom Onset 83
Adjunct therapy 83
Antiplatelet Therapy 83
Aspirin 83
P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitors 83
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor Antagonists 84
Anticoagulants 84
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy 85
Beta-Blocker 85
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers 86
HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) 86
Aldosterone Antagonists 86
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator 86
Other Medical Therapy 86
Morphine 86
Nitrate 87
Complications of STEMI 87
Cardiogenic Shock 87
Electrical Complications 87
Ventricular Arrhythmia 87
Supraventricular Arrhythmia 87
Bradycardia and Heart Block 87
References 87
Angina Pectoris 88
Clinical Features 88
Diagnostic Testing 89
Risk Factor Management 89
Hypertension 89
Hyperlipidemia 89
Metabolic Syndrome 90
Smoking 90
Diet 90
Other Lifestyle Changes 90
Approach to Treatment 90
Medical Therapy 90
Nitrates 91
β-Blockers 91
Calcium Channel Blockers 91
Ranolazine (Ranexa) 91
Medication Combinations 92
Antiplatelet Therapy 92
Invasive Assessment 92
Novel Therapies 92
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization 92
External Counterpulsation 93
Spinal Cord Stimulation 93
Acupuncture 93
Other Causes of Angina 93
Syndrome X 93
Vasospastic or Prinzmetal's Angina 93
Newer Imaging Techniques 93
Calcium Scoring 93
CT Coronary Angiography 93
Summary 93
References 93
Aortic Disease: Aneurysm and Dissection 94
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms 94
Epidemiology 94
Risk Factors 94
Pathophysiology 94
Prevention 94
Clinical Manifestations 95
Diagnosis 95
Treatment 95
Monitoring 97
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms 97
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms 97
Thoracic Aortic Dissection 97
References 98
Atrial Fibrillation 98
Epidemiology 98
Pathophysiology 98
Atrial Factors 98
Electrophysiologic Mechanisms 98
Causes and Risk Factors 98
Reversible Causes 98
Clinical Manifestations 99
Diagnosis 99
Differential Diagnosis 99
Treatment 99
Risk Stratification for Stroke and Thromboembolism 100
Rate Control 100
Rhythm Control 100
Cardioversion 100
Ablation 100
Prevention 100
Special Considerations 101
Elderly Patients 101
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation 101
References 102
Cardiac Arrest: Sudden Cardiac Death 102
Definition and Causes 102
Tests to Identify Risk for Sudden Death 102
Treatment 103
Acute Management of Survivors of Cardiac Arrest 103
Primary Prevention of Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Death 103
Coronary Artery Disease 103
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy 103
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 103
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia 104
Sudden Death Associated with Abnormalities of the QT Interval 104
Brugada Syndrome 105
Catecholaminergic Ventricular Tachycardia 105
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome 105
Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation 105
Adult Congenital Heart Disease 105
Neuromuscular Diseases 105
Bradyarrhythmia 106
References 106
Congenital Heart Disease 106
Acyanotic Conditions 106
Atrial Septal Defect 106
Ventricular Septal Defect 107
Atrioventricular Canal Defect 107
Patent Ductus Arteriosus 108
Aortic Stenosis 108
Pulmonic Stenosis 108
Aortic Coarctation 109
Cyanotic Conditions 109
Ebstein's Anomaly 109
Tetralogy of Fallot 110
Eisenmenger's Syndrome 110
References 111
Congestive Heart Failure 111
Definition 112
History and Physical Examination 112
Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures 112
Classification 113
Management of Heart Failure 113
Nonpharmacologic Therapy 113
Pharmacologic Therapy 114
Device Therapy 114
Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure 114
Common Management Errors 115
References 115
Heart Block 115
Epidemiology 116
Risk Factors 116
Pathophysiology 116
Prevention 116
Clinical Manifestations 117
Diagnosis 117
Differential Diagnosis 117
Therapy 118
Monitoring 119
Complications 119
Conclusions 119
References 120
Hypertension 120
Epidemiology 120
Risk Factors 120
Diet and Sodium Intake 120
Sedentary Lifestyle and Obesity 120
Alcohol Intake 120
Smoking 120
Sleep Apnea 120
Age 121
Gender 121
Race 121
Family History 121
Pathophysiology 121
Prevention 121
Clinical Manifestations 121
Diagnosis 121
Screening 121
Clinical Diagnosis 121
Primary (Essential) Hypertension 121
Secondary Hypertension 121
Looking for Secondary Causes 121
Differential Diagnosis 121
Treatment Approaches 122
Recommendation 1 122
Recommendation 2 122
Recommendation 3 123
Recommendation 4 123
Recommendation 5 123
Recommendation 6 123
Recommendation 7 123
Recommendation 8 123
Recommendation 9 123
Nonpharmacologic 123
Diet 123
Exercise 123
Other Lifestyle Modifications 123
Pharmacologic 124
Monitoring 124
Complications 126
References 126
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 127
Definition 127
Epidemiology 127
Risk Factors 127
Clinical Manifestations 127
Pathogenesis 127
Diagnosis 127
Imaging 127
Treatment 128
Asymptomatic Disease 128
Symptomatic Disease 128
Pharmacologic Management 128
Invasive Therapies 128
Role of Implantable Devices 128
Participation in Competitive Sports 128
Monitoring 128
Future Research 128
References 129
Infective Endocarditis 129
Definition 129
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 129
Pathophysiology 129
Prevention 130
Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis 130
Blood Cultures 131
Electrocardiography 131
Echocardiography and Diagnostic Criteria 131
Other Cardiac Imaging Modalities 132
Differential Diagnosis 132
Treatment, Complications, and Outcome 132
References 134
Mitral Valve Prolapse 135
Prevalence 135
Classification 135
Pathology 135
Clinical Presentation 135
Diagnosis 136
Use of Echocardiography 137
Medical Management 137
Surgical Management 137
References 138
Pericarditis 138
Embryologic Origin of the Pericardium 139
Pathologic Processes Involving the Pericardium 139
Classification 139
Clinical Manifestations 139
Acute Pericarditis 139
Pericardial Effusion 139
Diagnostic Work-up 139
Laboratory Studies 140
Other Studies and Procedures 140
Chest Radiography 140
Electrocardiography 140
Echocardiography 140
Computed Tomography 140
Magnetic Resonance Imaging 140
Cardiac Catheterization 140
Pericardiocentesis 140
Pericardial Window 140
Pericardiectomy 141
Treatment 141
Prognosis 141
References 141
Peripheral Artery Disease 141
Epidemiology 142
Risk Factors 142
Pathophysiology 142
Prevention 142
Clinical Manifestations 142
Diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease 142
Differential Diagnosis 142
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease 143
Treatment of Cardiovascular Risk Factors 143
Improving Functional Capacity 144
Monitoring 145
Complications 146
Acknowledgments 146
References 146
Premature Beats 146
Premature Atrial Complexes 146
Electrocardiographic Features 146
Clinical Features 147
Treatment 147
Premature Junctional Complexes 147
Electrocardiographic Features 147
Section 4: The Digestive System 163
Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis 163
Acute Pancreatitis 163
Epidemiology 163
Risk Factors 163
Pathophysiology 163
Prevention 163
Clinical Manifestations 163
Diagnosis 164
Differential Diagnosis 164
Treatment 164
Monitoring 166
Complications 166
Chronic Pancreatitis 166
Epidemiology 166
Risk factors 166
Pathophysiology 167
Prevention 167
Clinical Manifestations 167
Diagnosis 167
Differential Diagnosis 168
Treatment 168
Monitoring 169
Complications 169
References 170
Acute Diarrhea 170
Epidemiology 171
Etiology and Treatment 171
Bacteria 171
Campylobacter 171
Clostridium difficile 171
E. coli 172
Salmonella 172
Shigella 172
Vibrio 172
Yersinia 172
Viruses 172
Parasite 172
Travelers Diarrhea 172
Treatment 172
References 173
Bleeding Esophageal Varices 173
Epidemiology 173
Pathophysiology 173
Diagnosis 173
Treatment 174
Primary Prophylaxis 174
Pharmacologic Therapy 174
Endoscopic Therapy 175
Management of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage 175
Pharmacologic Therapy 176
Vasopressin and Terlipressin 176
Somatostatin, Octreotide, and Vapreotide 176
Endoscopy 176
Balloon Tamponade/SEMS 176
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt 176
Surgery 176
Secondary Prophylaxis 176
Pharmacologic Therapy 177
Endoscopy 177
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt 177
Surgery 177
Cost-Effectiveness of Available Therapies 178
Summary 178
References 178
Calculous Biliary Disease 178
Cholelithiasis 179
Epidemiology 179
Pathophysiology 179
Risk Factors 179
Clinical Manifestations 179
Diagnosis 179
Biliary Sludge 179
Treatment 179
Complications 179
Choledocholithiasis 179
Diagnosis 180
Treatment 180
Complications 180
Acute Cholecystitis 181
Diagnosis 181
Treatment 181
Acute Acalculous Cholesystitis 182
Gangrenous Cholecystitis, Emphysematous Cholecystitis and Gallbladder Perforation 182
Gallbladder Disease in Pregnancy 182
References 182
Chronic Diarrhea 183
Epidemiology 183
Classification Based on Pathophysiology 183
Watery Diarrhea 183
Fatty/Malabsorptive Diarrhea 183
Inflammatory Diarrhea 183
Clinical Manifestations 183
History 183
Physical Examination 183
Testing for Diagnosis 184
Treatment 184
References 184
Cirrhosis 184
Epidemiology 184
Clinical findings 185
Natural history of cirrhosis and prognostic models 185
Major complications of cirrhosis 186
Portal Hypertension 186
Gastroesophageal Variceal Hemorrhage 186
Ascites 187
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 188
Hepatorenal Syndrome 189
Hepatic Encephalopathy 189
Hepatocellular Carcinoma 191
Portopulmonary Hypertension 192
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome 192
Hepatic Hydrothorax 193
Liver transplantation 193
References 194
Diverticula of the Alimentary Tract 195
Esophagus 195
Zenkers Diverticulum 195
Traction Diverticulum 196
Epiphrenic Diverticulum 196
Stomach 196
Gastric Diverticula 196
Small Intestine 196
Duodenal Diverticula 196
Jejunal and Ileal Diverticula 196
Meckels Diverticulum 196
Colon 197
Diverticulosis 197
Colonic Diverticular Bleeding 197
Diverticulitis 197
References 199
Dysphagia and Esophageal Obstruction 199
Epidemiology 199
Pathophysiology 199
Diagnosis 199
Diagnostic Testing 200
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 200
Esophageal Dysphagia 201
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 201
Differential Diagnosis 201
Management 202
Esophageal Dysphagia 202
Differential Diagnosis: Mechanical Obstruction (Table 2) 202
Stricture 202
Eosinophilic Esophagitis 202
Rings/Webs 202
Malignancy 202
Management for Esophageal Obstruction 202
Differential Diagnosis: Motility Disorders (Table 3) 203
Achalasia 203
Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction 203
Absent Peristalsis 203
Distal Esophageal Spasm 203
Jackhammer 203
Borderline Motor Abnormalities 203
Monitoring 204
Acknowledgment 204
References 204
Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease 204
Epidemiology 204
Risk Factors 204
Pathophysiology 204
Prevention 205
Clinical Manifestations 205
Differential Diagnosis 205
Diagnosis 205
Noninvasive Testing 205
Treatment 205
Monitoring 206
Section 5: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 255
Acromegaly 255
Physiology, Biochemistry, and Regulation of the GH/IGF-1 Axis 255
Etiopathogenesis of Growth Hormone-Secreting Tumors 255
Clinical Manifestations 256
Local Tumor Effects 256
Consequences of the GH/IGF-1 Excess 256
Skeletal Growth and Skin Changes 256
Musculoskeletal System 256
Cardiovascular System 256
Respiratory Abnormalities 257
Abnormalities in Glucose Metabolism 257
Abnormalities in Lipid Metabolism 257
Bone and Calcium Metabolism 257
Neoplasia 257
Associated Endocrine Abnormalities 257
Mortality 257
Biochemical Diagnosis 257
Imaging 257
Treatment 257
Surgery 257
Pharmacologic Therapy 258
Radiation Therapy 258
References 258
Adrenocortical Insufficiency 258
Epidemiology 259
Risk Factors 259
Section 6: Hematology 363
Acute Leukemia in Adults 363
Acute Myeloid Leukemia 363
Epidemiology 363
Risk Factors 363
Pathophysiology 363
Prevention 364
Clinical Manifestations 364
Diagnosis 364
Differential Diagnosis 364
Prognosis 364
Treatment 364
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia 365
Relapse 365
Novel Approaches and Future Directions 365
Monitoring 365
Complications 365
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 365
Epidemiology 365
Risk Factors 365
Pathophysiology 365
Prevention 365
Clinical Manifestations 365
Diagnosis 365
Differential Diagnosis 366
Prognosis 366
Treatment 366
Pediatric Regimens for Adolescents and Adults 366
Novel Approaches and Future Directions 367
Monitoring 367
Complications 367
References 367
Aplastic Anemia 367
Definition 368
Differential Diagnosis 368
Supportive Care 368
Treatment 369
Immunosuppressive Therapy 370
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation 370
Long-Term Complications of Treatment 370
Conclusions 371
Acknowledgments 371
References 371
Blood Component Therapy 371
Therapeutic Use of Blood Components 371
Red Cells 372
Section 7: Diseases of the Head and Neck 453
Dry eye syndrome 453
Introduction 453
Epidemiology 453
Risk factors 453
Pathophysiology 453
Prevention 453
Clinical Manifestations 453
Diagnosis 453
Differential Diagnosis 453
Treatment 453
Complications 454
Monitoring 455
Conclusions 455
References 455
Glaucoma 455
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma 455
Treatment 456
Topical Glaucoma Medications 456
Prostaglandin Analogues 456
β-Blockers 456
Selective α2 Agonists 457
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 457
Combined Topical Medications 457
Oral Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors 457
Laser Trabeculoplasty 457
Surgery 457
Visual Impairment and Blindness 457
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma 457
Mechanism of Acute Angle Closure: Pupillary Block 457
Diagnosis 458
Treatment 458
References 458
Ménière's Disease 458
Epidemiology 458
Risk Factors 459
Pathophysiology 459
Prevention 459
Clinical Manifestations 459
Diagnosis 459
Differential Diagnosis 460
Treatment 460
Medical Management 460
Bilateral Ménière's Disease 460
Serviceability of Hearing 460
Injections and Surgical Treatments 461
Intratympanic Gentamicin 461
Endolymphatic Sac Surgery 461
Intratympanic Steroids 461
Vestibular Neurectomy 461
Labyrinthectomy 461
Meniett Treatment 461
Monitoring 462
Complications 462
Conclusion 462
References 462
Otitis Externa 462
Epidemiology 462
Risk Factors 462
Pathophysiology 462
Prevention 462
Clinical Manifestations 462
Diagnosis 462
Differential Diagnosis 462
Treatment 462
Monitoring 463
Complications 463
References 464
Otitis Media 464
Epidemiology 464
Risk Factors 464
Pathophysiology 464
Prevention 464
Clinical Manifestations 465
Diagnosis 465
Differential Diagnosis 465
Treatment 466
Treatment Options: Observation 466
Treatment Options: Antibiotic Therapy 466
Treatment Options: Surgery 467
Treatment Options: Analgesia 467
Conclusion 467
Red Eye 468
Physical Examination 468
Conjunctivitis 468
Viral Conjunctivitis 469
Bacterial Conjunctivitis 469
Conjunctivitis of the Newborn 469
Conjunctivitis-Otitis Media Syndrome 470
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Conjunctivitis 470
Allergic Conjunctivitis 470
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage 470
Corneal Abrasion 470
Other Causes of Red Eye 471
Blepharitis 471
Hordeolum (Stye) 471
Episcleritis 471
Scleritis 471
Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma 471
Anterior Uveitis 472
References 472
Rhinosinusitis 472
Epidemiology of Acute Rhinosinusitis and Predisposing Factors 473
Predisposing Factors 473
Pathogenesis and Etiology of Rhinosinusitis 473
Diagnosis of Acute Rhinosinusitis 473
Imaging 473
Differential Diagnosis 473
Treatment of Acute Rhinosinusitis 473
Symptomatic Treatment 473
Antibiotic Treatment 473
Complications and Referral 474
References 474
Temporomandibular Disorders 474
Epidemiology 474
Signs and Symptoms 474
Anatomy and Pathophysiology 475
Pathophysiology of Intracapsular TMJ Pain Disorders 475
Pathophysiology of Masticatory Muscle Pain Disorders 475
Etiology 475
History and Examination 476
Treatment 476
Patient Education 476
Pharmacologic Therapy 477
Physical Therapy 477
Other Therapeutic Considerations 477
References 477
Uveitis 477
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 478
Section 8: The Infectious Diseases 491
Amebiasis 491
Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Acquisition 491
Pathophysiology and Susceptible Host Factors to Invasive Diseases 491
Clinical Manifestations and Complications of Amebiasis 491
Diagnosis 492
Therapy 492
Monitoring after Treatment and Disease Prevention 493
References 493
Anthrax 493
Background 494
Epidemiology 494
Pathophysiology 494
Clinical Manifestations 494
Cutaneous Anthrax 494
Inhalation Anthrax 494
Gastrointestinal Tract Anthrax 494
Injection Anthrax 494
Meningitis 494
Diagnosis 494
Specimen Collection 494
Treatment 495
Supportive Care 495
Antimicrobial Treatment for Systemic Disease with Possible Meningitis 495
Antimicrobial Treatment for Systemic Disease when Meningitis is Ruled Out 495
Treatment for Cutaneous Anthrax without Systemic Involvement 495
Antitoxins 495
Pregnancy 495
Prognosis 495
Prevention 496
References 496
Babesiosis 496
Epidemiology 496
Clinical Features 496
Therapy 497
References 497
Bacterial Meningitis 497
Diagnosis 498
Antibiotic Selection 498
Special Considerations for Antibiotic Therapy 499
Adjunctive Therapy 500
Chemoprophylaxis for Bacterial Meningitis 500
Vaccines for Bacterial Meningitis 500
References 501
Brucellosis 501
Epidemiology 501
Risk Factors 502
Pathophysiology 502
Diagnosis 502
Differential Diagnosis 502
Treatment 503
Monitoring 503
Complications 504
Prevention 504
References 504
Campylobacter 504
Epidemiology 505
Risk Factors 505
Pathophysiology 505
Prevention 505
Clinical Manifestations 505
Diagnosis 505
Differential Diagnosis 505
Treatment 505
Complications 505
References 506
Cat Scratch Disease 506
Epidemiology 506
Clinical Manifestations 506
Typical Cat Scratch Disease 506
Atypical Cat Scratch Disease 507
Diagnosis 507
Differential Diagnosis 507
Treatment 507
Prevention 507
References 507
Chikungunya 508
Epidemiology 508
Risk factors 508
Pathophysiology 508
Prevention 508
Clinical Manifestations 508
Diagnosis 508
Differential Diagnosis 508
Treatment 509
Monitoring 509
Complications 509
References 509
Cholera 509
Pathophysiology 509
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis 510
Treatment 511
Prevention 512
References 512
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 512
Definition 512
Epidemiology 512
Pathophysiology 512
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 513
Treatment 513
Things the Clinician Should Do 513
Things the Patient Should Do 514
Things that Should Not Be Done 514
Prognosis 514
Monitoring 514
References 514
Ebola Virus Disease 514
Epidemiology 515
Risk Factors/Transmission 515
Pathophysiology 515
Clinical Manifestations and Laboratory Findings 515
Diagnosis 516
Differential Diagnosis 516
Therapy 516
Prevention 516
Monitoring 517
References 517
Foodborne Illnesses 517
Classification of Foodborne Illnesses 517
Bacteria 517
Aeromonas Species 517
Pathogenesis 517
Laboratory Diagnosis 517
Treatment 518
Bacillus cereus 518
Pathogenesis 518
Laboratory Diagnosis 518
Section 9: The Nervous System 653
Acute Facial Paralysis 653
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 653
Pathophysiology 653
Clinical Manifestations 653
Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis 654
Treatment 654
Medical Therapy 654
Surgical Therapy 654
Monitoring and Complications 654
References 654
Alzheimer's Disease 655
Risk Factors 655
Prevention 655
Clinical Features 655
Differential Diagnosis 656
Screening for Cognitive Impairment 656
Diagnostic Evaluation 657
History 657
Cognitive Status Examination 657
Physical Examination 657
Laboratory Testing and Neuroimaging 657
Establishment of a Working Diagnosis 658
Treatment 658
Counseling and Caregiver Support 658
Management of Cognitive Symptoms 658
Management of Behavioral Symptoms 660
Monitoring 660
References 660
Brain Tumors 660
Metastatic Tumors 661
Meningiomas 662
Gliomas 662
High-Grade Gliomas 662
Low-Grade Gliomas 663
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma 663
References 664
Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome 664
Clinical Course 664
Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis 665
Treatment 665
α2-Adrenergic Agonists 666
Dopamine Receptor Blocking Agents 666
Other Tic-Suppressing Medications 666
Behavioral Therapy 666
Treatment of Comorbid Conditions 666
Summary 666
References 666
Head Injuries 667
Pathology 667
Intracranial Pressure and the Monroe-Kellie Doctrine 668
Treatment of Elevated Intracranial Pressure 668
Management of Severe Closed Head Injury 669
Treatment of Mild and Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury 670
Early and Delayed Neurologic Changes 670
Concussions and Sports-Related Injuries: Return to Play Guidelines 670
Restorative Therapies 670
Future Considerations 671
References 671
Intracerebral Hemorrhage 671
Epidemiology 671
Risk Factors 671
Pathophysiology 671
Prevention 672
Clinical Manifestations 672
Diagnosis 672
Differential Diagnosis 672
Treatment 672
Monitoring 673
Complications 673
References 673
Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease 673
Prevention 674
Antithrombotic Therapy 674
Management of Carotid Stenosis 674
Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke 674
Thrombolysis 675
Endovascular Thrombectomy 675
Antithrombotic Drugs 675
Treatment of Stroke Complications 675
References 675
Migraine Headache 676
Definition 676
Epidemiology 676
Risk Factors 676
Pathophysiology 676
Prevention 676
Triggers 676
Prophylactic Medications 676
Nonpharmacologic Therapies 676
Clinical Manifestations 678
Aura 678
Symptoms 678
Duration and Complications 678
Diagnosis 678
Differential Diagnosis 678
Treatment 678
Chronic Migraine 679
Monitoring 679
References 679
Multiple Sclerosis 679
Risk Factors 680
Pathophysiology 680
Prevention 680
Clinical Manifestations 680
Diagnosis 680
Differential Diagnosis 680
Treatment 681
Monitoring 684
Complications 684
References 684
Myasthenia Gravis 684
Epidemiology 685
Risk Factors 685
Pathophysiology 685
Prevention 685
Clinical Manifestations 685
Diagnosis 685
Differential Diagnosis 686
Treatment 686
Pyridostigmine 686
Prednisone 687
Azathioprine 687
Mycophenolate Mofetil 687
Cyclosporine 687
Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin 687
Thymectomy 687
Myasthenic Crisis 687
Monitoring 687
Complications 688
References 688
Optic Neuritis 688
Epidemiology 688
Risk Factors 688
Pathophysiology 688
Prevention 688
Clinical Manifestations 688
Diagnosis 688
Differential Diagnosis 688
Treatment and Monitoring 689
Complications 689
References 689
Parkinson Disease 689
Epidemiology 689
Risk Factors 689
Pathophysiology 689
Prevention 690
Clinical Manifestations 690
Diagnosis 690
Differential Diagnosis 690
Treatment 691
Early Disease 691
Later Disease 691
Complications 692
References 692
Peripheral Neuropathies 692
Anatomy 692
Five-Step Approach to Neuropathies 693
Fiber Type 693
Pattern of Distribution 693
Temporal Course 694
Key Signs 694
Pathology and the Role of Neurophysiology 695
Investigations 695
Treatment 695
Mononeuropathies 695
Guillain-Barré Syndrome 695
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy 696
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy 696
Diabetic Neuropathy 696
Paraproteinemic Neuropathies 696
Hereditary Neuropathies 696
Toxic and Nutritional Neuropathies 697
Metabolic and Infectious Neuropathies 697
Carcinomatous Neuropathy 698
Vasculitic Neuropathy 698
Neuropathic Pain 698
References 699
Rehabilitation of the Stroke Patient 699
Hemiparesis 700
Dysphagia 700
Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain 700
Spasticity 701
Cognitive Dysfunction 701
Depression and Neuropharmacology 701
Bladder Dysfunction 701
Mobility and Use of Adaptive Equipment 702
Falls 702
Visual Impairment 702
Brain-Based Therapies: Noninvasive Brain Stimulation 703
Robotics 703
Conclusions 703
References 703
Seizures and Epilepsy in Adolescents and Adults 703
Epidemiology 704
Classification 704
Diagnosis 704
Differential Diagnosis 705
Treatment 706
Characteristics of Specific Antiepileptic Drugs 708
Phenytoin 708
Carbamazepine 708
Valproic Acid 708
Phenobarbital 708
Ethosuximide 708
Felbamate 708
Gabapentin 708
Lamotrigine 709
Levetiracetam 709
Oxcarbazepine 709
Tiagabine 709
Topiramate 709
Zonisamide 709
Pregabalin 709
Vigabatrin 709
Rufinamide 709
Lacosamide 710
Clobazam 710
Ezogabine 710
Perampanel 710
Eslicarbazepine 710
Special Patient Populations 710
Women 710
Elderly Patients 710
Refractory Epilepsy 710
References 711
Sleep Disorders 711
The International Classification of Sleep Disorders 711
Clinical Approach to the Sleep Medicine Patient: The Interview and Examination 711
Diagnostic Tools in the Sleep Laboratory 713
Polysomnography 713
Home Sleep Apnea Testing 713
Multiple Sleep Latency and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing 714
Actigraphy Monitoring 714
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach to Common Sleep Disorders 714
Insomnia 714
Sleep-Disordered Breathing 717
Obstructive SDB: Snoring and OSA 717
Weight loss 717
Positional therapy 717
Positive airway pressure 718
Oral appliances 719
Nasal valve appliances 719
Oral pressure therapy 719
Surgery 719
Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome 719
Treatment-Emergent Central Sleep Apnea Syndrome 719
Sleep-Related Hypoventilation 719
Narcolepsy and Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence 720
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Wake Disorders 721
Parasomnias and Other Nocturnal Events 722
Sleep-Related Movement Disorders 723
RLS and PLMS 723
Sleep-Related Leg Cramps 724
Sleep-Related Bruxism 725
Other Sleep-Related Movement Disorders 725
Isolated Symptoms and Normal Variants 725
Other Sleep Disorders 725
Sleep-Related Medical and Neurologic Disorders 725
Conclusions 725
References 725
Trigeminal Neuralgia 726
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 726
Pathophysiology 726
Clinical Manifestations 726
Differential Diagnosis 726
Treatment 727
Medical Treatment 727
Surgical Treatment 727
Monitoring 727
References 727
Viral Meningitis 727
Epidemiology 727
Pathophysiology 727
Prevention 727
Clinical Manifestations 727
Diagnosis 729
Differential Diagnosis 729
Treatment 730
Complications 730
References 730
Section 10: Psychiatric Disorders 731
Alcoholism 731
Epidemiology 731
Economic and Medical Sequelae 731
Screening 731
Screening Rationale 731
Brief Screening 731
Diagnosis 733
Brief Intervention 734
Intention 734
Procedure 734
Assess 734
Advise 735
Agree 735
Assist 735
Arrange 735
Treatment 735
Detoxification 735
Assessment 735
Pharmacologic Therapy 735
Psychosocial Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder 735
Medication Management of Alcohol Dependence 737
References 737
Anxiety Disorders 737
Epidemiology 738
Risk Factors 738
Pathophysiology 738
Prevention 738
Clinical Manifestations 738
Diagnosis 738
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 738
Panic Disorder 739
Social Anxiety Disorder 739
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 739
Differential Diagnosis 739
Treatment and Monitoring 739
Complications 740
Conclusion 740
References 740
Delirium 740
Epidemiology 741
Risk Factors 741
Pathophysiology 741
Prevention 741
Clinical Manifestations 741
Diagnosis 741
Differential Diagnosis 742
Treatment 742
Monitoring 742
Complications 742
References 743
Drug Abuse 743
Epidemiology 743
Diagnosis 743
Tobacco and Nicotine 744
Cannabis 745
Cocaine Methamphetamine, and Other Stimulants 745
Opioids 746
Sedative-Hypnotics 747
Conclusion 747
References 748
Eating Disorders 748
Bulimia Nervosa 748
Diagnosis 748
Epidemiology 749
Etiology 749
Treatment 749
Binge Eating Disorder 749
Diagnosis 749
Epidemiology 750
Etiology 750
Treatment 750
Anorexia Nervosa 750
Diagnosis 750
Epidemiology 751
Etiology 751
Treatment 751
Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder 751
Diagnosis 751
Section 11: The Respiratory System 779
Acute Bronchitis 779
Diagnosis 779
Treatment 780
Antibiotics, Inhaled Bronchodilators, and Antitussives 780
References 780
Acute Respiratory Failure 780
Definitions and Pathophysiology 781
Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure 781
Acute Hypercapneic Respiratory Failure 782
Treatment 782
Oxygen Therapy 782
Mechanical Ventilation 783
Noninvasive Ventilation 783
Invasive Ventilation 783
Specific Causes of Acute Respiratory Failure 783
Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 783
Etiology and Diagnosis 784
Treatment 784
Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 785
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema 785
References 785
Asthma in Adolescents and Adults 785
Diagnosis 786
Assessment 786
Past Severity 786
Aggravating Factors 786
Current Status 786
Long-Term Management 786
Nonpharmacologic Therapy 786
Pharmacologic Step Therapy 787
Follow-up 788
Treatment of Exacerbations 789
Home Management 789
Emergency Department and Hospital Management 789
Summary 793
Atelectasis 793
Etiology 793
Compression Atelectasis 793
Surfactant Impairment 793
Gas Resorption 793
Pathophysiology 793
Clinical Presentation 793
Diagnosis 793
Treatment 794
References 794
Bacterial Pneumonia 794
Community-Acquired Pneumonia 794
Diagnostic Testing 794
Admission Criteria 794
Etiology 795
Treatment 795
Prevention 796
Health Care-Acquired Pneumonia 796
Diagnosis 796
Treatment 796
Prevention 797
References 797
Blastomycosis 797
Epidemiology 798
Pathophysiology 798
Clinical Manifestations 798
Blastomycosis in Special Populations 798
Diagnosis 798
Treatment 799
References 801
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 801
Epidemiology 802
Risk Factors 802
Pathophysiology 802
Diagnosis 802
Differential Diagnosis 803
Treatment of Stable COPD 803
Smoking Cessation 803
Pulmonary Rehabilitation 804
Vaccinations 804
Medications 804
Noninvasive Ventilation 805
Surgical Remedies 805
Supplemental Oxygen 805
Treatment of Exacerbations of COPD 806
References 806
Coccidioidomycosis 806
Clinical Manifestations 807
Diagnosis 807
Treatment 807
References 807
Cystic Fibrosis 808
Pathophysiology 808
Clinical Presentation 808
Gastrointestinal 808
Pulmonary 809
Diagnosis 809
Treatment 810
Gene Therapy 810
CFTR Potentiator 810
Hydration of Airway Surface Fluid 810
Physical Therapy 810
Bronchodilators 810
Antibiotics 811
Mucolytic Therapy 811
Antiinflammatory Therapy 811
Corticosteroids 811
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 811
Lung Transplantation 811
References 811
Histoplasmosis 811
Mycology and Pathogenesis 812
Epidemiology 812
Clinical Manifestations 812
Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis 812
Chronic Pulmonary Histoplasmosis 812
Disseminated Histoplasmosis 812
Mediastinal Manifestations of Histoplasmosis 813
Central Nervous System Histoplasmosis 813
Other Manifestations of Histoplasmosis 813
Diagnosis 813
Histopathology 813
Cultures 813
Serology 813
Antigen Detection 813
Treatment 814
References 814
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis 815
Pathophysiology 815
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis 815
Treatment 815
References 816
Legionellosis (Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever) 816
Epidemiology 816
Clinical Features 816
Diagnosis 816
Treatment 816
Obstructive Sleep Apnea 817
Epidemiology 817
Risk Factors 817
Pathophysiology 818
Prevention 818
Diagnosis 818
Treatment 818
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy 818
Oral Appliances 819
Surgical Procedures 819
Monitoring 819
References 819
Pleural Effusions and Empyema Thoracis 820
Etiology 820
Diagnosis 820
Imaging 820
Thoracentesis 820
Pleural Fluid 820
Treatment 821
Infected Pleural Space and Empyema 821
References 821
Pneumoconiosis: Asbestosis and Silicosis 821
Asbestosis 821
Criteria for Diagnosis 822
Asbestos-Related Benign Pleural Disease 822
Lung Cancer and Malignant Mesothelioma 822
Treatment 822
Silicosis 823
Radiographic Patterns of Silicosis 823
Silicosis Syndromes 823
Criteria for Diagnosis 823
Treatment 823
Disclaimer 824
References 824
Primary Lung Abscess 824
Definition and Classification 824
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 824
Pathophysiology 824
Clinical Manifestations 825
Diagnosis 825
Differential Diagnosis 825
Treatment 825
Prognosis 825
References 825
Primary Lung Cancer 826
Epidemiology 826
Etiology 826
Clinical Presentation 826
Screening 827
Diagnosis and Evaluation 827
Treatment 828
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer 828
Small Cell Lung Cancer 830
References 831
Sarcoidosis 831
Epidemiology 831
Immunopathogenesis 831
Clinical Features and Clinical Course 832
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis 832
Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis 832
Diagnosis and Initial Work-up 833
Treatment 834
References 834
Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases 834
Tuberculosis 835
Epidemiology 835
Natural History 835
Diagnosis of Active Tuberculosis 836
Principles of Treatment 836
Chemoprophylaxis 836
Definitive Therapy 837
Treatment of Tuberculosis in Resource-Poor Settings 839
Treatment of Tuberculosis in Special Circumstances 839
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis 839
Extrapulmonary and Sputum-Negative Tuberculosis 839
Mycobacterium avium Complex Infection 839
Mycobacterium leprae 840
Mycobacteria Other Than Tuberculosis 840
References 840
Venous Thromboembolism 841
Pathogenesis and Risk Factors 841
Venous Stasis 841
Vessel Damage 841
Hypercoagulability 841
Combinations of Risk Factors and Risk Stratification 841
Epidemiology and Natural History of Venous Thromboembolism 841
Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis 842
Clinical Features 842
Venography 843
Venous Ultrasonography 843
D-dimer Blood Testing 843
Computed Tomographic and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Venography 844
Diagnosis of Recurrent Deep Venous Thrombosis 844
Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism 844
Clinical Features 844
Chest Radiography and Electrocardiography 845
Ventilation/Perfusion Lung Scanning 845
Computed Tomographic Pulmonary Angiography 845
D-Dimer Blood Testing 846
Compression Ultrasonography 846
Pulmonary Angiography 846
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism 846
General Surgery and Medicine 846
Major Orthopaedic Surgery 846
Endoscopic Genitourinary Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Ocular Surgery 847
Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism 847
Acute Anticoagulant Therapy 847
Long-Term Anticoagulant Therapy 847
Thrombolytic Therapy 848
Inferior Vena Cava Filters 848
Graduated Compression Stockings 848
Acknowledgment 848
References 849
Viral Respiratory Infections 849
Common Colds 849
Influenza-Like Illness 849
Croup 850
Bronchiolitis 850
References 850
Viral and Mycoplasmal Pneumonias 850
Influenza (Human, Avian, and Swine) 851
Anti-Influenza Therapy 852
Mycoplasma pneumoniae 852
Therapy 854
References 855
Section 12: Rheumatology and the Musculoskeletal System 857
Ankylosing Spondylitis 857
Epidemiology 857
Pathophysiology 857
Clinical Manifestations 857
Diagnosis 858
Differential Diagnosis 858
Treatment 858
Monitoring 858
Complications 859
References 859
Bursitis and Tendinopathy 859
Tendinopathy 859
Background 859
Evaluation 860
Prevention 860
Treatment 861
Bursitis 862
Background 862
Evaluation 863
Treatment 863
References 863
Common Sports Injuries 864
Ankle Injuries 864
Lateral Ankle Sprain 864
Medial Ankle Sprain 865
High Ankle Sprain 865
Osteochondral Ankle Injuries 865
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries 866
PCL Injuries 867
MCL Injuries 867
Osteochondral Knee Injuries 867
Hand Injuries 868
Mallet Finger 868
Jersey Finger 868
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Dorsal Dislocation 868
Scaphoid Fracture 869
Overuse Injuries 870
Tendinosis 870
Stress Fractures 871
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis 872
References 874
Connective Tissue Disorders 874
Lupus Erythematosus 875
Clinical Features 875
Management 875
Prevention 875
Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus 875
Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 875
Treatment of Musculoskeletal Manifestations 876
Treatment of Hematologic Manifestations 876
Treatment of Renal Manifestations 876
Treatment of Nervous System Manifestations 876
Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis 876
Clinical Features 876
Section 13: The Sexually Transmitted Diseases 905
Chlamydia Trachomatis 905
Epidemiology 905
Risk Factors 905
Pathophysiology 905
Prevention 905
Clinical Manifestations 906
Diagnosis 906
Differential Diagnosis 906
Treatment 906
Monitoring 906
Complications 907
References 907
Condylomata Acuminata 907
Epidemiology 908
Risk Factors 908
Pathophysiology 908
Prevention 908
Clinical Manifestations 908
Diagnosis 908
Differential Diagnosis 908
Treatment 908
Monitoring 909
Complications 909
References 910
Genital Ulcer Disease: Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale, and Lymphogranuloma 910
Chancroid 910
Section 14: Diseases of the Skin 919
Acne Vulgaris 919
Epidemiology 919
Prevention 919
Pathophysiology 919
Diagnosis 919
Clinical Manifestations 919
Differential Diagnosis 920
Treatment 920
References 920
Atopic Dermatitis 920
Pathophysiology 921
Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment 921
Management of Atopic Dermatitis and Associated Conditions 921
Daily Maintenance Care 921
Topical and Systemic Medications 922
Food Allergies 923
Infections 923
Inhalant Allergies and Asthma 923
Investigational Treatments for Atopic Dermatitis 924
References 924
Bacterial Diseases of the Skin 924
Common Infections 924
Impetigo 924
Folliculitis 925
Cellulitis 925
Abscess 925
Life-Threatening Infections 925
Group A β-Hemolytic Streptococcal Gangrene 925
Synergistic Necrotizing Cellulitis 925
Clostridial Myonecrosis 926
Necrotizing Fasciitis 927
Special Circumstances 927
Fournier's Gangrene 927
Ecthyma Gangrenosum 927
Sea and Freshwater Infections 928
Conclusions 928
References 928
Bullous Diseases 928
Epidemiology 928
Risk Factors 928
Pathophysiology 928
Prevention 928
Clinical Manifestations 928
Complications 928
Diagnosis 929
Differential Diagnosis 929
Treatment 929
Principles 929
Pharmacologic Treatment 929
Glucocorticoids 929
Azathioprine 929
Mycophenolate Mofetil 929
Methotrexate 929
Cyclophosphamide 929
Cyclosporine 929
Dapsone 929
Tetracycline 929
Niacinamide (Nicotinamide) 930
High-Dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin 930
Rituximab 930
Plasmapheresis and Immunoapheresis 930
Treatment of Individual Disorders 930
Pemphigoid 930
Bullous Pemphigoid 930
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid 930
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita 930
Dermatitis Herpetiformis 931
Linear Immunoglobulin A Disease 931
Pemphigus 931
Pemphigus Vulgaris 931
Pemphigus Foliaceous 931
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus 931
References 932
Cancer of the Skin 932
Basal Cell Carcinoma 932
Squamous Cell Carcinoma 933
Neoplasms of Adnexal Origin 934
Sebaceous Carcinoma 934
Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma 934
Fibrohistiocytic Malignancies 934
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans 934
Atypical Fibroxanthoma 934
Vascular Malignancies 934
Kaposi's Sarcoma 934
Angiosarcoma 935
Other Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers 935
Merkel Cell Carcinoma 935
Paget's Disease 935
Cutaneous Metastases 935
References 935
Contact Dermatitis 936
Diagnosis 937
Treatment 937
References 939
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas, Including Mycosis Fungoides and SÉzary Syndrome 939
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas 939
Classification 939
Standard Diagnosis and Staging Methods 939
Mycosis Fungoides, Sézary Syndrome, and Variants 940
Clinical Features 940
Histopathologic and Cytologic Features 940
Immunophenotyping 940
Molecular Biology 940
TNMB Staging 940
Treatment 941
Phototherapy 941
Topical Therapy 941
Radiotherapy 942
Apheresis-Based Therapy 942
Cytokine Therapy 942
Tumor-Associated Antigen-Directed Therapies 942
Systemic Chemotherapy 942
Retinoids 943
Enzyme Inhibitors 943
Miscellaneous Therapies 943
Selection of Therapy 943
Lymphoproliferative Disorders Associated with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome 943
Types and Clinical Features 943
Treatment 943
References 943
Cutaneous Vasculitis 944
Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis 944
Epidemiology 944
Risk Factors 944
Pathophysiology 944
Clinical Manifestations 944
Diagnosis 944
Differential Diagnosis 944
Treatment 944
Monitoring 945
Complications 945
Cutaneous Vasculitis Associated with Systemic Vasculitis 945
References 946
Diseases of the Hair 946
Epidemiology 946
Risk Factors 946
Pathophysiology 946
Prevention 946
Clinical Manifestations 946
Diagnosis 946
Alopecia 946
Hirsutism 947
Differential Diagnosis 947
Treatment 948
Alopecia 948
Hirsutism 949
Monitoring 949
Complications 949
References 949
Diseases of the Mouth 949
Odontogenic Infection 950
Suspicion of Oral Cancer 950
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis 951
Oral Candidiasis 951
Xerostomia 951
Aphthous Stomatitis 952
Orofacial Herpes Simplex Infection 952
Erythema Multiforme 953
Erosive Lichen Planus and Similar Autoimmune Ulcerative Conditions of the Oral Mucosa 953
Corticosteroid Treatment of Immune-Mediated Oral Ulcers 954
Osteonecrosis of the Jaw 954
References 954
Diseases of the Nails 954
Anatomy 954
Physiology 955
Function 955
Diseases 955
Onychomycosis 955
Clinical Features and Diagnosis 955
Section 15: The Urogenital Tract 1023
Acute Renal Failure 1023
Epidemiology and Definitions 1023
Classification 1023
Prerenal Azotemia 1024
Glomerular Disease 1025
Acute Tubular Necrosis 1025
Interstitial Disease 1026
Obstructive Disease 1026
Treatment 1026
Emerging Issues 1026
References 1027
Chronic Kidney Disease 1027
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease 1028
Approach to the Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease 1028
Clinical and Laboratory Abnormalities in Chronic Kidney Disease 1029
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia 1029
Hyperkalemia 1029
Metabolic Acidosis 1029
Abnormal Divalent in Metabolism 1029
Anemia 1029
Hypertension 1029
Volume Overload 1030
Signs and Symptoms of Renal Failure 1030
Management of Chronic Kidney Disease 1030
Staging 1030
Stage 0 (GFR >90mL/min/1.73m2 with Risk Factors for Renal Disease) 1030
Stage 1 (GFR >90mL/min/1.73m2) 1030
Stage 2: Mild CKD (GFR 60 to 90mL/min/1.73m2) 1030
Stage 3: Moderate CKD (GFR 30 to 59mL/min/1.73m2) 1030
Stage 4: Moderate to Severe CKD (GFR 15 to 29mL/min/1.73m2) 1030
Stage 5: Severe CKD (GFR <15mL/min/1.73m2) 1030
General Approach to Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease 1030
Factors Causing Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease 1030
Intraglomerular Hypertension and Glomerular Hypertrophy 1031
Proteinuria 1031
Tubulointerstitial Disease 1031
Hyperlipidemia 1031
Calcium-Phosphate Deposition 1031
Increased Glomerular Prostaglandin Production 1031
Metabolic Acidosis 1031
Specific Treatment Measures 1031
Measures Designed to Reduce the Rate of Progression of Renal Failure 1031
Control of Systemic and Intraglomerular Hypertension 1031
Protein Restriction 1031
Control of Lipids 1031
Measures Designed to Treat Significant Laboratory Abnormalities 1031
Anemia 1031
Metabolic Acidosis 1032
Divalent Ion Metabolism 1032
Hyperkalemia 1032
Elevated Blood Urea Nitrogen Concentration 1032
Volume Overload 1032
References 1032
Malignant Tumors of the Urogenital Tract 1032
Carcinoma of the Prostate 1035
Diagnosis 1035
Treatment 1036
Tumors of the Renal Parenchyma 1036
Renal Cell Carcinoma 1036
Diagnosis 1036
Treatment 1037
Benign Renal Tumors 1037
Metastatic Renal Lesions 1037
Tumors of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter 1037
Diagnosis 1037
Section 16: Men's Health 1061
Bacterial Infections of the Male Urinary Tract 1061
Distinguishing Complicated from Uncomplicated Infections 1061
Natural History 1061
Diagnosis and Localization 1062
Treatment 1062
Uncomplicated Infections 1062
Complicated Infections 1062
Prostatitis 1063
Long-Term Care Patients 1063
References 1063
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 1064
Epidemiology 1064
Pathophysiology 1064
Symptoms 1064
Diagnosis 1064
Treatment 1065
Active Surveillance and Watchful Waiting 1065
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 1066
Medical Therapy 1066
α-Blocker Medications 1066
5α-Reductase Inhibitors 1066
Minimally Invasive Procedures 1066
Surgical Therapy 1066
References 1067
Epididymitis and Orchitis 1067
Epidemiology 1067
Risk Factors 1067
Pathophysiology 1067
Clinical Manifestations 1067
Diagnosis 1068
Differential Diagnosis 1068
Therapy/Treatment 1068
Complications 1068
References 1068
Erectile Dysfunction 1068
Epidemiology 1068
Risk Factors 1068
Pathophysiology 1069
Prevention 1069
Clinical Manifestation 1069
Diagnosis 1069
Differential Diagnosis 1069
Therapy 1069
Monitoring 1070
Complications 1070
References 1070
Prostatitis 1070
Epidemiology 1071
Risk Factors 1071
Pathophysiology 1071
Prevention 1071
Clinical Manifestations 1071
Diagnosis 1071
Differential Diagnosis 1071
Therapy (or Treatment) 1071
Monitoring 1072
Complications 1072
References 1072
Section 17: Women's Health 1073
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 1073
Epidemiology 1073
Pathophysiology 1073
Diagnosis 1073
Treatment 1073
References 1074
Amenorrhea 1075
Definition 1075
Menstrual Cycle 1075
Etiology 1075
Hypothalamic Compartment 1075
Constitutional Delay 1076
Congenital Causes 1076
Acquired Causes 1076
Pituitary Compartment 1076
Ovarian Compartment 1076
Outflow Tract Compartment 1076
Other Causes 1076
Diagnosis 1076
History 1076
Physical Examination 1077
Investigations 1077
Initial Investigations 1077
Follow-up Investigations 1077
References 1077
Bacterial Infections of the Urinary Tract in Women 1077
Acute Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection) 1078
Acute Pyelonephritis 1079
Urethritis 1079
Asymptomatic Bacteruria 1079
Recurrent Cystitis 1079
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection 1079
References 1079
Benign Breast Disease 1079
Presentation and Workup 1080
Breast Cancer Screening 1080
Palpable Breast Mass 1080
Nipple Discharge 1081
Benign Lesions 1082
Nonproliferative Lesions 1082
Proliferative Lesions Without Atypia 1082
Proliferative Lesions With Atypia 1082
Miscellaneous Benign Breast Conditions 1083
High-Risk Evaluation and Management 1083
Chemoprevention 1083
References 1083
Cancer of the Endometrium 1084
Epidemiology 1084
Classification 1084
Type I Cancer 1084
Type II Cancer 1084
Clinical Presentation 1084
Diagnosis 1085
Staging 1085
Treatment 1085
Surgical Treatment 1085
Adjuvant Therapy 1085
Early-Stage Disease 1085
Metastatic Disease 1085
Single-Agent Therapies 1085
Combination Chemotherapy 1086
Progestin Treatment 1086
Other Treatments 1086
Molecular Therapy 1086
Recurrent Disease 1086
References 1086
Cancer of the Uterine Cervix 1086
Epidemiology 1086
Pathophysiology 1086
Prevention and Screening 1087
Staging 1087
Diagnosis 1087
Treatment 1088
Conclusion 1089
References 1089
Contraception 1090
Nonhormonal Methods 1091
Combined Hormonal Contraception 1091
Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills 1091
Contraceptive Patch 1092
Vaginal Ring 1092
Progestin-Only Contraceptives 1092
Pill 1092
Injectable 1092
Intrauterine System 1092
Implant 1093
Permanent 1093
Emergency Contraception 1093
Counseling 1093
References 1093
Dysmenorrhea 1093
Diagnosis 1094
Treatment 1094
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 1094
COX-2 Inhibitors 1094
Oral Contraceptives 1094
Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System 1094
Nifedipine 1094
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation 1094
Topical Heat and Infrared Light 1094
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches 1094
Herbal 1094
Acupressure and Acupuncture 1094
Yoga 1095
Spinal Manipulation 1095
Surgical Treatment 1095
Treatment of Endometriosis 1095
References 1095
Endometriosis 1096
Definition 1096
Genetics 1096
Pathogenesis 1096
Histogenesis 1096
Etiology and Maintenance 1096
Prevalence and Epidemiology 1097
Clinical Presentation 1097
Diagnosis 1097
Treatment 1097
Medical Therapy 1097
Surgical Therapy 1098
Treatment Results 1098
References 1099
Female Sexual Function 1099
Epidemiology 1100
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment: Decreased Libido 1100
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment: Sexual Pain 1101
A Note About Atrophy 1101
References 1102
Infertility 1102
Epidemiology 1102
Risk Factors 1102
Pathophysiology 1102
Prevention 1102
Clinical Manifestations 1102
Diagnosis 1102
Differential Diagnosis 1102
Male Factors 1103
Female Factors 1103
Ovulatory Dysfunction 1103
Tubal Factor 1103
Uterine Factor 1103
Combined 1103
Unexplained 1103
Prior Diagnosis 1103
Treatment 1103
Monitoring 1103
References 1103
Menopause 1103
Epidemiology 1104
Risk Factors 1104
Clinical Manifestations and Pathophysiology 1104
Diagnosis 1104
Differential Diagnosis 1104
Therapy 1104
Monitoring 1106
Side Effects of Systemic Hormone Therapy 1106
Safety of Hormone Therapy 1106
Extended Use/Discontinuation of Systemic Hormone Therapy 1106
Financial Disclosure 1107
References 1107
Ovarian Cancer 1107
Epidemiology 1107
Risk Factors 1107
Pathophysiology 1107
Prevention 1108
Clinical Manifestations 1108
Diagnosis 1108
Differential Diagnosis 1108
Therapy or Treatment 1108
Monitoring 1109
References 1109
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 1109
Epidemiology 1110
Risk Factors 1110
Pathophysiology 1110
Clinical Presentation 1110
Diagnosis 1110
Differential Diagnosis 1110
Treatment 1110
Patient Monitoring and Counseling 1111
Complications 1111
References 1111
Premenstrual Syndrome 1111
Symptoms 1112
Prevalence 1112
Morbidity 1112
Etiology 1112
Diagnosis 1112
Treatment 1113
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 1113
Luteal Phase Dosing 1113
Insufficient Response to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors 1113
Other Treatments 1113
Hormonal 1113
Anxiolytics 1113
Nonpharmacologic 1114
Treatment Duration 1114
Conclusions 1114
References 1114
Uterine Leiomyomas 1114
Epidemiology 1114
Risk Factors 1114
Pathophysiology 1114
Clinical Manifestations 1115
Diagnosis 1115
Differential Diagnosis 1115
Treatment 1115
Expectant Management 1115
Medical Treatments 1116
Surgical Treatments 1116
References 1116
Vulvar Neoplasia 1116
Benign Cystic Neoplasms 1117
Benign Solid Neoplasms 1117
Condyloma Acuminatum 1117
Intraepithelial Neoplasms of the Vulva 1117
Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia 1117
Paget's Disease 1118
Invasive Vulvar Lesions 1118
Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Adenocarcinomas 1119
Verrucous Carcinoma 1119
Malignant Melanoma 1119
Basal Cell Carcinoma 1119
Sarcomas 1119
References 1119
Vulvovaginitis 1119
Trichomoniasis 1120
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) 1121
Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment 1121
Vulvovaginitis Candidiasis (VVC) 1122
Treatment of Vaginal Candidiasis 1122
References 1122
Section 18: Pregnancy and Antepartum Care 1123
Section 19: Children's Health 1141
Acute Leukemia in Children 1141
Classification 1141
Epidemiology 1141
Prognosis 1141
Etiology 1141
Predispositions 1141
Cellular Pathogenesis 1142
Molecular Pathogenesis 1142
Clinical Presentation 1143
Medical Emergencies in Childhood Leukemia 1143
Differential Diagnosis 1144
Risk Stratification 1145
Treatment 1145
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 1146
Acute Myeloid Leukemia 1146
Relapse 1147
Late Effects 1147
References 1147
Adolescent Health 1147
Setting the Stage for the Adolescent Visit 1147
Consent and Confidentiality Laws-Consent does not Equal Confidential 1148
The HEADS Interview 1148
Home/Education/Employment/Activities/Accident Prevention 1149
Diet/Disordered Eating 1149
Drugs (Substance Use) 1149
Depression/Suicide/Self-Harm 1149
Sex 1149
Sleep/Social Media 1150
Summary 1150
References 1150
Asthma in Children 1150
Epidemiology 1151
Risk Factors 1151
Pathophysiology 1151
Prevention 1151
Clinical Manifestations 1151
Diagnosis 1151
Differential Diagnosis 1152
Treatment 1152
Medications 1154
Rescue Medications 1154
Controller Medications 1155
Acute Asthma Exacerbations 1156
Monitoring 1157
Complications 1157
References 1157
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 1158
Diagnosis 1158
Treatment 1159
Stimulants 1159
Nonstimulants 1159
Psychosocial Treatments 1161
References 1161
Bronchiolitis 1161
Epidemiology and Virology 1162
Risk Factors 1162
Pathophysiology 1162
Clinical Manifestations 1162
Diagnosis 1162
Differential Diagnosis 1162
Treatment 1162
Outpatient Management 1162
Inpatient Management 1162
Prevention 1163
Immunoprophylaxis 1163
Breastfeeding 1163
Complications 1163
References 1163
Care of the High-Risk Neonate 1163
Prematurity 1164
Epidemiology 1164
Clinical Manifestations and Treatment 1164
Complications 1165
Abnormal Transition 1165
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn 1165
Section 20: Physical and Chemical Injuries 1223
Burns 1223
Epidemiology 1223
Risk Factors 1223
Pathophysiology 1223
Burning Tissue 1223
Prevention 1223
Clinical Manifestations 1224
Special Situations 1225
Ocular Injuries 1225
Nonaccidental Trauma 1225
Chemical Burns 1225
Electrical Injuries 1225
Therapy (or Treatment) 1226
First Aid and Office Management 1226
Hospital Management 1226
Burn Management 1227
Burn Center Referral Criteria 1228
Monitoring 1228
Transfer 1228
Complications 1228
References 1229
Disturbances Due to Cold 1229
Accidental Hypothermia 1230
Epidemiology 1230
Pathophysiology 1230
Skin 1230
Cardiovascular System 1231
Renal System 1232
Respiratory System 1232
Central Nervous System 1232
Coagulation 1232
Clinical Presentation 1232
Emergency Department Evaluation 1232
Rewarming Strategies 1232
Passive External Warming 1232
Active External Rewarming 1232
Active Core Rewarming 1233
Peripheral Cold Injuries 1233
Pathophysiology 1233
Clinical Presentation of Local Extremity Issues 1233
Frostnip and Frostbite 1233
Chilblain 1234
Trench Foot and Immersion Foot 1234
Treatment 1234
Sequelae 1234
Therapeutic Hypothermia Considerations 1234
References 1236
Heat-Related Illness 1237
Pathophysiology 1238
Risk Factors 1238
Heat Edema 1238
Heat Cramps 1238
Exercise-Associated Collapse 1238
Heat Exhaustion 1239
Heat Stroke and Heat Injury 1239
Return to Play 1239
References 1240
High-Altitude Sickness 1240
Epidemiology and Risk Factors 1241
Physiologic Adaptation and Pathophysiology 1241
Prevention 1241
Symptomatic Acclimatization and Disrupted Sleep 1242
High-Altitude Headache 1242
High-Altitude Syndromes 1242
Acute Mountain Sickness 1242
High-Altitude Cerebral Edema 1242
High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema 1242
Special Populations 1243
Children and Pregnant Women 1243
Patients with Cardiopulmonary Disease 1243
References 1243
Marine Poisonings, Envenomations, and Trauma 1243
Ingestions 1244
Ciguatera 1244
Epidemiology 1244
Clinical Features 1244
Diagnosis 1244
Treatment 1244
Prevention 1244
Scombroid 1245
Epidemiology 1245
Clinical Features 1245
Diagnosis 1245
Treatment 1245
Other Ingested Toxins 1245
Envenomations 1246
Jellyfish 1246
Section 21: Preventive Health 1309
Immunization Practices 1309
Definitions and Background 1309
Physiology of Vaccines 1309
Immunization Recommendations 1309
Disease Prevention 1309
Immunization Responsibility 1309
General Principles for Vaccine Scheduling 1309
Route of Administration 1319
Storage 1319
Vaccine Safety 1319
Contraindications and Adverse Events 1319
Barriers 1319
Recording Vaccinations 1319
Special Populations 1320
Children 1320
Breast-feeding 1320
Pregnancy 1320
Altered Immunocompetence 1320
Health Care Personnel 1320
Travel Medicine 1320
Vaccinations 1321
Routine Vaccinations 1321
Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine 1321
Poliovirus Vaccine 1321
Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis Vaccine 1322
Varicella Vaccine 1322
Influenza Vaccine 1322
Pneumococcal Vaccine 1322
Routine Travel Vaccination 1322
Hepatitis A Vaccine 1322
Typhoid Vaccine 1322
Hepatitis B 1322
Geographically Targeted Vaccines 1322
Yellow Fever Vaccine 1322
Japanese Encephalitis 1323
Rabies 1323
Meningococcal Vaccine 1323
Tick-Borne Encephalitis 1323
Cholera 1324
Malaria Prophylaxis 1324
Chemoprophylaxis 1324
Personal Protection/Bite Avoidance Measures 1324
Seeking Medical Care 1324
Travelers Diarrhea 1324
Prevention 1324
Treatment 1325
Altitude Sickness 1325
Conclusion 1325
Acknowledgment 1325
References 1325
Section 22: Appendices 1327
Biologic Agents Reference Chart 1327
Popular Herbs and Nutritional Supplements 1333
References 1341
Toxic Chemical Agents Reference Chart: Symptoms and Treatment 1342
Index 1347
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