Rickettsial pox

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Rickettsial pox is an infectious disease spread by a mite and characterized by a chickenpox-like rash. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Rickettsial pox is caused by Rickettsia akari. It is commonly found in the United States in New York City and other city areas. - 0 Comments

Varicella-zoster virus

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Preventive Care
• Treatment Approach
• Other Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M The varicella–zoster virus (VZV) can cause two diseases: chickenpox (varicella) and shingles (herpes zoster). Before a vaccine was developed in 1994, chickenpox was a common contagious childhood disease that produced itchy blisters but rarely caused serious problems. However, if adults who had not had the disease as children contracted it, it could cause more serious complications. - 0 Comments

Aseptic meningitis

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention

Illustrations Central nervous system HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Aseptic meningitis is an illness characterized by headache, fever, and inflammation of the lining of the brain (meninges). Although it looks like bacterial meningitis, bacteria do not grow in cultures of the cerebrospinal fluid (fluid around the brain and spinal cord). Alternative Names Sterile meningitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors With aseptic meningitis a person has signs and symptoms of meningitis, but bacteria do not grow in culture. - 0 Comments

Sinusitis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Prevention
• Treatment for Acute Sinusit...
• Treatment for Chronic Sinus...
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Restriction In February 2007, the FDA announced that the antibiotic telithromycin (Ketek) should no longer be used for treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis. In June 2006, the FDA reported that several people had died of liver damage after taking this drug. Telithromycin is now only approved for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. - 0 Comments

Brain tumors - primary

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Causes
• Prognosis
• Diagnosis
• Common Brain Tumors
• Treatment
• Surgery
• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Other Treatments
• Treatment of Complications...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Radiation Therapy Complications

• Radiation therapy in children with cancer increases the risk of new brain and spinal cord tumors, suggests a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The risk appears to increase along with the radiation dosage. Children who receive radiotherapy before age 5 are especially at risk for second primary tumors.
• Survivors of childhood brain tumors who received cranial radiotherapy as part of their treatment are at risk for later having a stroke, indicates a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. - 0 Comments
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Herpes simplex

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Transmission
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Similar Conditions
• Home Remedies and Preventio...
• Treatment for Genital Herpe...
• Treatment for Oral Herpes...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Herpes Diagnosis In 2006, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated guidelines for diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted diseases.

• For diagnosis of genital herpes, the CDC recommends the use of both skin and blood tests.
• Blood (or type-specific serologic) tests must be able to detect antibodies to glycoprotein G (gG). - 0 Comments
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Rashes

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Considerations
• Common Causes
• Home Care
• Call your health care provider if
• What to expect at your health care provider's office
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Poison oak rash on the arm Erythema toxicum on the foot Acrodermatitis Roseola Shingles Cellulitis Erythema annulare centrifugum - close-up Psoriasis, guttate on the arms and chest Psoriasis, guttate on the cheek Systemic lupus erythematosus rash on the face Poison ivy on the knee Poison ivy on the leg Erythema multiforme, circular lesions - hands Erythema multiforme, target lesions on the palm Erythema multiforme on the leg HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Considerations Often, the cause of a rash can be determined from its visible characteristics and other symptoms. Common Causes A simple rash is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin. - 0 Comments