Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis Walter T. Hughes Aspergillosis is caused by a monomorphic mold and may occur in several diverse disease forms. The clinical features depend on whether the infection results in colonization…
The Dermatophytoses
The Dermatophytoses Bernhard L. Wiedermann Dermatophytosis refers to colonization of the skin with members of the dermatophytic fungi of the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. Clinical disease may appear as…
Candidiasis
Candidiasis Walter T. Hughes Candidiasis is the opportunistic fungal infection encountered most frequently in infants and children. The spectrum of the disease extends from benign thrush to life-threatening disseminated (systemic)…
Viral Gastroenteritis
Viral Gastroenteritis Angela J. Peck Joseph S. Bresee Viral gastroenteritis is a major cause of pediatric morbidity worldwide, and in developing countries, it is a leading cause of mortality. The…
Retroviruses
Retroviruses Mark W. Kline Ralph D. Feigin The known human retroviruses include human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) types I and II and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) types 1 (formerly HTLV-III)…
Polyomaviruses
Polyomaviruses John A. Vanchiere Gail J. Demmler Polyomaviruses are small DNA viruses that infect most humans, persist for life, and rarely cause disease. In patients who are severely immunosuppressed, however,…
Measles (Rubeola)
Measles (Rubeola) Andreea C. Cazacu Gail J. Demmler Infection with measles virus produces an illness characterized by a prodrome of fever, coryza, cough, conjunctivitis, an enanthem (Koplik spots), and development…
Rubella (German Measles)
Rubella (German Measles) Andreea C. Cazacu Gail J. Demmler Rubella is an acute infectious disease characterized by low-grade fever, erythematous maculopapular rash, and adenopathy. Rubella infection in early pregnancy may…
