Organochlorine Pesticide Toxicity
Practice Essentials Chlorinated hydrocarbon (organochlorine) insecticides, solvents, and fumigants are widely used around the world. This...
Organophosphate Toxicity
Practice Essentials Organophosphate (OP) compounds are a diverse group of chemicals used in both domestic and industrial settings....
Peritonitis and Abdominal Sepsis
Background Peritonitis is defined as an inflammation of the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the organs contained...
Erythroderma (Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis)
Background Exfoliative dermatitis (ED) is a definitive term that refers to a scaling erythematous dermatitis involving 90% or more of the...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Practice Essentials Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (see the image below) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections...
Status Asthmaticus
Practice Essentials Status asthmaticus is considered a medical emergency. It is the extreme form of an asthma exacerbation that can...