Peritonitis and Abdominal Sepsis
Background Peritonitis is defined as an inflammation of the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the organs contained...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Practice Essentials Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (see the image below) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Emphysema in Emergency Medicine
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is estimated to affect 32 million persons in the United States and is the fourth...
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Practice Essentials Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (see the image below) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections...
West Nile Virus
Overview Practice Essentials The West Nile virus is one of the many members of the genus Flavivirus that are known to cause human...
Remdesivir
Remdesivir is a nucleotide prodrug of an adenosine analog. It binds to the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and inhibits viral...
Ritonavir-Boosted Nirmatrelvir (Paxlovid)
Nirmatrelvir is an orally bioavailable protease inhibitor that is active against MPRO, a viral protease that plays an essential role in...
ECDC - WHO Regional Office for Europe Hepatitis of Unkwons Origin In Children Surveillance Bulletin
Summary This report provides an overview of the cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children aged 16 years and below reported to ECDC...
Malaria
Practice Essentials Malaria is a potentially life-threatening parasitic disease caused by infection with Plasmodium protozoa transmitted...
Hepatitis C
Practice Essentials Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation....
