Infectious Diseases
Chapter 64 Infectious Diseases William V. Raszka INFECTIOUS DISEASE EMERGENCIES ETIOLOGY What Is an Infectious Disease Emergency? An infectious disease emergency can cause rapid loss of organ function or life…
Hematology
Chapter 63 Hematology Roger Berkow IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA ETIOLOGY What Causes Iron Deficiency in Children? Iron deficiency most often develops from poor gastrointestinal absorption of iron and poor bioavailability of…
Immunization
Chapter 12 Immunization Jerold C. Woodhead What Is Immunization? Immunization protects against infection without the risks associated with the disease. A vaccine triggers active immunity by stimulating development of antibodies…
Growth Problems
Chapter 34 Growth Problems Nicholas Jospe ETIOLOGY What Growth Problems Am I Likely to Encounter? Growth problems can be discussed in four broad categories: stature, weight, neural, and maturation. Growth…
Ataxia, Dizziness, and Vertigo
Chapter 21 Ataxia, Dizziness, and Vertigo Adam Hartman ETIOLOGY What Is Ataxia? Ataxia is the lack of control over coordinated muscular movement, including posture, eye movements, limb movements, and speech….
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Chapter 40 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections William V. Raszka ETIOLOGY What Causes the “Common Cold”? Upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is the most common acute minor illness diagnosed in a…
Abdominal Masses
Chapter 43 Abdominal Masses Roger Berkow ETIOLOGY A mass in the abdomen can be caused by a wide variety of conditions and may present varying signs and symptoms depending on…
Chest Pain
Chapter 23 Chest Pain Norman B. Berman ETIOLOGY What Are the Most Common Causes of Chest Pain? Cardiac causes of chest pain are rare in children. Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease…
