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Life-threatening rashes : an illustrated, practical guide

By:

Rose, E (ed)

Publication details: Cham : Springer, 2018Description: xiii, 358pISBN:

9783319756226

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Contents:

Text includes: The algorithmic approach to the unidentified rash, Anaphylaxis; Pemphigus Vulgaris; Measles; Kawasaki Disease; Toxic Shock Syndrome; Scarlet Fever; Omphalitis; Syphilis; RMSF and serious tick-borne illnesses; Ebola Virus; Erythroderma.

Summary: This book is a visually focused and clinically relevant volume detailing practical points regarding acute life-threatening rashes. Each chapter covers life-threatening causes of rash or their significant mimics, including Steven Johnson Syndrome, Kawasaki Disease, and HIV. The authors discuss the classic presentation of rashes along with associated symptoms. Additionally, they examine atypical presentations of the rash and key physical exam findings to confirm or exclude the life-threatening diagnosis. This is an ideal reference for all clinicians who encounter patients with rashes, particularly emergency medicine providers.

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This book is a visually focused and clinically relevant volume detailing practical points regarding acute life-threatening rashes. Each chapter covers life-threatening causes of rash or their significant mimics, including Steven Johnson Syndrome, Kawasaki Disease, and HIV. The authors discuss the classic presentation of rashes along with associated symptoms. Additionally, they examine atypical presentations of the rash and key physical exam findings to confirm or exclude the life-threatening diagnosis. This is an ideal reference for all clinicians who encounter patients with rashes, particularly emergency medicine providers.

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