Abstract Liver abscess is comprised of two main types: pyogenic and amebic. The most common type is pyogenic, which usually results from biliary and intra-abdominal infections. On the other hand, amebic liver abscess occurs far less frequently and is a…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Christopher M. Watson for his work on the previous edition chapter. Abstract Intraabdominal abscesses (IAAs) can serve as significant causes of morbidity if not promptly diagnosed and treated. IAAs occur when a…
Acknowledgments The authors would like to acknowledge Dr. Austin L. Spitzer for his contribution to this chapter in the previous edition. Abstract Hydatid cyst disease or echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by the Echinococcus tapeworm larvae. Of the seven…
Abstract Diverticulitis of the colon is an extremely common disease, accounting for close to 30,000 annual hospital admissions in the United States. Asymptomatic diverticulosis is widely pervasive among older individuals of Westernized countries; however, the rate of progression to acute…
Abstract Acute ascending cholangitis is a biliary tract infection resulting from bile duct obstruction. It carries potential for significant morbidity and mortality and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Clinical presentation can range from a mild, self-limited course to a serious,…
Abstract Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency and appendectomy is the most common emergency operation, with more than 250,000 procedures reported annually in the United States. Acute appendicitis results from appendiceal endoluminal obstruction, typically caused by a fecalith.…
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Abstract The endemic mycoses are geographically restricted pathogens that exist as molds in specific environmental niches, where humans encounter them. In the United States, the major endemic mycoses are histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and coccidioidomycosis. The extent of disease manifested by a…
Abstract Urinary tract infection (UTI), an acute bacterial infection of the urinary bladder, kidney, or collecting system, is among the most commonly diagnosed infectious diseases. The spectrum of disease is broad, ranging from asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) and simple cystitis to…
Abstract The three distinct presentations of osteomyelitis are defined by the mechanism whereby infectious agents are introduced into bone: (1) hematogenous infection from bacteremia; (2) local spread from contiguous foci such as abscesses, insect bites, or infected exanthematous lesions; and…