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Introduction to the Biology of Infectious Diseases
Host Defense Mechanisms Against Infection
Natural Barriers Against Infection
Skin
Mucous membranes
Respiratory tract
Gastrointestinal tract
Genitourinary tract
Nonspecific Immune Responses (Innate Immune Responses)
Specific Immune Responses (Adaptive Immune Responses)
Host Genetic Factors
Factors Facilitating Microbial Invasion
Virulence Factors
Capsule
Enzymes
Toxins
Other factors
Microbial Adherence
Biofilm
Antimicrobial Resistance
Defects in Host Defense Mechanisms
Mechanisms
Manifestations of Infection
Clinical
Hematologic
Other organ systems
Fever
Pathophysiology
Consequences of fever
Etiology
Infectious causes
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Treatment
Geriatrics Essentials: Fever
Key Points
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Etiology
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Testing reference
Treatment
Geriatrics Essentials: FUO
Key Points
Abscesses
Etiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key Points
Bacteremia
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Key Points