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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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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newham Library (Barts Health) Shelves	WR 670 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		N05745

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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