Can't Miss Infections: Endocarditis, Cellulitis, Erysipelas, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cholecystitis

Kim Tartaglia

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2021.12.008

Can't Miss Infections: Endocarditis, Cellulitis, Erysipelas, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cholecystitis

Med Clin North Am. 2022 May;106(3):537-543. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.12.008. Epub 2022 Apr 4.

Author

Kim Tartaglia¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, M112 Starling Loving Hall, 310 W 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 35491073
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.12.008

Abstract

This article reviews the presentation, physical examination findings, and diagnosis of selective common acute infectious diseases. In this article, we review nonpurulent skin infections, infective endocarditis, and acute cholecystitis.

Keywords: Cellulitis; Cholecystitis; Erysipelas; Infective endocarditis; Necrotizing fasciitis; Skin and soft tissue infections.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cellulitis / diagnosis
Cholecystitis* / diagnosis
Endocarditis* / diagnosis
Erysipelas* / diagnosis
Fasciitis, Necrotizing* / diagnosis
Humans