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W E Wooldridge

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PubMed1991

Syphilis. A new visit from an old enemy.

Syphilis has a number of stages, including a latent one, and may be overlooked or misdiagnosed if the possibility is not kept in mind. Adequate treatment during the primary stage results in a very high cure rate. The latent stage may last for years, during which time a woman may still give birth to an infected child. Symptomatic neurosyphilis occurs more often in men than women. Penicillin G is preferred to treat all stages of the disease; other antibiotics can be used for patients sensitive to penicillin.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed1991

Managing skin infections in children.

Because neonates and very young children have little or no immunity to common streptococci and staphylococci, skin infections caused by these organisms must be regarded warily. Prompt and proper treatment may be critical in preventing progression of the lesions and averting systemic complications.

Humans↗
PubMed1990

Three blistering diseases. Why proper management is critical.

Dermatitis herpetiformis, pemphigus vulgaris, and bullous pemphigoid are uncommon, but not rare, blistering diseases. Accurate diagnosis is essential so that prognosis can be estimated and proper treatment begun. The systemic drugs used in treatment can cause major complications, and careful monitoring is vital. Management is best achieved with a team approach consisting of a primary care physician and a dermatologist.

Adrenal Cortex Hormones↗
PubMed1990

Medical complications of air travel. Who is at risk?

After a long flight, most travelers experience fatigue and/or other symptoms of jet lag. In addition, air travel may pose medical complications for patients with certain conditions, such as cardiovascular or pulmonary disease. If the effects of air travel on these patients is recognized, risks during flight and while traveling in foreign countries can be minimized.

Aerospace Medicine↗
PubMed1990

Acute allergic contact dermatitis. How to manage severe cases.

An understanding of the causes and course of acute allergic contact dermatitis aids in recognition of this common problem. The most frequent cause is the Rhus group (poison ivy, oak, and sumac), and a large percentage of the US population is sensitized to this group of allergens. With severe cases, prompt administration of systemic corticosteroids alleviates discomfort and shortens the course of disease. Local treatment may give added relief. However, no treatment is as satisfactory as avoidance of contact.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1989

Dermatologic symptoms without signs. Seeking the cause of itching, pain, and burning.

A patient may seek medical help because of dermatologic itching, pain, or burning that is unaccompanied by visible lesions. Although referral to a dermatologist may be necessary, the primary care physician is at times able to manage such patients if he or she is aware of some of the common causative diseases, including preeruptive herpes zoster, polyneuritis, and aquagenic pruritus.

Female↗
PubMed1988

Four related fibrosing diseases. When you find one, look for another.

Peyronie's disease, Dupuytren's contracture, aponeurotic plantar fibrosis, and knuckle pads are fibrosing diseases with many common features. Recognition of these disorders and their interrelationships will result in rewarding discoveries and, quite possibly, in earlier treatment when disease is more responsive.

Child↗