Recognizing and treating new and emerging infections encountered in everyday practice.
Although infectious diseases were once considered a diminishing threat, new pathogens are constantly challenging the health care system. This article reviews the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of seven emerging infections that primary care physicians are likely to encounter.
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors