salmonella septicemia

Salmonella Septicemia

Salmonella septicemia is a serious bloodstream infection caused by the dissemination of Salmonella bacteria beyond the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike localized salmonellosis, which primarily presents as…
salicylate intoxication

Salicylate Intoxication

Salicylate intoxication is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency resulting from the ingestion of toxic doses of salicylate-containing compounds, primarily aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). This condition can…
rubella vaccination

Rubella Vaccination

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus. While mild or asymptomatic in most individuals, rubella poses…
rotavirus vaccination

Rotavirus Vaccination

Rotavirus is a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children worldwide. Characterized by profuse diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration, rotavirus infection results…
ros1 positive non-small cell lung cancer

ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a distinct molecular subtype of lung cancer characterized by gene rearrangements involving the ROS1 proto-oncogene. These rearrangements lead…
RMSF is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. The primary vectors in the United States are the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), the Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), particularly in the southwestern states.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a severe and potentially life-threatening tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii. First identified in the Rocky Mountains,…
risk of measles exposure

Risk of Measles Exposure

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness caused by the Measles morbillivirus, known for its airborne transmission and rapid outbreak potential. Despite being vaccine-preventable, measles…
risk mitigation for opioid overdose

Risk Mitigation for Opioid Overdose

The opioid overdose crisis remains a global public health emergency, driven by both prescription opioids and illicit substances such as fentanyl. To address the escalating…