Syncope (fainting) is a transient, self-limited loss of consciousness due to a sudden reduction of blood flow to the brain. The episode is usually accompanied by an individual’s inability to maintain postural tone followed by spontaneous recovery. Most cases of syncope are benign; however, the symptom may suggest a cardiac or vascular etiology or ...

Meningitis refers to inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Viral meningitis is the most common type of meningitis caused by infection. Viral meningitis is often less severe than bacterial meningitis and most individuals recover in 7-10 days without specific treatment. Non-polio enteroviruses (members of the ...

Gonorrhea refers to the infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococcus).

Syphilis is a systemic, sexually transmitted, disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

Meningitis is a serious, potentially life-threatening, infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.. The leading causes of bacterial meningitis in the United States are Streptococcus pneumoniae, group B Streptococcus, Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, and Listeria monocytogenes; causes vary by age group. ...

A competency assessment file (CAF) is used to record information related to individual competence for non-privileged healthcare personnel with patient contact. It is a six-section file (National Stock Number 7530-00-990-8884), or electronic equivalent, similar to that used for Provider Credential Files. It is also known as the 6-sided training folder ...

These rates were calculated by updating the National Rates presented at the ABA Roundtable (Dec 3, 2015) based on a re-survey of the states' Medicaid rates in January and February 2016. The updated National Rates were then adjusted using the Medicare geographic locality factors, exactly as used to adjust all other TRICARE rates. The rates depicted are ...

Helminths, are parasitic worms that infect animals and humans worldwide. There are two major phyla of helminths. The nematodes (roundworms) include the major intestinal worms (soil-transmitted helminths) and the filarial worms that cause lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis. The phylum of platyhelminths (flatworms) includes the flukes ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic digestive disorder that usually results from a weak lower esophageal sphincter. This defect allows the contents of the stomach to inappropriately flow backward into the esophagus causing symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, chest pain, regurgitation and difficulty swallowing. Risk factors for GERD include ...

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List of Acronyms used in the Case Definitions

This case definition was developed in 2016 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch (AFHSB) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of diarrhea and gastroenteritis of unspescified etiology in military-associated populations. The definition is based on a case definition developed for a Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR) article on ...

Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria. Specific bacterial pathogens and foodborne toxins are associated with eating or drinking contaminated food or water, exposure to animals, travel to a particular country, and preexisting medical conditions. Most often, contamination occurs when food comes ...

Protozoa are microscopic, one-celled organisms that can be free-living or parasitic in nature. Some protozoa are able to multiply in humans, contributing to their survival and also allowing serious infections to develop from just a single organism. Transmission typically occurs through a fecal-oral route (e.g., by eating or drinking food or water that ...

Viral gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus. Intestinal viruses often exhibit seasonal activity and are spread through close contact with infected persons or by eating or drinking contaminated food or beverages. Symptoms of infection include watery diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever and abdominal cramping ...