Febrile Neonates: Do They All Need an LP?
The management of the febrile neonate has traditionally included performing a lumbar puncture. With evolving guidelines, is this still necessary?
Category Infectious Disease
Mycoplasma Genitalium (AKA Mgen)
Mycoplasma Genitalium (AKA Mgen) is an emerging STI that needs to be considered, especially in patients with persistent symptoms despite therapy.
Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children
Many kids are presenting to the ED for failure of outpatient antibiotic therapy of community acquired pneumonia, only to find out that’s because they weren’t on the right meds! Mycoplasma Pneumonia has become more prevalent. Let's debrief on this atypical bug.
Parvovirus Infection In Children
Parvovirus is responsible for a variety of diseases in humans, including the well-known "fifth disease" in children, but it can also lead to more severe complications in certain individuals. Let's review.
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome in Children
Rashes can be challenging. Is it a "Viral Exanthem?" Let's review another common cause of pediatric rash: Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome!
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS): Rebaked Morsel
Diarrhea is common. Bloody Diarrhea requires specific consideration, however, for possible Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Let's Review.
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease is very rare, but a condition that warrants our suspicion when dealing with fever and lymphadenopathy.