Tubo-Ovarian Abscess in Children
We are aware that obtaining a good social history is important and asking about sexual activity may change the evaluation of...
Category: Infectious Disease
Onychomycosis
Summertime brings many fun adventures. Unfortunately, it also brings predictable illness and injury (ex, Gastroenteritis, Handlebar Injuries, Sparkler Injuries). People also...
Legionellosis in Children
Recently we discussed Urinary Retention in Kids and highlighted how this is not a condition that only affects adults and the...
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for Children, Maybe Not a Magic Pill
Making a patient feel better is empowering and rejuvenates our professional spirits. This is why we all love taking care of...
Ludwig’s Angina in Children
Pediatric head and neck infections are encountered commonly in the Emergency Department. While most often these will be relatively simple (although...
Central Line and Fever
Yes. It is indubitable. Children will present for evaluation of fever. Many, if not most, will be well and likely have...
Poor Utility of WBC Count for the Evaluation of Fever
When I was a resident (Not that long ago people! Come on!!), I was taught by Dr. Mattu (@amalmattu) that the...
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