Category: Infectious Disease

September 18, 2020

Discitis and Spondylodiscitis in Children

We all know that caring for children can be tricky. Being a parent is certainly tricky… but trying to decipher the...

September 4, 2020

We manage many skin infections in the Pediatric ED. From Tinea Capitis to Perianal Strep, we see infections from the top...

August 28, 2020

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Children? I know, you are shaking your head right now. “Come on, Fox! I’ve never seen that...

August 21, 2020

We know well by now that we should never say “It’s just a virus” as a way to assuage parental concerns....

August 7, 2020

Sometimes our medical training may steer us astray. Fortunately through our continued education and experience (and maybe a Morsel or seven)...

April 24, 2020

Life is complex and even the common can become complicated. Yes, “simple viruses” can wreck havoc (COVID is certainly reminding us...

January 17, 2020

It is very clear that vaccinations have improved the health of children worldwide! From Measles to Mumps and from Tetanus to...