Kawasaki’s Disease (KD) is a condition that is often thought of while “pimping” students, but in clinical practice it is often quickly disregarded. Unfortunately, KD is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in the developed world (surpassing…
We are all familiar with the issues that surround the febrile infant and the appropriate work-up. Often our familiarity can lead to complacency. One area that we need to remain vigilant is in performing…
This is one of those conditions that can generate a lot of confusion and debate among intelligent people… and is therefore fun to think about. Neonatal Conjunctivitis As the name suggests, it is conjunctivitis that develops within the 1st 4…
Acute Otitis Media with Cochlear Implant Advancements in medicine can benefit our patients, but remember they can also complicate our decision making as a physician. In this case, that acute otitis media you are diagnosing may not be as simple…
Retropharyngeal Abscess – Look for limited neck mobility. Happy Holidays to All!! What better way to celebrate the Holidays than to consider purulent infections in a small space of the neck! Retropharyngeal abscesses typically occur in children <5 yrs of…
Background – Pharyngitis is most commonly caused by viral infections. – Bacterial play a much smaller; Group A Strep (GAS) is the leader of this small pack. – GAS is primarily a disease of children (5-15yrs is the “sweet spot;”…
It is certainly the season for pneumonias (even my little daughter had a significant one – see above)… and you will encounter community acquired pneumonia… so, let’s talk therapy. Large Disclaimer – there is no perfect recommendation that can easily…