PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

rectally, prompting a sepsis workup given his age. The patient was ultimately discharged on a seven-day total course of cephalexin per Pediatric Infectious Disease recommendations. Exanthematous disease induced by toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 in the early neonatal period. Labs were notable for: WBC 9.1 Nishida, H.,

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Infectious Diseases Shock Pediatrics Wellness 59

Taming the SRU

AUGUST 30, 2023

Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. days (secondary endpoint) [51]. Procalcitonin.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Because of this possible diagnosis, they were commenced on a macrolide antibiotic (azithromycin) in addition to treatment for neonatal sepsis +/- meningitis (ceftriaxone and acyclovir). Post-ET, careful monitoring is essential, particularly for secondary bacterial infections and sepsis. Pediatrics. 2010;126:e81627 Cherry et al.

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Pediatrics Outcomes Blood Transfusions Sepsis 59