Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

2019; 17: 98. 2019; 47(2): 183–193. This is typically only widely available in endemic countries (Forgie 2022) More recently there has been a deletion in the Pfhrp 2/3 gene in some P. PMID: 27186577 Conroy AL, Opoka RO, Bangirana P, Idro R, Ssenkusu JM, Datta D, Hodges JS, Morgan C, John CC. Pediatr Clin N Am 69 (2022) 47–64.

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Seizures Pediatrics CDC Infectious Diseases 281

EMDocs

MARCH 11, 2024

3 Between 1990 and 2019, there were approximately 3 million deaths due to cholera globally, indicating a significant public health issue. 16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. 13 Dark-field microscopy can be used to rapidly detect V. 2023;10:1155751.

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Dehydration CDC Rapid Diagnostic Testing Fluid Resuscitation 111

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Intravenous (IV) crystalloids, IV paracetamol (acetaminophen), and IV dextrose are administered. Samples are drawn for type and crossmatch, complete blood count, and blood chemistry. Can J Surg J Can Chir.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75