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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

More specifically they have seen this trend continue to rise in the era of post-COVID travel (Choy 2022). Another change is the CDC approved the use of IV artesunate for malaria treatment in the US in May 2022. WHO 2022) In a previous PEM morsel, we mentioned Sickle Cell Trait is only protective against P. falciparum.

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Cholera: ED presentation, evaluation, and management

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2 As of 2022 cholera was estimated to be responsible for over 4 million cases and 143,000 deaths each year, with a case fatality rate of 50% without timely and appropriate treatment. 16 In resource-constrained settings, rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) on stool samples offer a viable option. Published online June 1, 2022.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. Background: Refugees on the Rise As of 2022, it was estimated that there were 35.3 The CDC hotline is 1-855-856-4713 (toll-free) or 1-770-488-7100 (all hours), email address malaria@cdc.gov.