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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

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Diagnostic Costs : Influenza rapid diagnostic tests: $100-$200 Risk Stratification : Young children (<5 years), particularly those <2 years, and children with chronic conditions such as asthma or immunosuppression, are at higher risk for severe outcomes. Electrolyte disturbances secondary to fluid losses.

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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. Open-access image source: By M.Bitton – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, [link] Infectious Disease Exposure It is estimated that, on average, refugees seeking refuge in Uganda visit a health facility 1.8