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Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
ovale to cover the hypnozoite that can stay dormant in the liver and cause a secondary infection in the future Severe Malaria IV artesunate is currently the accepted first line treatment Previously IV quinine was first line, however it was associated with higher incidence of hypoglycemia, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, and comas.
Pediatric EM Morsels
DECEMBER 20, 2024
These include: Mucocutaneous disease including rashes like erythema multiforme, mycoplasma induced rash and mucositis (AKA reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption RIME), and SJS. The post Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infection in Children. UpToDate , 1 Nov.
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Pediatric EM Morsels
AUGUST 18, 2023
Jackson 2016) A systematic review of safety data for over 16000 pediatric patients did show MAEs were the most frequently reported event. 451 pediatric patients were included. From 2001 to 2009, in a pediatric hospital gram negative culture showed a drop in sensitivity to ciprofloxacin from 96% to 93%. Pediatrics.
Pediatric EM Morsels
AUGUST 9, 2024
The post Congenital Syphilis appeared first on Pediatric EM Morsels. Pemphigus syphiliticus Hepatomegaly Most common May have abnormal LFTs and evidence of Hepatitis. Jaundice Lymphadenopathy Generalized Epitrochlear lymphadenopathy is suggestive of congenital syphilis. A case of congenital syphilis. Emerg Radiol. 2013 Aug;20(4):337-9.
PEMBlog
MARCH 4, 2025
In this episode we dive into the resurgence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae an atypical bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia thats making waves in pediatric emergency medicine. Pediatr Emerg Care. Plus, well discuss whether M. pneumoniae even needs to be treated in the first place! Plus, well discuss whether M. UpToDate , 1 Nov.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
MARCH 18, 2024
A similar process can also occur in the CNS (causing seizures ), the liver and the pancreas. Depending on the progression of the illness, children may present with pallor, oedema, lethargy, seizures, hypertension or abnormal liver function tests. Clinical Infectious Diseases [Internet]. Pediatric Nephrology.
Pediatric Education
AUGUST 11, 2024
There was no history of seizures, abnormal staring spells, abnormal or erratic behavior, unusual or neurological infections and no specific travel history. Substance abuse was unlikely as the cause as was a migraine, or an infectious disease cause. D’Alessandro, MD Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa
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