Case Report: Five Days of Fever
A diabetic child’s fever and limp were misdiagnosed as cellulitis. Discover why normal inflammatory markers shouldn’t rule out osteomyelitis.
Infectious Disease
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Case Report: Five Days of Fever
A diabetic child's fever and limp were misdiagnosed as cellulitis. Discover why normal inflammatory markers shouldn't rule out osteomyelitis. -
The Resurgence of Measles, Mumps, and Health Equity Challenges
The resurgence of measles and mumps reveals a health equity crisis. Emergency physicians can combat outbreaks by addressing vaccination gaps and misinformation. -
Pediatric Bloody Diarrhea: Recognition, Management of STEC Infection
When a child presents with bloody diarrhea, it could be more than a simple bug. Are you prepared to recognize the signs of STEC and prevent fatal HUS?
The Resurgence of Measles, Mumps, and Health Equity Challenges
The resurgence of measles and mumps reveals a health equity crisis. Emergency physicians can combat outbreaks by addressing vaccination gaps and misinformation.
Pediatric Bloody Diarrhea: Recognition, Management of STEC Infection
When a child presents with bloody diarrhea, it could be more than a simple bug. Are you prepared to recognize the signs of STEC and prevent fatal HUS?
Updates in the Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction secondary to a dysregulated host response to an infection; an estimated…
Case Report: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Chicago
A 25-year-old Venezuelan male presented to a Chicago area emergency department (ED) in early November 2023. He…
Case Report: A Rare, Urgent Testicular Complication
Case A 37-year-old white male with no past medical history presented to the emergency department (ED) for…
How Long Will Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR Panel Remain Positive After Antibiotics?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those…