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…
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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... -
Pediatric Fever and Illness Correlations
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those... -
A Case Report on Tetanus
A 38-year-old Hispanic male who immigrated from Ecuador in 2001 and who, at the time of his...
Pediatric Fever and Illness Correlations
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those…
A Case Report on Tetanus
A 38-year-old Hispanic male who immigrated from Ecuador in 2001 and who, at the time of his…
The Next Emerging Infectious Disease May Already Be Lurking
Emerging infections and pandemics recur with distressing frequency, producing devastating public health, social, and economic consequences. Historically,…
Physician-Reader Takes Issue with Vaccination Article, Author Responds
David, With all due respect to you as a physician, I would like to share an alternative…
How Emergency Physicians Can Advocate for Vaccination
If we’re the safety net we claim to be, I think emergency physicians should confront the increasing…
Tick, Mosquito-Borne Infections Surge in United States
The number of Americans sickened each year by bites from infected mosquitoes, ticks or fleas tripled from…
Miami Among Cities at Risk from Yellow Fever Spread
Miami is at risk of a deadly yellow fever outbreak because the disease could thrive there but…
Pearls from Emergency Medicine Literature on Skin Conditions, Sepsis, Chest Pain, and More
Twelve months ago, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-aboutStaphylococcus aureus , or interesting articles published…
Myths in Emergency Medicine: 24-Hour Treatment with Antibiotics for Strep Throat
The “Strep” Holiday Is Over! It is common practice, found frequently in emergency department discharge instructions and…