NB is a 3-month-old male presenting for a nonfebrile cough t…
NB is a 3-month-old male presenting for a nonfebrile cough that began 1 week ago. NB’s mother describes this as short bursts of repetitive coughing. NB has received his 2-month vaccines. You are aware that NB’s mother had limited prenatal care. On exam, you note a staccato cough in addition to cervical adenopathy. What is the organism suspected and best treatment option?
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FG is a 12-year-old with a recent history of viral pharyngitis who now presents to your office with fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, decreased oral intake, and neck pain. Examination reveals a fever of 103 F temporal, erythematous/edematous tonsils, 4+ on the right side, 1+ on the left side, and uvula displaced to the left. Right anterior cervical lymph nodes are tender and enlarged, measuring 1-2cm, mobile. No nuchal rigidity. What is the most likely diagnosis based on your information in the scenario?
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