You are caring for a 4 year old girl who presents with acute…
You are caring for a 4 year old girl who presents with acute onset of epistaxis and a noticeable petechial rash. Previously healthy, but parents do report the whole family had a cold about 2 weeks ago. CBC reveals a normal hemoglobin and hematocrit with a platelet count of 4,000. Peripheral smear is normal except for the lack of platelets and the ones that are seen are large. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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The 6 year-old boy in the previous question recovers and is discharged home. He presents back 3 months later with fever and dysuria. He has cultures sent and his urine culture grows Aspergillus. Which of the following antifungal treatment option is best?
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A 17-year-old girl comes to the office because she has had fever, chills, fatigue, and loss of appetite for the past two weeks. The patient also says that she has some lumps on the side of her neck. She is concerned she might have infectious mononucleosis. Temperature is 38.6°C (101.4°F), pulse rate is 82/min, and respirations are 18/min. Physical examination shows firm, nontender adenopathy along the left anterior cervical chain. There is no tonsillar enlargement or exudate. Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and abdominal examinations show no abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
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