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?
Read DetailsA 10-day-old infant presents to the clinic with copious muco…
A 10-day-old infant presents to the clinic with copious mucoid eye drainage bilaterally, swollen eyelids, and pseudomembranes noted in the palpebral conjunctiva. What is the preliminary diagnosis and most appropriate treatment option?
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