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Validation of the “Step-by-Step” Approach in the Management of Young Febrile Infants
Visual Abstract by Dr. Kirsty
pubmed/27382134 #EBM ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... VisualAbstract #StepByStep ... #Algorithm #Febrile ... Stratification #Fever
Decision Aid - What is the risk of serious infection in febrile infants (<60 days old)?

Reference:
risk of serious infection ... in febrile infants ... #Infant #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Stewardship #EBM ... #Risk #Fever
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
serious bacterial infections ... an infant with fever ... #Peds #Febrile ... #Infant #StepByStep ... Stratification #Fever
Microbial Etiology of Acute Pharyngitis - IDSA
Bacterial
 • Group A streptococcus - Pharyngotonsillitis, scarlet fever
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Pharyngotonsillitis, scarlet fever ... Pharyngoconjunctival fever ... Cold, croup • EBV ... #differential #causes ... #bacteria #microbiology
Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
common route of infection ... barns and lake houses ... Syndrome (HCPS): Febrile ... • Prodrome: fever ... management #treatment #microbiology
Clinical Manifestations of Human Herpes Viruses (HHV)

Herpes simplex virus 1	HSV-1	Frequently subclinical (80-90%) Oral lesions (10-20%) congenital
20%) congenital infection ... Epstein—Barr virus EBV ... virus 7 HHV-7 Fever ... herpesvirus 8 HHV-8 Febrile ... #Viruses #HHV #Microbiology
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
The Febrile Infant ... 46.9% #Diagnosis #EBM ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #Infant #StepByStep ... Stratification #Fever
Capnocytophaga
GNR with long fusiform shape.  Fastidious facultative anaerobe that grows slowly and needs enriched agar
C.
= most common cause ... septic shock with fever ... @swinndong via Febrile ... Capnocytophaga #Infection ... Diagnosis #Cats #Dogs #Microbiology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
consideration in febrile ... hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Characteristics: Persistent fever ... Persistent high fever ... Fever b.