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Pediatric Encephalitis is an altered mental status for more than 24 hours that is accompanied by two or more symptoms/findings that are concerning for inflammation
Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that is similar to human smallpox. Prior to 2021, the last outbreak of monkeypox in the United States occurred
Part three of our Creepy Crawlers series brings us to venomous snake and scorpion bites. Venomous bites have a significant impact worldwide with an estimated
With the onset of warm weather in the United States children and their families head outside, vacation in national parks and beaches, and generally enjoy
With the onset of warm weather in the United States children and their families head outside, vacation in national parks and beaches and generally enjoy
Acute Stridor is a harsh, grating respiratory noise that can often be heard without a stethoscope and is caused by airflow obstruction through the upper
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Group B Strep (GBS) is a huge burden of disease in developed countries. It is divided into three categories: early GBS, Late GBS (7-89 days
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