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Scarlet Fever Rash
July 28, 2011

Rarely encountered these days, scarlet fever is believed to be caused by sensitization to an erythrogenic toxin produced by strains of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.

Cephalhematoma
July 22, 2011

A right parietal cephalhematoma was first noted on this 2-week-old girl 2 days after her birth.

Scarlet Fever
June 21, 2011

A 2-day history of fever and sore throat and an erupting rash prompted the mother of a 5-year-old boy to bring her son into the office for evaluation.



 
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February 7, 2013
Cellulitis-Adenitis From Late-Onset Group B Streptococcus Infection
A 2-month-old infant had right submandibular swelling with inflammation and induration up to the nape of neck. Ultrasonography showed multiple enlarged lymph nodes with soft tissue swelling. Blood cultures grew Gram-positive cocci, which were identified as group B streptococci. Late-onset GBS... More »
December 13, 2012
Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz of the Week
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November 13, 2012
Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz of the Week
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November 13, 2012
Granuloma Annulare
This annular configuration is classic for granuloma annulare; very widespread lesions may signal diabetes mellitus. More »
November 9, 2012
Diaper Dermatoses: A Photo Essay
Acrodermatitis enteropathica and Langerhans cell histocytosis are recalcitrant forms of diaper dermatitis( DD); other variants are: candidal DD, irritant or contact DD, Jacquet’s disease, and psoriasis. More »
October 26, 2012
Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz of the Week
Take this week's quiz and test your diagnostic and therapeutic skills. More »
October 16, 2012
Go for the Glory: Pediatrics Quiz
Take this week's quiz and test your diagnostic and therapeutic skills. More »
October 16, 2012
Ectoparasite Bites from a Kitten
The morphology and distribution of these lesions is characteristic of ectoparasite bites, which occur when a human carries a pet—usually a kitten or puppy—as if the animal were a human newborn baby. More »
September 19, 2012
Junctional Nevus Mimicking Melanoma
While melanoma is quite uncommon during the prepubertal years, the “jet black” morphology and history of recent lesional growth dictated further investigation. More »
September 18, 2012
Life-Threatening Fungal Infection Following a Motorcycle Accident
The black, hard center represents an eschar. This type of morphology is almost always caused by a virulent organism—bacterial or fungal. Biopsy showed non-septate hyphae within the dermis, and a culture grew Mucor species (a saprophytic soil fungus). More »
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BLOG: CHILDREN'S HEALTH MATTERS

Home Remedies for Ear Pain on the Ground and in the Air
June 6, 2012

Ear infection is the most common cause of severe ear pain in young children. Here I offer a few home remedies based on cold and warmth that may help a parent soothe a cranky child.

What Distinguishes Influenza From Other Respiratory Viruses?
April 11, 2012

High fevers; more fatigue; rapid onset of illness... more diagnostic pearls here.

Home Remedies for Bronchitis: Maybe Your Mother Was Right?
March 14, 2012

Here are some home treatments I have recommended for children with bronchitis.

Making a Better Place to Live For Children With Autism
April 12, 2011

West Virginia (the state in which I practice) was not one of the 10 best places to live if you have autism, according to this year’s survey from Autism Speaks. Although thanks to a piece of legislation enacted this month, it is now a better place to live if you have autism. Your state can become better too.

Antibullying Efforts: What You Can Do
March 16, 2011

In a conference last week, President Obama announced a new Web site http://stopbullying.gov to help raise awareness about the issue. This is part of an effort to encourage cooperation between government agencies and educators to protect children from bullying based on race, ethnicity, disability, or sexuality. Are you an advocate for prevention? Share your antibullying efforts with colleagues.



 
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Aubrey Westgate,  June 12, 2013
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Marisa Torrieri, June 11, 2013
As more physicians are seeing the merits of media tablets, the market is expanding, too.
 

 
 
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