Do not prescribe ibuprofen in patients with systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE) because it can cause ibuprofen-induced aseptic meningitis Johann Peterson MD What to Do – Make a Decision Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory…
Although many providers will obtain an antinuclear antibody (ANA) to rule out systemic Lupus erythematosus (SLE), the ANA is an extremely sensitive test, but not very specific, and should be…
Consider the diagnosis of Lyme disease (LD) in any patient with arthritis Sonya Burroughs MD What to Do – Interpret the Data LD has become the most common vector-borne disease…
Know that primary peritonitis (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis) occurs in the absence of a visceral perforation, abscess, or other localized intra-abdominal infection Sophia Smith MD What to Do – Interpret the…
Provide appropriate travel prophylaxis for foreign travel based on the indigenous organisms and geographic location Mindy Dickerman MD What to Do – Take Action Immunizations and preventative medicines are an…
Consider pericarditis in the tachycardic, toxic child with respiratory difficulty even in the absence of a pericardial friction rub Craig DeWolfe MD What to Do – Interpret the Data Bacterial…
Follow patients with Staphylococcal aureus bacteremia closely for development of a new murmur Ellen Hamburger MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data In the past several decades, S. aureus…
Remember to screen for TORCH in babies who present in the newborn period with pathology Ellen Hamburger MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Perinatal infections are a significant…
Know the difference between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and strep pharyngitis Sarika Joshi MD What to Do – Interpret the Data Sore throat is a common complaint from children and adolescents…
Consider methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in patients with community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus infections Sarika Joshi MD What to Do – Interpret the Data MRSA has increased in prevalence throughout the world….
