Pediatrics

Cat Scratch Disease

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By Cynthia B. Brown, MD

January 16, 2019

Self-limiting infection with Bartonella henselae, typically presents as tender lymphadenopathy about two weeks after…

Pediatrics

Essential tremor

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By Cynthia B. Brown, MD, and Cung Pham, MD

January 16, 2019

Involuntary rhythmic and oscillatory movements of body part due to alternating contraction of opposing muscle groups not resulting from other disease or medication

Pediatrics

Giardiasis

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By Donald Stanley, MD, and Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH

January 16, 2019

OVERVIEW: What every practitioner needs to know Are you sure your patient has giardiasis? What are the typical findings for this disease? Infection with Giardia typically presents with insidious symptoms developing over 1 to 2 weeks. Symptoms of acute giardiasis include: Watery diarrhea, frequently foul smelling with fatty stools Abdominal cramps and bloating Flatulence Acute…

Pediatrics

Amebiasis

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By Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH, and Colin P. Kopes-Kerr, MD, MPH, JD

January 16, 2019

OVERVIEW: What every practitioner needs to know Are you sure your patient has amebiasis? What are the typical findings for this disease? Amebiasis is caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. The most common symptom of infection is diarrhea. Dysentery can also develop. Abdominal pain or cough can be symptoms if there is a liver abscess,…

Pediatrics

Cat Scratch Disease

Essential tremor

Giardiasis

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