Tag: Infectious Disease/HIV

News & Updates

Can patients with penicillin allergy be given an oral challenge instead of skin testing?

December 29, 2023
Sam Ashoo, MD

Question Can patients with penicillin allergy be given an oral challenge instead of having to conduct…

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What is the current risk of bacteremia in children and young adults with sickle cell disease?

December 14, 2023
Sam Ashoo, MD
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Question: What is the current risk of bacteremia in children and young adults with sickle cell…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Managing Acute Joint Pain in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

December 1, 2023
Tracey Davidoff, MD

A 25-year-old previously healthy man presents to urgent care with sudden-onset swelling and severe pain in…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Managing Acute Joint Pain in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

December 1, 2023
EB Medicine

An 8-year-old girl is brought to urgent care by her parents with a complaint of pain…

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“My one year old has had back to back cold symptoms all year … is that normal?”

October 28, 2023
Sam Ashoo, MD

Question: “My one year old has had back to back cold symptoms all year … is…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

October 1, 2023
EB Medicine

Which of the following best describes the role of ultrasound in suspected PID cases? a. Ultrasound…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

October 1, 2023
EB Medicine

A 26-year-old female patient presents with 2 days of increasing midline lower abdominal/pelvic pain. She denies…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Red Eye Evaluation and Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

August 1, 2023
EB Medicine

A 42-year-old woman presents to urgent care with bilateral red eyes for the past 2 days.…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Red Eye Evaluation and Management in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

August 1, 2023
EB Medicine

A 34-year-old man presents to urgent care with a complaint of redness and mild irritation in…