Background or History of Present Illness: A 5-year-old girl presents to the ED for evaluation of fever and rash. Her parents report symptoms of fever, cough, and runny nose that began 5 days ago and a ...

Tinea faciei is an extremely common form of dermatophytosis or superficial fungal infection. Dermatophytosis is caused by one of three genera: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, or Microsporum. These fungi ...

Given the potential for misdiagnosis, varicella should be laboratory confirmed. Healthcare providers should be aware of the appropriate tests and specimens, especially for varicella breakthrough cases ...

Facial rashes on children can be distressing for the patient and a challenge for the clinician. Atopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, is a common chronic skin disorder that often begins early in ...

CPD: GP and paediatrics specialist Dr David Capehorn provides an update for GPs on recognition and management of infectious diseases in children. Complete the full CPD module on Pulse 365 today ...