Vaginitis: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

Diagnosis Bacterial vaginosis is diagnosed by the presence of 3 out of 4 Amsel criteria. Treatment BV is treated Same as that of Trichomoniasis with Metronizadole. Oral and topical clindamycin and metronidazole are equally effective at treating BV. Background...

ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM (FIFTH DISEASE)

Clinic A/P, Peds, DERMATOLOGY

Background Also called fifth disease. Diagnosis H&P: Ddx Cause: Parvovirus B19, an erythrovirus. Typical presentation: A prodrome of low-grade fever sore throat, nausea, headache, malaise, followed a few days later by a characteristic erythematous facial rash on...

CRADLE CAP (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS, INFANTILE)

Clinic A/P, Peds

#Cradle cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis in infants) -Is a common and self-limited condition. -Educate and reassure parents. -Will first start with conservative measures: Emollients and frequent sampooing to soften and remove scales. -If conservative tx fails, will use...

Diaper Rash

Clinic A/P, Peds

Diagnosis DDx & Etiology. Risk Factors: -Age 8-10 months old; -Poor hygiene (leaving stool/urine diapers on too long); -Diarrhea (e.g. from infection or when teething); -Introducing new solid foods into diet; -Taking antibiotics (encourages growth of yeast)...

Weight Changes at Different Ages

Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds, INFANT NUTRITION AND GROWTH

Weight loss and weight gain from birth to 2 years of life. Infants: -Lose 5 to 10% of their body weight in the first few days of life. This is because of fluid loss and some breakdown of tissue. This weight loss should not lose more than 10% of birth weight....

NUTRITION AND GROWTH IN INFANTS

Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Peds

Infancy is divided into three main stages, each of which is unique in terms of growth, developmental achievements, nutrition needs, and feeding patterns. -Early infancy (birth to 6 months of age): The most rapid changes occur in early infancy. -Middle infancy (from...