HSV infections of CNS

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

Aseptic meningitis (HSV-2) -Benign course -Treatment of unclear benefit, IV->PO acyclovir -May recur (Mollaret’ssyndrome) Encephalitis (HSV-1) -Severe neurologic impairment -Classical MRI changes (temporal lobes) -Start treatment when you suspect the...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Clinic A/P, Peds

“thin upper lip, a smooth philtrum, a flat nasal bridge, small palpebral fissures, “railroad track” ears, a curved fifth finger (clinodactyly), and a widened upper palmar crease that ends between the second and third fingers.”

Intussusception

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

“Invagination/telescoping of the proximal intestine into the adjacent bowel -Often a “lead point” in the Peyer’s Patch -Most common cause of intestinal obstruction between 3 months and 6 years of age Etiology unknown in 95%”

Delayed Meconium Passage

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

Passing meconium at birth doesn’t count. They need to pass stool again before they are discharged.

De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

Treatment -Rest and thumb spica splint.

Ingrown Toenail

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

Diagnosis H&P Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment Antibiotics if infected. May need to treat the infection before doing an ingrowing toenail removal. Ingrown Toenail Removal.   Important Ingrown toenail links Ingrown toenail removal equipment. Ingrown toenail...