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Abstract Number: P2
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 14-year-old boy with autism presented with a five-day history of high fever (40.5 degrees C), vomiting, shortness of breath, and a rash involving the palms-and-soles. He was evaluated at urgent care and was believed to have hand-foot-mouth disease. He was brought to the emergency department for ongoing symptoms, where he was noted […]
Abstract Number: 148
SHM Converge 2021
Background: The indications for lumbar puncture (LP) among febrile infants 29-60 days old continue to evolve. We studied febrile infants age 29-60 days with an ED visit and compared the characteristics and outcomes of those with and without an LP. We also describe the clinical course of infants receiving antibiotics before or after the LP. […]
Abstract Number: 192
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Febrile infants under 60 days-old undergo extensive evaluation for infection. Recent AAP guidelines recommend evaluation of the procalcitonin (PCT) level in the work-up of febrile infants 8-60 days-old to aid in predicting bacterial infection (BI) due to its high specificity; however, the sensitivity of PCT is relatively low. Recent literature has identified the Procalcitonin-To-Albumin […]
Abstract Number: 221
Hospital Medicine 2016, March 6-9, San Diego, Calif.
Background: Neutropenic Fever (NF) is a common complication for patients on myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Despite guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), however, there is variability in physician compliance. There are limited prior studies assessing compliance in this realm and those studies do not fully assess drivers of poor compliance. Poor compliance can result in increased […]
Abstract Number: 362
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: This presentation will describe a novel study started during a sabbatical year in Colombia. It will briefly cover logistics of taking a sabbatical year and then discuss the ongoing project and preliminary results. Dengue, a neglected tropical viral disease transmitted by the Aedes egypti mosquito, is endemic in Colombia and serves as an ideal […]
Abstract Number: 373
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: This is a 50-year-old woman with a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Rituxan and methylprednisolone, COVID-19, MGUS, and recent admissions for bacterial pneumonia and fever of unknown origin who presented with fevers, rigors, and dizziness. Of note, she had tested positive for COVID-19 on 4/2020 via a nasopharyngeal swab, and states fevers began […]
Abstract Number: 375
SHM Converge 2021
Case Presentation: A 51-year-old Hispanic male with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia was admitted from the ED for evaluation of recurrent fevers, multiple joint pains, and tachycardia. Physical exam findings included cachectic appearance and right inguinal lymphadenopathy. Initial laboratory testing was significant for a WBC of 23,300 (80.2% neutrophils, 13.3% lymphocytes), Hb of 11.1, […]
Abstract Number: 406
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Case Presentation: A 9 year old male with history of astrocytoma presented to the ED with a diffuse erythematous rash for 4 days and fever for 2 days. The rash was reportedly pruritic, began on his trunk, and then progressed to his extremities. It was associated with facial edema with periorbital prominence. Of note, temozolamide […]
Abstract Number: 431
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A healthy 50 year-old high school teacher with a past surgical history significant for elective bilateral breast augmentation presented to clinic for a 2-month history of dry cough unresponsive to steroids. She reported a constellation of symptoms including worsening non-exertional dyspnea, low grade fevers, night sweats, unintentional 30lb weight loss, fatigue, dry skin, and […]
Abstract Number: 434
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Case Presentation: A 36-year-old healthy women presented with high fever, headache, and “not feeling well” two weeks after she had termination of pregnancy by dilatation and curettage procedure. She had minimal vaginal bleeding and denied vaginal discharge. She also vomited several times and had two bouts of diarrhea. She denied any significant coughing, sputum, or […]