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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) vs Kawasaki Disease

Case Presentation: A 4-year-old previously healthy Hispanic female presented to the ED with a diffuse rash and facial swelling, concerning for an apparent allergic reaction. She was rushed into the treatment area for evaluation of possible anaphylaxis and respiratory assessment. …

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Infectious DiseasePediatrics

Infectious Acute Transverse Myelitis Secondary to COVID-19

The Coronaviridae family and its genera coronaviruses have been implicated as having neurotropic and neuroinvasive capabilities in human hosts (Bohmwald 2018). They have been associated with the development of neuropsychiatric symptoms, seizure activity, encephalomyelitis, acute flaccid paralysis, cerebral venous sinus …

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Infectious DiseaseNeurology

GRECCO-19: Colchicine for COVID-19?

Background: The most severe SARS-CoV-2 infections result in an intense inflammatory response which can lead to acute lung injury and/or acute respiratory distress syndrome.  Theoretically, potential treatments for severe disease should have anti-inflammatory action without substantial side effects. One candidate …

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Infectious Disease

Can We Predict Which COVID-19 Patients Will Decompensate?

Background: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues a number of challenges have arisen. Amongst these is the ability of clinicians to predict which patients will suffer from early decompensation. It is well established that there are patients that will rapidly decline …

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Infectious Disease

COVID-19 Treatment Update: Can We Just Stop Wasting Time on Hydroxychloroquine

Background: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an antimalarial and immunomodulatory drug that is postulated to exert an antiviral effect by increasing intracellular pH resulting in decreased viral binding at the ACE2 receptor. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that also has anti-inflammatory and …

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Infectious Disease

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