Link Newsletter - July 2023
Our July issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians.
Foodborne Illness: Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics
In mid-July, we are at the typical peak season for outbreaks of foodborne illnesses due to Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Consumers can protect themselves by following food safety recommendations, which is especially important for high-risk groups like children.
Pleural Fluid: What's the Diagnosis
A 14-year-old teenage boy presented with a one-day history of right ear pain and neck pain and stiffness.
Heat-Related Illness: Evidence Based Strategies
Annually, over 4,000 visits to United States emergency departments occur for Heat-Related Illness (HRI), 63.1% in June, July and August. Nearly half of those suffering HRI are pediatric patients.
Chikungunya Vaccine Trial: Vaccine Update
The mosquito-borne disease chikungunya virus has no vaccine or treatment yet available. However, recent reports show promising data on a phase 3 trial for a single-injection live-attenuated vaccine candidate.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Find the "Just Right" Antibiotic Duration
Check out the monthly "Stewie Shares" infographic from our Antimicrobial Stewardship team. This one-page, visually rich flyer contains information for both clinical and non-clinical audiences on current issues related to antimicrobial topics. You are welcome to print and post or link to it from your practice's website.
In the July edition, learn about how to choose the right duration for antibiotic treatment. You can also take a short quiz afterward to test your knowledge!
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