Young girl contracts rare case of Bubonic Plague in Colorado. Early diagnosis is critical.
Sierra Jane Downing, age 7 is recovering from Bubonic plague which she contracted whilst on holiday in Colorado after burying a dead squirrel.
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Topics: Differential diagnosis, early diagnosis, bubonic plague, yersinia pestis, reduce mortality, Sierra Jane Downing
Necrotizing Fasciitis – "Don’t miss" as patient can quickly be severely harmed. Diagnosis is physical: Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon but life-threatening condition that carries a high risk of mortality and associated complications. It requires a high index of suspicion in order for it to be correctly diagnosed. Organisms invade a wound site and spread along the superficial and deep fascial planes causing a necrotizing infection. Necrotizing fasciitis should be urgently considered in any patient presenting with:
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Topics: Aimee Copeland, necrotizing fasciitis, early diagnosis, don't miss diagnosis
The Isabel Healthcare 1 Minute Read program highlights various diseases and conditions, providing the Isabel tool differential list. Subscribe to the Isabel blog to receive clinical content and articles.
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Topics: Differential diagnosis, symptoms, early diagnosis, Isabel 1 Minute Read, intussusception, pediatric intussusception