January 13, 2012
Article
The mother of a 4-year old girl complained that the child had been "pulling at her bottom" for several weeks, presumably imitating her younger brother. Visual inspection of the area revealed the real problem.
July 28, 2011
Article
Rarely encountered these days, scarlet fever is believed to be caused by sensitization to an erythrogenic toxin produced by strains of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.
July 22, 2011
Article
A right parietal cephalhematoma was first noted on this 2-week-old girl 2 days after her birth.
June 21, 2011
Article
A 2-day history of fever and sore throat and an erupting rash prompted the mother of a 5-year-old boy to bring her son into the office for evaluation.
April 01, 2011
Article
This picture shows an unusual linear white object positioned vertically at the center of the posterior pharynx of a 5-year-old girl’s throat.
August 31, 2009
Article
Erythematous pustules and papules with some coalescence developed on the anterior trunk and to a lesser degree on the face and extremities of a newborn boy the day after birth. The baby was born at full term after an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery.