|Articles|December 6, 2021

What's new on Contemporary Pediatrics: December 6 to 10

A look at what to expect from Contemporary Pediatrics this week

The summer saw a large number of respiratory syncytial virus, even though the disease is known more for a fall/winter season. What was behind this shift?

A 2-year-old girl presents with an itchy, bilateral leg rash. Additionally, the child had several bruises that felt like "hard welts" and were warm to the touch. What's the diagnosis?

Plus, a look at the drugs that became available for use in children and teenagers during 2021.

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