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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) … infections (STIs) The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne Internet Home About News Careers Shop Contact … infections (STIs) In this section About Clinical Practice Guidelines CPG index Nursing Guidelines Paediatric …
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Febrile child
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can be signs of serious bacterial infection (or other serious illness) The severity of illness cannot … in children are viral infections, however serious bacterial infections (SBIs) need to be considered The most … common SBIs found in children without a focus are urinary tract infections Other SBIs to consider …
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Animal and human bites
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pose a high risk of infection and are considered contaminated wounds; prompt thorough washout … resulting from a punch), also known as a “fight bite” Infection is the most common complication of bite … injuries, especially cat and human bites Bite infections are polymicrobial, with potential pathogens …
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Recognition of the seriously unwell neonate and young infant
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points Infections are the most likely cause of an unwell neonate (<28 days corrected age) and young … investigations are often helpful Background Infection is the most common cause of illness, with urinary tract … infections ( UTI ) the most common bacterial infection Fever is not always present, and neonates and young …
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Febrile seizure
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not require investigations Management includes identifying the source of the infection and treating … and without signs of CNS infection or metabolic disturbance Usually occur between 6 months and 6 years of age … Benign Occur in 3% of healthy children Normally associated with simple viral infections Occur without …
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Vulval ulcers
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also Sexually transmitted infections Vulval and vaginal conditions Key Points Most vulval ulcers … in children are aphthous or secondary to a systemic infection, rather than due to sexually transmitted … infections Diagnosis on clinical appearance alone is difficult and investigations are often required …
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Antimicrobial guidelines
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with the support of the Victorian Paediatric Clinical Network CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM / EYE Infection Likely … pneumococci 5 With shunt infection, post-neurosurgery, head trauma or CSF leak As for over 2 months of age … (usually 3-4 days) 10 days minimum total duration CARDIOVASCULAR Infection Likely organisms Initial …
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Dental conditions - non traumatic
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practices and how to access dental services can prevent dental caries and odontogenic infection Once … a dental abscess or infection has formed, extraction or root canal therapy is usually required to remove … the source of the infection Background Dental caries occurs in more than 40% of Australian children and can …
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Periorbital and orbital cellulitis
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with serious complications including intracranial infection, cavernous sinus thrombosis and vision loss Urgent … cellulitis: infection within the orbit, (ie postseptal , the structures posterior to the orbital septum … thrombosis and extension to intracranial infection with subdural empyema, and meningitis the majority (>80 …
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Cerebral palsy - pain and irritability
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also Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy: increased seizures Cerebral palsy: chest infections Acute pain … Infection Upper or lower respiratory tract infection with increased secretions Pharyngitis/tonsillitis … with throat pain/reduced intake Otitis media Dental infection UTI Skin, bone, or joint infections Meningitis …