1. Presumptive diagnosis was that this child is facing the problem of sore throat and swollen larynx.
2. Yes, the throat culture will show the evidence of streptococcus pyrongens. No, this could not be case of streptococcus aureus.
3. This infection is caused by bacterial infection because when the child is kept in warm room it decreases it's infection. Because bacteria can work in some specific range of temperature.
4. Treatment of this infection include antibiotics like penicillin ,amoxicillin
A lethargic 22-month old black female was presented by her mother to the emergency room at...
Date: Take Home Exam il Chapters 5, 6,9 & 10 cs 2 -A lethargic 22-month old black female was presented by her mother to the emergency room at 2:15am on a Sunday. The child had a history of a runny nose, hoarse cough and low-grade fever (-99F) for the past 48 hours. The mother was concened about the forced and noisy breathing of the child. The pediatrician examined the child and found cloudy eyes and mild inflammation of the ears,...
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