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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

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Diagnostic Costs : RSV rapid tests: $100-$400 (higher end when included in multiplex testing) Risk Stratification : Infants <6 months, especially those with prematurity, chronic lung disease, or congenital heart disease, have a heightened risk of hospitalization. MMWR Recomm Rep 2003; 52:1. Clin Microbiol Infect 2003; 9:247.

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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 3: The Only Thing We Have to Fear

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Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease The patient was diagnosed with Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease (NTED). This patient was hospitalized for 4 days where he remained well-appearing. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease E. Y., & Uchiyama, T. link] Takahashi N.