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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 : Influenza rapid diagnostic tests: $100-$200 Risk Stratification : Young children (<5 years), particularly those <2 years, and children with chronic conditions such as asthma or immunosuppression, are at higher risk for severe outcomes. Updated 2023 Jan 23]. Updated 2023 Jun 20].

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

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Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). 2023 Jul 24. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. He initially presented to his pediatrician two months prior with 10 days of cough and unexplained fevers. Bronchopulmonary sequestration C. Lymphoma D.