Fever and a Strawberry Tongue

Streptococcal pharyngitis
A 5-year-old girl has a high fever, sore throat, and a distinct 'strawberry tongue'. Explore the diagnosis and management of this common pediatric infection.
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When a Rash Has a Pulse

Insect bite
A toddler develops an itchy, red plaque on his leg that pulsates with his heartbeat. What could cause this localized Quincke's sign? Learn more.
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A Tick Bite’s Painful Secret

Tularemia
A 5-year-old develops fevers and painful abdominal swelling after a tick bite. Explore this case of a rare bacterial infection and its classic presentation.
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A Newborn’s Silent Struggle

Tracheal agenesis with bronchoesophageal fistula
Explore a rare case of a preterm neonate with severe respiratory distress where standard intubation fails. What could be the underlying congenital anomaly?
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Mystery of the Lethargic Neonate

Infantile hepatic hemangiomas
A 16-day-old girl presents with lethargy, tachypnea, and hepatomegaly. Explore a case of hepatic lesions, cardiomegaly, and consumptive hypothyroidism.
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A Child’s Unexpected Rash

Amoxicillin rash in infectious mononucleosis
A child develops a widespread maculopapular rash after taking amoxicillin for pharyngitis. Explore the differential diagnosis and key investigations.
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An Infant’s Blueberry Muffin Rash

Langerhans-cell histiocytosis
A term infant presents with a 'blueberry muffin' rash. Skin biopsy shows S100+ and CD1a+ cells. What's the diagnosis for this rare neonatal condition?
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An Infant’s Worsening Gaze

Tay-Sachs disease
An 8-month-old presents with developmental delay, hypotonia, and a cherry-red spot on fundoscopy. Explore this case of progressive neurodegeneration.
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A Puzzling Pediatric Abdomen

Colocolonic intussusception
A 5-year-old boy presents with intermittent abdominal pain. See the classic CT findings that reveal a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in children.
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Vesicles on a Newborn: A Diagnostic Puzzle

Neonatal herpes simplex virus
A preterm baby girl develops vesicular skin lesions immediately after birth. Explore the differential diagnosis for a newborn rash and key diagnostic steps.
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