Infectious Diseases in Children Current Issue

The following articles appeared in the print edition of Infectious Diseases in Children.

Table of Contents

• Improved strategies necessary to combat bed bug resurgence
• Dermoscopy may be useful in presumptive diagnosis of tinea capitis
• Open lines of communication on vaccinations key to success
• Safe, reliable treatment for pediatric erythromelalgia still needed
• Skin infection treatments in student-athletes require common sense
• Tight glycemic control with insulin in hyperglycemic preterm infants appears unsafe
• Hot topics in pediatric dermatology
• Reflections on the Committee on Infectious Diseases
• Rethinking routine screening recommendations William T. Gerson, MD
• FDA approves new drugs for pediatric patients
• Drug companies, health groups back IDSA antibiotic proposal
• Atypical strain of coxsackievirus caused outbreak of HFMD in four states
• Measles mortality fell markedly; sustained immunization vital to maintain progress
• Mothers carrying S. aureus during third trimester more likely to have babies who are colonized
• Pertussis resurgence in Israel mainly attributable to two strains
• UV protection campaigns should target multiple sun exposure settings
• Youngest children in class more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
• Expanding the availability of OTC medication Edward A. Bell, PharmD, BCPS
• A 3-year-old female with rash, open sore on abdomen Prameela Dibba, MD
• A 2-week-old infant presents with acute swelling in chest James H. Brien, DO