Browsing by Author "Shriner, Andrew"

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    COVID-19 and hereditary spherocytosis: A recipe for hemolysis
    (Wiley, 2020-07-25) Severance, Tyler S.; Rahim, Mahvish Q.; French, James; Baker, Richelle M.; Shriner, Andrew; Khaitan, Alka; Overholt, Kathleen M.; Pediatrics, School of Medicine
    We describe a patient infected with COVID-19 in the setting of a known chronic illness, HS, and the resulting presentation and medical complications.
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    Pediatric Cellulitis: A Red-Hot Concern
    (SLACK, 2017) Shriner, Andrew; Wilkie, Laurie; Pediatrics, School of Medicine
    Cellulitis and other skin and soft tissue infections are a common reason for children to seek care, both in the primary care setting and the emergency department. Cellulitis is a common skin and soft-tissue infection that is usually caused by streptococci bacteria or, less commonly, Staphylococcus aureus. Most children recover quickly from cellulitis, but a small subset will require hospitalization. Practitioners need to be skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of cellulitis, including recognition of the need for inpatient treatment. However, diagnosis of cellulitis, and exclusion of complicated or other more serious infections, can be challenging. Management of these infections has also been highly variable, resulting in some difficulty identifying the ideal treatment regimen. The goal is to use the antibiotic with the narrowest spectrum for the shortest duration necessary to provide clinical improvement. Research to identify the best treatment for pediatric cellulitis will be important moving forward.