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Episode 160.0 – Measles
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13 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2019
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In this episode, we discuss the recent measles outbreak and how ED providers can best prepare to treat this almost vanquished foe.
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Tags: Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics
Show Notes
References:
CDC Measles for Health Care Providers. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/index.html#lab.
Gladwin M, Trattler B. Orthomyxo and Paramyxoviridae. In: Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple. 4th ed. Miami, FL: MedMaster, Inc; 2009: 240-243.
Hussey G, Klein M. A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Vitamin A in Children with Severe Measles. N Engl J Med. 1990; 323: 160-164.doi: 10.1056/NEJM199007193230304.
Nir, Sarah Mailin and Gold, Michael. “An Outbreak Spreads Fear: Of Measles, of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, of Anti-Semitism.” New York Times [New York City] 03/29/2019. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/nyregion/measles-jewish-community.html
A massive thanks to:
Shweta Iyer, MD: NYU Langone 3rd year Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow.
Released:
Apr 8, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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