Category Archives: infections

Viral rash? or child abuse?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I just saw a rash this morning while teaching medical residents.  Have you heard of “fifths disease?”  I saw a slap-cheeked looking kid, at little risk of being abused.  The offending virus is Parvovirus B19.  Interesting questions were brought up.  The mom of this patient  is … Continue reading →

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Kids and bladder infections

Posted on December 1, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Can kids get bladder infections? Yes.  1 in 10 girls get a bladder infection before age 16.  Only 3% of boys do.  Boy babies under 6 months are more likely to get a urinary tract infection (UTI) than girls.  After … Continue reading →

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Swimmer’s ear, nothing that a swimmer wants.

Posted on July 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

“Ow!  My ear hurts.”  I heard that four times last week.  It is swimming season here in Wichita and swimmers ear and pools go hand-in-hand.   The story is usually. . . one-sided ear pain, tender-to-touch ear, hurts to chew AND … Continue reading →

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shingles aren’t just for houses

Posted on July 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Are these chicken pox?   My neighborhood has been in an uproar recently about the contagiousness of chicken pox and shingles.  It is time for a little general knowledge dissemination.   Varicella zoster virus is the culprit.  It is one … Continue reading →

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