Infectious Diseases

HPV and Vaccination

This podcast discusses HPV and HPV vaccination. In it, the listener will learn about the epidemiology and risk factors for HPV, the health outcomes associated with HPV, and HPV prevention strategies, including the HPV vaccine. The podcast was developed by Nia King, a third-year medical student at Queen’s University, with support from Dr. Kirk Leifso, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist and assistant professor of pediatrics at Queen’s University.


Cervical Lymphadenopathy

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Cervical Lymphadenopathy, including the history, red flags, differential diagnosis, investigations, and management. This infographic was created by Katharine Jensen with illustrations by Alexander Perry, both medical students at the University of Alberta, in collaboration with Dr. Hayley Turnbull, a pediatrician and clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta. 

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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. It gives an overview of non-purulent and puruplent SSTIs, as well as steps to manage mild, moderate, and severe cases. It was created by Alexander Perry, a medical student at the University of Alberta, with the help of Dr. Courtney Wilkes and Dr. Jaret Olson from the Plastic Surgery team at the University of Alberta.

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Varicella

This PedsCases Note provides an overview of the management of varicella, reviewing clinical presentation, management, and prevention. It was created by Aryan Riahi, a medical student at the University of British Columbia, with the help of Dr. Joan Robinson and Dr. Garui Shah. 

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Congenital Syphilis

This podcast covers congenital syphilis, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, impacts on mothers and infants, prenatal screening, bloodwork and follow-up for infants exposed in utero.  This podcast was developed by Stephanie Unrau, a third year medical student at the University of Alberta with Dr. Joan Robinson, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Stollery Children's hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.


Sepsis and Septic Shock in the Pediatric Patient: Part 2

This podcast is the second part of a two-part series on sepsis and septic shock in pediatric patients. This episode covers the initial investigations and steps in the management of pediatric sepsis, the priorities and key considerations in the management of pediatric patients with sepsis, and how to identify common sites of infection that may lead to sepsis. This podcast was created by Dan Lafreniere, a research associate in the Department of Pharmacology at Dalhousie University, and Dr.


Acute Gastroenteritis

This podcast on acute pediatric gastroenteritis will cover the definition of diarrhea and the presentation, common causes, and management of acute gastroenteritis in pediatric patients. It was created by Melissa Chiu, a fourth-year medical student at the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with Dr. Anne Feng, a pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital.


Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children. It was created by Richard He, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta, with guidance from Dr. Karen Forbes and Dr. Chris Novak (Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton) as well as Dr. Peter Gill and Dr. Michael Prodanuk (The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto).

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), including an approach to diagnosis and management in children. It was created by Richard He, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta, with guidance from Dr. Karen Forbes and Dr. Chris Novak (Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton) as well as Dr. Peter Gill and Dr. Michael Prodanuk (The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto).

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Streptococcal Pharyngitis

This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Streptococcal Pharyngitis, including an approach to diagnosis and management in children. It was created by Richard He, a second-year medical student at the University of Alberta, with guidance from Dr. Karen Forbes and Dr. Chris Novak (Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton) as well as Dr. Peter Gill and Dr. Michael Prodanuk (The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto).

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