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| 276.1 | Ringworm? | NOVA::WASSERMAN | Deb Wasserman, DTN 264-1863 | Thu Aug 23 1990 10:51 | 6 |
| My son also had what I thought were bug bites. I ignored them for a
week or two, but when they didn't go away, I had the pedi look at them.
Turned out to be ringworm (a minor fungus infection). He prescribed
some anti-fungal cream, and they went away in about a week. See what
your pedi says. (BTW, 3 mos. seems like a long time. Had you talked
to your pedi before about this?)
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| 276.2 | EEE is rather nasty | WHELIN::TASCHEREAU | Same shift; different pay. | Thu Aug 23 1990 11:55 | 13 |
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I think that if your child had contracted EEE, that she would be
suffering from much more than large dark spots. They said on a
news report last night that EEE is 30% fatal in those who contract
it. Even in those who survive, they can experience brain seizures
and even coma. I would think that something this nasty would
manifest itself is a child in less than 3 months, and in more
severe ways than spots.
By all means, have her checked but try not to get too worried
in the mean time.
-St
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| 276.3 | EEE? | BUSY::DKHAN | | Thu Aug 23 1990 12:16 | 4 |
| What is EEE...encephalytis (sp?)? I would think an high feverr would
be present.
Dot
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| 276.4 | EEE | HYSTER::DELISLE | | Thu Aug 23 1990 12:21 | 8 |
| EEE = Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Characteriszed by high fever,
stiffness in the neck, extreme aversion to bright light, such as
ordinary sunlight or having a table lamp turned on.
My pediatrician always has me bring the child in if a high fever is
accompanied by a stiff neck.
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| 276.5 | stiff neck is always a danger sign, even w/o fever | TLE::RANDALL | living on another planet | Thu Aug 23 1990 14:38 | 5 |
| Bring 'em in even if it's just a stiff neck and little fever -- my
brother didn't and nearly lost his son. No permanent damage,
thank god, but it was scary for a while . . .
--bonnie
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| 276.6 | I went to the Dr.! | USCTR2::PNOVITCH | PAM | Fri Aug 24 1990 12:10 | 30 |
| First off, thanks for your replies and concerns. I love this conference!
I brought Michele to her pedi and she said she had NO IDEA what it was!
She ripped up the bill and walked down the hall to the local
dermatologists office. He wasn't in but she said there was a slot
opened for tomorrow morning (today.) I went over to confirm the
appointment.
The pedi had asked me if I mentioned it to her at her last 'well baby
visit' and I said yes, but she thought it was just bites and showed no
concern. It was not on her chart. I just assumed the it being late
June and kids come in with hundreds of bug bites.
Anyway, today the dermatoloogist said he is quite sure that it is what
they call "Masto Cytoma" which is an over production of mast cells. This
produces hystamines (sp?) Nothing to worry about it's more of a
curiosity than a concern. However, he wanted to do a byopsy to be sure.
I scheduled an appointement to have that done in two weeks. He said no
rush which made me feel good.
I really want a second opinion, so I called U Mass. I have an appointment
on Tuesday morning with a derm/pedi. I feel better being at U Mass with
someone that specializes with dermitology and pediatrics.
I'll keep ya posted and thanks again for your support.
Pam
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| 276.7 | byopsy at UMass. | USCTR2::PNOVITCH | PAM | Wed Aug 29 1990 16:17 | 10 |
| Michele had a byopsy done yesterday at UMass. It hurt me more than
her. She got one stitch!
The Dr. seems to think it's the same thing the other dermatologist
said, but did a byopsy anyway to be 100% sure.
I'll get the results next Tuesday. I'll drop a note when I get back
from vacation the following week.
Pam
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| 276.8 | Don't worry about EEE in Worcester County | NRADM::TRIPPL | | Wed Sep 12 1990 14:49 | 15 |
| I too had concerns about EEE, since AJ has had so many bug bites at his
sitters. By the way the incubation period is from 5 to 10 days. A side
note, I have even offered to come by and fog with my own sprayer, she keeps
saying she'll have her husband do it(yup sure and the check's in the
mail!!) Anyway my pedi said not worry because there have never been any
know cases of EEE in Worcester County in 20 years.
If the pedi-dermatologist at Umass is a woman,(Dr. R) I can recommend her
from the point of view that she is married to my own internist and has two
small boys whom she takes excellent care of!! She claims her oldest
son's first word was SUNSCREEN!! (We shared a room at Umass when the
younger one was a few weeks old.)
Lyn
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| 276.9 | what a relief! | USCTR2::PNOVITCH | PAM | Mon Sep 17 1990 15:34 | 12 |
| Well, the results are in!
It's what they said it was and not to worry. This is something that
she'll outgrow.
re: .7 (Lyn) The Dr at UMass, you mentioned in your note, you're
correct. It is Dr. Rothman and she is great!
Thanks,
Pam
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