Studies show that alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen for treatment of fever is an effective and safe practice. The AAP recommends the use of a single antipyretic agent for treatment of fever. Fever may enhance the host immune responses and may render bacteria more susceptible to antibiotics. Topical skin care with petrolatum ointment has been associated with systemic candidiasis in extremely premature infants. Majority of patients with typhoid fever in the U.S. have traveled abroad in the 6 weeks before the onset of illness.
Ceftriaxone is an appropriate empiric therapy for a suspected case of typhoid fever.
Each year, approximately 4 million children die of pneumonia worldwide. Erythromycin-resistant B. pertussis has not been reported in the United States. The overall quality of the presentation. The presentation met its stated objectives. The information is presented at the appropriate level.