Kaplan MN580 Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Health Unit 6 Discussion

Pediatric Atopic, Immunologic, Infectious Disease, and Integumentary Conditions and Management Plans

This week, there will be a variety of conditions assigned to you by your instructor pertaining to atopic, immunologic, infectious disease, and integumentary conditions. You are expected to present your initial topic including, but not limited to, the following items:

Pathophysiology

Epidemiology

Physical exam findings

Differential diagnoses and rationale

Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans and referrals if needed

In addition, you are required to follow the Discussion Board grading rubric and respond to at least three of your classmates. Topics may include:

1. Pediatric asthma (0–4 years of age)

2. Allergic rhinitis

3. Atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis

4. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

5. Systemic lupus erythematosus

6. Acute rheumatic fever

7. Henoch-Schonlein purpura

8. Pediatric asthma (5–11 years of age)

9. Pediatric asthma (>12 years of age)

10. Impetigo

11. Cellulitis

12. Candidiasis, all types

13. Tinea capitis, tinea corporis

14. Tinea versicolor, pityriasis rosea

15. Scabies, pediculosis

16. Acne vulgaris

17. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

18. Herpes simplex virus

19. Infectious mononucleosis

20. Fever of unknown origin