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Pediatric Perichondritis Care Guide by Betsy Issac Pidugu is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Pediatric perichondritis is an infection of the auricular cartilage, primarily caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus, often following ear trauma or piercing. Treatment involves specific antibiotics based on age and severity, with incision and drainage recommended for abscesses. Referral to emergency care is necessary for severe symptoms, lack of improvement, or in vulnerable populations.
- Author
- Betsy Issac Pidugu
- Language
- EN