![]() ![]() A complete blood count revealed a normal white blood cell count of 7.3x10 3 /mm 3 (4-12), anemia with a hemoglobin and hematocrit of 10 g/dL (11-14) and 29.1% (32-42) respectively, and thrombocytopenia with platelets 103x10 3/mm 3 (140-440). The rest of her examination findings were unremarkable. She had a normal dentition with no tooth decay. Her lungs were clear to auscultation bilaterally, and her abdomen was soft, non-distended, and non-tender without hepatosplenomegaly. She had a regular heart rate and rhythm, and normal first and second heart sounds without murmurs. Her physical examination was significant for an alert and oriented child who was mildly dehydrated. On admission she had a temperature of 38.5☌, a pulse of 96 beats/minute, a blood pressure of 98/65 mmHg, a respiratory rate of 20 breaths/ minute, and an oxygen saturation 98% in room air. She was born full-term with no complications and her growth and development were age-appropriate. The patient had no chronic diseases, and took no medications. A blood culture, which was obtained during that hospitalization, resulted positive at 48-hours for gram-negative rods, so family was called and the patient was re-admitted. She was discharged home 24 hours later after her condition slowly improved. The patient was initially admitted to the hospital 2 days prior with 3 days of fevers (up to 40☌), emesis and fatigue that were thought to be related to a viral illness. We emphasize the importance of maintaining high index of suspicion for endocarditis in febrile children, even those without cardiac anomalies or other apparent risk factors.Ī 10-year-old previously healthy girl presented to the hospital with bacteremia. She had prolonged fever for 2 weeks after starting antibiotics, even though her blood culture became sterile 48 hours after treatment. Blood cultures grew haemophilus parainfluenza. We present a "case of" 10 year-old girl with no known cardiac disease or any other risk factors who was diagnosed with infective endocarditis according to modified Duke criteria. Less commonly, infective endocarditis occurs in children with no preexisting cardiac disease or other known risk factors. The epidemiology of infective endocarditis in children has shifted in recent years with less rheumatic heart disease, more congenital heart disease survival, and increased use of central venous catheters in children with chronic illness. If you have any additional questions about this program please contact us at or with the subject line "Girls in Tech.Infective endocarditis is a rare disease in children, and it can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Thank you to the attendees of this year's Girls in Tech 2022 summer program! Check out the fun in the photos below, and follow the program on Instagram at for information on future camps. Girls in Tech is open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex. All students will stay overnight in student housing on campus with faculty chaperones during the program. The program will be hosted at Hawai'i Pacific University- Downtown Campus (Aloha Tower Marketplace). The program is led by faculty from Hawaii Pacific University & Arizona State University’s Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology with guest experts and mentors from a variety of STEM disciplines. In this program, you’ll get to explore app development, robotics, marine science, botany, space, computer science, and more! Students will work together engaging with experts in STEM fields, learning new tech tools and skills, and collaborating on projects. Just a willingness to participate and explore these cool uses of technology!
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