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Ear Pain and a Rash in a 24-Year Old Man
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A 24-year-old man with HIV presents to the ED with intensifying left ear pain, swelling, and dizziness. His hearing in his left ear is muffled compared to that in his right ear. There is no history of trauma or allergic reactions, and the patient does not take any medications. The physical examination is notable for an obviously erythematous and edematous left ear, as well as a subtle left facial droop and weakness. What is the diagnosis? eMedicine Case Presentations
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Antifungal Prophylaxis Effective in Very Low Birthweight Infants
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Systemic antifungal prophylaxis appears to successfully reduce the incidence of invasive fungal infection in very low birthweight infants, researchers report in the May issue of Archive of Diseases in Childhood Fetal and Neonatal Edition. Reuters Health Information
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