Publications by authors named "Abigail E Russ"
Introduction: When influenza (flu) season arrives, it is easy for emergency department clinicians to anchor on the diagnosis of flu, sending patients on their way with or without anti-influenza medication. It is important not to miss the outlier - the patient who seems to have typical symptoms of influenza but with certain subtleties that should make one consider expanding the differential diagnosis.
Case Report: We describe an 11-year-old previously healthy male who presented with eight days of fever, myalgias, cough, congestion, and headache in the context of positive influenza exposure.