Caitlin Li MD, MHQS
LightNews LightNews
caitlinli.bsky.social
Caitlin Li MD, MHQS
@caitlinli.bsky.social
1.3K followers 860 following 3 posts
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at Lurie Children's Hospital | Quality Improvement and Patient Safety #IDSky #PedsIDSky
Posts Replies Media Videos
caitlinli.bsky.social
Lisa Akhtar is one of the smartest and best people I know - those looking for a tech position in Chicago should check out this listing! #idsky #pedsidsky #medsky #virology
lisanakhtar.bsky.social Lisa Akhtar @lisanakhtar.bsky.social · Dec 23
The Akhtar Lab @manneresearch.bsky.social and Northwestern University @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social is hiring a full time RESEARCH TECHNICIAN. If you want to study neonatal HSV pathogenesis please send me a message and apply for the position here:
luriechildrens.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/externalport...
December 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
caitlinli.bsky.social
#pedsidsky
enirenberg.bsky.social Edward Nirenberg @enirenberg.bsky.social · Apr 11
#medsky #pedsky #idsky

ICYMI: some very heavy hitters in pediatric infectious diseases just recently wrote up review of how to recognize and manage measles and prevent outbreaks.

publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
Figure 4 Typical presentation of uncomplicated measles Fever • Starts 8-12 days after exposure • Can exceed 40°C • Lasts through first 2-3 days of rash Coryza • Starts 8-12 days after exposure • Improves as fever resolves Rash • Starts 14 days after exposure • Begins posterior to ears and hairline • Descends down the body • Maculopapular → confluent • Improves after 3-4 days • Total duration 6-7 days Conjunctivitis • Starts 8-12 days after exposure • Non-purulent • Can have significant photophobia • Lesions visible on slit-lamp exam • Improves as fever resolves Koplik spots • Start 9-11 days after exposure • Rapidly increase in first 12 hours • Last 2-3 days Cough • Starts 8-12 days after exposure • Can last >10 days • "Brassy" quality • Worsens until rash appears
April 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM