person

Martin E. Weisse, MD, MBA, BA

Associate Chief Medical Officer and Professor, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Contact

Phone
304-598-4835
Fax
304-293-3744
Address
PO Box 9214
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Infectious Diseases
Morgantown, WV 26506-9214
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Positions

Professor

Organization:
School of Medicine
Department:
Pediatrics
Classification:
Clinical Faculty

Education

  • MD, University of Texas-Houston School of Medicine, 1984
  • BA, University of Dallas, 1980
  • MBA, University of Dallas College of Business, 2017

Publications

Refereed Journals:

  1. Weisse ME, Miller G, Brien JH.  Fever response to acetaminophen in viral vs bacterial infections.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1987; 6:1091–3.
  2. Weisse ME, Wiswell TE, Cunningham BE, Faleski EJ.  Association of intracranial hemorrhages with organic acidemia.  Tex Med 1988; 84:42–45.
  3. Bass JW, Weisse ME, Trinh T.  Carrier state in pertussis.  J Pediatr 1990; 116:492–3.
  4. Reilly JF, Weisse ME.  Topically-induced diphenhydramine toxicity.  J Emerg Med 1990;8:59–61.
  5. Weisse ME, Bass JW.  Tetanus toxoid allergy.  JAMA 1990;264:2448.
  6. Weisse ME, Bass JW, Jarrett RJ, Vincent JM.  Non–anthrax Bacillus infections of the central nervous system.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1991; 10:243–246.
  7. Weisse ME, Reagan MS, Boule L, France N.  Axillary vs rectal temperature in ambulatory and hospitalized children.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1991; 10:541–542.
  8. Jones RG, Bass JW, Weisse ME, Vincent JM.  Antigenuria after immunization with Haemophilus influenzae oligosaccharide CRM 197 conjugate (HbOC) vaccine.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1991; 10:557–559.
  9. Weisse ME, Bass JW, Young LM.  Pediatric blood culture: comparison of yields using aerobic, anaerobic and hypertonic media.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1992; 11:123–5.
  10. Henrickson M, Weisse ME.  Tuberculous brain abscess in a 3 year old South Pacific Islander.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1992; 11:488–91.
  11. Weisse ME. Temperature measurement–Gold Standard.  Pediatrics 1992; 90:649.
  12. Weisse ME. Meningismus defined.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1992; 11:943–4.
  13. Ascher DP, Becker JA, Yoder BA, Weisse ME, et al.  Failure of intrapartum antibiotics to prevent culture–proven neonatal group B streptococcal sepsis.  J Perinatol 1993; 13:212–216.
  14. Bass JW, Steele R, Wittler R, Weisse ME, et al.  Occult bacteremia: treatment with ceftriaxone vs augmentin.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1993; 12:466–473.
  15. Weisse ME, Person DA, Berkenbaugh JT.  Treatment of Candida arthritis with flucytosine and amphotericin B.  J Perinatol 1993; 13:402–404.
  16. Becker JA, Ascher DP, Mendiola J, Yoder B, Weisse M, Waecker N, et al.  False–negative urine latex particle agglutination testing in neonates with group B streptococcal bacteremia.  A function of improper test implementation?  Clin Pediatr Phila 1993; 32(8)467–71.  
  17. Bass JW, Weisse ME, Plymyer M, Murphy S, Eberly B.  Decline of erythromycin resistance to GABHS in Japan: comparison with worldwide reports.  Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med (AJDC) 1994;148:67–71.
  18. Weisse ME.  Utility of anaerobic medium in pediatric blood cultures.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1994;13:837-838.
  19. Weisse ME, Eberly B, Person DA.  Wine as a digestive aid: comparative antimicrobial effects of bismuth salicylate and red and white wine. BMJ 1995; 311:1657-1660.
  20. Bass JW, Wittler RR, Weisse ME.  Social smile and occult bacteremia.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1996;15:541.
  21. Steelman R, Weisse ME, Ramadan H.  Congenital ranula. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1998 Mar;37:205-6.
  22. Bass JW, Freitas BC, Freitas AD, et al.  Prospective randomized double blind placebo-controlled evaluation of azithromycin for treatment of cat-scratch disease.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 1998;17:447-452.
  23. Rajakumar K, Weisse M.  The centennial year of Ronald Ross’ epic discovery of malarial transmission: an essay and tribute. South Med J. 1999 Jun;92(6):567-71.
  24. Rajakumar K, Weisse M, Rosas A, et al.  Comparative study of clinical evaluation of heart murmurs by general pediatricians and pediatric cardiologists. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1999 Sep;38(9):511-8.
  25. Salgado C, Weisse ME. Transverse myelitis associated with probable cat-scratch disease in a previously healthy pediatric patient. Clin Infect Dis. 2000 Aug;31(2):609-611.
  26. Weisse ME. The Fourth Disease, 1900-2000.  Lancet 2001; 357:299-301.
  27. Ogershok PR, Li X, Palmer HC, Moore RS, Weisse ME, Ferrari ND.  Restructuring an academic pediatric inpatient service using concepts developed by hospitalists.  Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2001 Dec;40(12):653-60; discussion 661-2.
  28. Lee AY, Ogershok PR, Weisse ME. Persistent pneumonia in a boy with systemic lupus erythematosus. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2002 Jul-Aug;41(6):443-6
  29. Romano MJ, Weber MD, Weisse ME, Siu BL. Pertussis pneumonia, hypoxemia, hyperleukocytosis, and pulmonary hypertension: improvement in oxygenation after a double volume exchange transfusion. Pediatrics 2004 Aug;114(2):e264-6.
  30. Sutton-Hayes S, Weisse ME, Wilson NW, Ogershok PR.  A recurrent presentation of hand, foot, and mouth disease.. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2006 May;45(4):373-6.
  31. Durall AL, Phillips JR, Weisse ME, Mullett CJ.  Infantile Kawasaki disease and peripheral gangrene.  J Pediatr 2006;149:131-3.
  32. Weisse ME, Mullins JK, Moffett KS.  A neonate with worms. Clin Infect Dis. 2008 ;46(11):1745, 1786-8.
  33. Maranich AM, Weisse M. Positive cerebral spinal fluid cultures with normal cell count and gram stain. J Emerg Med. 2009 Aug 7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 19665336.
  34. Darling MJ, Bryant SD, Kunz AN, Weisse ME. Necrobacillosis: A case report of complicated Fusobacterium necrophorum septicemia. Anaerobe 2010. 16; 171-73.
  35. Lauer C, Zickgraf TL, Weisse ME. Case report of probable desert black snake envenomation in 22-year old causing profound weakness and respiratory distress. Wilderness Environ Med 2011; 22(3):246-249.
  36. Delaney HM, Sawyer TL, Weisse ME.  Current practices regarding Staphylococcus aureus surveillance, prophylaxis, and decolonization among United States neonatal intensive care units:  Results of a national survey.  J Neonatal-Perinatal Med 2012;5:241-248
  37. Sainato R, Flores M, Malloy A, Geaney C, Rajnik M, Ottolini M, Weisse M.  Health maintenance deficits in a fully-insured population of adolescents with chronic medical conditions.  Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2017 Jun;56(6):512-518
  38. Sainato RJ, Weisse ME. Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and Antibiotics: A fresh look at old data.  Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2018; Aug 10:9922818793345. doi: 10.1177/0009922818793345. [Epub ahead of print].

Letters

  1. Wiswell TE, Weisse ME. Inborn errors of metabolism. Pediatrics 1987; 80(4):599-600.
  2. Weisse ME. The Fourth Disease, 1900-1881 (sic), RIP- Author’s reply.  Lancet 2001; 357:2059.

Invited Articles:

  1. Ferrari ND, Weisse ME.  Botulism, in Advances in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Volume 10.  Chicago IL, Mosby–Yearbook Inc, 1994; pp 78–88.
  2. Weisse ME, Raszka WV.  Cestode Infection in Children, in Advances in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Volume 12.  Chicago IL, Mosby–Yearbook Inc, 1996; pp109-153.
  3. Mola SR, Nield LS, Weisse ME.  Treatment and prevention of Neisseria meningitidis Infection.  Applied Neurology.  2007;3(12):17-20.
  4. Arora S, Maranich AM, Weisse M. Boy with Hirschsprung’s disease. Infectious Diseases in Children 2008; 14, 54.
  5. Rajnik M, Ottolini M, Weisse ME. Pediatric Infectious Diseases: 60 Years of Contributions by Military Pediatricians.  Pediatrics 2012;Suppl S1:S27-32.
  6. US Army Medical Corps Leadership Development Program Working Group.  The US Army Medical Corps Leadership Development Program.  US Army Med Dept J. 2013 Jul-Sep:4-29.

Books and Book  Chapters:

  1. Weisse ME, Wilson NW, Aronoff SC.  Immunization update, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, update 4.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 1994.
  2. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Candida, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 15th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 1995.
  3. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 15th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 1995.
  4. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Pregnancy and the Puerperium, in Tuberculosis and Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections 4th ed. D. Schlossberg ed. Philadelphia, PA,WB Saunders Company 1999.
  5. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Candida, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 16th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 1999.
  6. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 16th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 1999.
  7. Weisse M.  Malassezia furfur, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 16th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 1999.
  8. Weisse M. Sore Throat, in Magill’s Medical Guide: Pediatrics.  Pasadena, California, Salem Press 1999.
  9. Weisse M. Swollen Glands, in Magill’s Medical Guide: Pediatrics.  Pasadena, California, Salem Press 1999.
  10. Weisse M. Worms, in Magill’s Medical Guide: Pediatrics.  Pasadena, California, Salem Press 1999.
  11. Weisse M. Candidal thrush, candidal diaper rash, and other skin infections, in Essence of Office Pediatrics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 2001.
  12. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Candida, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 17th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co., 2003; 18th edition, 2007
  13. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 17th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 2003.
  14. Weisse M.  Malassezia furfur, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 17th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 2003.
  15. Weisse ME, Moore RS. The antibacterial effects of red and white wine, in Wine: a scientific exploration, London, Taylor & Francis 2003.
  16. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Candida, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co., 2007.
  17. Weisse M, Aronoff S.  Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 2007.
  18. Weisse M.  Malassezia furfur, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co. 2007.
  19. Weisse M, Papania M. Measles, in Cecil’s Textbook of Medicine, 24th ed. Philadelphia PA, Elsevier. 2010.
  20. Maranich AM, Weisse M.  Malassezia furfur, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 19th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co., 2011.
  21. Eberly M, Weisse M.  Amoebic Encephalitis, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 19th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co., 2011.
  22. Weisse M, Papania M. Measles, in Cecil’s Textbook of Medicine, 25th ed. Philadelphia PA, Elsevier. 2015.
  23. Maranich AM, Weisse M.  Malassezia furfur, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co., 2015.
  24. Eberly M, Weisse M.  Amoebic Encephalitis, in Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 20th ed.  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WB Saunders Co., 2015.

Awards

December 2013          Order of Military Medical Merit (#9876)

June 2011                   James W. Bass Teaching Award, presented by Pediatric Residents at Tripler Army Medical Center

March 2011                  “A” Proficiency Designation by Army Surgeon General

June 2010                    The Dr. Robert Pedersen Morale & Mentorship Award, presented by Pediatric Residents at Tripler AMC

2008-2009                   Pediatric Clerkship Educator of the Year, selected by 3rd –year USUHS Medical Students, National Capital Area.

June 2007                    Outstanding Clerkship Teacher, Department of Pediatrics, selected by 3rd –year Medical Students, WVU School of Medicine

April 2007                   West Virginia Pediatrician of the Year 2007, awarded by WV American Academy of Pediatrics, at annual meeting

April 2004                   Special Achievement Award, American Academy of Pediatrics (nominated through District III) for promoting and coordinating the annual WVAAP Resident Research Contest and Medical Student Advocacy

August 2003                 Outstanding Speaker, Infectious Diseases in the Tropics Module, Diploma Course in Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, WVU International Health Program

April 2002                   Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, elected to the WVU Alpha Chapter in the Faculty category

June 2001                    WVU Clinician of the Year Award for excellence in clinical teaching. Awarded by WVU Medical School Senior Class of 2001

June 2000                    Best Teaching Division (Infectious Diseases), Awarded by WVU Department of Pediatrics

June 1993                    Teacher of the Year 1992-93, Awarded by Department of Pediatrics, Wm Beaumont AMC, El Paso TX.

June 1992                    Best Teacher Award, Awarded by the 1991–92 Intern Class, Wm Beaumont AMC, El Paso TX

June 1987                    Finalist, Brooke Army Medical Center Commander’s Research Award, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX

April 1987                   First Place, Resident Research Contest. Annual meeting of Texas Pediatric Society.

March 1987                  Finalist, Howard Johnson Award for Resident Research, American Academy of Pediatrics, 21st Uniformed Services Pediatric Seminar.

1980 - 1984                  United States Army Health Professions Scholarship Program

About Martin Weisse

I first came to WVU Pediatrics in 1993, and was on faculty as a General Pediatrician, Pediatric Hospitalist, and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician. I left in 2007 to rejoin the US Army.  I recently retired from the Army, and rejoined the Pediatric Department at WVU Children's as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician.

Patient Care Information

Medical Specialties

  • General Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

Special Training

  • Other Speciality Training, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases
    Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, 1991
  • Residency, Pediatrics
    Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, 1987