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Community-acquired Urinary Tract Infections in Children: Resistance Patterns of Uropathogens in a Tertiary Care Centre in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionE. coli is the predominant uropathogen causing UTIs in children, yet there is a high rate of multidrug-resistant organisms. For children admitted for a community-acquired UTI, a third-generation cephalosporin remains an appropriate empiric antibiotic. Our study and the work of others emphasize the importance of choosing empiric antibiotics for paediatric UTIs based on local resistance patterns. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - March 9, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Type 1 diabetes mellitus in Gabon. A study of epidemiological aspects
ConclusionT1D prevalence is constantly increasing worldwide, but at slower pace in Africa in comparison to developed countries. Difficulties to access to high standard care and population poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, represents a major independent factor of poor therapeutic observance. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 28, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Screening of Egyptian Obese Children and Adolescents for Insertion/Deletion (I/D) Polymorphism in Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene
ConclusionDD genotype and D-allele of the ACE gene polymorphism were associated with obesity and with hypertension and pre-hypertension in Egyptian children. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 25, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Outpatient Follow-up After a Pediatric Inpatient Stay at a Community Hospital
ConclusionsOur findings offer guidance to clinicians for the types of patients who may need closer follow-up and interventions set in place to remind these patients of the importance of attending an outpatient appointment. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 24, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Blood film says it all! Rare case of congenital TTP misdiagnosed as ITP
We report a case of a 16-year-old female who presented with bleeding diathesis. Peripheral blood film examination was consistent with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with 7% fragmented red blood cells. The ADAMTS13 level was 40 ng/ml (reference range: 630–850 ng/ml). She responded to plasma exchange therapy and methylprednisolone and was discharged in a stable condition. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 21, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Central nervous system manifestation of lupus erythematosus resembling brain abscess
We present the case of a male adolescent with a known history of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura who presented with a seizure ictus and a space-occupying lesion, which posed significant diagnostic challenges to specify its characteristics. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 2, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Gut microbiome pattern in adolescents with functional gastrointestinal disease
ConclusionBecause of the wide range detected in the number of Bifidobacterium spp. and Enterobacteriaceae in FGID and healthy subjects, no statistically significant difference was observed. More studies in larger groups of selected patients may be needed. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 2, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Menetrier's disease (protein-losing gastropathy) in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
We report a case of Menetrier's disease (Protein-losing gastropathy), which was diagnosed in a child with acute leukemia. Menetrier's disease should be considered in any patient with symptoms referable to the gastrointestinal tract and thickened stomach and bowel loops detected by radiologic imaging. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 1, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Clinical profile and outcome of antibiotic lock therapy for bloodstream infections in pediatric hematology/oncology patients in a tertiary care hospital, Karachi
ConclusionIn our experience, in almost two thirds of the cases, the catheter was salvaged, but disappointingly, relapses were high when the infection was due to Staphylococcus spp. Although this is a small study, our results show that ALT can be a potential safe adjunctive strategy to treat catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI). However, we need larger prospective studies to test the safety and efficacy of ALT to develop specific ALT recommendations and guidelines particularly in children. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - January 29, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of healthcare workers toward influenza vaccination at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital (AJCH) – Dubai, UAE
ConclusionThe healthcare workers' knowledge of influenza disease does not reflect their knowledge, attitude, and practice toward influenza vaccination. These results highlight the important predictors that must be targeted to promote hospital awareness campaigns to improve their practice and attitude, which could result in increasing seasonal influenza vaccine uptake. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - January 23, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Safety and Tolerability of Moxifloxacin for The Treatment of Disseminated BCGitis in Children
ConclusionOur study suggests that moxifloxacin is generally tolerated in children and might be considered in disseminated BCGitis cases. Additionally, paying attention to side effects such as liver toxicity is recommended, particularly with the use of other antimycobacterial antibiotics, which could also be hepatotoxic. A moxifloxacin-containing regimen for disseminated BCGitis showed clinical improvement in some patients in this study, although the majority presented the same clinical condition. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - January 20, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Menetrier’s Disease (Protein-Losing Gastropathy) in a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
We report a case of Menetrier’s disease (Protein-losing gastropathy), which was diagnosed in a child with acute leukemia. Menetrier’s disease should be considered in any patient with symptoms referable to the gastrointestinal tract and thickened stomach and bowel loops detected by radiologic imaging. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - January 8, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Septic arthritis
Publication date: Available online 18 December 2018Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Hatem Abbod, Lefian Al-Otaibi, Kamal AlshamiriAbstractSeptic arthritis is truly an emergency condition that needs an early diagnosis by appropriate clinical examination/judgment and using fast, available, and accurate radiological imaging and laboratory septic workup. Early diagnosis may prevent complications that may otherwise lead to the patient's disability. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - December 19, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

A quality initiative to improve exclusive breast milk feeding in preterm neonates
ConclusionsA simple quality improvement approach through the formation of breastfeeding support group, antenatal counseling, and postnatal support for breast milk expression has made a significant improvement in milk expression from mothers delivered prematurely. It reflects on team approach using the available resources. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - December 14, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Electrocardiographic disturbances in children with systemic lupus erythematosus
ConclusionChildren with SLE with anti-Ro/SSA antibodies are probably prone to heart conduction abnormalities. However, the heart rate and QT interval were affected by hydroxychloroquine. A larger prospective study is required to allow more definitive conclusions. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - December 14, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research