Pertussis Serosurveillance Study in Izmir, Turkey
Pertussis is a life-threatening, vaccine-preventable infection. Adults who can be asymptomatic may infect infants. The aim of this study is to determine the IgG antibody levels against pertussis toxin (PT) and filamentous hemagglutinin from 6 months to ≥60 years in Izmir, Turkey. A cluster sample design developed by Expanded Programme on Immunization of the World Health Organization was carried out for the selection of the study population, which consisted of 399 healthy subjects. In-house ELISA was studied in Turkish Public Health Institution. Antibody levels of <10 EU/ml, ≥10 EU/ml and ≥100 EU/ml were accepte...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - January 27, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Turkoglu, E., Sonmez, C., Kurugol, Z., Coplu, N., Koturoğlu, G. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Avoidance of Antibiotic Administration to Campylobacter Enterocolitis Mimicking Severe Salmonellosis by Clinical and Laboratory Features
Conclusion: Four criteria including age (≥5 years), leukocytosis (≥10 000 cell/mm3), abdominal pain and watery diarrhea were identified as good predictors of Campylobacter enterocolitis. When three criteria were fulfilled, Campylobacter enterocolitis was highly suspected and antibiotic could be withheld even when C-reactive protein is high and before stool culture results are known. When four criteria were fulfilled, antibiotic usage was absolutely unnecessary. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - January 27, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Lee, C.-N., Chen, C.-J., Tang, K.-S., Huang, F.-C. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Topical Anesthesia or Oral Dextrose for the Relief of Pain in Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity: a Randomized Controlled Double-blinded Trial
Conclusion: ROP screening causes moderate to severe pain and neither proparacaine nor dextrose is an effective analgesic. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - January 27, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Nesargi, S. V., Nithyanandam, S., Rao, S., Nimbalkar, S., Bhat, S. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Caregivers' Understanding of Pediatric Medication in Central Malawi
Conclusions: Caregivers’ understanding of pediatric medication was differentially related to kinds and types of medicine as well as their education level. The instruction to caregivers on how to administer medication should be evaluated especially when they are less educated. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - January 27, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sasaki, E., Kamiya, Y. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Challenges in the diagnosis and management of neonatal sepsis
Neonatal sepsis is the third leading cause of neonatal mortality and a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. Although recent medical advances have improved neonatal care, many challenges remain in the diagnosis and management of neonatal infections. The diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is complicated by the frequent presence of noninfectious conditions that resemble sepsis, especially in preterm infants, and by the absence of optimal diagnostic tests. Since neonatal sepsis is a high-risk disease, especially in preterm infants, clinicians are compelled to empirically administer antibiotics to infants ...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - January 27, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Zea-Vera, A., Ochoa, T. J. Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
In this issue 61/1
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Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - January 27, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: In this issue Source Type: research
Changing Profile of Pediatric Community-acquired UTI in a Hospital in South India
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Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Venkat Ramanan, P., Sharma, S., Krishna, V. Tags: Research Letters Source Type: research
Comparison of Three Rapid Tests for Detection of Norovirus in Stool Samples of Acute Gastroenteritis Pediatric Patients
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Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Khamrin, P., Thongprachum, A., Okitsu, S., Maneekarn, N., Hayakawa, S., Ushijima, H. Tags: Research Letters Source Type: research
Gender Differences in Outcomes of Low Birth Weight and Preterm Neonates: the Male Disadvantage
Various studies conducted worldwide have shown that male neonates have higher rates of mortality and morbidity in the perinatal period compared with females. However, there has been only one study from India on this subject. Therefore, this study was conducted to establish the difference in mortality between males and females among neonates born with two established risk factors of septicaemia—low birth weight (<2.5 kg) and preterm birth (<37 weeks). One hundred and fifty consecutive neonates which were either preterm or had low birth weight were recruited after obtaining informed consent from the parents. Bloo...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Roy, P., Kumar, A., Kaur, I. R., Faridi, M. M. A. Tags: Research Letters Source Type: research
Successful Treatment of Gastrointestinal Basidiobolomycosis with Voriconazole without Surgical Intervention
We report an 11-year-old Saudi boy. He presented with a huge right lower quadrant abdominal mass and marked eosinophilia. Abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a large caecal mass. A biopsy was taken and it showed transmural granulomatous inflammation. A diagnosis of GIB was confirmed by specific features in histopathology. Most of the reported paediatric cases with GIB required adjuvant therapy of antifungal and surgical resection. In our case, treatment with voriconazole alone for 1 year was successful with complete recovery and with no recurrence after a year of discontinuing the treatment. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Albaradi, B. A., Babiker, A. M. I., Al-Qahtani, H. S. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Prevalence of Energy Intake Misreporting in Malay Children Varies Based on Application of Different Cut Points
This study aimed to identify the prevalence of energy misreporting amongst a sample of Malay children aged 9–11 years (n = 14) using a range of commonly used cut points. Participants were interviewed using repeated 24 h dietary recalls over three occasions. The Goldberg equations (1991 and 2000), Torun cut points and the Black and Cole method were applied to the data. Up to 11 of 14 children were classified as misreporters, with more under-reporters (between seven and eight children) than over-reporters (four or less children). There were significant differences in the proportion of children classified as energy misr...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Yang, W. Y., Burrows, T., Collins, C. E., MacDonald-Wicks, L., Williams, L. T., Chee, W. S. S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Serum Immunoglobulin E and Interleukin-13 Levels in Children with Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
Serum IgE and IL-13 levels were estimated in 40 idiopathic nephrotic syndrome and 16 controls. There were 15 first episode nephrotic syndrome (FENS), 15 infrequent relapsing nephrotic syndrome (IRNS) and 10 patients belonged to frequent relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS). Serum IgE and IL-13 levels were significantly increased in active nephrotic syndrome and its sub-groups as compared to controls and remission (p < 0.001). IgE levels did not differ significantly among different subgroups, while Il-13 was significantly higher in FRNS in comparison with FENS (p = 0.041). Both IgE and IL-13 levels were comparable in neph...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mishra, O. P., Teli, A. S., Singh, U., Abhinay, A., Prasad, R. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Orthostatic Hypertension in Children and Adolescents with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
Conclusions: Headache and low supine SBP were the main clinical characteristics of a novel syndrome of POTS associated with OHT. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Zhang, Q., Li, J., Xie, Y., Zhao, J., Du, J. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
The Role of Maternal Diet and Iron-folic Acid Supplements in Influencing Birth Weight: Evidence from India's National Family Health Survey
Conclusion: Improved intake of micronutrient-rich foods can increase birth weight. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Malhotra, N., Upadhyay, R. P., Bhilwar, M., Choy, N., Green, T. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
The Upsurge of SSPE--A Reflection of National Measles Immunization Status in Pakistan
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare disorder in the developed world. However, an upsurge has been seen lately in our part of the world owing to inadequate measles immunization coverage. At the midst of our struggle against polio, we are struggling with the war against other vaccine-preventable childhood illnesses like measles. The increasing numbers of SSPE that we reported over the past half decade suggest an underlying periodic measles epidemic in Pakistan. In addition, children are now presenting with SSPE in early childhood, warranting a relook, reinforcement and strengthening of primary immunization a...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ibrahim, S. H., Amjad, N., Saleem, A. F., Chand, P., Rafique, A., Humayun, K. N. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
