Prevalence of Bordetella Infection in a Hospital Setting in Niamey, Niger
This study, the first to provide laboratory-confirmed data on pertussis in Niger, highlights the need to sensitize health care personnel to actively notify clinical cases and to integrate laboratory diagnosis in the existing surveillance system. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Jusot, V., Aberrane, S., Ale, F., Laouali, B., Moussa, I., Alio, S. A., Adehossi, E., Collard, J.-M., Grais, R. F. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Use of Induced Sputum to Determine the Prevalence of Pneumocystis jirovecii in Immunocompromised Children With Pneumonia
Conclusions: PCP is responsible for pneumonia in 14% of children with underlying immunocompromised state; PCR on induced sputum improves diagnosis. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Das, C. K., Mirdha, B. R., Singh, S., Seth, R., Bagga, A., Lodha, R., Kabra, S. K. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Tribal Children in India: A Non-Parametric Approach
The purpose of this study is to identify the determinants of malnutrition among the tribal children in India. The investigation is based on secondary data compiled from the National Family Health Survey-3. We used a classification and regression tree model, a non-parametric approach, to address the objective. Our analysis shows that breastfeeding practice, economic status, antenatal care of mother and women’s decision-making autonomy are negatively associated with malnutrition among tribal children. We identify maternal malnutrition and urban concentration of household as the two risk factors for child malnutrition. ...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Debnath, A., Bhattacharjee, N. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
A Randomized Controlled Trial on Safety and Efficacy of Single Intramuscular versus Staggered Oral Dose of 600 000IU Vitamin D in Treatment of Nutritional Rickets
Conclusion: Staggered oral and one-time intramuscular administrations of 600 000IU vitamin D are equally effective and safe in treatment of nutritional rickets. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mondal, K., Seth, A., Marwaha, R. K., Dhanwal, D., Aneja, S., Singh, R., Sonkar, P. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Co-morbidities in Children Presenting with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media--A South African Study
Conclusions: A high percentage of children with CSOM have associated pathology that needs to be diagnosed to optimally manage CSOM. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Hallbauer, U. M., Atkins, M. D., Tiedt, N. J., Butler, I. R. T., Pieters, M., Elliott, E., Joubert, G., Seedat, R. Y. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Impact of a Social Franchising Program on Uptake of Oral Rehydration Solution Plus Zinc for Childhood Diarrhea in Myanmar: a Community-Level Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions: Social franchising increased optimal treatment of childhood diarrhea in rural Myanmar. Scale-up stands to reduce morbidity among children in similar settings.
Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN73606238 (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Aung, T., Montagu, D., Su Su Khin, H., Win, Z., San, A. K., McFarland, W., for The ORS + Zinc Study Group Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Growth among HIV-infected Children Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
We assembled a prospective cohort of 3144 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected children aged <15 years initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The prospective relationships of baseline covariates with growth were examined using linear regression models. ART led to improvement in mean weight-for-age (WAZ), height/length-for-age (HAZ) and weight-for-length or body mass index (WLZ/BMIZ) scores. However, normal HAZ values were not attained over an average follow-up of 17.2 months. After 6 months of ART, underweight (P < 0.001), low CD4 count or percent (P < 0.001), stavudine containi...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mwiru, R. S., Spiegelman, D., Duggan, C., Seage, G. R., Semu, H., Chalamilla, G., Kisenge, R., Fawzi, W. W. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Health Trends in Iraq with a Focus on Children: No Cause for Optimism
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Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Guha-Sapir, D., Burkle, F. M. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
In this Issue June 2014
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Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: In this Issue Source Type: research
Teaching Primary Care in Pediatric Outpatient Department in Developing Countries: A Feasibility Study
We studied the feasibility of teaching primary care to undergraduate medical students in an outpatient department (OPD) using a specially developed teaching package. Teaching was conducted in four 30 min sessions during a 4 week rotation term, and a test was offered at the end. We concluded, on the basis of grades achieved in the test, that it is feasible to impart primary care knowledge through OPD teaching using structured teaching goals for teachers. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - March 27, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Daga, S. R., DSouza, E., Ambike, D., Mhatre, S. Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Presenting with Hypertensive Emergency
We report a 12-year-old girl presenting with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) along with hypertensive emergency. Hypertension persisted for few weeks following recovery and subsided with oral clonidine. Although autonomic instability in ADEM has been reported before, hypertensive emergency was not previously documented as presenting feature of ADEM. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - March 27, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ganguly, S., Das, M., Bagchi, N. R. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Cytomegalovirus Infection in Preterm Triplets Transmitted via Breast Milk
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) may transmit perinatally or from breast milk. The risk for development of symptomatic CMV disease in very-low-birth-weight premature infants after transmission from maternal breast milk is not clear. There are scarce data in the literature about congenital CMV infection in multiple pregnancies, being mostly with twin gestations. Here we present a unique case of triplets with CMV infection transmitted via breast milk. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - March 27, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Demirel, G., Celik, I. H., Canpolat, F. E., Dilmen, U. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
A Case of Myocarditis Following Neonatal Meningitis Caused by Coxsackievirus B1 in Spite of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment
This report describes a neonate who experienced meningitis followed by myocarditis. A 4-day-old boy was admitted with fever, diagnosed with enteroviral meningitis and treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). However, myocarditis was subsequently diagnosed in spite of IVIG treatment, and coxsackievirus B1 (CXB1) was revealed as a cause. A left ventricular aneurysm persisted even though the patient recovered with repeated high-dose IVIG treatment and cardiac supportive care. This report describes a rare case where myocarditis developed several days after a diagnosis of CXB1 meningitis in spite of IVIG treatment. It is...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - March 27, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Bae, E. Y., Lee, E. J., Han, S. B., Lee, J. Y., Jeong, D. C., Kang, J. H. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Objectively Measured Habitual Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Obese and Non-Obese Malaysian children
The present study examined objectively measured physical activity in Malaysian children and compared the differences in physical levels between obese and healthy weight children. Eighty-six obese children were matched for age and sex with 86 healthy weight children with median age 9.5 years. Habitual physical activity and sedentary behaviour were measured over 5 days using Actigraph accelerometers. Time spent sedentary was significantly higher in the obese group (90% vs. 86% of daytime; p = 0.001). Moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity was significantly higher in the healthy weight group (1.2 vs. 0.7% of daytime...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - March 27, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Wafa, S. W., Hamzaid, H., Talib, R. A., Reilly, J. J. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
Tuberculin Test can be Read after 24 hours in Adolescent Children
Conclusions: Tuberculin status in adolescents can be read as positive or negative at 24 h, irrespective of their bacillus Calmette–Guérin scar status. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - March 27, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Serane, T. V., Kothendaraman, B. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
