Changes in the Clinical Spectrum of Cerebral Palsy over Two Decades in North India--An Analysis of 1212 Cases
Conclusion: The spectrum of CP is evolving in the developing countries with an increase in diplegic and a decrease in quadriplegic CP. (Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2013 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Singhi, P., Saini, A. G. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research
Ongoing Challenges and Recent Advances in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
(Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics)
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2013 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Troy, S. B. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
In this Issue 59/6
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Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2013 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: In this Issue Source Type: research
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Vitamin D Deficiency Among Tanzanian HIV-Exposed Uninfected Infants
Vitamin D is essential for bone development and may also play an integral role in control of intracellular pathogens. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were assessed at 6 months of age for 191 HIV-exposed uninfected infants enrolled in a trial of multivitamins (not including vitamin D) in Tanzania. A total of 66 infants (34.6%) were classified as vitamin D deficient (<20 ng/ml), 93 (48.7%) as vitamin D insufficient (20–30 ng/ml) and 32 (16.8%) as vitamin D sufficient (≥30 ng/ml). Independent risk factors for vitamin D deficiency were sampling during the rainy season and infant wasting. Infant breastfeeding, mate...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - October 3, 2013 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rwebembera, A., Sudfeld, C. R., Manji, K. P., Duggan, C., Aboud, S., Fawzi, W. W. Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research
Is a Booster Dose Necessary in Children after Immunization with Live Attenuated Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine?
Japanese encephalitis virus is a common cause of encephalitis in Asian children; therefore, maintenance of immunity against Japanese encephalitis virus is essential. Although many countries recommend booster vaccination, some trials have concluded that administration of one or two vaccinations is sufficient. The current study was conducted to evaluate immunogenicity and safety after a booster vaccination with live attenuated vaccine. For 68 study subjects, measurement of antibody titer was performed before and at 4–6 weeks after administration of a booster dose. Adverse reactions occurring at the injection site and s...
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - October 3, 2013 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Choi, U. Y., Lee, S. Y., Kim, K. H., Kim, D. S., Choi, K. M., Cha, S. H., Kang, J. H. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
