Typhoid fever complicated with hemophagocytic syndrome in a 11-year-old child
We report here the case of a 11 year-old child who has developed an hemophagocytic syndrome secondary to typhoid fever which has been managed successfully by antibacterial therapy alone without the need of intensive therapy. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - November 10, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Cat-scratch disease with bulky lymphadenopathy. A case report
We report this case, as the patient presented with a very large sized lymph node, giving a clinical suspicion of lymphoma. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 31, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Re-emergence of diphtheria – An outbreak from east Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
Publication date: Available online 12 September 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): M. Jhancy, A. Satyavani, D. Manikyamba, K. Tulasi Deepthi (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 1, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Re - emergence of diphtheria–an outbreak from east godavari district, andhra pradesh
Publication date: Available online 12 September 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): M. Jhancy, A. Satyavani, D. Manikyamba, K. Tulasi Deepthi (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - September 12, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
From the case records of the KKCTH – An infant with seizures without fever
Publication date: Available online 28 June 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): S. Balasubramanian , K. Dhanalakshmi , Sumanth Amperayani , Vaishnavi Chandramohan (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - July 14, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Clinical profile of childhood cutaneous tuberculosis in eastern India–A prospective study
Conclusion A proper diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis is very important, as it responds very well to anti tubercular therapy and early diagnosis decreases the chances of complications. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - July 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Cat scratch disease with bulky lymphadenopathy.acase report
We report this case,as the patient presented with a very large sized lymph node, giving a clinical suspicion of lymphoma. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - July 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Serum zinc levels in children 6 months–12 years having tuberculosis
Conclusion Serum Zinc levels are significantly affected in Tuberculosis. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - July 7, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Case Files - From The Case Records of the KKCTH-AN INFANT WITH SEIZURES WITHOUT FEVER
Publication date: Available online 28 June 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Dr S Balasubramanian , Dr K Dhanalakshmi , Dr Sumanth Amperayani , Dr Vaishnavi Chandramohan (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - June 28, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Neonatal tetanus and other preventable neonatal infections through maternal immunization – The Indian scenario
Publication date: Available online 19 May 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Sheila Samanta Mathai (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - May 27, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Neonatal Tetanus and Other Preventable Neonatal Infections through Maternal Immunization - the Indian Scenario
Publication date: Available online 19 May 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Sheila Samanta Mathai (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - May 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Acute Hepatic Failure with Hemolytic Anemia due to Hepatitis A infection with coexistent Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Publication date: Available online 14 May 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Akas Bhutra , Prabhas Prasun Giri , Nupur Ganguly Though only 0.1% of acute viral Hepatitis A complicated as Acute hepatic failure, Hepatitis A has been detected as the most common aetiology of acute hepatic failure in India.Any co-existence morbidity like G6PD deficiency certainly makes it more complicated. Here we present a case where a 10 year old boy admitted with Acute Hepatic Failure with grade 3 encephalopathy with severe hyperbilirubinemia and haemolytic anemia with features of acute tubular necrosis and later on fo...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - May 15, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Human papilloma virus and its relation to Cervical cancer Prevention Strategies
Publication date: Available online 15 May 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Sumitha Nayak Human Papilloma virus is the agent that is responsible for cervical cancer in women, that causes an overwhelming mortality in the developing countries. This is mainly due to the lack of effective screening programs. This DNA virus has over 200 serotypes, of which18 are classified as oncogenic and 12 of these are high risk HPV prototypes. The time lag between infection and the progression to invasive cancer is almost 20 years. Pap smears are useful to screen women to pick up precancerous lesions. HPV DNA testing ...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - May 15, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Kikuchi Fujimoto disease
Publication date: Available online 22 April 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Rajan J. Unadkat , Shaila R. Khubchandani , Ashish S. Gurjar Kikuchi Fujimoto disease (KFD), also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis is an uncommon, idiopathic, generally self-limited cause of lymphadenitis. Kikuchi first described the disease in 1972 in Japan. Fujimoto and colleagues described Kikuchi's disease in the same year. The cause of Kikuchi-Fujimoto's disease is unknown. Some kind of viral or post viral aetiology has been proposed. There have also been reports of a possible link between KFD and Syste...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - May 1, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Kikuchi Fugimoto Disease
Publication date: Available online 22 April 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Rajan J. Unadkat , Shaila R. Khubchandani , Ashish S. Gurjar Kikuchi Fujimoto disease (KFD), also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis is an uncommon, idiopathic, generally self-limited cause of lymphadenitis. Kikuchi first described the disease in 1972 in Japan. Fujimoto and colleagues described Kikuchi’s disease in the same year. The cause of Kikuchi-Fujimoto’s disease is unknown. Some kind of viral or post viral etiology has been proposed. There have also been reports of a possible link between KFD and Sy...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - April 24, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
