Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) In Children
Publication date: Available online 21 April 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Baldev S. Prajapati , Rajal B. Prajapati , Hetal D. Vora The lumbar puncture (LP) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination have been considered important in diagnosis of neurologic diseases. Analysis of CSF helps in diagnosis of many conditions. Routine CSF analysis includes appearance, color, glucose, proteins, cells, Gram stain and Ziehl – Neelson (Z –N) stain. Every sample should be subjected for Gram and Z - N stains. CSF cultures should also be sent in case of suspected infective etiology. Advanced diagnostic ev...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - April 22, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Antenatal Care Services and Neonatal Tetanus: an outlook at the northeastern Nigeria
Conclusion There is need for the Nigerian government to prioritize its activities to encourage and ensure that women within the childbearing age are fully vaccinated with the tetanus toxoid, that pregnant women receive quality ANC services and deliver in functional hospitals. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - March 24, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Acute myocarditis associated with parvovirus B19 infection in a child
We report here the case of a 3-year-old girl who developed myocarditis secondary to parvovirus B19 virus. Diagnosis of PVB19 infection was made with serological tests. The outcome was favorable after immunoglobulins. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - March 14, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Rotavirus immunization and type 1 diabetes mellitus: A nested case–control study
The objective of the present nested case–control study was to assess whether rotavirus vaccination is associated with reduced risk of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Using clinical database of a large health organization in Israel, we identified all incident cases of T1DM that were born during the period spanning January 2008 to June 2010, and diagnosed before March 2012. For each case, we selected up to three control individuals without T1DM that were individually matched on the exact date of birth. A total of 16 eligible T1DM cases were detected and 45 matched controls. After adjusting to residence area in Israel, the...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 8, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Community Acquired MRSA infections—three recent cases and an Overview of CA MRSA Infections
Publication date: Available online 4 February 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Prakash Vaidya , Gauravi Pawar , Nisha Krishnamurthy Skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staph. aureus are commonly encountered in pediatric practice. Staph infections acquired in the hospital setting are generally methicillin resistant. However these days, infections which are clearly “community acquired” are increasingly found to be due to methicillin resistant Staphylococcus—so called CA MRSA. Community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) refers to a MRSA infection with onset in the community in an individual lacki...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 4, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
A new threat to children: Melioidosis
We report here four cases of Melioidosis; a preterm neonate, two 2 year olds and 9 year old child. While three cases had bacteremic melioidosis with presentation as Respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia and fever respectively, fourth case presented as bilateral lymphadenitis. All were treated successfully with intensive therapy of Meropenem or ceftazidime followed with eradication therapy of co-trimoxazole. At the end of treatment, all were completely cured. An understanding of the local epidemiology & geographical factors along with awareness and high suspicion of index among microbiologists and paediatricians ...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 29, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
CNS infections – The Challenges ahead
Publication date: Available online 28 January 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Vrajesh Udani (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 29, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Rotavirus Immunization and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Nested Case-Control Study
The objective of the present nested case-control study was to assess whether rotavirus vaccination is associated with reduced risk of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Using clinical database of a large health organization in Israel, we identified all incident cases of T1DM that were born during the period spanning January 2008 to June 2010, and diagnosed before March 2012. For each case, we selected up to three control individuals without T1DM that were individually matched on the exact date of birth. A total of 16 eligible T1DM cases were detected and 45 matched controls. After adjusting to residence area in Israel, the o...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 27, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
From the case records of KKCTH – An infant with failure to thrive and candidial sepsis
Publication date: Available online 2 January 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): S. Balasubramanian , Vaishnavi Chandramohan , K. Dhanalakshmi , Sumanth Amperayani (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 23, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
From the Case Records of KKCTH- An Infant with Failure to thrive and Candidial Sepsis
Publication date: Available online 2 January 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): S. Balasubramanian , Vaishnavi Chandramohan , K. Dhanalakshmi , Sumanth Amperayani (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 3, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
What’s In
Publication date: Available online 31 December 2014 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Anita Shet (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 1, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Borderline Hansen's disease presenting as isolated macrocheilia
Publication date: Available online 13 December 2014 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Maitreyee Panda , Nibedita Patro , Ajaya Kumar Jena , Sarita Pradhan , Mrutunjay Dash Although oral lesions in leprosy are common, they are mostly described in the late stages of lepromatous pole. As there are very few studies discussing the oral findings in leprosy, involvement of oral mucosa as the only manifestation of leprosy often goes misdiagnosed. Here we are reporting a case of tuberculoid leprosy presenting as chronic lip swelling. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - December 30, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Borderline Hansen’s disease presenting as isolated macrocheilia
Publication date: Available online 13 December 2014 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Maitreyee Panda , Nibedita Patro , Ajaya Kumar Jena , Sarita Pradhan , Mrutunjaya Dash Although oral lesions in leprosy are common, they are mostly described in the late stages of lepromatous pole. As there are very few studies discussing the oral findings in leprosy, involvement of oral mucosa as the only manifestation of leprosy often goes misdiagnosed. Here we are reporting a case of tuberculoid leprosy presenting as chronic lip swelling. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - December 14, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Schistosoma haematobium and Plasmodium falciparum single and concomitant infections; any association with hematologic abnormalities?
Conclusions There were variations in Schistosoma and malaria parasite induced hematologic pathologies and more studies are needed to unravel the underlying mechanisms in such variations. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - December 3, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Latex Agglutination Test (LAT) – For rapid diagnosis of acute bacterial meningitis
Publication date: Available online 5 November 2014 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Bhaskar Shenoy , Suvarna Biradar Acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in children. Identifying the organism causing meningitis helps in right choice of antibiotics and determines the duration of treatment. Children who are clinically suspected to have meningitis often receive antibiotics before definitive diagnosis. This renders the CSF sterile, hence yield from culture and gram stain diminishes. Rapid diagnosis of ABM can be done by identification of bacterial anti...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - November 15, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
