From the case records of KKCTH – A child with recurrent meningitis
Publication date: Available online 3 November 2014 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): S. Balasubramanian , Sumanth Amperayani , K. Dhanalakshmi , Vaishnavi Chandramaohan (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - November 14, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
“Rubella seroprevalence of the 9–15 years old female children with congenital heart anomalies: Is vaccination necessary at puberty?’’
Conclusion Our seronegativity ratio is low, but not negligable.We recommend the rubella vaccination of the female children at puberty to prevent the CRS especially for those with accompanying congenital anomalies. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - November 14, 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 14, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Neonatal septicaemia due to a rare bacterium: Pantoea agglomerans (case series)
We report five cases of blood stream infections (BSI) caused by P. agglomerans in neonates. All responded well to modified antibiotic therapy as per sensitivity report. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - November 14, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
FAQS on immunization raised in various conferences (part 2): Ask the expert
Publication date: July–September 2013 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 5, Issue 3 Author(s): Nitin Shah Immunization strategies are dynamic, being based on the new evidences that emerge through multiple factors including the latest epidemiological surveillances on infectious diseases and the constant research in this field. Changing strategies and conflicting evidences also bring about controversies and queries in the minds of practicing paediatricians which are often raised in various forums and conferences. The article attempts to summarize these frequently asked questions (FAQs) and find answers from t...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Hand hygiene and health care associated infections: What, why and how
Publication date: July–September 2013 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 5, Issue 3 Author(s): Sweta Shah , Tanu Singhal Health Care Associated Infection, HCAIs not only increase morbidity, mortality prolonged hospital stay, and increased health care costs but also increase antibiotic use, antibiotic pressure leading to development of antimicrobial resistance in the hospital. The link between hand washing and the spread of disease was established almost two centuries ago and this can be considered as relatively early with respect to the discoveries of Pasteur and Lister that occurred decades later. The art...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Fulminant hepatic failure in kala-azar: Is it hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis?
We describe two such cases admitted in our department in the last year to highlight the need for a high index of suspicion amongst treating pediatricians for HLH secondary to infective aetiology especially kala-azar in endemic areas in cases presenting as fulminant hepatic failure since timely diagnosis can reverse a potentially fatal outcome. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Acute osteomyelitis due to Staphylococcus aureus in children: What is the status of treatment today?
Publication date: July–September 2013 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 5, Issue 3 Author(s): Karine Tafin-Kampé , Bernard Kamsu-Foguem Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory process caused by microorganisms and usually accompanied by bone destruction. The process may be limited to one portion of the bone or spread to several areas such as the bone marrow, periosteum or cortex. 1 It is an infection that can occur at all ages. In children, the average age of onset is 6 years. Today, many of these risks factors are poorly understood or inadequately addressed in healthcare. If improperly treated, the infection c...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in children with Rickettsial infection – A timely diagnosis saving lives
Conclusion ARDS is a complication of Rickettsial infection which needs to identified and treated early, with relatively good outcome. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The importance of Infection Control policies in India
Publication date: July–September 2013 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 5, Issue 3 Author(s): Camilla Rodrigues (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Pharyngitis: Certain clinico-pictorial differentiators
Publication date: October–December 2013 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 5, Issue 4 Author(s): Ashok Kapse Pharyngitis is an acute inflammatory infection of pharynx and/or tonsils, most cases are caused by viruses and occur as part of common cold syndromes. As there is marked overlap between clinical findings of viral and bacterial pharyngitis and it is difficult to distinguish GABHS from viral causes clinicians tend to prescribe antibiotics for any sore throat and therefore pharyngitis has become the raison d'être for antibiotic misuses. Although clinical findings may not specifically differentiate the ...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Unusual case of colitis
We report an unusual case of colitis in a two year old boy with pain in abdomen in the right iliac fossa since 6 months and increasing pallor. The image of barium meal follow through has been presented in this section which lead to an unexpected revelation on colonoscopy. We are presenting an unusual case of colitis in a two-year-old boy, with pain in abdomen in the right iliac fossa since 6 months and increasing pallor. Colonoscopy done and cecal biopsy taken from ulcer which showed Trichuris trichiura dead worm with features suggestive of acute colitis. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
A boy with exudative tonsillitis
Publication date: October–December 2013 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 5, Issue 4 Author(s): S. Balasubramanian , Sumanth Amperayani , K. Dhanalashmi (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Routine stool examination
Publication date: October–December 2013 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 5, Issue 4 Author(s): Arati Mahindrakar (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Prefilled syringes versus vials: Impact on vaccination efficiency and patient safety in Indian private market
Conclusions Compared with vials, PFS are productivity enhancers, as they decrease time required to perform vaccinations and reduce wastage. PFS are also risk reducers, as they reduced the occurrence of handling errors and associated health hazard risks by a factor of 3. Actual cost comparison was not part of the study. But this study has shown that use of PFS is associated with cost reduction in terms of saving time correlated with man hours and reducing wastage. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - October 13, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
