Nodular Lymphangitis Caused by Mycobacterium marinum
Publication date: Available online 21 February 2016 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Mazen Saleh, Mark Saleh A five year old boy with an infection in the area of the external malleolus of the right foot was presented to a local walk-in clinic for which amoxicillin was prescribed. Upon completion of the course of the antibiotic the inflammation in the primary area of the infection subsided but the multiple sites of nodular lymphangitis in the surrounding area persisted. Examination of those sites lead to the identification of Mycobacterium marinum as the cause of the co-infection. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 22, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The relevance of the serum levels of C-reactive protein and creatine kinase-MB to the severity of hand-foot-and-mouth disease patients in China: A meta-analysis
Conclusions The result of these analyses indicated that the CRP and CK-MB levels are correlated with HFMD severity. Thus, these frequently used and accessible measures may aid clinicians in effectively diagnosing, treating, and predicting the prognosis of children with HFMD. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 21, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Rickettsial diseases in India – A long way ahead…
Publication date: Available online 2 February 2016 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Narendra Rathi (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 11, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The Relevance of Serum C-reactive Protein and Creatine Kinase-MB Levels to the Severity of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Patients in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions The result of these analyses indicated that the CRP and CK-MB levels are correlated with HFMD severity. Thus, these frequently used and accessible measures may aid clinicians in effectively diagnosing, treating, and predicting the prognosis of children with HFMD. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 10, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Neurological manifestations of Rickettsial infections in children
Conclusions Myriads of neurological manifestations were seen with varying range of severity. Pediatricians should be aware of neurological manifestations seen in Rickettsial infections and should have high index of suspicion for Rickettsial diseases in febrile patients having neurological features specially in endemic areas. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 3, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Rickettsial diseases in India – A long way ahead……
Publication date: Available online 2 February 2016 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Narendra Rathi (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 3, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Disseminated methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus infection – A case report and review
We present two previously healthy adolescent boys with methicillin-sensitive S. aureus sepsis, highlighting its invasive nature and specific treatment considerations. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Novel presentation of Plasmodium vivax malaria with acute kidney injury and hemolytic uremic syndrome
Conclusion Clinical association of vivax malaria with TMA leading to HUS is novel and suggests parasite related severe endothelial injury. Future studies are needed to demonstrate interaction of parasite with endothelium and factors related to it. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - February 1, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Bronchiolitis – Rationale for current recommendations for diagnosis and management
Publication date: Available online 16 January 2016 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): Sumitha Nayak Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory infection caused commonly by RSV in the initial 2 years of life. It is responsible for a large number of hospitalizations. Pulse oximetry plays an important role in monitoring the progression of disease. Supplemental oxygen administration is not recommended at saturation levels above 90%. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 29, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
BRONCHIOLITIS- Rationale for Current recommendations for diagnosis and management
Publication date: Available online 16 January 2016 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): SUMITHA NAYAK (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
“ Neurological manifestations of Rickettsial infections in children”
Conclusions Myriads of neurological manifestations were seen with varying range of severity. Pediatricians should be aware of neurological manifestations seen in Rickettsial infections and should have high index of suspicion for Rickettsial diseases in febrile patients having neurological features specially in endemic areas. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
isseminated Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus Infection- A Case Report and Review
We present two previously healthy adolescent boys with methicillin sensitive S aureus sepsis, highlighting its invasive nature and specific treatment considerations. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 16, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
An unusual case of typhus group rickettsial infection presenting as cerebrovascular stroke
Publication date: Available online 10 November 2015 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): C.L. Srinivasa Murthy, P. Namitha, K. Raghavendra, Naveen Kumar, Rajath Pejaver Rickettsial diseases are a group of infections caused by obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacilli and transmitted to man by arthropod vectors. They are prevalent in many parts in India and are characterized by microvasculitis, causing microinfarcts in various organs. 1 Complications of rickettsial infection include pneumonias, renal failures, and neurological involvement. Neurological complications, such as meningitis and mening...
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 15, 2016 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 ATT and early diagnosis decreases the chances of complications. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Laboratory diagnosis of Rickettsial infections
This article addresses the various diagnostic tools available for its diagnosis. (Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - January 12, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
