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Dosing and Monitoring of Isoniazid in a Preterm, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infant After In Utero Exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A Case Study and Literature Review
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Antimicrobial Reports Source Type: research

The Impact of a Multifaceted Tertiary Pediatric Hospital’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Service
Conclusions: This study quantifies a comprehensive pediatric AMS program’s sustained impact on reducing inappropriate antimicrobial use and expenditure and improving compliance with guidelines. The effectiveness of these interventions has been demonstrated and should be considered by institutions seeking to improve rational antimicrobial use in children. (Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal)
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Antimicrobial Reports Source Type: research

Hepatocellular Injury in Children Treated for Rifampicin-resistant Tuberculosis: Incidence, Etiology and Outcome
Background: Hepatocellular injury has been reported commonly in adults on rifampicin-resistant and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (RR/MDR-TB) treatment. However, there are limited data in children. Methods: Two pharmacokinetic studies of children (0–17 years) routinely treated for RR/MDR-TB were conducted in Cape Town, South Africa between October 2011 and February 2020. Hepatocellular injury adverse events (AEs; defined as elevated alanine aminotransferase [ALT]) were documented serially. Data were analyzed to determine the incidence, etiology, risk factors, management and outcome of ALT elevation. Resul...
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Antimicrobial Reports Source Type: research

Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing for 357,390 Children With Otitis Media
This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic prescriptions for children with otitis media (OM) in a large nationwide network of private clinics between 2014 and 2020. Special focus was paid to amoxicillin and amoxicillin-clavulanic acid prescriptions, which the national guidelines recommend for first-line drugs. We also focused on macrolides, which are commonly prescribed for respiratory tract infections in children but are not appropriate for OM cases. Methods: The data were obtained from the electronic health records of about 250,000 annual visits in (Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal)
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Antimicrobial Reports Source Type: research

Rib Osteomyelitis in Pediatric Patients—Case Series and Literature Review
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research

Changes in Etiology of Invasive Bacterial Infections in Infants Under 3 Months of Age in Korea, 2006–2020
In this study, we analyzed changes in epidemiology of IBI among infants in Korea. Methods: A retrospective multicenter-based surveillance for IBIs in infants (Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal)
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - November 17, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research

Chest Wall Tuberculosis After Bacillus Calmette–Guérin Vaccination
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Be Aware of the Risk of Phlebotominae
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Kerala Tomato Flu – A Manifestation of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Occult Presentation of Infective Endocarditis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Diphtheria in Western Uttar Pradesh: A Re-emerging Threat
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Hepatitis and Laryngotracheobronchitis Due to Herpes Simplex After Uneventful Surgery for Correction of Subglottic Stenosis
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

A 11-Year-old Male with Fever, Abdominal Pain and Progressive Renal Dysfunction
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Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Your Diagnosis, Please Source Type: research

Invasive Streptococcus Gallolyticus Infections in Infants At Texas Children’s Hospital: A 9-Year Retrospective Review
We describe the clinical course and treatment of 15 infants with bacteremia and/or meningitis due to S. gallolyticus. Outcomes were favorable with limited neuroimaging findings. One-third of isolates displayed reduced susceptibility to penicillin highlighting the importance of performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing in infants with meningitis. (Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal)
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research

Chronic Q Fever as Recurrent Osteoarticular Infection in Children: Case Report and Literature Review
We report a 2-year-old girl with Coxiella burnetti recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: femur, metatarsal, cuneiform, and calcaneus. We highlight the complicated diagnosis and management of this case and the importance of considering Q fever in children with chronic-recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis. (Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal)
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - October 19, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research