Management for patients with pediatric surgical disease during the COVID-19 epidemic
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-020-04656-6
Abstract: The recent ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), spreads around the world. By March 31, this global pandemic has infected about 700,000 cases in more… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric surgical; treatment; surgical disease; covid ... See more keywords
Profiles of CD4+, CD8+, and regulatory T cells and circulating cytokines in hookworm-infected children in southern Thailand.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00430-021-00723-4
Abstract: Hookworm infection is the most common human helminthic infection in the rural areas of southern Thailand. There is little information on the induced cellular immune responses in hookworm-infected children. The present study aimed to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: regulatory cells; infected children; healthy controls; southern thailand ... See more keywords
Hepatitis B vaccination strategy in HIV-infected children
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-017-1200-5
Abstract: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) share common risk factors and modes of transmission [1]. Co-infection with HBV and HIV can increase the risk of dying by upto 8 times [2]. HIV-infected… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; hiv; infection; hepatitis vaccination ... See more keywords
Protection against mycobacterial infection: A case-control study of mycobacterial immune responses in pairs of Gambian children with discordant infection status despite matched TB exposure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2020.102891
Abstract: Background Children are particularly susceptible to tuberculosis. However, most children exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis are able to control the pathogen without evidence of infection. Correlates of human protective immunity against tuberculosis infection are lacking, and… read more here.
Keywords: control; highly exposed; exposed uninfected; infection ... See more keywords
SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA load dynamics in the nasopharynx of infected children
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DOI: 10.1017/s095026882100008x
Abstract: Abstract It is important to understand the temporal trend of the paediatric severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral load to estimate the transmission potential of children in schools and communities. We determined the… read more here.
Keywords: infected children; cov viral; load dynamics; viral rna ... See more keywords
Etravirine and Rilpivirine Drug Resistance Among HIV-1 Subtype C Infected Children Failing Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor-Based Regimens in South India.
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DOI: 10.1089/aid.2016.0133
Abstract: We have analyzed reverse transcriptase (RT) region of HIV-1 pol gene from 97 HIV-infected children who were identified as failing first-line therapy that included first-generation non-nucleoside RT inhibitors (Nevirapine and Efavirenz) for at least 6… read more here.
Keywords: based regimens; non nucleoside; resistance; reverse transcriptase ... See more keywords
Switching to Efavirenz Versus Remaining on Ritonavir-boosted Lopinavir in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected Children Exposed to Nevirapine: Long-term Outcomes of a Randomized Trial
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix335
Abstract: Background We previously demonstrated the noninferiority of switching to efavirenz (EFV) versus remaining on ritonavir-boosted lopinavir (LPV/r) for virologic control in children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and exposed to nevirapine (NVP) for prevention… read more here.
Keywords: switching efavirenz; ritonavir boosted; remaining ritonavir; boosted lopinavir ... See more keywords
Resistance profile and treatment outcomes in HIV-infected children at virological failure in Benin, West Africa
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky300
Abstract: Background In Africa a high percentage of HIV-infected children continue to experience HIV treatment failure despite enormous progress. In Benin (West Africa), there are currently no data on HIV drug resistance at failure in paediatric… read more here.
Keywords: failure; resistance; benin; children virological ... See more keywords
Neurocognitive Function of School-aged HIV-infected Children in Enugu, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmx006
Abstract: Background Evidence has shown neurocognitive problems often exist among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children. There are limited data for children in Nigeria. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 100 school-aged perinatally HIV-infected children seen… read more here.
Keywords: school aged; neurocognitive function; hiv infected; infected children ... See more keywords
Higher subcortical and white matter cerebral blood flow in perinatally HIV-infected children
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005891
Abstract: Abstract This study aimed to evaluate cerebral blood flow (CBF) in pediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infection, and its role in HIV-related cerebral injury and cognitive impairment. This cross-sectional observational study compared 28 perinatally HIV-infected children… read more here.
Keywords: matter; cbf; perinatally hiv; injury ... See more keywords
Stool Xpert MTB/RIF and urine lipoarabinomannan for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in hospitalized HIV-infected children
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DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000001662
Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) causes substantial morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected children. Sample collection and the paucibacillary nature of TB in children makes diagnosis challenging. Rapid diagnostic tools using easily obtained specimens are urgently needed. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: hiv infected; stool xpert; xpert; sputum gastric ... See more keywords