High rate of clinically unrecognized SARS-CoV-2 infections in pediatric palliative care patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04242-5
Abstract: Little is known about the frequency and clinical course of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in pediatric patients with severe comorbidities. In this prospective cross-sectional trial, the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2-IgG in patients… read more here.
Keywords: infections pediatric; cov infections; pediatric patients; pediatric palliative ... See more keywords
Pediatric Bartonella henselae neuroretinitis masking co-infections
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101272
Abstract: Purpose Neuroretinitis (NR) is an inflammatory disorder that presents with painless vision loss due to optic disc edema, peripapillary detachment, and macular lipid exudation. We report the first two documented cases of co-infections of pediatric… read more here.
Keywords: neuroretinitis; bartonella henselae; infections pediatric; bartonella ... See more keywords
Valganciclovir for the treatment of cytomegalovirus infections in pediatric intestinal transplant recipients: A case series
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DOI: 10.1111/petr.14034
Abstract: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common opportunistic infection post‐transplant and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are no FDA dosing recommendations for the use of valganciclovir for the treatment of CMV infections… read more here.
Keywords: infections pediatric; case series; transplant; pediatric intestinal ... See more keywords
Increased risk of infections in pediatric Fontan patients after heart transplantation
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DOI: 10.1111/petr.14421
Abstract: Infectious complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality after HT. Fontan patients may be more susceptible to post‐HT infections. read more here.
Keywords: fontan patients; increased risk; transplantation increased; infections pediatric ... See more keywords
Isavuconazole Treatment for Invasive Fungal Infections in Pediatric Patients
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DOI: 10.3390/ph15030375
Abstract: This work’s objective was to evaluate the safety of isavuconazole (ISA) as a treatment or prophylaxis for invasive fungal infections (IFIs) in immunocompromised children. IFI was reported as proven or probable according to international definitions.… read more here.
Keywords: fungal infections; infections pediatric; isavuconazole treatment; treatment invasive ... See more keywords