Aims: To sensitize clinicians on the need to consider achalasia in HIV infected children presenting with dysphagia. Presentation of Case: A 14-year-old HIV-infected boy presented with 4years of difficulty and painful swallowing. It was initially to solid food and progressed to li...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v11i4228
Aims: To highlight the challenges and the diagnostic dilemmas in resource restricted settings to diagnose and treat Tuberculosis (TB), especially when it co-exists with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Presentation of Case: A 7-year-old HIV-infected male child admitt...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24733
Aims: To report isoniazid-induced psychosis in 2 children treated for Tuberculosis (TB) as a reminder or an alert to clinicians and other health workers. Presentation of Cases: Isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH) is commonly used drug to treat and prevent TB, and because of HIV pan...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/23675
Aims: The study aimed at reviewing the clinical features, treatment and outcome of childhood cerebral malaria in a Nigerian health facility, to improve its management and outcome. Study Design: It is a retrospective study of cerebral malaria patients. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/22447