Much remains unknown about the overall impact of COVID-19 on the pediatric population because of the relative low incidence of symptomatic pediatric cases compared to other age groups. Recent anecdotal reports of rare and unique illnesses related to COVID-19 in this population ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i430136
Sickle cell Anemia (SCA) is a common inherited haemoglobinopathy resulting from a single-point mutation on the β-globin subunit of hemoglobin. It is a chronic condition with multi-system involvement. Growth delay, osteopenia and hypogonadism are common endocrine dysfunctions with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i430134
Neonatal crises have several etiologies. Hypovitaminosis D and hypocalcemia are the most common cause of childhood seizures, but their frequency has been reduced due to vitamin D supplementation and infant formula. Most hypocalcemic crises have an underlying endocrinological orig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i430133
Arthur Bien Aimé Ratsimbazafy, Andry Maharo Andrianarivelo, Narison Mbolanirina Lala Rakotomahefa, Heriniaina Rakotoarisoa, Van Cuong Miora Anissa, Jean De La Croix Rasolonjatovo & Norotiana Rabesandratana·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2020
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is very common in children. The future of kidney function depends on its management. Our objective was to investigate the epidemio-clinical, bacteriological and therapeutic profile of UTIsin the Pediatric Department of Tamatave University Hospital Ce...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i430132
Ashraf Rajab, Suad F. Elnasfi, Amal Elfakhri, Raja Elfakhri, Hind K. Elgetaany, Abeer Eltigane & Sami A. Lawgaly·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2020
Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality are major global public health challenges with approximately 3.1 million babies worldwide dying each year in the first month of life. The vast majority of neonatal death occurs in developing countries. ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i330131
Studies have been coming out exploring different aspects of parenting and how the child has been shaped by parenting. Parenting is the emotional tone between parent and child. It is usually conceptualized by two dimensions, namely demandingness and responsiveness. Based on these...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i330130
Introduction: Malnutrition remains a childhood scourge in Sub Saharan Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe and in the Insiza District, in particular. The district is rich in mineral (gold) deposits, vibrant agricultural (animal husbandry) and diverse ecosystems that has potential su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i330129
Schizencephaly is a rare abnormality in supratentorial brain development, the etiopathogenesis of which is not yet clear. This disorder consists of the presence of a slit bordered with gray poly-microgyric substance, which extends from the subarachnoid space to the ventricles: th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i330128
Rat-bite fever (RBF) is a systemic infectious disease. It is due to Streptobacillus moniliformis, a commensal bacterium of the nasopharyngeal mucosa of small rodents, in particular rats. This anthropozoonosis is rare in urban areas. The first clinical sign of infection is a fever...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i230126
Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a group of inherited disorders that lead to muscle weakness and skeletal muscle wasting involving the muscles around the hips and shoulders. This can cause a gait disturbance, difficulty running or even a complete loss of the ability to wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2020/v3i330127