Kawasaki disease (KD) is a common pediatric vasculitis with a risk of coronary artery aneurysm. In this report, we review some particularities of KD disease, especially coronary involvement, and highlight its aspects during the COVID-19 epidemic which saw the emergence of a syndr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v12i2237
Myriam Loudghiri, Salma Bensimimou, Youssef Oukessou, Sami Rouadi, Redallah Abada, Mohamed Roubal & Mohamed Mahtar·Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery·2023
Otosclerosis is a primitive osteodystrophy of the labyrinthine bone. It generally occurs in the third or fourth decade, but it is also encountered in children. Approximately, 15% of patients with otosclerosis experienced hearing loss before the age of 18. Stapes surgery is still...
Aims: Food allergy to mustard is often unrecognised in children; however, it deserves early recognition as a potentially severe immunoglobulin e (IgE)--mediated allergy with a risk of anaphylaxis. The aim of this work is to show the value of performing an oral challenge test to c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v12i1233
Introduction: Nigeria had planned to introduce the rotavirus vaccine in the National Immunisation Programme in 2014 but this has yet to be done. Nigeria has the continent’s highest mortality due to diarrhoeal diseases with little information on specific prevalent genotypes. The m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i4252
Background: A dentifrice and a toothbrush are universal armamentariums for oral hygiene maintenance. The presence of fluoride in commercial dentifrices aids in dental caries prevention. The fluoride content and compound are mentioned on the packaging along with the time of manufa...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2023/v35i57327
O. A. Okeke, A. C. Ezirike, N. P. Udeh, C. C. Nwadike, C. A. Imakwu, I. O. Nnatuanya, C. C. Egwuagu, P. I. Afoemezie, C. J. Okeke, N. C. Okafor & C. Obudulu·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2023
Aims: The aim was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites among children in Nnarambia community, Imo State, Nigeria. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional, community-based, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Umunnac...
Cryptosporidiosis is a zoonotic disease caused by infection with protozoan parasite of the genus Cryptosporidium. It is associated with moderate to severe diarrhoea which may eventually lead to death. The parasite impedes growth and development of affected children. A hospital ba...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i1216
Background: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis, with approximately 1.5 million cases reported globally each year. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence rate of HAV infection, socio-economic indicators...
Aim: This epidemiological survey was carried out to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites in School aged Children. Place and Duration of study: The study was carried out in Rumuodogo Community in Emohua Local Government area of Rivers State, Nigeria between the months of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i41400
Blaschko-linear psoriasis (PBL) is a rare form of psoriasis that presents as longitudinal lines on the skin, along Blaschko lines. This form of psoriasis is often observed in children and can be difficult to distinguish from other acquired Blaschko linear dermatoses such as infla...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v11i3219
Background: Malnutrition and growth failure are major problems among children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). No single metric can describe their nutritional status; therefore, a series of indices and methods are required for evaluation. Aim of the Work: Evaluation of the nutr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v11i2218
Background: Rotavirus infection is the most important cause of infectious, severe and dehydrating diarrhea and death in children aged 5 and under and continues to have a significant impact on child morbidity and mortality in our countries. The aim of this study was to retrospecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v17i1313
Childhood malnutrition remains a significant global public health concern, and despite numerous advances and improvements in child health care; acute malnutrition among children still one of the main public health challenges in the 21st century, particularly in developing countri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i2791
Background: Eye injuries constitute a significant portion of most ophthalmologic consultations and ocular emergencies with grave consequences, especially in children, if not managed well early enough. Traumatic eye damage is the leading cause of monocular blindness worldwide. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i1787
Background: In relation to COVID-19, pediatric patients are usually asymptomatic or with mild manifestations of lesser severity. On the other hand, the literature demonstrates the reduced existence of cases that progressed to serious complications. Therefore, the release of a vac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i11382