CD4+ T-lymphocyte count/CD8+ T-lymphocyte count ratio: surrogate for HIV infection in infants?

abstract：:We recorded the reason for presentation to a rural hospital in an area endemic for malaria in 909 children between January 2006 and March 2009. Blood smears were examined for Plasmodium falciparum parasites, and blood spots dried on filter paper were prepared for 464 children. A PCR assay utilizing the stored blood sp...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Lundgren IS,Heltshe SL,Smith AL,Chibwana J,Fried MW,Duffy PE

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Environmental enteropathy is an example of a poorly-understood intestinal disorder affecting millions of children worldwide, characterized by malabsorption and stunting. Although there is increasing interest in non-invasive means of assessing intestinal structure and function, the potential value of intestin...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Chandwe K,Amadi B,Chipunza M,Zyambo M,Kelly P

更新日期：2020-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Most bacterial infections are caused by organisms that have already colonized the host. Bacterial attachment to pharyngeal cells and proliferation may be necessary to infect the lower respiratory tract or middle ear. We investigated the incidence of pathogenic bacteria isolated from the throat of healthy infants with ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Hokama T,Yara A,Hirayama K,Takamine F

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of cardiac tamponade due to air leak and fatal pneumopericardium that occurred after commercial flight transportation of a premature infant with chronic lung disease without respiratory distress. We review and discuss aspects of flight pathophysiology, and conclude that careful preparation before, and...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Wang LS,Cheng GQ,Chen C,Cao Y

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of case histories of mother-infant pairs who attended a lactation clinic between January and December, 1989 is presented. The results show that the majority of mothers consulting the clinic perceive their lactation problems as 'insufficient breast milk production'. Factors which might have contributed to earl...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Mukasa GK

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the time to normalization of procalcitonin (PCT) levels and duration of antibiotics in neonatal sepsis. METHODS:A prospective observational study design was used. The participants included were neonates with sepsis. The primary outcome measure was time to normalization of PCT levels and duration...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Mathur NB,Behera B

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quantity as well as quality of survivals determine the performance of a neonatal centre. Our centre has succeeded in improving survival with low cost technology without compromising the quality. Neurodevelopmental handicap was low on a 1-year follow-up. No baby had retinopathy of prematurity or hearing deficit. Dropou...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Kadam SB,Daga SR,Daga AS

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken with the aim of providing adequate calories for optimal growth in low birth weight (LBW) by fortifying human milk with medium chain triglycerides and sugar. Twenty-one LBW babies with birth weight between 1.0 and 1.75 kg and gestational age 28-36 weeks constituted the study material. They wer...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Singhania RU,Bansal A,Sharma JN

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schistosomiasis is an important communicable disease in the developing world. However, testicular schistosomiasis is an extremely rare condition. We report a case of testicular schistosomiasis mimicking testicular tumour in a 13 year old who presented with huge unilateral testicular mass. The dilemma encountered in th...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ekenze SO,Modekwe VO,Nzegwu MA,Ekpemo SC,Ezomike UO

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the clinical outcomes of a combined approach to the treatment of severe acute malnutrition in an area of high HIV prevalence using: (i) an initial inpatient phase, based on WHO guidelines and (ii) an outpatient recovery phase using ready-to-use therapeutic food. METHODS:An operational prospective cohort ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Sadler K,Kerac M,Collins S,Khengere H,Nesbitt A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In developing countries, 80% of the births take place in the community. METHODS:Birthweight, mid-arm and chest circumferences were measured in 294 newborns admitted in a tertiary-level hospital in Kolkata between April and August 2010. Colour-coded measuring tapes were devised using receiver operating chara...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ghosh M,Das S,Chakraborty S,Chatterjee R

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate caregivers' understanding of prescriptions of antibiotics and antimalarials for children in Malawi. METHOD:A cross-sectional study using interviews with 513 caregivers was undertaken in three different medical settings in two districts in Malawi for their understanding of medication defined as...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Sasaki E,Kamiya Y

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Infantile tremor syndrome (ITS) is characterized by anaemia, skin depigmentation, tremors and developmental delay. The lack of sufficient literature on ITS and its conflicting association with vitamin B12 deficiency made us present this article. Objective:The objective of this study is to describe demogra...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Gowda VK,Kolli V,Benakappa A,Srinivasan VM,Shivappa SK,Benakappa N

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In-hospital treatment of children with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is not a feasible option in many resource-poor countries. Home-based treatment has shown to be a viable alternative. Adherence is an important factor determining success of treatment. OBJECTIVE:Identify possible barriers to adherence of h...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： van Elsland SL,Springer P,Steenhuis IH,van Toorn R,Schoeman JF,van Furth AM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focus group discussions involving rural and urban residents drawn from Kanuri and Bura settlements, were conducted as part of an on-going survey of the perception and treatment of diarrhoea among major ethnic groups in northeastern Nigeria. Awareness of oral rehydration therapy (ORT) was universal among participants, ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Akpede GO,Omotara BA,Shettima AG

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although group A meningococcal disease is a major cause of child morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about vitamin A status and T-cell subpopulations in affected children. A prospective study of vitamin A levels and T-cell subpopulations was conducted in 41 children hospitalized for meningoc...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Semba RD,Bulterys M,Munyeshuli V,Gatsinzi T,Saah A,Chao A,Dushimimana A

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lysozyme level was measured in the fluid and serum of 42 tuberculous (25 pleural, 11 ascites and 6 pericardial) and 29 non-tuberculous (5 malignant, 9 empyema thoracis, 10 transudative ascites and 5 pyopericardium) effusions. The mean fluid lysozyme level was significantly raised in tuberculous pleural, ascites, and p...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Mishra OP,Yusuf S,Ali Z,Nath G

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Results in neonatal screening programs aiming at detection of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can only report elevated levels of 17-hydroxy-progesterone (17-OHP), without being able to differentiate presence or absence of salt loss. AIM:To predict presence or absence of salt loss in newborn infants wit...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Hoehn T,Lukacs Z,Huckenbeck W,Torresani T,Blankenstein O,Bounnack S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find the relationship between vitamin-D levels and late-onset sepsis (LOS) in term neonates. METHODS:This case-control study was conducted in neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching institution in central India. Full-term neonates with culture-proven LOS were taken as cases. Maternal and ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Agrawal A,Gupta A,Shrivastava J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiological spectrum of 558 children (< 16 years) with partial seizures seen in a university hospital in south India, was analysed using syndromic classification proposed by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). Partial seizures accounted for 57 per cent of childhood epilepsies. Idiopathic localization...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Murthy JM,Yangala R

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Very preterm babies, after their initial need for rigorous supports, remain in intensive care units for maintaining euthermia. We compared proportion of 'hypothermia OR hyperthermia episodes(HHE)'; physiological instability events; and weight gain in stable preterm babies between 29 and 32 weeks nursed in Cocoon warme...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Vijayan S,Pournami F,Prabhakar J,Jain N

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A hospital-based descriptive recall study was conducted to assess the relationship, if any, between breastfeeding practices and morbidity from respiratory and diarrhoeal diseases in infants. A total of 343 infants (285 admitted patients and 58 controls) were recruited. Clinical and sociodemographic data and details re...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Perera BJ,Ganesan S,Jayarasa J,Ranaweera S

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Without early recognition and treatment, neonatal meningitis (NM) has a high mortality and morbidity. Although some neonates have features of NM, many do not. In many low-resource settings, the laboratory support to diagnose NM is not available, and bedside diagnostics are needed. Methods:This retrospective...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Burgoine K,Ikiror J,Naizuli K,Achom L,Akol S,Olupot-Olupot P

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-three children with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) were studied in parallel with 37 children with primary pulmonary complex (PPC), 32 tuberculin skin positive controls, and 38 skin negative controls for immunological evaluation. Proportions of peripheral blood total T and T helper lymphocytes (TH) were significant...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Rajajee S,Narayanan PR

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Echocardiography (ECHO), electrocardiography (ECG), and chest radiography (CXR) were performed in 44 children with kwashiorkor, and 44 age- and sex-matched controls. In patients with kwashiorkor, mean values obtained for end diastolic dimension (29.2 +/- 3.8 mm), end systolic dimension (20.9 +/- 2.8 mm), posterior ven...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Olowonyo MT,Ogunkunle OO,Akinbami FO,Jaiyesimi F

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the impact of a milk-based cornstarch porridge fortified with iron, in 4-year olds, compared with control on hemoglobin levels and anemia prevalence. This trial was a cluster-randomized, double-blind one, and used milk-based cornstarch porridge fortified with 10 mg elemental iron (FeSO(4)), daily,...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Arcanjo FP,Arcanjo CC,Arcanjo FC,Campos Lde A,Amancio OM,Braga JA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was designed to determine the prevalence of congenital malaria, cord blood and placental malaria parasitaemia and the prevalence of clinical manifestations of congenital malaria. Ile-Ife is a holoendemic area for malaria. Placental, cord and peripheral blood smears of 120 newborn babies were examined for mal...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Obiajunwa PO,Owa JA,Adeodu OO

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to assess the value of procalcitonin in establishing the diagnosis and evaluating the prognosis of neonatal sepsis. Thirty-four infants with neonatal sepsis were included in the study. Procalcitonin values of the cases with sepsis were (2.21 +/- 2.48 ng/ml) significantly higher than the values ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Athhan F,Akagündüz B,Genel F,Bak M,Can D

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of the study was to assess the effect of early-onset neutropenia (EON) on the development of candidemia in premature infants and evaluate other risk factors. Materials and Methods:This prospective study was carried out in a neonatal intensive care unit of Cairo University Hospital. Fifty neutropenic...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ramy N,Hashim M,Abou Hussein H,Sawires H,Gaafar M,El Maghraby A

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital anomalies exist all over the world. The management and outcome, however, vary considerably between the developed and the developing countries. This study looks at the impediments to the management of surgically correctable anomalies in South-east Nigeria. A prospective study was undertaken on 223 children w...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ekenze SO,Ikechukwu RN,Oparaocha DC

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00