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Simona Mäsiarová, Věra Dvořáková, Michaela Hromádková, Anders Norman, Peter Kunč, et al.
…* Tuberculosis remains a global health concern, with rising pediatric and adolescent cases. The advancement of diagnostic strategies is crucial for effective control, with whole-genome sequencing emerging as a promising tool. This study explores using whole-genome sequencing in p…
Odafe S, Onotu D, Fagbamigbe JO, Ene U, Rivadeneira E, et al.
…ed HIV testing among children aged 0-14 years, we evaluated pediatric HIV-positivity rates in points of service in select health facilities in Nigeria. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of HIV testing and case identification among children aged 0-14 years at all point…
Mase A, Ryan S, Mader G, Alvarez A, Armitige L, et al.
…ement of TB in children has not been described. We analyzed pediatric TB consultations performed across all RTMCCs in terms of question type, provider type, and setting. Methods The CDC medical consultation database was queried for consultations regarding patients ≤ 18 years prov…
Jie Meng, Chao Yang, Mengmeng Jing, Jishan Huang, Wenjia Wang, et al.
…icrobial spectrum in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of pediatric pneumonia patients in Gansu Province, China, using mNGS, and to demonstrate the advantages of mNGS in pediatric pneumonia diagnostics. **METHODS:** A total of 128 pediatric pneumonia patients admitted to Gansu…
Koji Yokoyama, Mitsukazu Mamada
…ratory factors associated with indeterminate QFT results in pediatric patients, with a focus on KD. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 147 pediatric QFT tests performed at a tertiary medical center in Japan between September 2019 and May 2025. Clinical characteristics and labora…
Jun Komukai, Kaori Yamamoto, Osamu Tokunaga, Hiharu Inoue, Takayuki Wada
This study examined pediatric tuberculosis (TB) cases in Osaka City from 2008-2023, focusing on diagnostic methods and molecular epidemiology using variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) analysis and whole-genome sequencing (WGS). Among 29 children aged 0-14 years (notification…
Qian M, Li F, Zhang Y, Qiao Z, Shi Y, et al.
Diagnosis of pediatric paragonimiasis is difficult because of its non-specific clinical manifestations. We retrospectively reviewed the records of pediatric paragonimiasis in Children's Hospital of Fudan University from January 2011 to May 2019. The confirmed diagnosis of paragon…
Nissa Prima Sari Nissa Prima
…s (SES), healthcare support, and medication adherence among pediatric TB patients in Solok, West Sumatera, Indonesia. </p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 57 pediatric TB patients. Data…
Christine Anterasian, Kim Dill-McFarland, Josh Ivie, Humphrey Mulenga, Justin Shenje, et al.
…host genetic variation is associated with susceptibility to pediatric tuberculosis disease and blood biomarker expression. Methods We used a case-control study with a 12–36-mo prospective observation period to examine susceptibility to tuberculosis in children aged 2 mo to 5 yr w…
Rachmawan Ivan, Munif Badrul, Rois Muhamad, As'ari Hasim, Atik Pramesti,, Wilujeng
…cation framework designed to improve treatment adherence in pediatric TB patients by integrating game elements into the therapy monitoring process. The gamification framework was developed using a user-centered approach by identifying factors influencing adherence through intervi…
Sun WW, Yang M, Chen XH, Fan LC, Wu HY, et al.
…ety of an all-oral bedaquiline (BDQ)-containing regimen for pediatric multidrug/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) through a multicenter, retrospective study in China. Methods In the study, pediatric patients receiving all-oral BDQ-containing regimen (BDQ group) with c…
Rachmawan Ivan, Munif Badrul, Rois Muhamad, As'ari Hasim, Atik Pramesti,, Wilujeng
…cation framework designed to improve treatment adherence in pediatric TB patients by integrating game elements into the therapy monitoring process. The gamification framework was developed using a user-centered approach by identifying factors influencing adherence through intervi…
Chiang SS, Sheremeta Y, Padilla RS, Jenkins HE, Horsburgh CR Jr, et al.
Few reports have described pediatric Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the former Soviet republics, despite the fact that these countries have the highest proportion of TB cases that are MDR. We aimed to examine pediatric MDR-TB in Ukraine. This retrospective cohort st…
Varshney G, Kumar A, Doddamani RS, Meena R, Sawarkar DP, et al.
… radiological features, and management of unilateral AAS in pediatric patients. Material and methods We retrospectively identified four pediatric patients with AAS from our hospital records in the last 6 years (2014-2019). Results Among the four patients with unilateral AAS, thre…
Ma HW, Lee HS, Ahn JY
…e target for reducing the infection rate. The management of pediatric LTBI is especially crucial because children can serve as a long-term source of infection upon developing active tuberculosis. Therefore, it is important to assess pediatric LTBI using contact investigation and …
Betül Okuyan, Fatih Tok, Sevgi Karakuş, KAYMAKÇIOĞLU, BEDİA, Mesut Sancar
…soniazid (INH), rifampicin (RIF), and pyrazinamide (PZA) in pediatric tuberculosis patients. The study was carried out in 3 different training-research hospitals in Istanbul, Türkiye between 2011 and 2012. The pediatric patients (aged ≤14 years) who initiated the standard primary…
Vega Pangaribuan, Muhammad Arifin Parenrengi, Wihasto Suryaningtyas
…e literature on the clinical presentation and management of pediatric cervical spine tuberculosis (CST) and evaluate the outcomes of conservative or surgical treatment based on anatomical location (craniovertebral junction [CVJ], subaxial, and cervicothoracic junction). **METHOD…
Zhao A, Butala N, Luc CM, Feinn R, Murray TS
Pediatric patients with untreated tuberculosis infection (TBI), also called latent TBI, are at risk of progression to active TB disease. The primary aim of this study was to identify factors associated with higher rates of missed appointments and failure to complete therapy for p…
Jamoussi M, Benrhouma H, Miladi Z, Ben Younes T, Klaa H, et al.
…the nervous system. Although it is more frequent in adults, pediatric cases have been reported in endemic countries and it is potentially a deadly affection. Therefore, any unusual neurological manifestation in a formerly healthy child, independently of their vaccination status, …
Mina'a Shahid, Kiran Hilal, Memoona Khan, Zainab Haider Ejaz, Sadaf Altaf, et al.
Pediatric liver masses encompass a diverse spectrum of benign and malignant lesions, with distinct patterns based on patient age. Optimal imaging is critical for timely diagnosis, management, and prognosis. This pictorial minireview categorizes pediatric liver masses by age group…
Matúš Dohál, Peter Kunč, Jaroslav Fábry, Igor Porvazník, Ivan Solovič, et al.
…ulous mycobacteria (NTM) are rare but emerging pathogens in pediatric populations, particularly in countries where BCG vaccination has been discontinued. Their diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific symptoms and limited microbiological sensitivity. **METHODS:** We conduct…
Harichander S, Wiafe E, Mensah KB, Bangalee V, Oosthuizen F
…te the incidence of TB and drug-resistant (DR) TB among the pediatric population. It also reviews the therapeutic options available to treat the condition. Methods A comprehensive search for all relevant evidence was conducted. The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, CINA…
Zhu Y, Gan M, Ge M, Dong X, Yan G, et al.
…sis of infectious diseases in adults, while its efficacy in pediatric infections remains uncertain. We performed a retrospective analysis of 1,493 mNGS samples from pediatric patients with blood, central nervous system, and lower respiratory tract infections. The positive percent…
Oyedeji Olusola Adetunji, Olaitan Virtue Tomisona, Ayinde Joseph Babafunso, Onah Samson Chidiebere, Ogra Wandoo Stephanie, et al.
**BACKGROUND:** The burden, profile, and outcomes of pediatric HIV have not been exhaustively studied in developing countries. The present study hopes to fill some of the research gaps. **AIM:** This study aimed to document the burden and profile of pediatric HIV admission at We…
Sharma S, Sarin R, Sahu G, Shukla G
Background Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) constitutes 8% of the total caseload of TB. Children are particularly vulnerable to dissemination of disease and mortality. Aim To determine mortality rate, elucidate type of TB, causes and predictors of mortality, if any, in admitted pediat…