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Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Procalcitonin and C-Reactive Protein in Malnourished Children

Page AL, de Rekeneire N, Sayadi S, Aberrane S, Janssens AC,  et al.
2014-01-20 • BMC Pediatrics
2014-01-20 • BMC Pediatrics
Early recognition of bacterial infections is crucial for their proper management, but is particularly difficult in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The objectives of this s...
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When first line treatment of neonatal infection is not enough: blood culture and resistance patterns in neonates requiring second line antibiotic therapy in Bangui, Central African Republic

Nebbioso A, Ogundipe OF, Repetto EC, Mekiedje C, Sanke-Waigana H,  et al.
2021-12-13 • BMC Pediatrics
2021-12-13 • BMC Pediatrics
BACKGROUND
Infectious diseases account for the third most common cause of neonatal deaths. Globally, antibiotic resistance (ABR) has been increasingly challenging neonatal sepsis tre...
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Commentary

Lessons learned from helping babies survive in humanitarian settings

Amsalu R, Schulte-Hillen C, Garcia DM, Lafferty N, Morris CN,  et al.
2020-10-01 • BMC Pediatrics
2020-10-01 • BMC Pediatrics
Humanitarian crises, driven by disasters, conflict, and disease epidemics, have profound effects on society, including on people's health and well-being. Occurrences of conflict by state...
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Better care for babies: the added value of a modified reverse syphilis testing algorithm for the treatment of congenital syphilis in a maternity Hospital in Central African Republic

Ogundipe OF, Van der Bergh R, Thierry B, Takarinda KC, Muller CP,  et al.
2019-08-15 • BMC Pediatrics
2019-08-15 • BMC Pediatrics
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In high syphilis prevalence settings, the syphilis testing and treatment strategy for mothers and newborns must be tailored to balance the risk of over treatment against...
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Excellent outcomes among HIV+ children on ART, but unacceptably high pre-ART mortality and losses to follow-up: a cohort study from Cambodia

Raguenaud ME, Isaakidis P, Zachariah R, Te V, Soeung S,  et al.
2009-08-20 • BMC Pediatrics
2009-08-20 • BMC Pediatrics
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Although HIV program evaluations focusing on mortality on ART provide important evidence on treatment effectiveness, they do not asses overall HIV program performance beca...
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Antiretroviral therapy outcomes in resource-limited settings for HIV-infected children <5 years of age

Sauvageot D, Schaefer MM, Olson D, Pujades-Rodriguez M, O'Brien DP
2010-05-01 • BMC Pediatrics
2010-05-01 • BMC Pediatrics
OBJECTIVE: We describe medium-term outcomes for young children receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-limited countries. METHODS: Analyses were conducted on surveillance data...
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A screening tool for psychological difficulties in children aged 6 to 36 months: cross-cultural validation in Kenya, Cambodia and Uganda.

Nackers F, Roederer T, Marquer C, Ashaba S, Maling S,  et al.
2019-04-12 • BMC Pediatrics
2019-04-12 • BMC Pediatrics
In low-resource settings, the lack of mental health professionals and cross-culturally validated screening instruments complicates mental health care delivery. This is especially the cas...
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Effectiveness of highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV-positive children: evaluation at 12 months in a routine program in Cambodia

Janssens B, Raleigh B, Soeung S, Akao K, Te V,  et al.
2007-11-01 • BMC Pediatrics
2007-11-01 • BMC Pediatrics
OBJECTIVE: Increasing access to highly active antiretroviral therapy to reach all those in need in developing countries (scale up) is slowly expanding to HIV-positive children, but docum...
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Assessing the impact of the introduction of the World Health Organization growth standards and weight-for-height z-score criterion on the response to treatment of severe acute malnutrition in children: Secondary data analysis

Isanaka S, Villamor E, Shepherd S, Grais RF
2009-01-01 • BMC Pediatrics
2009-01-01 • BMC Pediatrics
OBJECTIVE: The objective of our study was to assess the impact of adopting the World Health Organization growth standards and weight-for-height z-score criterion on the response to treat...
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Success with antiretroviral treatment for children in Kigali, Rwanda: experience with health center/nurse-based care

van Griensven J, De Naeyer L, Uwera J, Asiimwe A, Gazille C,  et al.
2008-10-01 • BMC Pediatrics
2008-10-01 • BMC Pediatrics
BACKGROUND: Although a number of studies have shown good results in treating children with antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in hospital settings, there is limited published information on res...
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Accuracy of MUAC in the detection of severe wasting with the new WHO growth standards

Delchevalerie P, Van Herp M
2010-06-29 • BMC Pediatrics
2010-06-29 • BMC Pediatrics
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to estimate the accuracy of using mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) measurements to diagnose severe wasting by comparing the new standards ...
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Implementation of a comprehensive program including psycho-social and treatment literacy activities to improve adherence to HIV care and treatment for a pediatric population in Kenya

Van Winghem J, Telfer B, Reid AJ, Ouko J, Mutunga A,  et al.
2008-12-01 • BMC Pediatrics
2008-12-01 • BMC Pediatrics
BACKGROUND: To achieve good clinical outcomes with HAART, patient adherence to treatment and care is a key factor. Since the literature on how to care for pediatric HIV patients is limit...
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Reducing wasting in young children with preventive supplementation: a cohort study in Niger

Isanaka S, Roederer T, Djibo A, Luquero FJ, Nombela N,  et al.
2010-08-01 • BMC Pediatrics
2010-08-01 • BMC Pediatrics
OBJECTIVE: To compare the incidence of wasting, stunting, and mortality among children aged 6 to 36 months who are receiving preventive supplementation with either ready-to-use supplemen...
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Suspected paracetamol overdose in Monrovia, Liberia: a matched case–control study

Haidar MK, Vogt F, Takahashi K, Henaff F, Umphrey L,  et al.
2020-03-30 • BMC Pediatrics
2020-03-30 • BMC Pediatrics
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A cluster of cases of unexplained multi-organ failure was reported in children at Bardnesville Junction Hospital (BJH), Monrovia, Liberia. Prior to admission, children’s...
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Immunovirological response to combined antiretroviral therapy and drug resistance patterns in children: 1- and 2-year outcomes in rural Uganda

Ahoua L, Guenther G, Rouzioux C, Pinoges LLP, Anguzu P,  et al.
2011-07-26 • BMC Pediatrics
2011-07-26 • BMC Pediatrics
Children living with HIV continue to be in urgent need of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART). Strategies to scale up and improve pediatric HIV care in resource-poor regions, especiall...