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Bezold’s abscess, an uncommon complication of otitis media and cholesteatoma: a case report
BackgroundMastoiditis frequently occurs in children as they are more susceptible to middle ear infections, but infrequently occurs in adults. A rare...
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Measurement of provider fidelity to immunization guidelines: a mixed-methods study on the feasibility of documenting patient refusals of the human papillomavirus vaccine
BackgroundAssessment and feedback is a common implementation strategy to improve healthcare provider fidelity to clinical guidelines. For...
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An Observational Study on Association of Clinical Outcome of Diphtheria Cases with Immunization Status: A Tertiary Care Hospital, Jaipur
Background. Diphtheria is an important vaccine preventable disease with varied outcome from mild to death. It was observed that the outcome also gets...
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Clinical features and outcomes of influenza and RSV coinfections: a report from Canadian immunization research network serious outcomes surveillance network
BackgroundInfluenza and RSV coinfections are not commonly seen but are concerning as they can lead to serious illness and adverse clinical outcomes...
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Immunogenicity and Safety of Three WHO Prequalified (DTwP -HB-Hib) Pentavalent Combination Vaccines Administered As Per Iranian National Immunization Plan in Iranian Infants: A Randomized, Phase III Study
BackgroundThe pentavalent vaccine Pentavac was officially introduced in the Iranian National Immunization Plan in November, 2014.
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What are the key pediatric public policy priorities as the COVID-19 pandemic persists?
ImpactThe COVID-19 pandemic is not over, and its impact is just beginning to be felt on children.
COVID-19 vaccines protect both the pregnant patient...
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Immunization coverage in Ethiopia among 12–23 month old children: systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundImmunization is a cost-effective public health strategy. Immunization averts nearly three million deaths annually but immunization coverage...
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Invasive meningococcal disease in older adults: current perspectives and call for action
PurposeInvasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is a devastating condition. While most attention is directed towards disease in children and adolescents,...
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An unexpected case of tetanus in a fully immunized 20-year-old female: a case report
BackgroundWidespread vaccinations have significantly decreased the number of tetanus cases in developed countries. Today, most cases of tetanus...
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Vaccination for Children: Position Statement of Indian Academy of Pediatrics Advisory Committee on Vaccination and Immunization Practices
JustificationData generated after the first wave has revealed that some children with Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) can become seriously ill....
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Live vaccinations in dermatology for immunosuppressed patients: a narrative review
Given the higher susceptibility to infectious disease in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies for inflammatory dermatologic conditions,...
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Relapse of severe acute malnutrition among children discharged from outpatient therapeutic program in western Ethiopia
BackgroundChildren with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) without complication are treated in the outpatient therapeutic program (OTP) and the program...
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Assessing the use of antibiotics in pediatric patients hospitalized for varicella
BackgroundVaricella is considered a mild and self-limiting disease, but, in some cases, it may complicate and require hospitalization. Antibiotics...
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Compliance with the guidelines on recommended immunization schedule in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: implications on public health policies
BackgroundPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk of develo** opportunistic infections due to either the disease itself...
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Transplant nephrectomy: indication, surgical approach and complications—experiences from a single transplantation center
PurposeManagement of a failed kidney allograft, and the question whether it should be removed is a challenging task for clinicians. The reported...
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Atypical Mumps; are We Heading Towards an Outbreak?
Mumps, caused by the mumps virus, is a contagious disease primarily affecting children and young adults. While typically presenting with salivary...
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Herpes Zoster Burden of Disease and Clinical Management in Turkey: A Comprehensive Literature Review
IntroductionHerpes zoster (HZ), or shingles, is caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV) and typically presents as an acute,...
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Clinical features and 28-day mortality predictors of vaccinated patients admitted to a COVID-19 ICU hub in Italy
BackgroundCOVID-19 vaccination has been proved to be effective in preventing hospitalization and illness progression, even though data on mortality...
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A Surgical Audit of Tracheostomy
To study the magnitude of tracheostomy, its various indications and complications. Prospective Observational Study. A Prospective Observational study...