NASPGHAN practice guidelines: Diagnosis and management of hepatitis C infection in infants, children, and adolescents.

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Practice Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C Infection in Infants, Children and Adolescents

Challenges in Diagnosis of H. Pylori Infection in Children

H. pylori infection is usually acquired in early childhood. Its role in gastrointestinal and extra intestinal complaints and serious consequences in adulthood make it as challenging issues. Despite different clinical presentations, in most children, the presence of H. pylori infection does not lead to clinically apparent disease, even when it causes chronic active gastritis. Some of most import...

Paediatric gastroesophageal reflux clinical practice guidelines.

To cite: Onyeador N, Paul SP, Sandhu BK. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed 2014;99: 190–193. INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT GUIDELINES Gastroesophageal reflux (GOR) symptoms in infants are a common reason for consulting medical professionals, with a reported prevalence of 4.3% at 6 months which decreases to 2% by 18 months of age. In May 2009, the North American Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, H...

Hepatitis B vaccine immunogenicity in Kerman 12 months infants

Introduction: Infection  with  HBV  is  the  most  common  chronic  viral  infection  and mortality  in  children.  Prevention of this infection with vaccination is vital.  This  study  was  done  to compare  the  antibody  level  in post hepatitis  B vaccination  in  children  with  12 months  age. Materials  and  Methods:This  descriptive  study  was  carreid  out  on healthy  120  children  ...

The role of laboratory findings in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of bronchiolitis

Abstract Background: Acute bronchiolitis is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infection and hospitalization due to respiratory disease during infancy. The disease is mainly diagnosed based on history and clinical examination, with paraclinical investigation being of little value in the diagnosis. The present study aimed to determine the role of paraclinical tests in the managemen...