Acyclovir… Anti Viral therapy in Varicella infections 23 Dec 202121 Dec 2021 For healthy children ≤12 years, varicella is typically self-limited and antiviral therapy is not required. Oral Antiviral Therapy (Acyclovir or Valacyclovir)is suggested for 5-7 days duration in following scenarios as…
Breastfeeding… Lingual frenulum &Tongue tie 19 Dec 202119 Dec 2021 Ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) is a relatively common congenital anomaly characterized by an abnormally short and/ or tight lingual frenulum, which may restrict tongue mobility. Prevalence estimates range from 4.2% to 10.7%…
CMV… Diagnosing CMV 16 Dec 202114 Dec 2021 Laboratory diagnosis of congenital CMV infection is accomplished by isolation(viral-culture) or molecular detection(PCR) of CMV from urine or saliva samples collected within the first three weeks of life. Both viral culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests have high sensitivity and specificity for detection of CMV in infected neonates. Serology should not be used for the routine diagnosis of congenital CMV infection. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common sequelae of congenital CMV infection. The newborn hearing screen is a valuable tool for detecting otherwise asymptomatic infants with CMV infection.
Achromic nevus… Nevus Depigmentosus or Achromic nevus 12 Dec 20217 Dec 2021 Nevus depigmentosus is a well- circumscribed macule/patch of hypopigmentation, present since birth. It remains stable in size and shape; only increases in proportion to the body size. On wood’s light the lesion…
Hypopigmented patch… Vitiligo 9 Dec 202130 Nov 2021 Vitiligous patches are manifested before the age of 10yrs in approx. 25% of cases and by age 20 years approximayely 50% would manifest. The order of distribution of a vitiligous patch…
Hypopigmented patch… Lichen striatus 5 Dec 202130 Nov 2021 Lichen striatus is a transient linear eruption, i.e. common in children, which follows lines of Blaschko. It has a self limited course with duration varying from a few weeks to 2-3 years, relapses can…
Hypopigmented patch… Pityriasis versicolor 2 Dec 202130 Nov 2021 It is a common superficial cutaneous fungal infection characterized by pityriasiform desquamation and hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules, located on the chest and back, caused by Malassezia furfur. It happens more in hot &…
Hypopigmented patch… Pityriasis Alba 28 Nov 202126 Nov 2021 Pityriasis alba is characterized by round to oval- shaped, fine scaly, flat, erythematous to hypopigmented macule, which is present on the face, trunk and extensor surfaces of arms & legs. It is…
Constipation… Management of functional constipation 25 Nov 202123 Nov 2021 Previous Post: Identifying a Functional Constipation Parent counselling – Explain about the treatment plan and importance of adherence of therapy.Diet – Encourage diet rich in fibres with plenty of water &…
Constipation… Identifying functional constipation 21 Nov 202123 Nov 2021 Previous Post: Organic Constipation In children with constipation almost 80 to 90% will be functional constipation. A child with functional constipation will usually have the following clinical features Age of…
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