Breastfeeding… Maternal Cytomegalovirus infection and Breastfeeding 3 Mar 20221 Mar 2022 Many a times pregnant women are found to be CMV-IgG seropositive and more than 50% of CMV-IgG positive mothers produce CMV-positive breastmilk Postnatal CMV infection with maternal infected liquids (milk,…
Breastfeeding… Perinatal Varicella and breastfeeding 27 Feb 202227 Feb 2022 A maternal varicella infection in the last 4 weeks of a woman’s pregnancy poses a high risk of varicella infection of the new born. If there are no other risks…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Human Bite Wounds 2 Jan 20222 Jan 2022 IDSA (Infectious Disease Society of America) recommends the use of systemic antibiotics in all human bites. However, many large clinical trials suggest that systemic antibiotics may not be started if…
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…
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.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Tetanus Toxoid booster after injuries 4 Nov 20211 Nov 2021 History of last tetanus toxoid booster or DPT vaccine should be asked for and wound assessment should be done to ascertain if its a minor or major and if its a…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… Antibiotic prophylaxis in Injury 31 Oct 20211 Nov 2021 Routine usage of antibiotics for cuts & lacerations is not needed. Wash the wound with soap & water. However consider the use of antibiotics in the following situations Wounds in close proximity to a bone or joint (including prosthetic joints)Wounds in areas of underlying venous and/or lymphatic compromise (including vascular grafts)Wounds in immunocompromised hosts (including diabetes)Deep puncture wounds or laceration &…
INFECTIOUS DISEASES… MIS-C Panel Discussion IAP Delhi- West 10 Jun 2021 IAP Delhi-West organised a Panel Discussion on 9th June, 2021 which eminent panelists, including Dr Rachna Sharma, Head Pediatric Intensive Care at BLK Centre of Child health. The panel discussion…
Breastfeeding… Lactation professionals in India: COVID 2021 response 30 Apr 202130 Apr 2021 Dr SHACCHEE BAWEJA, Lactation Consultant at BLK and president of ALPI (Association of Lactation Professionals India) conducted a QnA session with BeginEd India for Healthcare professionals involved in care of…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)… Diagnosis of HIV infection in Infants and Children 31 Jan 202131 Jan 2021 Maternal HIV antibodies usually persist for nearly 9- 12 months in the infant. In some children, they may persist for as long as 18 months. Following table shows the various…
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