{"title":"Analysis of Pathogens Detected Using Multiplex PCR in Children After the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Yuji Hirai, Saori Deki, Takashi Nishizawa, Hiroki Sugiyama","doi":"10.1177/00099228261441926","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228261441926","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this retrospective single-centred cohort study, we investigated pathogens associated with paediatric airway infections during the 2023 surge of respiratory illnesses in Japan. Data from electronic medical records of children who underwent BioFire® Respiratory Panel testing were analysed. Among 228 hospitalized children, 306 pathogens were identified in 188 patients (82.45%), predominantly rhinovirus/enterovirus (RV/EV; 36.93%), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV; 12.75%), adenovirus (12.42%), and parainfluenza virus type 3 (PIV3; 9.48%). RV/EV positivity was linked to higher rates of laboured breathing (25.34% vs 7.47%, <i>P</i> < .0001) and wheezing (26.03% vs 10.34%, <i>P</i> = .0003). RSV-positivity was associated with increased rhonchi (16.67% vs 3.40%, <i>P</i> = .0009) and crackles (22.22% vs 7.52%, <i>P</i> = .025). Patients with RSV and PIV3 had significantly lower transcutaneous oxygen saturation than those with other viruses. RV/EV were the most prevalent pathogens, underscoring the need for vigilance regarding viruses causing respiratory distress and hypoxemia in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1044-1053"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147764319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-06-13DOI: 10.1177/00099228261447591
Misa Ito, Catalina Reusche, Madison Edwards, Richard Wheeling, Tariq Chaudry
{"title":"A Teen's Battle With Ataxia and Brain Swelling After URI.","authors":"Misa Ito, Catalina Reusche, Madison Edwards, Richard Wheeling, Tariq Chaudry","doi":"10.1177/00099228261447591","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228261447591","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1125-1129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148249307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-04-29DOI: 10.1177/00099228261441930
Amritha V Gourisankar, Andre J Burnham, Veronica M Lopez, Elan Jenkins
{"title":"A Case of Obstructed Hemi-Vagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly Syndrome in a 12-Year-Old Female.","authors":"Amritha V Gourisankar, Andre J Burnham, Veronica M Lopez, Elan Jenkins","doi":"10.1177/00099228261441930","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228261441930","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1114-1117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147764299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-04-26DOI: 10.1177/00099228261441912
Pelin Yücesan Şahin, Gülnihan Üstündağ, Ahu Kara Aksay
{"title":"Hospitalization Costs and Clinical Burden of Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Children Under Five: A Retrospective Study From Türkiye.","authors":"Pelin Yücesan Şahin, Gülnihan Üstündağ, Ahu Kara Aksay","doi":"10.1177/00099228261441912","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228261441912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rotavirus remains a major cause of acute gastroenteritis and hospitalization among young children worldwide, particularly where routine vaccination is not widely implemented. This retrospective hospital-based study evaluated children aged 1 month to 5 years hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed rotavirus gastroenteritis, focusing on demographics, clinical outcomes, length of stay, vaccination status, and direct medical costs. Among 540 rotavirus-positive children, 434 were outpatients, 20 received day-care treatment, and 77 were hospitalized. The median age was 8 months; 88.3% were younger than 24 months, and admissions clustered in spring and winter. The median hospital stay was 6 days, and the median hospitalization cost was $125 (range: $35.1-$414), with higher costs among those hospitalized for more than 7 days (<i>P</i> < .001). None of the patients had received rotavirus vaccination. Vaccine prices were comparable to or lower than median hospitalization costs, supporting the potential cost-effectiveness of including rotavirus vaccine in the national immunization program.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1061-1068"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147764288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-03-30DOI: 10.1177/00099228261435236
Abbie Whitman, Neil Paloian
{"title":"Severe Hypercalcemia and Vertebral Fractures in a 5-Year-Old Male.","authors":"Abbie Whitman, Neil Paloian","doi":"10.1177/00099228261435236","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228261435236","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1094-1098"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147580500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-05-06DOI: 10.1177/00099228261446752
Jack Sloane
{"title":"Reflections From a Medical Student: Inspiration in Every Room.","authors":"Jack Sloane","doi":"10.1177/00099228261446752","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00099228261446752","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147834487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Clinical PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01Epub Date: 2026-04-03DOI: 10.1177/00099228261435848
Marina Maffoni
{"title":"In the Waiting. . .","authors":"Marina Maffoni","doi":"10.1177/00099228261435848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00099228261435848","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This poem captures the transformative journey of pregnancy, from the initial shock of discovery on an ordinary day to a profound shift in identity. It celebrates the simultaneous birth of a child and a mother, honoring the courage required to navigate the wait through doubt and hope.</p>","PeriodicalId":10363,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Pediatrics","volume":"65 8","pages":"1086"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148683279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}