{"title":"Myocysticercosis: A Rare Presentation as Acute-onset Neck Stiffness in a Child.","authors":"Pradeep Kumar Gunasekaran, Chirag Ahuja, A. Saini","doi":"10.1097/INF.0000000000004344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000004344","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"150 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140755648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Richard Crawford, Chary Akmyradov, Rashmitha Dachepally, Parthak Prodhan
{"title":"Hospital Outcomes Among Children With Congenital Heart Disease and Adenovirus Pneumonia.","authors":"Richard Crawford, Chary Akmyradov, Rashmitha Dachepally, Parthak Prodhan","doi":"10.1097/inf.0000000000004341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004341","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study is to evaluate the mortality risk factors and hospitalization outcomes of adenovirus pneumonia in pediatric patients with congenital heart disease.","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140599168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanna Schmid, Li-An K Brown, Bairavi Indrakumar, Orlagh McGarrity, James Hatcher, Alasdair Bamford
{"title":"Use of Cefiderocol in the Management of Children With Infection or Colonization With Multi-drug Resistant Gram-negative Bacteria: A Retrospective, Single-center Case Series.","authors":"Hanna Schmid, Li-An K Brown, Bairavi Indrakumar, Orlagh McGarrity, James Hatcher, Alasdair Bamford","doi":"10.1097/inf.0000000000004347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004347","url":null,"abstract":"Cefiderocol, a novel siderophore cephalosporin, represents a treatment option for infections with multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, of which rates are rising worldwide. Clinical data on its use in children is limited. In our pediatric case series, the largest reported to date, cefiderocol seems safe and well tolerated, with more favorable clinical outcomes when compared to the literature reviewing adult cases.","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140598915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan Wiener, Dylan Wanaguru, Bruce Currie, Peter Grant, Carolyn Russell, Pamela Palasanthiran, Phoebe Williams, Yvonne Belessis, Marlene Soma
{"title":"Mediastinal Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection in Children: A Multidisciplinary Approach.","authors":"Jonathan Wiener, Dylan Wanaguru, Bruce Currie, Peter Grant, Carolyn Russell, Pamela Palasanthiran, Phoebe Williams, Yvonne Belessis, Marlene Soma","doi":"10.1097/inf.0000000000004315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004315","url":null,"abstract":"Mediastinal infections due to nontuberculous mycobacteria remain an exceedingly rare entity. Most cases in the published literature do not include pediatric patients. Due to their clinical infrequency, poor response to antimicrobial therapy and often precarious anatomical location, the optimal management of these lesions can be challenging.","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140599173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Emerging Clinical Features of Acute Mastoiditis in Israel: A Registry Based Cohort.","authors":"Orit Samuel, Walid Saliba, Nili Stein, Yotam Shiner, Raanan Cohen-Kerem","doi":"10.1097/inf.0000000000004325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004325","url":null,"abstract":"Acute mastoiditis (AM) is a severe infection in the young population, with possible life-threatening complications. This study aimed to characterize AM presentation, symptoms and signs, complications, and management, over a period of 10 years.","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"71 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140598711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marco Piastra, Enzo Picconi, Orazio Genovese, Vittoria Ferrari, Tony Christian Morena, Piero Valentini, Gennaro De Pascale, Massimo Antonelli, Giorgio Conti
{"title":"Complicated Falciparum Malarial ARDS Requiring Noninvasive Support.","authors":"Marco Piastra, Enzo Picconi, Orazio Genovese, Vittoria Ferrari, Tony Christian Morena, Piero Valentini, Gennaro De Pascale, Massimo Antonelli, Giorgio Conti","doi":"10.1097/inf.0000000000004189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004189","url":null,"abstract":"Severe plasmodium falciparum infection can induce respiratory distress and clinical ARDS in children, requiring intensive care admission and respiratory support. We present 3 cases of imported malarial acute respiratory distress syndrome requiring noninvasive ventilation in the pediatric intensive care unit, in the absence of any cerebral involvement. Radiological features and their relationship with severe hematological complications are also illustrated.","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139922176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diego Cruz Vidal, Simon Lee, Stacy P Ardoin, Djhenne Dalmacy, Juan Chaparro, Cristin Blaney, Vilmarie Rodriguez, Amanda Sankar, Shoghik Akoghlanian, Richard Lisciandro, Matthew Washam, Roshini S Abraham, Amy Leber, Meika Eby, Berkeley Bennett, Guliz Erdem
{"title":"Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Cardiac Involvement: A Quaternary Center Experience.","authors":"Diego Cruz Vidal, Simon Lee, Stacy P Ardoin, Djhenne Dalmacy, Juan Chaparro, Cristin Blaney, Vilmarie Rodriguez, Amanda Sankar, Shoghik Akoghlanian, Richard Lisciandro, Matthew Washam, Roshini S Abraham, Amy Leber, Meika Eby, Berkeley Bennett, Guliz Erdem","doi":"10.1097/inf.0000000000004266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004266","url":null,"abstract":"We prospectively analyzed clinical and laboratory characteristics associated with cardiac involvement and severe presentation in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Of 146 patients, 66 (45.2%) had cardiac dysfunction and 26 (17.8%) had coronary artery abnormalities. Lower serum albumin levels, absolute lymphocyte and platelet counts, and elevated ferritin, fibrinogen, d-dimer and interleukin-6 levels were associated with cardiac dysfunction. Possible treatment complications were identified.","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140623856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metagenomic Next-generation Sequencing for Pathogen Identification in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid From Neonates Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.","authors":"Yi-Rong Zheng, Xiu-Hua Chen, Qiang Chen, Hua Cao","doi":"10.1097/inf.0000000000004250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000004250","url":null,"abstract":"Neonates on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are at high risk of infection. Rapid and accurate identification of pathogens is essential to improve the prognosis of children on ECMO. Metagenome next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has been used in recent years to detect pathogenic bacteria, but evidence for its use in neonates on ECMO is lacking.","PeriodicalId":501652,"journal":{"name":"The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139664064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}