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Vikram S Kumar

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Entamoeba histolytica Cysts in Type I Amebic Liver Abscess in a Child

Salib Hamid; Mohd Suhail Lone; Umar Amin Qureshi

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Background: Entamoeba histolytica cysts inside the liver on microscopic examination. Clinical description: We reported a case of type I amebic liver abscess (ALA) in a 3-year-old girl who presented with fever, bloody diarrhea, and right hypochondriac pain. Management and outcome: Ultrasonography…

Candidemia Masked by Multiple Comorbidities and Identified by MALDI-TOF: A Diagnostic Challenge

Sudeshna Das; Deepti Rawat; Ravinder Kaur dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Background: Candida auris is an emerging species of the genus Candida, responsible for outbreaks in healthcare settings worldwide. It is a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen that quickly colonizes surfaces in hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs) and causes repeated infections. This report…

Deranged Serum Lipid Profile in Acute Viral Hepatitis: A Transient Phenomenon

Ankit Agrawal; Upasana Ghosh; Vikas Jain dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Hepatitis A is a common cause of acute viral hepatitis (AVH), which can often lead to alterations in lipid metabolism. We present a case of a 4-year-old boy with acute hepatitis A, who had elevated serum cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia, and decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL), along with…

Clinical–Epidemiological Profile of Pediatric Enteric Fever: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Almora Region of Uttarakhand

Mamta Nikhurpa; Amit K Singh; Nausheen Siddiqui

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Background: Enteric fever remains a significant cause of morbidity among children in India, particularly in resource-limited, hilly regions with poor access to clean water and sanitation. Diagnostic challenges and increasing antimicrobial resistance complicate timely management. In remote regions…

Pediatric Immunization Rates Improve Following COVID-19 due to Quality Improvement Initiative: A Cohort Study

Sophia HJM Lee; Loren G Yamamoto

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction: Previous research has pointed toward a rise in immunization hesitancy and the negative effects it has on pediatric immunization status. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was a catalyst for this spread of misinformation, which is illustrated in reports from the Centers…

A Unique Case of Urinary Tract Pathology in a Neonate

Valerie Lim; Stephen C Eppes

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Neonatal urinary tract infections (UTI) classically present with fever in the setting of other nonspecific symptoms like poor feeding and lethargy, and are most associated with pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Enterococcus, or Klebsiella species. We present a rare presentation of a UTI in a…

Vaccination in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Experience of a Portuguese Tertiary Center

Joana Carvalho Queirós; Francisco Ribeiro-Mourão; João Nogueira Oliveira dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with a rising incidence. The cornerstone of treatment relies on immunosuppressive/biological drugs. These medications carry an increased risk of infections, which can be mitigated through vaccination. Our objective was to characterize the…

Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children: A Case Series from a Quaternary Care Center in Kerala

Jeeson C Unni; Veena Dilip; M Irshad dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a significant pathogen responsible for respiratory infections in older children. Aim of study: Study of the varied pulmonary manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) in older children, focusing on macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MRMP) and…

An Overview of Neonatal Outcomes and Current Preterm Immunization Practices in India: An Expert Consensus

Vijay N Yewale; Nitin K Shah; Bhaskar Shenoy dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 8 No. 2 · 2026 · Inggris · DOAJ

Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is a prominent cause of neonatal mortality and accounts for around 1 million neonatal deaths annually. Preterm infants are more prone to infections in the 1 year of life, and many of these infections can be prevented by timely vaccinations. Appropriate and timely…

Ten-year Retrospective Chart Review of Postneonatal Tetanus at Semiurban Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital of Gujarat, Western India

Rajesh N Pankhaniya; Nili Mehta; Kapil Jetha dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 3 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Background: Despite being a vaccine-preventable disease, tetanus continues to cause considerable morbidity and mortality, especially among children. In India, the incidence of non-neonatal tetanus has decreased from 23,356 cases in 1990 to 4,946 cases in 2017. Yet, it continues to pose a threat in…

A Case Series of Septicemia Due to Community-acquired Panton–Valentine Toxin Positive Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Children in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Richard Azagoh-Kouadio; Adjoua Sonia Djè; Sy Kadidia Savané dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 3 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Background: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infections are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Community-acquired (CA) infections with Panton–Valentine leucocidin-positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA-PVL) have been increasingly reported around the world…

Comparison of the Efficacy of Intravenous Immunoglobulin with Methylprednisolone as First-line Therapy in Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: A Prospective Cohort Study

Navya S Manugu; Manisha V Gadhiraju; Kodandapani Yerroju dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 3 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Aims and background: Comparison of the efficacy of methylprednisolone with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as first-line therapy in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is thought to be postinfectious immune dysregulation and needs…

Lifelong Learning in Pediatrics

Vikram S Kumar

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 3 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Thoracotomy for Empyema Thoracis—Relevant as Ever in Children, as Timely Referral is Still a Concern: An Observational Study

Neel Aggerwal; Umesh B Singh; Sheetal Upreti dkk.

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 3 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Aims and background: There are several options for treating empyema thoracis (ET), ranging from conservative therapies to surgical intervention, depending on the stage of the condition. The optimal management strategy for later stages, particularly stage 3, is still up for debate. Assessing the…

Tuberculosis and COVID-19: A Tale of Two Illnesses

Noella Maria Delia Pereira

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 1 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 are both primarily respiratory illnesses that can be prevented. This article aims to compare and contrast the transmission of both illnesses. We also study the differences in public health approaches to help prevent their transmission and spread. While COVID-19 can be…

Bartholinitis in an Infant with Triple X Syndrome

Diana L Moreno; Gilbert A Handal

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Aim and background: This report aims to enhance suspicion of Bartholinitis in patients presenting with labial swelling in the first few months of life. Case description: We describe a baby with triple X syndrome that presented at 8 weeks of life with swelling of the left labium. History included…

A Case of Metastatic Cutaneous Tubercular Abscess with Concomitant Central Nervous System Tuberculoma in an Indian Adolescent Girl

Reshma Joseph; Menaka P Nallasivam; Sasikumar B Raman

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Cutaneous tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, most commonly reported in high-prevalence countries like India. The diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis is challenging because of the paucibacillary nature of the disease, its rare occurrence, and its similarities with other…

Etiology of Prolonged Fever in Children Using a Protocol-based Approach from a Tertiary-level Hospital in India: A Descriptive Study

Maria Lewin; Teslin Mary; Sushma K

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 2 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Background: Prolonged fever contributes significantly as a health problem, and the etiology remains a diagnostic challenge in clinical practice, determined by factors including age-group, ethnicity, season, or geographic location. Using a structured approach for evaluation is useful. The aim of…

Current Status of Influenza Infection in Pediatric Age-group Special Focus on Indian Scenario

Mamata Panda

Pediatric Infectious Disease, Vol. 7 No. 1 · 2025 · Inggris · DOAJ

Seasonal influenza cases are one of the most common infections in the pediatric age-group, affecting millions globally each year. Around 10% of all seasonal influenza cases occur in children younger than 5 years of age. The morbidity and mortality rate in children