Midili T L, Eyi Zang C, Lembet Mikolo A M, Mekame Méyé A E P, Mintsa Mi Nkama E J, Mayombo Moutsatsa J, Koumba Maniaga R, Loembe F C, Kiba G L, Mabery Grondet A, Manga Koumba A, Kuissi Kaimgang E & Ategbo S·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a chronic viral infection characterized by the progressive destruction of CD4 T lymphocytes. Its prevalence in Gabon is estimated 4.1% with approximately 2,500 affected children. This pathology remains a real public he...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11400
Aim: The case study aims to describe and evaluate the initial neuropsychiatric symptoms, therapeutic methods, and diagnostic criteria, of a 3-year-old girl who had been diagnosed with anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis. This case study implies the importance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11399
Midili T L, Mintsa-Mi-Nkama E, Mekame Meye A E, Loembe F C, Lembet Mikolo A M, Mabery Grodet A, Kiba L, Patipe V, Kuissi Kamgaing E & Ategbo S·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Introduction: Circumcision or posthectomy is the removal of the foreskin, this act seems commonplace practiced by paramedical personnel or unqualified traditional practitioners who may cause significant complications. Objective: Our work aimed to highlight one of the complication...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11398
Background: Low birth weight remains a major public health problem in every country in the world. It is a predictor of early neonatal mortality, morbidity and long-term health. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of low birth weight and to identify the associate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11397
Wenyan Jiao, Muhammetaly Agamedov, Guvanch Kerimov, Jiaru Zheng, Stefan Bittmann, Begench Annaye & Fuyong Jiao·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Tourette Syndrome, a persistent neuropsychiatric condition predominantly encountered in childhood, significantly influences an individual's behavior, social engagement, and daily life activities. Current therapeutic strategies for managing Tourette Syndrome can broadly be classif...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i10395
Pediatric neuroendocrine tumors (NET) of the gastrointestinal tract are uncommon, with appendiceal NETs usually being found incidentally. Neuroendocrine tumors are a diverse group of neoplasms that share common features such as a similar histological appearance, special secretory...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11396
Very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease: is a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is defined by its onset in children younger than 6 years of age. The etiology includes the interplay of various factors such as genetic predisposition, environmental factors, gut mic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i10394
Nonsyndromic lambdoid craniosynostosis is a significantly rare type of craniosynostosis where one of the lambdoid sutures fuses prematurely. This craniofacial anomaly is most often diagnosed before the age of 12 months and therefore early treatment is important to prevent neurolo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i10393
The association between Kawasaki disease and dengue fever is uncommon and can be difficult to diagnose due to overlapping clinical symptoms. There have been few reported cases of children with confirmed dengue fever developing Kawasaki disease. A prior infection of dengue fever p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i10392
The Aim of the Study: The aim of this work is to show the different specific clinical and paraclinical aspects of ceroid lipofuscinosis in its early infantile form named Santavuori-Haltia disease through a new case.Given its rarety especially in consanguineous populations for bet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i10391