Background: Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is the primary cause of cervical cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in Nigeria. Nigeria recently integrated the HPV vaccine into its national routine immunization program to combat this burden. Parental knowledge...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12503
Breastfeeding is the ideal source of nourishment, and major health organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. However, hypogalactia (insufficient milk production) frequently impedes this goal, leading mothers to use galactogogues to stimulat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12501
Objective: To investigate the distribution characteristics of pegaspargase blood concentration at 7 days after administration in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated with pegaspargase, its correlation with common adverse reactions, screen the early warning thr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12502
Introduction: Naphthalene poisoning is an uncommon type of toxicity and presents diagnostic and treatment difficulties owing to its complex clinical progression. It is readily absorbed through oral, dermal, and inhalation routes and is metabolized into reactive epoxides and quin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12500
Marie Paula Apsa Dione, Amadou Sow, Kane Awa, Béatrice laeticia chendjou, Ndeye Astou Diop, Mame Awa Ndao, Ndeye Fatou Sow, Aminata Mbaye, Guillaye Diagne, Aliou THIONGANE, Papa Moctar Faye, Amadou Lamine Fall & Ousmane Ndiaye·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Introduction: Shock is a failure of the circulatory system, resulting in an imbalance between oxygen supply and tissue demand. The objective of this study was to evaluate the etiological profiles and therapeutic challenges of shock in children. Patients and methods: This was a pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12499
Introduction: Neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) involves central and peripheral nervous systems, producing neurological and psychiatric symptoms in 25–95% of cases. Extensive spinal cord involvement such as longitudinal myelopathy (LM) is exceedingly rare, par...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12498
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) remain one of the leading causes of paediatric morbidity in South India and are frequently associated with inappropriate antibiotic use, thereby increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Objective: To evaluate the rationality of antibiot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12497
Idrissa Basse, Coly NF, Barry MA, Soumboundou M, Ndiaye Nd, Diouf N N, Thiam S, Samba A, Ndiaye A, Soumah IY, Diedhiou F, Cissé F, Djité M, Barry N O K, Kandji PM, Doupa D, Sall C, Gueye PM, Diagne Gueye ND R & Agne F D·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Introduction: Differentiating between bacterial and viral meningitis, which is endemic in Senegal, remains difficult due to their clinical similarities. Bacterial culture of cerebrospinal fluid, the gold standard test for diagnosing bacterial meningitis, is time-consuming and lac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12496
Atemkeng Tsatedem Faustin, Donfack Zeufack Philippe Urich, Sogbossi Segnon Emmanuel, Ngo Yamben Marie Ange, Akaba désiré, Guifo Marc Leroy, Kempta Lekpa Fernando, Mouafo Tambo Faustin, Manga Alexandre, Bahebeck Jean, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN & Sosso Maurice Aurélien·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Introduction: The study emphasises on nonsurgical correction of genu varum and genu valgum in 369 children between the age of 2-8 years. The data collected from centres focuses on early intervention in the growth phase could help to tackle deformity better. The present study high...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12495
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Recent Research in Achondroplasia in Childhood: A Special Focus on New Selective FGFR3 Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12494