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This case report discusses a positive Mantoux test and a chest x-ray consistent with miliary tuberculosis.
Abstract:
A five-year old girl was referred, by the local area medical officer; as she had a positive Mantoux test and a chest x-ray consistent with miliary tuberculosis. She had initially been identified three months previously as a contact of a case of open pulmonary tuberculosis. A CT scan of the brain at the time of presentation showed multiple intracranial tuberculomae. A CT Brain scan three more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
miliary tuberculosis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Irish Medical Journal,
Vol: 100 Page: 2007
R. J. Drew; A. Tarrant; M. Cafferkey; O. Hensey
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This case report discusses a case of asymptomatic ascariasis in a child
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
asymptomatic ascariasis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 94 Page: 276 October 2001
J. Costello; P. Keenan
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This case report discusses a case of atypical case of Mycobacteria
Abstract:
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Atypical Mycobacteria (ATB) are a miscellaneous collection of Mycobacteriaceae which also includes M. tuberculosis, M. bovis and M. leprae. In the paediatric population, ATB infections present with non-tender unilateral lymphadenopathy in a systemically well child. Initially the disease may be mistaken for a staphylococcal or streptococcal abscess. Inappropriate more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
mycobacterial
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Ulster Med J,
Vol: 75 Page: 192-4 September 2006
S. Thavagnanam; L. M. McLoughlin; C. Hill; P. T. Jackson
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This case report discusses a child with central hypoventilation syndrome after Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis and herpes infection
Abstract:
A case of central hypoventilation syndrome was identified in a child with brainstem and cervical cord injury following Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis and extensive herpes simplex infection. This process resulted in a spastic tetraplegia, and the child continues to require respiratory support. Possible mechanisms of causation are discussed including an evolving, progressive more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Pediatr Neurol,
Vol: 39 Page: 358-60 November 2008
S. Tirupathi; D. W. Webb; E. Phelan; K. Butler; J. B. McMenamin
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This case report discusses the presentation of erythema induratum of Bazin (EIB) a cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction to internal tuberculosis infection known as tuberculids.
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
erythema induratum of Bazin
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Arch Dis Child,
Vol: 90 Page: 1132 November 2005
T. R. Leahy; P. Downey; B. Ramsay; R. K. Philip
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This case report discusses a female child with C2 deficiency that presented at the age of 3 months with recurrent pneumococcal septicaemia
Abstract:
Homozygous deficiency of the second component of complement (C2) is the most common inherited deficiency of complement. Although C2 deficiency has been detected in asymptomatic individuals, patients usually present with either autoimmune disease or recurrent pyogenic infection, particularly due to encapsulated bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b and more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
pneumococcal septicaemia
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Acta Paediatr,
Vol: 90 Page: 99-101 January 2001
J. T. Attwood; Y. Williams; C. Feighery
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This study sought to evaluate the current surveillance arrangements in Northern Ireland, describe the epidemiology of malaria and make appropriate recommendations
Abstract:
Malaria is a preventable disease, which is under notified in the U.K. This study sought to evaluate the current surveillance arrangements in Northern Ireland (NI), describe the epidemiology of malaria and make appropriate recommendations. A case was defined as a resident or visitor to NI with laboratory confirmed malaria, diagnosed by the NI haematology laboratories and/or the Malaria more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
malaria
Geography:
Northern Ireland
Ulster Med J,
Vol: 75 Page: 129-35 May 2006
G. M. Ong; B. Smyth
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These case reports discuss two children with previous anthracycline exposure for cancer who presented with acute decompensated left ventricular dysfunction due to Parvovirus B19 infection
Abstract:
We describe two children with previous anthracycline exposure for cancer who presented with acute decompensated left ventricular dysfunction. Both patients had evidence of dilated cardiomyopathy and required mechanical ventilation and inotropic support. Parvovirus B19 was detected by polymerase chain reaction of the blood. After several weeks of ventilation and inotropic support, both more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
anthracycline exposure for cancer; Parvovirus B19 infection
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Pediatr Cardiol,
Vol: 28 Page: 394-5 2007 Sep-Oct
C. J. McMahon; H. Murchan; T. Prendiville; M. Burch
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This case report discusses the lactobacilli and bifidobacteria microbiota in the human ileum at a very early stage of life
Abstract:
The overall purpose of this study was to examine the lactobacilli and bifidobacteria microbiota in the human ileum at a very early stage of life. Ileostomy effluents from two infants, taken at different time points, were plated on Lactobacillus selective agar and cys-MRS containing mupirocin to select for bifidobacteria. In one case, a stool sample following ileostomy reversal was more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
ileum lactobacilli and bifidobacteria microbiota infection
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Isme J,
Vol: 2 Page: 83-91 January 2008
R. Wall; S. G. Hussey; C. A. Ryan; M. O'Neill; G. Fitzgerald; C. Stanton; R. P. Ross
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This case report discusses absidia corymbifera infection causing rhinocerebral zygomycosis in two children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, early in the induction phase of treatment and within a 3-month interval, in the same oncology unit
Abstract:
The hazards associated with invasive candidiasis and aspergillosis in oncology patients are well recognised. These conditions typically present late in treatment, often after prolonged or recurrent episodes of neutropenia. We report the occurrence of Absidia corymbifera infection causing rhinocerebral zygomycosis in two children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, early in the induction more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
absidia corymbifera infection; rhinocerebral zygomycosis; acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Eur J Pediatr,
Vol: 160 Page: 235-8 April 2001
M. Ryan; S. Yeo; A. Maguire; D. Webb; A. O'Marcaigh; M. McDermott; K. Butler; A. O'Meara
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This case report discusses tuberculous osteomyelitis of the sternum in an infant
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
tuberculous osteomyelitis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Pediatr Int,
Vol: 44 Page: 186-8 April 2002
S. Kutty; D. Bennett; A. Devitt; F. E. Dowling
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These case reports discuss two cases of upper airway obstruction in infectious mononucleosis
Abstract:
Patients with infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr virus frequently present to the accident and emergency department. The most common presenting symptoms are fever, fatigue, odynophagia and malaise. Although significant airway compromise is rare and occurs in an estimated 1-3.5% of cases, it may present as a potentially life-threatening situation demanding immediate more...
International Classification:
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Report
Categories:
infectious mononucleosis
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Eur J Emerg Med,
Vol: 14 Page: 41-2 February 2007
F. J. Glynn; T. Mackle; J. Kinsella
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