Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Mar 2006
Neonatal herpes simplex virus infection presenting as acute liver failure: prevalent role of herpes simplex virus type I.
Acute liver failure (ALF) in neonates is rare but carries a high mortality without liver transplantation. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the microbes that more commonly causes ALF and is potentially treatable; hence, early diagnosis and treatment are important to avoid progression to liver failure. ⋯ HSV-related ALF in the neonatal period carries high morbidity and mortality and needs a high index of suspicion so that life-saving treatment can be started promptly. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can cause severe neonatal infection. It is important to recognise HSV infection in women of childbearing age and their sexual partners.
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Mar 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialDouble-blind, placebo-controlled trial comparing effects of supplementation with two different combinations of micronutrients delivered as sprinkles on growth, anemia, and iron deficiency in cambodian infants.
To assess and compare efficacy of two micronutrient sprinkle supplementation on growth, anemia, and iron deficiency in Cambodian infants. ⋯ Both MMN and FFA supplements were effective for preventing or treating anemia in Cambodian infants and stabilizing plasma levels of ferritin. Use of micronutrients in a controlled home setting, as sprinkled daily supplements, may be promising in preventing and treating anemia in developing countries.