The Pediatric infectious disease journal
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The Committee on Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends withholding antipyretic administration to patients with enteric fever because of the risk of shock developing as a consequence. ⋯ We did not find any complications associated with the use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen in children with enteric fever. The effects of antipyretics in enteric fever should be further studied.
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The purposes of this study were to describe the characteristics of pediatric visceral leishmaniasis in southern France and to evaluate a new scheme of therapy. ⋯ Our experience suggests that liposomal amphotericin B is effective therapy for visceral leishmaniasis in children.