The Pediatric infectious disease journal
-
Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Oct 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyComparative study of levofloxacin in the treatment of children with community-acquired pneumonia.
Levofloxacin has established efficacy and safety in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults, and its use as an alternative therapy for children with CAP has been proposed. ⋯ Levofloxacin was as well tolerated and effective as standard-of-care antibiotics for the treatment of CAP in infants and children.
-
Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Oct 2007
Helicobacter pylori, anemia, and iron deficiency: relationships explored among Alaska native children.
Attempts to understand determinants of anemia and iron deficiency have led researchers to examine the role of Helicobacter pylori infection. The current study assessed determinants of anemia and iron deficiency, including H. pylori, in Alaska Native children. ⋯ Results from different measures of H. pylori may reflect different stages of infection. Relationships between H. pylori and anemia/iron deficiency may depend on the phase of infection measured, with serologic tests reflecting established H. pylori infection associated with anemia/iron deficiency, and UBT and stool antigen results reflecting an earlier stage of infection.