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General Reports

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The immunogenicity of a novel A (H1N1) vaccine in HIV-infected children.
Okike IO, Yung C, Ladhani S, et al |
Vaccine. 2011 Jul 7
Abstract

Invasive fungal infections in pediatric patients: a review focusing on antifungal therapy.
Lass-Flörl C.
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2010 Feb;8(2):127-35.
Abstract

The evaluation of laparoscopy-assisted cholangiography in the diagnosis of
prolonged jaundice in infants.
Tang ST, Li SW, Ying Y, et al
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2009 Dec;19(6):827-30.
Abstract

Pediatric infectious diseases: 2009 update for the Rogers' Textbook of Pediatric
Intensive Care.
Ackerman AD, Singhi S.
Pediatr Crit Care Med.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
New Antifungal Agents in Pediatric Practice.
Das S, Shivaprakash MR, Chakrabarti A.
Indian Pediatr. 2009 Mar 7;46(3):225-231.
Paper

Pediatric Antifungal Utilization: New Drugs, New Trends.
Prasad PA, Coffin SE, Leckerman KH, et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Nov 4
Abstract

Management of invasive fungal infections in pediatric patient.
Groll A.
Med Mal Infect. 2007;37 Suppl 2:12-3.
Abstract

Viral Diseases of the Liver in Children: Diagnostic and Differential Diagnostic
Considerations.
White FV, Dehner LP.
Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2004 Dec;7(6):552-567.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Care for perinatal illness in rural Nepal: a descriptive study with cross-sectional and
qualitative components
Mesko N, Osrin D, Tamang S, et al
BMC International Health and Human Rights 2003, 3:3
Paper

Avian Influenza

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Fatal avian influenza A (H5N1) in a child presenting with diarrhea followed by coma.
de Jong MD, Bach VC, Phan TQ, et al
N Engl J Med. 2005 Feb 17;352(7):686-91
Abstract

A child with avian influenza A (H5N1) infection.
Chokephaibulkit K, Uiprasertkul M, Puthavathana P, et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2005 Feb;24(2):162-6.
Abstract

Cocaine/Opiate Exposure in Utero

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

CONFERENCE PDF POSTER
Long-term Growth and Developmental Outcomes in Children with in Utero Cocaine
and Opiate Exposure Born to HIV-infected Women
E Handelsman, B Thompson, D Li, et al.
(10 CROI)
PDF Poster Abstract

Cervical Lymphadenopathy

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Diagnostic aspects of cervical lymphadenopathy in children in the developing world:
a study of 1,877 surgical specimens.
Moore SW, Schneider JW, Schaaf HS. Pediatr Surg Int 2003 Apr 17
Abstract

Cervical lymphadenopathy in children.
Umapathy N, De R, Donaldson I.
Hosp Med 2003 Feb;64(2):104-7
Abstract

School-aged children with Kawasaki disease: high incidence of cervical l
ymphadenopathy and coronary artery involvement.
Fan PC, Chiu CH, Yen MH, et al
J Paediatr Child Health 2003 Jan-Feb;39(1):55-7
Abstract

High-resolution and color Doppler ultrasonography of cervicallymphadenopathy in
children.
Papakonstantinou O, Bakantaki A, Paspalaki P, et al
Acta Radiol 2001 Sep;42(5):470-6
Abstract

Chagas' Diseases

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Assessment of CD8(+) T cell differentiation in Trypanosoma cruzi-infected children.|
Albareda MC, Olivera GC, De Rissio AM, Postan M.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2010 May;82(5):861-4.
Abstract

Large urban outbreak of orally acquired acute Chagas disease at a school in Caracas, Venezuela.
Alarcón de Noya B, Díaz-Bello Z, et al
J Infect Dis. 2010 May 1;201(9):1308-15.
Abstract

ARTICLE
Targeted Screening Strategies to Detect Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Children.
Levy MZ, Kawai V, Bowman NM, et al
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2007 Dec 26;1(3):e103.
Paper

Aetiological treatment of congenital Chagas' disease diagnosed and monitored
by the polymerase chain reaction.
Schijman AG, Altcheh J, Burgos JM, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2003 Sep;52(3):441-9
Abstract

CMV Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Cytomegalovirus sinusitis in a child with chronic myelogenous leukemia following bone marrow transplantation.
Rayes A, Sahni K, Hanna C, et al
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2011 Jul 1;56(7):1140-2.
Paper

Cryptosporidiosis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Respiratory Cryptosporidiosis in HIV-Seronegative Children in Uganda: Potential for
Respiratory Transmission.
Mor SM, Tumwine JK, Ndeezi G, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Apr 8.
Abstract

investigation of cryptosporidiosis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and microscopy in children
with diarrhea.
Yilmaz H, Tas-Cengiz Z, Cicek M.
Saudi Med J. 2008 Apr;29(4):526-9.
Abstract

Cryptosporidium and Giardia infection and drinking water sources among children in
Lege Dini, Ethiopia.
Ayalew D, Boelee E, Endeshaw T, Petros B.
Trop Med Int Health. 2008 Apr;13(4):472-5.
Abstract

Diarrhea

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Economic evaluation of zinc and copper use in treating acute diarrhea in children:
A randomized controlled trial
Patel AB, Dhande LA, Rawat MS
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation 2003 1:7
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Life-threatening infantile diarrhea from fluoroquinolone-resistant Salmonella enterica
Typhimurium with mutations in both gyrA and parC.
Nakaya H, Yasuhara A, Yoshimura K, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis Feb 2003
Paper

Vitamin A Supplements Ameliorate the Adverse Effect of HIV-1, Malaria, and Diarrheal
Infections on Child Growth.
Villamor E, Mbise R, Spiegelman D, et al.
Pediatrics 2002 Jan;109(1):E6
Abstract

Entamoeba moshkovskii

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Entamoeba moshkovskii infections in children in Bangladesh.
Ali IKM, Hassain MB, Roy S, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis 2003 May
Paper

Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Epstein-Barr Virus Infects B and Non-B Lymphocytes in HIV-1-Infected Children and Adolescents.
Bekker V, Scherpbier H, Beld M, et al
J Infect Dis. 2006 Nov 1;194(9):1323-30.
Abstract

Hepatitis A

Epidemiology/Prevalence

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The prevalence of hepatitis A antibodies in HIV exposed and/or infected children
and adolescents
Gouvea AF, Moraes-Pinto MI, Machado DM, et al
J Pediatr (Rio J). 2005 May-Jun;81(3):205-8.
Paper

Changes in seroprevalence of hepatitis A in children and adolescents in Manisa,
Turkey.
Tosun S, Ertan P, Kasirga E, Atman U.
Pediatr Int. 2004 Dec;46(6):669-72.
Abstract

Vaccination

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Cost-effectiveness of routine childhood vaccination for hepatitis A in the United States.
Rein DB, Hicks KA, Wirth KE
Pediatrics. 2007 Jan;119(1):e12-21
Abstract

Effectiveness of a hepatitis A vaccination program for migrant children in Amsterdam,
The Netherlands (1992-2004).
Sonder GJ, Bovee LP, Baayen TD,. et al
Vaccine. 2006 Apr 18;
Abstract

Factors associated with hepatitis a vaccination among children 24 to 35 months of age: United
States, 2003.
Amon JJ, Darling N, Fiore AE, Bell BP, Barker LE.
Pediatrics. 2006 Jan;117(1):30-3.
Abstract

Antibody Responses to Hepatitis A Virus Vaccine in HIV-Infected Children with Evidence of
Immunologic Reconstitution while Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy.
Weinberg A, Gona P, Nachman SA, 3t al;
J Infect Dis. 2006 Jan 15;193(2):302-11.
Abstract

FDA Approval of VAQTA (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated) for Children Aged >1 Year
CDC
MMWR Oct 14, 2005 / Vol. 54 / No. 40
News Release

Hepatitis A vaccines: the growing case for universal immunisation of children.
Scheifele DW.
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2005 Feb;6(2):157-164
Abstract

A two-dose schedule for combined hepatitis A and B vaccination in children aged
6-15 years.
Kurugol Z, Mutlubas F, Ozacar T.
Vaccine. 2005 Apr 22;23(22):2876-80.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Hepatitis a vaccination coverage among children aged 24-35 months--
United States, 2003.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2005 Feb 18;54(6):141-4.
Paper

Immunological priming of one dose of inactivated hepatitis A vaccine given during
the first year of life in presence of maternal antibodies.
Lagos R, Munoz A, Dumas R, et al
Vaccine. 2003 Sep 8;21(25-26):3730-3.
Abstract

Herpesvirus

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POSTER
Incidence and Predictors of Herpes Zoster in Pediatric HIV in the HAART Era
J Anderson, M Levin, P William, et al
(13 CROI)
PDF Poster Abstract

Human Herpesvirus 8 infection in children born to HIV-1 infected women
D M Machado, L Sumita, C S Pannuti, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Human Papillomavirus Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Does Knowing about an HPV Infection Influence Behavior Change? A Feasibility Study of Females
Attending a Teen Clinic.
Crosby R, Rager K, Hanson A, Ribes J.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2008 Dec;21(6):373-376.
Abstract

Human papillomavirus vaccination. Consensus Conference in pediatric age.
Bartolozzi G, Bona G, Ciofi M
Minerva Pediatr. 2007 Jun;59(3):165-182
Abstract

Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Sexually Active Young Women in the United
States: Implications for Developing a Vaccination Strategy.
Manhart LE, Holmes KK, Koutsky LA, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Mar 27;
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	POSTER Magnitude and Persistence of Humoral, Mucosal, and Cell-mediated Immunity after Administering QHPV to HIV⁺ Children and Cross-reactivity with Non-vaccine Genotypes A Weinberg, L-Y Song, T Fenton, et al (19 CROI) PDF Poster Abstract

Kaposi's Sarcoma

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Kaposi sarcoma in South African children.
Stefan DC, Stones DK, Wainwright L, Newton R.
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2011 Mar;56(3):392-6.
Abstract

Paediatric intussusception caused by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-associated
Kaposi sarcoma.
Ramdial PK, Sing Y, Hadley GP, et al
Pediatr Surg Int. 2010 Jun 10.
Abstract

Clinical presentation and outcome of epidemic Kaposi sarcoma in Ugandan children.
Gantt S, Kakuru A, Wald A, et al
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2010 May;54(5):670-4.
Abstract

Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus (KSHV) Seroprevalence in
Population-Based Samples of African Children: Evidence for At Least 2
Patterns of KSHV Transmission.
Butler LM, Dorsey G, Hladik W, et al
J Infect Dis. 2009 Jun 17
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Kaposi's Sarcoma in the Pediatric Population: The Critical Need for a Tissue Diagnosis.
Arkin LM, Cox CM, Kovarik CL.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Mar 18.
Abstract

Kaposi sarcoma in children with HIV: a clinical series from Red Cross Children's Hospital.
Cairncross LL, Davidson A, Millar AJ, Pillay K.
J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Feb;44
Abstract

Successful treatment of a child having generalized Kaposi's sarcoma after living donor liver transplantation
with conversion to sirolimus.
Yuksekkaya HA, Arikan C, Yazici A,
Pediatr Transplant. 2008 Apr 29.
Abstract

Pulmonary Kaposi sarcoma in six children.
Theron S, Andronikou S, Du Plessis J, et al
Pediatr Radiol. 2007 Oct 17;
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Human Herpesvirus type 8/Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus Infection in
Zambian Children: Correlation with HIV-1 Status
S Phiri T M’soka, G Kwenda, et al
V Mulenga, D Gibb, G Bhat, et al
(11 CROI)
Abstract

Leprosy

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Leprosy in a preschool child--a case report.
Arora SK.
J Indian Med Assoc. 2007 Mar;105(3):140
Abstract

Measles

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The Risk of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura After Vaccination in Children and Adolescents.
O'Leary ST, Glanz JM, McClure DL, et al
Pediatrics. 2012 Jan 9.
Abstract

Metabolic effects of acute measles in chronically malnourished Nigerian children.
Phillips RS, Enwonwu CO, Okolo S, Hassan A.
J Nutr Biochem. 2004 May;15(5):281-8.
Abstract

Measles in Children With HIV Infection: Report of Five Cases.
De Carvalho V, Marinoni LP, Martins LF, et al
Braz J Infect Dis. 2003 Oct;7(5):346-352.
Abstract

Impact of Nationwide Measles Vaccination Campaign among Children Aged 9 Months
to 14 Years, Zimbabwe, 1998-2001.
Munyoro MN, Kufa E, Biellik R, et al.
J Infect Dis 2003 May 15;187(Suppl 1):S91-6
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	POSTER Measles outbreak in an HIV orphanage: HIV-infected children on highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) are still at risk L. Aurpibul, T. Puthanakit, S. Kanjanavanit, et al (5th IAS Conference) PDF Poster Abstract

Meningococcal Disease

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POSTER
Long-term Immunogenicity and Increased Response Rates after a Second Dose of MCV4 in HIV-infected Children
and Youth
(18 CROI)
PDF Poster Abstract

Metapneumovirus Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Children with Respiratory Disease Associated with Metapneumovirus in
Hong Kong,
Peiris JSM, Tang W-H, Chan K-H, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis 2003 Jun
Paper

Rotavirus Infection

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

A Review of Rotavirus Infection in and Vaccination of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Children.
Steele AD, Cunliffe N, Tumbo J, et al
J Infect Dis. 2009 Nov 1;200(S1):S57-S62
Abstract

The burden of rotavirus hospitalizations among medicaid and non-medicaid children younger than 5 years old.
Ma L, El Khoury AC, Itzler RF.
Am J Public Health. 2009 Oct;99 Suppl 2:S398-404.

Abstract

Rotavirus vaccination.
Bjur KA, Jacobson RM.
Minerva Pediatr. 2009 Oct;61(5):515-21.
Abstract

The incidence and clinical presentation of infantile rotavirus diarrhoea in Sierra Leone.
de Villiers FP, Sawyerr TN, de V
lliers GK.
S Afr Med J. 2009 Apr;99(4):249-52
Abstract

Rotavirus disease and prevention through vaccination.
Marshall GS.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Apr;28(4):355-62
Abstract

Hospitalizations for nosocomial rotavirus gastroenteritis in a tertiary pediatric center: a 4-year prospective study.
Waisbourd-Zinman O, Ben-Ziony S, Solter E,, et al
Am J Infect Control. 2009 Aug;37(6):465-9.
Abstract

Impact of rotavirus vaccine introduction on hospital admissions for severe acute gastroenteritis at the Children's Hospital in Panama City
Nieto Guevara J, López O, González G.
Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2008 Sep;24(3):189-94
Abstract

Nitazoxanide vs. probiotics for the treatment of acute rotavirus diarrhea in children: a randomized, single-blind, controlled trial in Bolivian children.
Teran CG, Teran-Escalera CN, Villarroel P.
Int J Infect Dis. 2009 Jul;13(4):518-23.
Abstract

SARS

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in children: epidemiology, presentation
and management.
Leung TF, Wong GW, Hon KL, Fok TF.
Paediatr Respir Rev. 2003 Dec;4(4):334-9.
Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS): chest radiographic features in children.
Babyn PS, Chu WC, Tsou IY,
Pediatr Radiol. 2003 Nov 18
Abstract

Smallpox

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Should smallpox vaccine be tested in children?
Baltimore RS, Jenson HB.
Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2003 Jun;16(3):237-9.
Abstract

Safeguarding our nation's children: the diagnosis, management, and containment
of smallpox in infants and children.
Veenema TG.
Biol Res Nurs 2003 Apr;4(4):295-304
Abstract

Varicella Zoster

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Impaired antibody memory to varicella zoster virus in HIV-infected children: low antibody levels and avidity
L'huillier A, Ferry T, Courvoisier D, et al
HIV Med. 2011 Jul 3.
Abstract

Varicella zoster as a manifestation of immune restoration disease in HIV-infected
children.
Tangsinmankong N, Kamchaisatian W, Lujan-Zilbermann J, et al.
J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004 Apr;113(4):742-6
Abstract

Syphilis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
The girl from the church of the sacrament: a case of congenital syphilis in XVIII century
Lisbon.
de Souza SM, Codinha S, Cunha E.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2006 Dec 5;101 Suppl 2:119-28.
Paper

Syphilis in children: congenital and acquired.
Woods CR.
Semin Pediatr Infect Dis. 2005 Oct;16(4):245-57.
Abstract

West Nile Virus Infection/Disease

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

West Nile virus infection: a pediatric perspective.
Hayes EB, O'Leary DR.
Pediatrics. 2004 May;113(5):1375-8
Abstract

West nile virus encephalitis in a child with left-side weakness.
Vidwan G, Bryant KK, Puri V, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2003 Sep 15;37(6):E91-4.
Abstract

Yellow Fever Vaccine

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The Safety of Yellow Fever Vaccine 17D or 17DD in Children, Pregnant Women, HIV+ Individuals,
and Older Persons: Systematic Review.
Thomas RE, Lorenzetti DL, Spragins W, et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2012 Feb;86(2):359-72.
Abstract

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