Childhood Parasitic Infections Endemic to the United States

Cerebral Toxocariasis: Silent Progression to Neurodegenerative Disorders?

“…For example, even in the United States, Toxocara sp. infection is reportedly one of the important childhood zoonotic infections and is more prevalent in African American communities and individuals living in poverty (35). In contrast, higher seroprevalences are reported from developing countries, for example, Nigeria (30%), Brazil (36%), Swaziland (44.6%), Malaysia (58%) Indonesia (63.2%), Nepal (81%), Marshall Islands (86.8%), and La Reunion (93%) (36)(37)(38)(39).…”

Determinants of antibiotic prescription in paediatric patients: The case of two hospitals in Maputo, Mozambique

“…[1,2] These and other childhood diseases can be caused by different pathogens including viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa and identifying the aetiological agents to establish the appropriate therapeutic approach is essential. [3][4][5][6] According to van Buul et al, [7] a physician's decision to use antibiotics is guided by six factors: the patient's clinical condition, advance care plans, using diagnostic resources, physician-perceived risks, the influence of family members, and the influence of the environment. Good prescription practice relies on determining the infection aetiology.…”

Sensing parasites: Proteomic and advanced bio-detection alternatives

“…Moreover, parasitic infections can be found worldwide and can be potentially introduced from endemic to non-endemic areas mainly due to human and animal population movements and climate change, resulting in their emergence and re-emergence [3,4]. Neglected parasitic infections are very prevalent especially among children and immunocompromised hosts -even in developed countries-, causing high morbidity and mortality rates [5,6]. The lack of appropriate diagnostic tools for many of these neglected diseases, combined with their lack of appropriate sensitivity and/or specificity, makes the investigation on new type of detection devices a must.…”