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View article: Multiplex PCR for respiratory bacteria in acute care
Multiplex PCR for respiratory bacteria in acute care Open
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical utility of multiplex PCR for detecting bacterial respiratory pathogens in nasopharyngeal samples. Acutely ill adults in the emergency department with respiratory infection symptoms, fev…
View article: Tonsillotomy for Periodic Fever Syndrome: A Randomized and Controlled Trial
Tonsillotomy for Periodic Fever Syndrome: A Randomized and Controlled Trial Open
Objective Tonsillectomy is an effective treatment for periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome. Tonsillotomy has a milder operative risk profile and postoperative morbidity in children than t…
View article: Cranberry‐lingonberry juice affects the gut and urinary microbiome in children ‐ a randomized controlled trial
Cranberry‐lingonberry juice affects the gut and urinary microbiome in children ‐ a randomized controlled trial Open
The mechanism by which cranberry‐lingonberry juice (CLJ) prevents urinary tract infections (UTI) in children remains unknown. We hypothesized that it alters the composition of the gut or urinary microbiome. Altogether, 113 children with UT…
View article: Effect of Topical Antibiotics on Duration of Acute Infective Conjunctivitis in Children
Effect of Topical Antibiotics on Duration of Acute Infective Conjunctivitis in Children Open
Importance Although topical antibiotics are often prescribed for treating acute infective conjunctivitis in children, their efficacy is uncertain. Objective To assess the efficacy of topical antibiotic therapy for acute infective conjuncti…
View article: Recurrent febrile seizures and serum cytokines: a controlled follow-up study
Recurrent febrile seizures and serum cytokines: a controlled follow-up study Open
Background The role of cytokines in the pathogenesis of febrile seizures (FSs) is unclear, and information regarding cytokine production outside of FS episodes is scarce. Methods In our controlled follow-up study of patients with FSs, we c…
View article: Meta-analysis of the Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection in Children
Meta-analysis of the Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection in Children Open
Context: The incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) varies with age, but there is limited evidence on the role of other risk factors. Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the risk factors for UTIs in children. Da…
View article: 027 Respiratory viral infections in team Finland during 2019 nordic world ski championships: a controlled study
027 Respiratory viral infections in team Finland during 2019 nordic world ski championships: a controlled study Open
BackgroundThe occurrence, etiology and clinical presentation of respiratory viral infections in elite athletes is unclear DesignA prospective controlled follow-up study ObjectiveDo elite athletes have an increase in risk of acute respirato…
View article: Increased risk of respiratory viral infections in elite athletes: A controlled study
Increased risk of respiratory viral infections in elite athletes: A controlled study Open
Background Respiratory symptoms are commonly recognised in elite athletes. The occurrence, etiology and clinical presentation of the illnesses in athletes is unclear. Methods We performed a prospective controlled study of respiratory viral…
View article: Efficacy of the implementation of the National Emergency X‐Radiography Utilization Study II decision rule to clinical practice for paediatric head injury patients
Efficacy of the implementation of the National Emergency X‐Radiography Utilization Study II decision rule to clinical practice for paediatric head injury patients Open
Aim To investigate the usefulness of the National Emergency X‐Radiography Utilization Study (NEXUS) II head trauma decision rule in clinical practice for paediatric patients in a tertiary university hospital serving as the only paediatric …
View article: Tonsil Mycobiome in PFAPA (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis) Syndrome: A Case-Control Study
Tonsil Mycobiome in PFAPA (Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, Adenitis) Syndrome: A Case-Control Study Open
Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and adenitis syndrome (PFAPA) is the most common periodic fever syndrome in children with unknown etiology, effectively treated with tonsillectomy. Earlier we have shown that tonsil microbio…
View article: Diaper-embedded urine test device for the screening of urinary tract infections in children: a cohort study
Diaper-embedded urine test device for the screening of urinary tract infections in children: a cohort study Open
Background There is a need for an easy and sensitive method for screening of urinary tract infections in young children. We set out to test whether a novel diaper-embedded urine test device is feasible and reliable in screening for urinary…
View article: Childhood Urinary Tract Infections and Pregnancy-Related Complications in Adult Women
Childhood Urinary Tract Infections and Pregnancy-Related Complications in Adult Women Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Long-term outcomes of urinary tract infection (UTI) in childhood are not well known. Pregnancy may reveal latent renal damage caused by a UTI because of stress on the kidneys. METHODS: Our cohort included adult w…
View article: <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>,<i> Bordetella pertussis</i> and other respiratory bacteria in the aetiology of lower respiratory tract infections in young infants
<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i>,<i> Bordetella pertussis</i> and other respiratory bacteria in the aetiology of lower respiratory tract infections in young infants Open
The authors have no conflict of interests to declare.
View article: Aetiology of neonatal conjunctivitis evaluated in a population‐based setting
Aetiology of neonatal conjunctivitis evaluated in a population‐based setting Open
Aim Our aim was to study prospectively the aetiology of neonatal conjunctivitis in a population‐based setting. Methods Altogether 173 neonates with clinical conjunctivitis aged on average 20 ( SD 10) days were recruited from child welfare …
View article: Sustained High Effectiveness of RotaTeq on Hospitalizations Attributable to Rotavirus-Associated Gastroenteritis During 4 Years in Finland
Sustained High Effectiveness of RotaTeq on Hospitalizations Attributable to Rotavirus-Associated Gastroenteritis During 4 Years in Finland Open
Over 4 years of follow-up, high rotavirus vaccine coverage in the NIP (>95%) has led to a major reduction in RV-AGE and AC-AGE hospitalizations without a resurgence of rotavirus activity. However, rotavirus continues to circulate in older …