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View article: Clinical Findings in Migrants With Asymptomatic <i>Plasmodium</i> Infections
Clinical Findings in Migrants With Asymptomatic <i>Plasmodium</i> Infections Open
Background Migrants from malaria-endemic areas may have asymptomatic parasitemia that persists after relocating to nonendemic countries. Recommendations on malaria screening and treatment of asymptomatic infections in migrants are lacking.…
View article: Poor Association Between Clinical Characteristics and Seropositivity in Children With Suspected Long <scp>COVID</scp>—A Single‐Centre Study
Poor Association Between Clinical Characteristics and Seropositivity in Children With Suspected Long <span>COVID</span>—A Single‐Centre Study Open
Aim We aimed to compare characteristics and clinical presentation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) antibody positive or negative children attending a specialist outpatient clinic for suspected paediatric long…
View article: Pre‐admission virus detection during the COVID‐19 pandemic in children with and without symptoms of infection
Pre‐admission virus detection during the COVID‐19 pandemic in children with and without symptoms of infection Open
Aim Pre‐admission viral screening is used only in exceptional situations such as pandemics. We therefore evaluated pre‐admission screening for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …
View article: International Care programs for Pediatric Post-COVID Condition (Long COVID) and the way forward
International Care programs for Pediatric Post-COVID Condition (Long COVID) and the way forward Open
Pediatric Post-COVID Condition (PPCC) Care programs have been initiated in many countries. Children with PPCC in different countries are affected by similar symptoms, limiting many to participate in daily life. There is substantial heterog…
View article: Early-onset group B streptococcal infections in five Nordic countries with different prevention policies, 1995 to 2019
Early-onset group B streptococcal infections in five Nordic countries with different prevention policies, 1995 to 2019 Open
Background Neonatal early-onset disease caused by group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of infant morbidity. Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) is effective in preventing early-onset GBS disease, but there is no agreement on…
View article: Seizures in hospitalised paediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 and comparison of severity with seizures in hospitalised paediatric patients with other respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cohort study
Seizures in hospitalised paediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 and comparison of severity with seizures in hospitalised paediatric patients with other respiratory viruses during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cohort study Open
Objective To study seizures in patients hospitalised due to SARS-CoV-2 infection, and compare their severity with seizures in patients hospitalised due to other viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Design Observational population-bas…
View article: Malaria parasite prevalence in Sub-Saharan African migrants screened in Sweden: a cross-sectional study
Malaria parasite prevalence in Sub-Saharan African migrants screened in Sweden: a cross-sectional study Open
The Swedish Research Council, Stockholm County Council and Centre for Clinical Research, Västmanland, Sweden.
View article: Malaria parasite prevalence in asymptomatic migrants residing in Sweden
Malaria parasite prevalence in asymptomatic migrants residing in Sweden Open
Background Asymptomatic infections with malaria parasites are common in populations in endemic areas. These infections may persist in migrants after arrival in a non-endemic area. Screening to find and clear these infections is generally n…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 testing in patients with low COVID-19 suspicion at admission to a tertiary care hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, March to September 2020
SARS-CoV-2 testing in patients with low COVID-19 suspicion at admission to a tertiary care hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, March to September 2020 Open
Background Universal SARS-CoV-2 testing at hospital admission has been proposed to prevent nosocomial transmission. Aim To investigate SARS-CoV-2 positivity in patients tested with low clinical COVID-19 suspicion at hospital admission. Met…
View article: A Swedish population-based study of complications due to acute rhinosinusitis in children 5–18 years old
A Swedish population-based study of complications due to acute rhinosinusitis in children 5–18 years old Open
There is a relative high risk of severe complications in children between five to 18 years that are admitted due to acute rhinosinusitis. There is a need for prospective studies to further analyze the pathogens involved in complications du…
View article: Clinical phenotypes and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV and seven other respiratory viruses: a retrospective study using complete hospital data
Clinical phenotypes and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, RSV and seven other respiratory viruses: a retrospective study using complete hospital data Open
Background An understanding of differences in clinical phenotypes and outcomes COVID-19 compared with other respiratory viral infections is important to optimise the management of patients and plan healthcare. Herein we sought to investiga…
View article: Persistent symptoms in Swedish children after hospitalisation due to COVID‐19
Persistent symptoms in Swedish children after hospitalisation due to COVID‐19 Open
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View article: Reduction in paediatric emergency visits during the COVID‐19 pandemic in a region with open preschools and schools
Reduction in paediatric emergency visits during the COVID‐19 pandemic in a region with open preschools and schools Open
On 11 March 2020, the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. As a response, most countries in the world enforced strict lockdown policies including the closure of preschools and schools. Sweden imposed less rigorous re…
View article: More research is needed on the long‐term effects of COVID‐19 on children and adolescents
More research is needed on the long‐term effects of COVID‐19 on children and adolescents Open
COVID-19 continues to present us with new clinical challenges in all medical specialities. Signs and symptoms in infected patients have been highly variable, and some were not evident in the early phase of the pandemic. As paediatricians, …
View article: Atypical presentation of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> serogroup W disease is associated with the introduction of the 2013 strain
Atypical presentation of <i>Neisseria meningitidis</i> serogroup W disease is associated with the introduction of the 2013 strain Open
Since 2015, the incidence of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) caused by serogroup W (MenW) has increased in Sweden, due to the introduction of the 2013 strain belonging to clonal complex 11. The aim of this study was to describe the cl…
View article: Acute infection as cause of hospitalization of asylum-seeking children and adolescents in Stockholm, Sweden 2015–2016
Acute infection as cause of hospitalization of asylum-seeking children and adolescents in Stockholm, Sweden 2015–2016 Open
View article: A 10‐year retrospective survey of acute childhood osteomyelitis in Stockholm, Sweden
A 10‐year retrospective survey of acute childhood osteomyelitis in Stockholm, Sweden Open
Aim Children with osteomyelitis present with a range of signs and symptoms and with varying degree of severity. The purpose of this study was to provide data on a population‐based 10‐year material of children with acute osteomyelitis. Meth…
View article: Paediatric COVID‐19 admissions in a region with open schools during the two first months of the pandemic
Paediatric COVID‐19 admissions in a region with open schools during the two first months of the pandemic Open
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View article: Vitamin D strengthens the bladder epithelial barrier by inducing tight junction proteins during E. coli urinary tract infection
Vitamin D strengthens the bladder epithelial barrier by inducing tight junction proteins during E. coli urinary tract infection Open
View article: An overview of how on‐call consultant paediatricians can recognise and manage severe primary immunodeficiencies
An overview of how on‐call consultant paediatricians can recognise and manage severe primary immunodeficiencies Open
Severe primary paediatric immunodeficiency syndromes are rare and potentially fatal unless suspected, diagnosed and treated early. We provide clinical guidance and support for on‐call consultant paediatricians working in secondary level ho…
View article: Vitamin D-deficient mice have more invasive urinary tract infection
Vitamin D-deficient mice have more invasive urinary tract infection Open
Vitamin D deficiency is a common health problem with consequences not limited to bone and calcium hemostasis. Low levels have also been linked to tuberculosis and other respiratory infections as well as autoimmune diseases. We have previou…
View article: An infant with Klebsiella oxytoca septic arthritis
An infant with Klebsiella oxytoca septic arthritis Open