Clinico-epidemiological characteristics of children with cystic fibrosis: a tertiary care experience
Author: Sarkar et al. Summary: To describe the clinico-epidemiological characteristics of pediatric cystic fibrosis (CF) cases among Bangladeshi paediatric population was the objective of the study. This observational study included pediatric patients (up to 14 years of age) with a clinical diagnosis of CF. Data were collected within the period from April 2021 to October 2021. Informed assent was taken from the accompanying parent. Clinical and epidemiological characteristics were analyzed on the basis of demographic data, medical history, laboratory tests, and outcome information. Collected data were analyzed statistical software, SPSS 26. A total of 50 patients (66% male) with a
Clinical spectrum and predictors of severity of dengue among children in 2019 outbreak: a multicenter hospital-based study in Bangladesh
Author: Khan et al. Summary: The mosquito-borne arboviral disease dengue has become a global public health concern. However, very few studies have reported atypical clinical features of dengue among children. Because an understanding of various spectrums of presentation of dengue is necessary for timely diagnosis and management, we aimed to document the typical and atypical clinical features along with predictors of severity among children with dengue during the largest outbreak in Bangladesh in 2019. We conducted a cross-sectional study between August 15 and September 30, 2019. in eight tertiary level hospitals in Dhaka city. Children (aged < 15 years) with serologically confirmed