Pediatric Infectious Disease

This review examines the recent increase and the changing epidemiology of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in pediatric age group in India, explores the current challenges, and outlines strategies to restore and sustain vaccination coverage …

Vaccination is a vital component of pediatric healthcare, safeguarding children from numerous preventable diseases. In India, the ‘Universal Immunisation Programme’ and ‘Intensified Mission Indradhanush’ offer free vaccinations to protect against …

Neonatal sepsis (NS) refers to a systemic inflammatory response syndrome in the neonatal period in which pathogenic bacteria are cultured from sterile cavities, such as blood or cerebrospinal fluid, in which bacteria are the main pathogens of NS [ …

Neonatal sepsis is an important concern in the field of neonatology, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality among newborns worldwide. Despite progress in medical care, the accurate diagnosis and comprehension of the pathological …

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a critical obstetric condition affecting approximately 5–10% of all pregnancies, with significant implications for maternal and neonatal health [ 1 – 3 ]. Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) …

Immunization campaigns have historically been a very effective tool to prevent or react to a disease outbreak, to rapidly achieve herd immunity when introducing a new vaccine in the routine program, and to target specific areas or population …

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a host-restricted member in the β herpesvirinae subfamily of the Herpesviridae family [ 1 ]. Like other herpes viruses after primary infection, the virus remains latent. The rate of seroprevalence in adults is around …

Although maternal deaths have decreased globally by 38% in the last two decades, the occurrence of adverse pregnancy outcomes has been seen with an increasing trend [ 1 – 3 ]. For instance, worldwide incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy …