COVID-19 and a Pulmonary Abscess in a 2-Month Infant: A Case Report.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an acute respiratory syndrome that has had a significant global impact. Some studies reported that SARS-CoV-2 infected adults, especially intubated individuals, are at risk of lung abscess, but a few studies show lung abscess in infants. We present a 2-month-old infant with a lung abscess and positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR.

Inappropriate treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus flavus in susceptible pediatric patients: a case series.

Background: Pulmonary aspergillosis is a prevalent opportunistic fungal infection that can lead to mortality in pediatric patients with underlying immunosuppression. Appropriate and timely treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis can play a crucial role in reducing mortality among children admitted with suspected infections.

Case Presentation: The present study reports three cases of inappropriate treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis caused by Aspergillus flavus in two Iranian pediatric patients under investigation and one Afghan patient.

Pulmonary inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in a male child: A case report.

Pulmonary inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare condition in the normal population and specifically in the pediatric population. We reported a 9-year-old male child who presented with cough and intermittent fever and weight loss that was most suggestive of the infectious process. We reviewed the consideration of diagnosis and treatment.

COVID-19 infection in an infant with cystic fibrosis: A case report and possible therapeutic effect of hypertonic saline.

Pulmonary infections represent the major causes of morbidity and mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF). Here, we report a 3-month-old infant with pancreatic insufficient CF was hospitalized with positive RT-PCR test for COVID-19. He was treated successfully.

Successful treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis due to in a child affected by systemic lupus erythematosus: A case report from Northeastern Iran.

A6-year-old girl affected to systemic lupus erythematosus with symptoms of fever, weakness, and lethargy, cough, chest pain, and abnormalchest x-ray. The isolated was identified using partial calmodulin gene sequencing. Gradual improvement was observed onday 19 of treatment with amphotericinB (50 mg /day).

Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment Outcomes.

Background: Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) is an uncommon pulmonary disease characterized by the accumulation of surfactant composed of proteins and lipids due to disruption of surfactant clearance by alveolar macrophages. The current standard treatment is lung lavage. There are no specific criteria for lavage, but in case of observing these signs it is recommended to perform lavage for the patient: progressive respiratory failure, no labored breathing at rest, and drop in oxygen level during activity (>5%).

Diagnostic Value of Ultrasound in Detecting Causes of Pediatric Chest X-Ray Opacity.

Objectives: Computed tomography is considered as the diagnostic gold standard for following up the majority of pediatric chest X-ray (CXR) opacities. However, radiation, cost, and waiting times have led to search for diagnostic alternatives. This study was conducted to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the ultrasound (US) in detecting the causes of pediatric CXR opacities.

Aphallia: Report of three cases and literature review.

Background: Aphallia or penile agenesis is a rare malformation accompanying with no phallus. This anomaly is extremely rare with abnormality of urogenital system and psychological consequences. Its outbreak is estimated 1 out of 10-30 million births.

Evaluation of group B Streptococci colonization rate in pregnant women and their newborn.

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most important bacteria in the majority of maternal and neonatal infections, such as chorioamnionitis, endometritis, bacteremia, sepsis and meningitis. During pregnancy, GBS screening is one of the recommended strategies that are recommended by center of disease control (CDC). This study was aimed to determine the rectovaginal colonization prevalence among pregnant women, and also the rate of transmission to their offspring.