Clinical, Neuroimaging and Video Electroencephalography Findings in Children With Congenital Zika Syndrome: An Analysis From a Neurorehabilitation Centre. [PDF]
Children with congenital Zika syndrome followed at a neurorehabilitation centre demonstrated severe neurological impairment characterized by microcephaly, cortical malformations, intracranial calcifications and multifocal epileptiform activity. Integrated clinical, neuroimaging and video‐electroencephalographic (EEG) findings highlight the extensive ...
Rodrigues ASR +5 more
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Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination at 3 Months in Infants at Risk for Congenital Infections: A Cohort Study. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction STORCH refers to a group of congenital infections (syphilis, toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes) that can impact the central nervous system. As clinical signs may not appear until several months or years after birth, the early detection of risk in STORCH‐exposed infants has been challenging, and the use of ...
de Azambuja KCO +5 more
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Seroprevalence of Rubella in a Group of Moroccan Parturients and Physicians’ Opinions [PDF]
Background: Rubella is an acute viral disease generally mild in its clinical manifestations. However, it is most serious for pregnant women due to the high frequency of congenital abnormalities that it causes, known as congenital rubella syndrome.
Kenza Hattoufi +3 more
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Hospital based surveillance of congenital rubella syndrome cases in the pre-vaccine era in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia: A base line information for the country. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Rubella virus infection in early pregnancy lead to serious multi-organ birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). The incidence of CRS varies in different populations and the highest burden is found in developing countries in ...
Yitayih Wondimeneh +5 more
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome with Blueberry Muffin Lesions and Extensive Metaphysitis [PDF]
We report a case of Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in a newborn. The baby had blueberry muffin skin lesions, long bone metaphysitis and congenital heart defects.
Mohemmed Ajij +2 more
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Objectives: We evaluated the effectiveness of the Lao People's Democratic Republic's measles-rubella immunization program using the seroprevalence from two cross-sectional surveys.
Shinsuke Miyano +16 more
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Rare diseases leading to childhood Glaucoma. epidemiology, pathophysiogenesis, and management [PDF]
Noteworthy heterogeneity exists in the rare diseases associated with childhood glaucoma. Primary congenital glaucoma is mostly sporadic; however, 10% to 40% of cases are familial. CYP1B1 gene mutations seem to account for 87% of familial cases and 27% of
Abdolrahimzadeh, Solmaz +5 more
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome in Child of Woman without Known Risk Factors, New Jersey, USA
We report a case of congenital rubella syndrome in a child born to a vaccinated New Jersey woman who had not traveled internationally. Although rubella and congenital rubella syndrome have been eliminated from the United States, clinicians should remain ...
Samantha I. Pitts +10 more
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Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics of Chromosomal Anomalies and Congenital Contiguous Gene Syndrome [PDF]
Congenital anomalies exert significant impact on individuals and their families, with particularly negative effects on their quality of life. However, studies focusing on the psychological and behavioral characteristics of children with congenital ...
Diez, Higa Midory +3 more
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Possible role of TORCH agents in congenital malformations in Gorgan, northern Islamic Republic of Iran [PDF]
This descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out to explore the frequency of contamination with TORCH agents in neonates with congenital malformations in a referral centre in Gorgan city, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Ghaemi, E. +2 more
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