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Introduction: Fanconi Anaemia (FA) is a very rare genetic disease characterised by genetic alterations, which causes con- genital abnormalities in individuals. This clinical case report of Fanconi anaemia, will review classical signs of the disease in detail. The various aspects of this rare condition are examined, with an emphasis on oral manifestations and their impact on af- fected patients overall health. Since this group is more likely to acquire cancers, paediatric dentists must be aware of common oral symptoms and possibly malignant lesions in order to make an early diagnosis and provide thorough care and maintenance of oral health to those who are affected. Case Presentation: A four-year-old female patient was brought by her parents to the Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Yenepoya Dental college, with a chief complaint of pain in the upper back tooth region. The child had already been diagnosed with FA. Conclusion: Patients with FA are more prone to get infections, so proper precautions should be taken to avoid any situation that might put them at risk of infection or bleeding. Patients should be motivated to have regular follow-ups and encourage them to maintain good periodontal health, to help prevent the incidence of caries and to monitor their overall oral wellbeing.
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Background: The unprecedented demands on health‑care systems due to the COVID‑19 pandemic made countries including India to switch toward alternative modes of health‑care delivery. Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the various COVID‑related services delivered through 104 health information helpline (HIHL), located in Jharkhand during the pandemic. Methods: The de‑identified secondary data from February 2020 to December 2021 related to COVID services delivered through HIHL were analyzed. Results: There was a significant increase in the COVID call volume during the first as well as the second wave. The HIHL has been able to guide the callers on testing, home isolation and follow‑up, home‑based teleconsultation, vaccination, timely referral, and support with logistic‑related information. Conclusion: The 104 HIHL has played a critical role in sustaining health‑care delivery during the pandemic, combating the “infodemic” and guiding the general public by providing authentic information.