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Sanfilippo disease is a type of Mucopolysaccharidosis, a hereditary progressive disease caused by mutation of gene for degradation of acid mucopolysaccharides. Early detection of this rare disease would enable screening and genetic counseling for asymptomatic family members.
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Caffey’s disease is a rare disorder affecting the bones in infancy. It is characterized by irritability, fever, cortical hyperosteosis and adjacent soft tissue swelling. Here is report of an uncommon case where the ribs were significantly affected including the clavicle.
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We conducted this study to determine the prescribing practices of doctors in management of acute diarrhea in children in the age group of 6 month -5 year. Antimotility agents and low/zero lactose formula was prescibed in 9.8% and 24.7% cases, respectively by general practitioners.In about 66.6% and 5.7% cases pre/probiotics were prescribed and oral rehydration salt (ORS) were not prescribed by the pediatricians.
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134 cases of accidental poisoning in children have been reported, children belonging to the age group of 1-3 years are the main victims. Kerosene has been noted as the single most important cause of poisoning. Mortality was fortunately low amounting to 5.2% of all cases.