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Urinary Tract Infections in Children: Changing Trends in Etiology and Local Res...
Sousa, Patrícia; Delgado, Lucinda; Correia-de-Oliveira, Susana; Pereira, Cecília; Dias, Ângela; Tavares, Ana CláudiaIntroduction: Urinary tract infections are common in pediatrics. Knowledge of local resistance patterns is crucial to guide empirical antibiotic therapy. We aimed to review the pathogens implicated in urinary tract infections, local resistance patterns, and the impact of switching first-line empirical antibiotic regimens.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study including pediatric patients performing urine...
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura) in children - A Literatu...
Sousa, Patrícia; Correia de Oliveira, Susana; Dias, Ângela; Tavares, Ana CláudiaImmunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is a small-vessel vasculitis that primarily affects children. Major manifestations include purpuric rash, proteinuria/hematuria, arthralgia, and abdominal pain. In this article, the authors review data on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of IgAV in children. IgAV affects 10 to 56 children per 100,000 per year. The mean age at presentation is six years. Both genetic a...