Neonatal Meningitis Common in neonates and infants because of poor immunity. COMMON ORGANISMS Neonates (upto 28 days): E.coli, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas 3 months to 3 years: Hemophilus influenzae, S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis Beyond 3 years: S. pneumoniae, N. meningitis RISK FACTORS FOR NEONATAL MENINGITIS Low birth weight Prematurity Complicated labour Prolonged rupture of membranes Maternal …
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Enuresis denotes normal urinary bladder emptying at a wrong place and time at least twice a month after the age of 5 years. Nocturnal enuresis refers to bedwetting. More common in boys. ETIOLOGY : Psychologic : family conflicts and maladjustment (strict parents,sibling rivalry) Physical : Anatomic defects, genitourinary infection, threadworm infection Too late, too early, …
Common in children below 5 years of age. DEFINITION It is the persistent ingestion of non nutritive substances (plaster, charcoal, paint, earth) For at least 1 month In a manner that is inappropriate for the developmental level Is not a part of culturally sanctioned practice Is sufficiently severe to warrant independent clinical attention FACTORS THAT …
Reflexive events initiated by provocative events that lead to anger, frustration or pain that cause a child to cry. • Rare before 6 months of age, • Peak at 2 years • Disappear by 5 years Manifestation : 1.Crying stops at full expiration 2.Child becomes apneic 3.Becomes cyanotic or pale 4.May lose consciousness, become hypotonic …