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Educating Volunteers With Disabilities To Work At Sport Events - A Chance To Enhance Sport Participation?, Marlene Jobst, Christoph Kreinbucher-Bekerle

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction

The participation in sport events can increase the social inclusion of people with disabilities. Whereas people with disabilities mainly take part as athletes, the perspective of volunteers with disabilities on sport events is not elaborated. However, training courses for volunteers with disabilities can prepare them to equally take part in sport events (Kappelides & Spoor, 2019; Misener & Darcy, 2014). The aim was to evaluate a training course and to analyse the perspective of sport assistants with disabilities and sport organisers in different sport events. The research approach allows for an understanding of both point of views since the …

Impact Of A 12-Week Motor Skill Intervention On Gross Motor Skill Proficiency And Adaptive Behaviour In Children Aged 3-5 Years With Asd, Hannah Lywood, Meghann Lloyd

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that commonly results in atypical motor development. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a 12-week motor skill intervention on gross motor skill proficiency and adaptive behaviour in children aged 3-5 years old with ASD.

Methodology All participants (n=24) had ASD (mean age=3.79±0.70 years) and completed a 12-week motor skill intervention focused on fundamental movement skills for two hours each week. Developmental assessments were conducted at baseline and after the intervention. Gross motor skills were evaluated using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 and adaptive behaviour was …

Exploring Community-Based Organizations And Their Efforts To Foster The Physical Literacy Journey For All, Kyle Pushkarenko

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Physical literacy (PL) has emerged as an innovative approach to promoting lifelong engagement in physical activity for individuals of all abilities, emphasizing holistic development and personal growth. While widely integrated into fields such as physical education, sport, and public health, its application within the intersection of community-based recreation and disability remains underexplored. This study, part of a broader project examining community needs and organizational capacity for fostering PL, investigates its meaning, value, and the supports needed to ensure equitable development opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age or ability. Guided by the communities of practice theoretical model, a multiple case …

Identity Formation And Social Benefits At The Intersection Of Disability And Fitness: Leveraging Disabled Lived Experience To Re-Evaluate Physical Activity, Cade Kuehl

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Key Words: disability; fitness; physical activity; socialization; identity; ableism; medicalization; normalization

Introduction: Medicalizing or normalizing imperatives dominate explored benefits of physical activity for disabled people. Even inclusivity risks assimilation. Social and identity related benefits, along with experiential aspects of physical activity, are overlooked. Physical activity provides opportunity for exercising autonomy, exploring identity, and embracing disability.

Methods: Traditional literature reviews risk reproducing medicalized approaches to physical activity. This literature review combines components of traditional literature review methodologies for unique analytic flexibility. I leverage my lived experience as a disabled scholar, targeting social and identity-related aspects of physical activity. …

The Role Of The Paralympics In The Context Of The Perception Of People With Disabilities In (Competitive) Sport, Sina Prof. Dr. Eghbalpour, Liane Prof. Dr. Schirra-Weirich

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, will open up the option of social participation for competitive athletes. Sport offers the fundamental opportunity to bring people with and without disabilities together and, in addition to the positive health aspects, to stimulate beneficial processes of change in terms of quality of life.

Methodology Quantitative research is chosen in order to collect well-founded and generalizable data. Three target groups are surveyed: Paralympic athletes (N=83), general population (N=700), people with disabilities (N=300).

Results This study shows that sport in general and the Paralympic Games in particular have the potential to promote inclusion. This …

“It’S Like A Big Family Reunion”: Parent Experiences Of A National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament In The United States, Katherine E. Holland, Steven K. Holland, Cathy Mckay

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction Wheelchair basketball participation has the potential to positively impact participants’ physical, social, and emotional well-being (Kirk et al., 2024). For young participants, parents play a key role in facilitating participation, especially when considering elite-level, U.S. national tournament participation. This study examined the experiences of parents of wheelchair basketball athletes who were participating in a national tournament.

Methodology These data were part of a larger dataset collected at the 2024 U.S. National Wheelchair Basketball Association national youth tournament. Parents were asked to participate in one-to-one or small focus group interviews about their experience as a wheelchair basketball parent. Data were …

Trajectories Of Leisure-Time Physical Activity And Influencing Factors Among Middle-Aged And Older Adults With Disabilities, Areum Han, Jooyeon Jin Prof.

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Introduction Middle-aged and elderly people (>40 years old) with disabilities (MOAD) account for 88.6% of the total disability population in Korea. As this percentage is increasing due to rapid aging, and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is considered a means to promote their healthy lifestyles. This study analysed a large dataset to identify patterns in their LTPA over time and main factors that influence LTPA at different PA levels.

Methodology Data were extracted from the Disability and Life Panel Survey (2018–2022), including 3,289 MOAD who completed all five waves. Participants were categorized into four LTPA levels based on WHO guidelines. …

Effects Of Vr-Based Physical Activity Programs With/Without Headset On Attention, Balance, Physical Activity, And Social Skills Of Children With Disability., Jiwoo Han, Jooyeon Jin

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

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Barriers To Sports Participation Amongst Youth Refugees With Disabilities In Kenya: A Case Of Kakuma Refugee Camp, Edinah Sabiri M/S, Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology

International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness

Abstract

Sport participation among refugees affords numerous health benefits that include improved physical fitness, mental wellness and positive community integration. However, a large number of youths with disabilities from refugee background has been shown to disengage in sports due to their disability. The purpose of the study was therefore to investigate factors that constrain take up of sports by youth with disabilities in Kakuma refugee camp. Descriptive survey research design sought information from 150 males and 100 female youth aged 15 to 35 years selected through stratified random sampling from the four parts of Kakuma refugee camp complex. Self- administered …

Research Proposal: Complex Relationship Of Religious Community, Psychological Health, And Socioeconomic Status Of Spanish Speaking Residents Ages 18-50 In Lynchburg, Va, Faith Park

NEXUS: The Liberty Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

Previous research has shown a clear quantitative correlation between socioeconomic status and religious gatherings as well as psychological health and religious gatherings. However, there have been few studies on the interconnectedness of mental health, socioeconomic stability, and religious identity and gathering. Research thus has not addressed the personal implications and the benefits of individual perspectives that can be offered through a qualitative methodology. Thus, this research proposes an ethnographic methodology which may provide insights that do not limit the subjectivity of mental health, religious experiences, and socioeconomic struggles.Through an integration of psychology, anthropology, and sociology, the proposed research hopes to …

Mr. Hyde And His Representation Of Alcoholism, Jacob S. Capes

NEXUS: The Liberty Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

This essay explores The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson through the lens of addiction psychology, drawing parallels between Dr. Jekyll’s descent into madness and the stages of alcoholism as defined by the DSM-5. By interpreting Jekyll’s relationship with his transformative elixir as a metaphor for alcohol abuse, the analysis traces his progression through early experimentation, growing dependency, and eventual loss of control, aligning with the three clinical stages of alcohol use disorder. The essay further examines how intelligence and genetic predisposition—two key risk factors for addiction—contribute to Jekyll’s vulnerability, incorporating both modern scientific …

Artificial Intelligence In Surveillance And Privacy, Elizabeth D. Brasher

NEXUS: The Liberty Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

This paper attempts to provide insight into the new and developing world of artificial intelligence and its integration into surveillance technologies. These technologies being implemented by the government, retail companies, healthcare organizations, and more, all raise ethical questions and implications addressed in this article; other topics, such as the integration of Christian ethics and responsibilities, are also explored.

Views From The Cheap Seats: Understanding The Key Motivators Behind Sport Volunteering, Nicholas Paul Smith, Tiberio Garza

The COSMA Journal

Sport volunteers are imperative to the success of sport mega events. Knowing why volunteers continue to help events was the purpose of this study. This study aimed to investigate the motivations of sport volunteers post Covid-19. Data were collected from 30 volunteers at the 2023 NCAA College World Series. Inductive qualitative analysis and descriptive statistics found that community support was the reason the respondents were most glad to volunteer. The findings offered insight into how communication factors between supervisors, law enforcement, and other volunteers affected volunteer motivation. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed in more detail …

An Exploration Of Elementary Teachers’ Experiences In Providing Instruction For Students Identified As At Risk For Dyslexia, Laurie J. Flannery Ms

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

The problem addressed in this study was the need to understand if teachers were prepared to provide instruction for students identified as at risk for dyslexia after the implementation of a dyslexia screener. Dyslexia legislation requiring screening for dyslexia has been passed in numerous states (National Center for Improving Literacy [NCIL], 2023), but studies have indicated teachers do not feel prepared to provide instruction for students identified as at risk for dyslexia (Jones et al., 2019; Shaywitz et al., 2007; Wadlington & Wadlington, 2005; Washburn et al., 2011). The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the experiences …

Demographics, Clinical Features And Genetics Of Common Inherited Arrhythmias In Oman, Kadhiya Al Azri, Ismail Al Abri, Maryam Al Shehhi, Maria Al Hinai, Tahlil Al Amri, Narjis Al Sheala, Ammar Al Shabibi

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives:

Inherited arrhythmia syndromes (IAS) are a group of rare disorders that result from genetic mutations in several genes including congenital long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome (BrS), short QT syndrome, and Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT). Affected individuals may have various symptoms including sudden cardiac death (SCD). Few reports have highlighted long QT syndrome from the Arbian Gulf region. The current study aims to describe demographics of children and adults with inherited arrhythmia syndromes; report the presenting clinical features, genetic mutations and management strategies.

Material and Method:

This is a descriptive retrospective study that included Omani children and adults with …

Efficacy And Safety Of Olezarsen In Dyslipidemia: A Systematic Review And Dose-Response Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Christopher D. Tristan, Risalina Myrtha, Matthew A. Wijayanto, Erlangga M. Kynaya, Muhammad F. Hamka, Nathania E. Sudiono, Muhammad A. Rusyidi, Muhana F. Ilyas

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Olezarsen emerged as a novel promising Apo-C3 inhibitor for dyslipidemia. However, its dose-response relationship remains uncertain. This review aims to evaluate the lipid-lowering effect of olezarsen, safety measures, and dose-response effects to determine the optimal dose. A systematic search was conducted across Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and CENTRAL on January 2, 2025. Randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing olezarsen with placebo in dyslipidemia was included. The Rob 2.0 tool was implemented to assess quality. R-studio and STATA were used to conduct statistical analysis. From a total of 194 documents at initial search, four RCTs involving 361 patients were included in the present …

Towards Advanced Sustainable Materials For Onshore And Offshore Petroleum Platforms: A Critical Review Of Technological Integration, Kabir Sadeghi, Hawraa B. Alsaadi

Terra Joule Journal

This review critically synthesizes recent sustainable and high-performance materials advancements applied to onshore and offshore petroleum platforms. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive examination of how material innovations intersect with evolving operational demands, ranging from seismic imaging and drilling efficiency to environmental monitoring and energy integration. Special attention is given to deploying high-resolution imaging systems and advanced sensor materials that enhance subsurface visualization while minimizing ecological impact. The use of corrosion-resistant alloys, smart coatings, and composite components has been shown to extend the service life of production equipment and improve reliability under extreme conditions. Furthermore, the integration …

Design Of A Multi-Task Robot For Date Palm Farming Using Solidworks, Firas Basim Ismail, Kumail Abdulkareem Hadi Al-Gburi, Salih Meri Al-Absi, Tayyeb Sheikhi, Muayad M. Maseer

Terra Joule Journal

Date palm cultivation is vital to agriculture in arid regions, but essential tasks like pollination, pruning, pesticide application, and harvesting remain labor-intensive, hazardous, and inefficient. While mechanized solutions exist, they are costly, complex, and less adaptable, making traditional manual methods still widely used. This study presents the Multi-Task Robot for Date Palm Crops, designed and visualized using SolidWorks CAD modeling to automate key farming tasks. The robotic system integrates mechanical components and task-specific tools optimized for precision and adaptability. While real-world implementation and functional simulations were not conducted, CAD-based visualization demonstrates design feasibility. Future work will focus on performance validation …

Anomaly Detection In Electrical Systems Using Machine Learning And Statistical Analysis, Mustafa I. Al-Karkhi, Grzegorz Rzadkowski, Latif Ibraheem, Muhammad Aqib

Terra Joule Journal

The reliability of electrical systems is essential for uninterrupted power supply across residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. This research utilizes the various techniques of ML in identifying all sorts of abnormal electrical power variables, including voltage fluctuations, line faults, and frequency variations that emanate from several causes like equipment failures and environmental ones. Voltage and current measurements were pre-processed along with other additional parameters such as frequency and THD, then visualized to assure its quality and relevance for training the ML models. The work implemented the algorithms of Random Forest, Decision Tree, XGBoost, SVM, and Logistic Regression-the Random Forest Classifier …

Potential Of Renewable Energy Resource In Middle East - Challenges And Solutions, Case Study Of Basra (Iraq), Ali Alsalman, Mei Yin Ong, Rajan Kumaresan, Badir Albadran, Samir A. B. Jabbar Aljassim, Mohammed H. Manhal, Jassim M. Abdul-Jabbar, Marwan Mansoor Naeem Zayid, Abdulazeez Alemara, Ali Mansoor, Saifuddin Nomanbhay

Terra Joule Journal

The global pursuit of a sustainable energy future has ignited a keen interest in harnessing renewable energy resources. These resources, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal and biomass, offer a transformative solution to address critical challenges such as energy security, climate change, and resource depletion. Basra, strategically located in the Middle East, has historically been reliant on its oil sector for economic prosperity. However, as the world shifts towards sustainability, Basra’s energy landscape is required for a significant transformation. This paper reviews the immense potential of renewable energy sources in Basra. For instances, the long sunshine hours (∼9 hours per …

Nosocomial Sepsis Triggered By Pluralibacter Gergoviae In A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report And Literature Review, Abdulrahman Özel, Nurettin Onur Kutlu, Servet Yüce, Cenk Özdalgiçoğlu, Meltem Erol

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Pluralibacter gergoviae is a rare opportunistic gram-negative bacillus in humans and exhibits resistance to preservatives in cosmetic products. In this case report, we present nosocomial P. gergoviae sepsis that developed through contamination from a cleaning product in a previously healthy child without known chronic diseases, pediatric intensive care unit care. Contamination with the same microorganism was detected even in unused samples of the cleaning product, leading to a recall of these items. This report highlights the case of hospital-acquired P. gergoviae sepsis to emphasize the importance of adherence to antiseptic protocols by health care work as well as the necessity …

New Insights On The Clinical Significance Of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae-Dna Load In Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia, Chen Yu, Lin Chenxi, Huang Rui, Chen Qi, Zhang Min, Chen Ling, Lai Xingqian

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: This study aimed to assess the consistency of MP-DNA load in the respiratory tracts, its correlation with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) manifestations, and its predictive value for refractory M. pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP).

Methods: A retrospective study was performed on a cohort of MPP cases, including 215 patients with positive nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA) MP-DNA and 59 with positive bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) MP-DNA. Patients were categorized into two groups based on MP-DNA load: low-load (≤106/mL) and high-load (>106/mL). The consistency of MP-DNA load in NPA and BALF was determined by Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Clinical, laboratory, and radiological data were …

Comparison Of Delta Neutrophil Index And Inflammatory Markers In The Diagnosis Of Late-Onset Neonatal Sepsis In Preterm Infants, Aybuke Yazici, Hayriye Gozde Kanmaz Kutman, Gulsum Kadioglu Simsek, Betul Siyah Bilgin, Fuat Emre Canpolat, Bedia Dinc, Serife Suna Oguz

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: To assess the performance of the relatively new hematological marker delta neutrophil index (DNI) and other inflammatory markers in proven sepsis of the very preterm infant.

Methods: Infants with a gestational age of <32 weeks and examined for suspected late-onset sepsis (LOS) were evaluated retrospectively. Demographic characteristics, laboratory findings, and neonatal morbidity and mortality were compared between infants with blood culture-confirmed sepsis and clinical sepsis.

Results: The study included 358 infants, 90 with proven sepsis and 268 with clinical sepsis. The mean gestational ages in these groups were 28.2±2 and 28.2±2.1 weeks, and the mean birth weight was 1139±372 and 1148±370 g, respectively (p>0.05). The proven sepsis group had higher DNI (median 7.1% [range, 0.1-74] vs. 0.6% [range, 0.1-24.7%], p<0.01], CRP (median 5 [range, 1-38] mg/L vs. 1 [range, 1-15] mg/L, p<0.001), interleukin 6 (median 620 [range, 6.9-5500] pg/mL vs. 42.2 [range, 2.2-5500] pg/mL, p<0.01), and procalcitonin (median 6.2 [range, 0.26-86] μg/L vs. 0.6 [range, 0.06-25.7] μg/L, p=0.002). According to ROC analysis, interleukin 6 had the highest area under the curve (AUC) at 0.74 (95% CI 0.60-0.88, p<0.01). The AUC values were 0.73 (95% CI 0.59-0.88, p=0.01) for procalcitonin, 0.62 (95% CI 0.44-0.80, p=0.18) for DNI, and 0.66 (95% CI 0.50-0.82, p=0.05) for CRP.

Conclusion: The delta neutrophil index showed a statistically significant elevation …

Diagnostic Value Of Lncrna Fgd5-As1 Sponge Mir-223-3p In Infantile Pneumonia And Its Prognostic Effect On Rehabilitation, Hong-Ping Ren, Hong-Lin Wen, Ya-Nan Liu, Lin Cai

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: This study aimed to uncover the value of long non-coding RNA FGD5-AS1 (lncRNA FGD5-AS1) in the diagnosis of infantile pneumonia and explore its pathological mechanism in lung fibroblasts. This research may provide a potential biomarker for diagnosing patients and predicting their rehabilitation outcomes.

Methods: This study included 92 children with infantile pneumonia as the research object, and an equal number of healthy children were introduced as controls. The FGD5-AS1 content was detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) assay. The diagnostic value of FGD5-AS1 was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and logistic analysis. The molecular mechanism of …

Hematological Parameters And Systemic Inflammatory Markers In Children With Viral Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Sadiye Sert, Fatma Sargin, Şerife Karaçal Say, Berna Erayman, Ebru Buldu

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: Viral acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRTIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, particularly those under 5 years. Accurate diagnosis and timely management are crucial to improve outcomes. This study aimed to address the lack of comparative analysis between hematological and systemic inflammatory markers concerning established disease severity scores in children with viral ALRTIs. We sought to evaluate the correlations between these markers and severity scores to identify which parameters provide the most reliable predictive value for assessing the severity of ALRTI diagnoses in this population.

Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 191 children hospitalized …

Evaluation Of Gastrointestinal Pathogens In Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Using Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction, Yeliz Çağan Appak, Özgür Appak, Betül Aksoy, Büşra Emi̇r, Ayça Arzu Sayiner, Maşallah Baran

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: Impaired gastrointestinal mucosa and immunosuppressant therapies increase the risk of secondary infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study evaluated the detection of pathogens in children with IBD using a gastrointestinal panel (GP). This is the first study to compare this method with clinical data from pediatric IBD patients.

Methods: Children with newly diagnosed IBD or experiencing disease flares were included. Demographic data, clinical and laboratory findings, treatments, treatment durations, and disease activity were analyzed. Stool samples were assessed using multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction with QIAstat-Dx GP®. Results were compared between groups.

Results: Thirty-five patients with …

Abdominal Tuberculosis In Children, Melike Emiroglu, Gulsum Alkan, Meltem Kiymaz, Sadiye Kubra Tuter Oz, Hatice Turk Dagi, Mehmet Öztürk, Zeliha Esin Çelik

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: To provide an insight into the presentation, diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal tuberculosis in children.

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of children who were diagnosed with gastrointestinal tuberculosis, between October 2013 and October 2023. The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.

Results: During the study period, 11 of 76 tuberculosis pediatric patients (14.5%) were diagnosed with gastrointestinal tuberculosis. Six of 11 patients (54.5%) were female. The median age of the patients was 60 months (51-205 months). Eight of 11 patients had intra-abdominal lymph node involvement, 3 of 11 patients had intestinal tuberculosis and 2 of 11 patients had …

Urgent Implementation Of Point-Of-Care Testing For Group A Streptococcal Infection In A Uk Children’S Emergency Department, Ruth Shorrocks, Philip J. Turner, Thomas Fanshawe, Umasha Ukwatte, Jim Gray, James Taylor, Liliana Graveto, Gail Hayward, Chris Bird

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: In late 2022, Western Europe and the United States experienced increased incidences of scarlet fever and life-threatening invasive group A strepto- coccal (iGAS) infections, especially among children. The outbreak was widely reported in the media in the United Kingdom, leading to increased emergency department (ED) attendances and threatened supplies of antibiotics. Our ED rapidly introduced point-of-care testing for GAS pharyngitis with the aim of rationalizing antibiotic prescribing.

Methods: We rapidly implemented the use of a molecular-based (polymerase chain reaction) point-of-care test for all children scoring 3 or higher on the McIsaac clinical prediction rule for GAS pharyngitis in children …

Epidemiology Of Acute Infectious Diarrhea-Associated Viruses In Children In Hangzhou, China, 2023, Ya-Jun Guo, Lin Li, Qin-Rui Lai, Wei Li

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of children infected with diarrheal virus in Hangzhou, China, 2023.

Methods: From January 2023 to December 2023, 20,939 stool samples from children with acute infectious diarrhea were collected for detection of rotavirus A and human adenovirus, using Latex agglutination detection kits; 7584 stool samples were collected for detection of norovirus, using real‐time PCR reagent.

Results: 639 (3.0%, 639/20,939) tested positive for rotavirus A, and 1,201 (5.7%, 1,201/20,939) positive samples were detected by Colloidal gold method. The positive rates of norovirus were 42.2% (3,203/7,585). Among all age groups, the rotavirus A positive detection rate was …

Evaluation Of Pediatric Patients Diagnosed With Measles: A Retrospective Study In Istanbul, Zehra Yazi, Nahide Haykir Zehi̇r, Merve Akçay, Ufuk Yükselmiş, Ceren Çetin, Ayşe Karaaslan, Yasemin Akin

Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Objective: Measles, predominantly impacting the pediatric population, manifests symptoms encompassing fever, rash, rhinorrhea, cough, conjunctivitis, accompanied by infrequent yet plausible life-threatening complications.

Methods: This retrospective study conducted between January 2022 and July 2023 at a 1105-bed tertiary hospital in Istanbul, Türkiye, was focused on children diagnosed with measles and aged(PCR) were defined as definite measles cases.

Results: A total of 78 pediatric patients were diagnosed with measles, of whom 40 were evaluated as definite (51.3%) cases. Among the definite cases, 29 (72.5%) and 11 (27.5%) were girls and boys, respectively. Their median age was 78 (42–158) months. It was observed …