2001 Journals

Vol.5 No.1 Jan-June 2001
THE CLINICAL SEROLOGICAL AND VIROLOGICAL ASPECTS OF DENGUE FEVER: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Maria Trully Dolly C. Cinco, M.D. *, Celia C. Carlos, M.D. *
Keywords: Dengue fever, Dengue IgM, Dengue PCR
Abstract:
Objective: To describe the clinical, serological, and virological aspects of confirmed dengue infections among hospitalized patients.
Design: Prospective descriptive.
Setting: Pediatric ward, SLMC.
Subjects: Previously healthy children admitted at SLMC between 2-17 years old, with fever of at least 37.8 ‘C and above, fever of less than five days and no apparent cause of fever.
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RISK FACTORS FOR COMPLICATIONS IN BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
Ladelle J. Tam, M.D.*, Ma Amparo Agrava, M.D.*, Jose Robles, M.D. *
Keywords: Bacterial meningitis, Hemophilus influenza
Abstract:
Objective: The objective of this study is to determine id the following factors: age at diagnoses, sex, duration of symptoms before treatment, previous antibiotic therapy, signs and symptoms, CSF picture, etiology, peripheral WBC count and blood culture are correlated with development of complications in bacterial meningitis.
Methods: A restrospective study of 90 patients with bacterial meningitis was performed, These patients were divided into group A, uncomplicated bacterial meningitis and group B,
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DIRECTLY OBSERVED TREATMENT SHORT-COURSE FOR TUBERCULOSIS AMONG FILIPINO CHILDREN TALOMO (SOUTH) DISTRICT, DAVAO CITY EXPERIENCE
Richard T. Mata, M.D. *, Jo-Anne J. Lobo, M.D. *
Keywords: Tuberculosis
Abstract:
Compliance has always been problem in the treatment of tuberculosis. The strategy known as Directly Observed Treatment Short-course(DOTS) has been proven to be remedy to this dilemma in some foreign countries. The aim of this paper is to assess the outcome of (DOTS) among Filipino children with tuberculosis using the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in directly supervising the drug intake at Talomo (South) District, Davao City. Screening the children with primary complex was done and those that showed positive were enrolled in this study.
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PUSTULAR LESIONS AND POOR SENSORIUM IN A 9 YEAR OLD BOY
Benjamin Cabrera M.D.*, Cecilia Maramba-Untalan, M.D. *
Abstract:
N.C. 9 y.o. Male, from Angat, Bulacan was admitted due to decrease in sensorium.
He was apparently well until three days prior to admission, his mother noted multiple pustules in his right sole which he later punctured with a needle and with subsequent drainage of pus. He then developed low-grade fever in the afternoon. No medication were taken nor consultants done.
Two days prior to admission, he had undocumented high grade fever temporarily relieved with paracetamol (10mg/kg). associated with generalized eythemathous popular rashes involving the face, neck, trunk and the extremities that spontaneously resolved after a day. There were no associated cough or colds, abdominal pain, headache and diarrhea. No consults were neither done, nor other medications taken.
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PREVALENCE OF MYCOBACTERIUM OTHER THAN TUBERCULOSIS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Alicia B. Rivera, M.D. * Tetupasi, M.D. *, Ed Balagtas M.D. *, RC Cardano, M.D. *, BQ Baello, M.D. *, Mid Quelapio, M.D.*, Mla Villa, M.D. *, MLG Pascual M.D.*, VM CO, M.D.*, Mj Mantala, M.D.*
Abstract:
Setting: A developing country with a high prevalence of tuberculosis infection.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium other Than tuberculosis (MOTT) in the Philippines.
Method: Sputum specimens were obtained from patients with abnormal chest radiography in a representative sample nationwide and smears and culture for acid fast bacilli were done. Niacin negative mycobacterial isolates were considered as MOTT.
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Vol.5 No.2 Jul-Dec 2001
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE OUTCOME OF CHILDEN SUSPECTED TO HAVE PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS: THE PHILIPPINE CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER EXPERIENCE
Maria Lilybeth G. Tantoco, M.D.*, Fusca Piczon, M.D.*, Jaime Santos, M.D. *, Cristan Cabanilla, M.D. *
keywords: TB suspect, pulmonary tuberculosis
Abstract:
Objective : To determine the outcome of children susptected to have pulmonary tuberculosis presenting with signs and symptoms alone or in combination with an abnormal chest radiograph.
Setting: Philippine Children’s Medical Center –TB Registry
Design: Retrospective Descriptive Study
Patients and Methods: A total of 82 children with no history of exposure, and with unreactive PPD on the initial consult were studied. Fifty four children (66%) suspected to have TB disease were symptomatic while 28 (34%) were both symptomatic with abnormal chest radiograph. Periodic follow up was done for a minimum of six months.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE MARKERS AMONG DONORS AT PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK *
Marita D.R. Mimay, M.D. *, Norma ONa, M.D.*, Eufrosina A. Melendres, M.D.*, Ernesto R. Delos Reyes, M.D.*, Angelina Mirasol, M.D.*, Mria Luz U. Del Rosario, M.D.*, Anna Lena L. Lopez, M.D.*, And Jacinto Blas Y, Mantaring III, M.D.*
Keywords: Infectious diseases
Abstract:
Objective : Preventing transmission of infectious diseases through blood transfusion is one of the greatest challenges of transfusion medicine. This is a cross sectional study which aims to describe the frequency of infectious disease markers in the blood obtained from commercial blood banks before May 1998 as well as to compare the frequency of infectious disease markers between voluntary and replacement blood donors.
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IN VITRO ANALYSIS OF THE ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF BASELLA RUBRA LINN, (ALUGBATI) AND PLUMERA ACUMINATA (KALACHUCHI) AGAINST MOST COMMON BACTERIAL WOUND ISOLATES AMONG PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
Joseph A. Riego, M.D.*, Cecilia Maramba–Untalan , M.D.
keywords: Kalachuchi, alugbati
Abstract:
Objective: To determine the antibacterial properties of Basella rubra linn. (alugbati) and Plumiera acuminate (kalachuchi) against most common bacterial wound isolates among pediatric patients.
Design: Descriptive (retrospective) study and experimental study.
Setting: Microbiology department of the Philippine General Hospital.
Methods: The first part of the study was the identification of the most common pediatric bacterial wound isolates and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns from January to June 2000. The second part of the study was the in vitro analysis of the antibacterial properties of both.
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RISK FACTORS AND MICROBIOLOGY OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION AMONG NICU PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL
Johannes R.T. Sugiarto, M.D. *, Gyneth G. Bibera, M.D. *, Josefina C. Resurreccion, M.D. *
keywords: Nosocomial infections
Abstract:
A retrospective study was done on the risk factors and microbiology of nosocomial infection among NICU patients at the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center. The study period was done from January 1, 1995 to August 21, 2000. Newborns were divided into 2 groups those who developed and those who did not develop nosocomial infections. Based on the results, nosocomial infection was proven to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The number of antibiotics used and duration of hospital stay are the risk factors found to be predictive of nosocomial infections. The predominant organisms isolated from all sites were mainly gram negative pathogens. Increased resistance of those organisms to aminoglycosides, cephalosparins, and extended spectrum penicillin’s was evident. The emergence of candidemia in the last two years of the study period was noted.
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RECURRENT FEVER IN A 5 MONTHS OLD MALE
Anelyn L. Reyes, M.D.*, Ma. Cristina M. Soriano, M.D.*, Felix N. Lao Jr., M.D. *, Rosalinda B. Soriano, M.D. *, Jaime A. Santos, M.D. *
Abstract:
J.G. is a 5 months old male from Antipolo admitted for the first time at PCMC because of fever. He was apparently well untul when he developed intermitted low grade fever accompanied by eye discharged. Consultation was done and was done and was advised observation. The eye discharge resolved spontaneously but the fever persisted. After 2 weeks, or 3 ½ months PTA, J.G> still had occasional episodes of low grad fever. On consult with another physician, CBC was done which revealed leukocytosis. He was confined at Unciano Hospital in Antipolo for five days and was diagnosed to have bronchopneumonia.
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TREATMENT OF MELIOIDOSIS IN CHILDREN: A FOLLOW-UP STUDY
Pagakrong Lumbiganon, M.D. *, P. Kosaralaksa, M.D. *
Abstract:
Melioidosis, is an infection caused by Brukholderia pseudomallel. The recommended antibiotic treatment of sever melioidosis in the acute phase is ceftazidime with or without trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TP/SMX), followed by oral maintenance therapy with the combination of TMP/SMX, doxycycline and chloramphenicol for a total duration of 20 weeks. Oral amoxicillin-clavulante has been shown to be associated with a higher relapse rate than the combination of TMP/SMX, doxycycline and chlorampheniol in a randomized trial. There were no data concerning recommended oral treatment, duration of treatment and relapse rate of melioidosis in children.
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