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Clinical Signs, Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections in Infants
Majid Firouzi1, Hamidreza Sherkatolabbasieh1, Shiva Shafizadeh2
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khoramabad, Iran.
Insights
Infants are susceptible to common infectious diseases, leading to severe health issues. Early diagnosis, treatment, and vaccinations are crucial for preventing complications and mortality in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Infants face a higher risk of certain infectious diseases compared to other age groups.
- These infections can lead to significant childhood and adult morbidities, and mortality in severe instances.
- Environmental factors, epidemics, and maternal immunity are key contributors to pediatric infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common viral infections in children.
- To outline clinical signs, prevention strategies, and treatment options for these infections.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of commonly reported viral infections in children.
- Synthesis of information on clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Main Results:
- Identified key viral infections prevalent in infants and children.
- Detailed clinical signs associated with these common pediatric viral infections.
- Summarized current prevention and treatment modalities.
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis via molecular methods and prompt treatment are vital for averting long-term complications.
- Vaccinations during infancy and childhood are essential preventive measures against common infectious diseases.
Abstract:
Certain infectious diseases are more common in infants than any other age groups and are associated with morbidities in childhood and adulthood, and even mortality in severe cases. Environment, epidemic and maternal immunity are the main causes of these infections. Early diagnosis using molecular methods and treatment is therefore important to prevent future complications. Vaccines are recommended during infancy and childhood to prevent these infections. This review highlights some of the most commonly reported viral infections in children, their clinical signs, prevention and treatment.
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