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Prevention of Emerging Infections in Children

Thanyawee Puthanakit1, Suvaporn Anugulruengkitt2, Watsamon Jantarabenjakul3

  • 1Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, 9th Floor, Sor Kor Building, Rama 4 Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|November 19, 2021
PubMed

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This review covers five key emerging infections in children: avian influenza, Middle East respiratory syndrome, dengue, chikungunya, and Ebola. It details prevention strategies against these significant global health threats.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Emerging infections pose a significant threat to child health globally.
  • Substantial medical advances aid in infection intervention and outbreak prevention.
  • Five specific infections are highlighted for their impact across Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the latest information on five critical emerging infections in children.
  • To discuss clinical manifestations, infection control, and prevention strategies.
  • To provide an overview of chemoprophylaxis, vaccination, and public health measures.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in pediatric infectious disease prevention.
  • Synthesis of information on clinical features and transmission routes.
  • Compilation of current prevention and control strategies.

Main Results:

  • Avian influenza and Middle East respiratory syndrome are zoonotic, aerosol-spread infections primarily in Asia.
  • Dengue and chikungunya are mosquito-borne viral diseases endemic in tropical regions.
  • Ebola is a highly contagious virus transmitted through human-to-human contact.

Conclusions:

  • Effective prevention and control of emerging infections in children require a multi-faceted approach.
  • Understanding transmission dynamics is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Public health measures, vaccination, and chemoprophylaxis are vital components of prevention strategies.

Keywords:
Avian influenzaChikungunyaDengueEbolaEmerging infectionsMiddle-East respiratory syndromePrevention

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