Clostridium Difficile Associated Diarrhea in Children with Hematological Malignancy-Experience from a Pediatric Oncologic Centre, Bangladesh

Begum, Ferdousi; Islam, Aminul; Haque, Rashidul; Miah, Mohammad Abdal; Alam, Khurshed; Karim, Mohammad Anwarul; Begum, Momena; Yasmin, Farida

doi:10.6000/1929-4247.2019.08.04.6

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“…Similarly, this finding is comparable with findings of studies in rural Sierra Leone www.nature.com/scientificreports/ (32%) 58 , rural Bangladesh (27%) 59 , and rural Zambia (35%) 60 . Prevalence of stunting in the current study is also lower than findings of other studies in different parts of Ethiopia, such as in Albuko district (39%) 61 , Dembia district (46%) 62 , Angolela Tera district (39%) 63 , Boricha district (49%) 64 , Arba Minch (48%) 65 , Bule Hora district (48%) 66 , Lalibela town (47%) 67 , and Enticho town (47%) 68 . Compared with other developing countries, the prevalence reported in this study was lower studies conducted among children under 5 years of age in a rural area of Maharashtra, India (42%) 69 , rural Rwenzori Sub-Region of Western Uganda (45%) 70 , Manyovu, Buhigwe District of Tanzania (43%) 71 , and rural Community in Kaduna State of North Western Nigeria (60%) 72 .…”

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Stunting among children aged 24–59 months and associations with sanitation, enteric infections, and environmental enteric dysfunction in rural northwest Ethiopia

Gizaw

Yalew

Bitew

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Sci Rep

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Stunting is a public health issue of global concern. Despite, poor sanitation, diarrhea, parasitic infections, and environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) are associated with stunting, their link is poorly understood and has not been investigated in Ethiopia. This study was conducted to assess the associations of stunting with sanitation, enteric infections, and EED among children aged 24–59 months in rural northwest Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 224 randomly selected children aged 24–59 months in rural areas of the east Dembiya district. We collected information on household food insecurity and dietary diversity using pre-tested questionnaires adopted from the food and nutrition technical assistance (FANTA) project. We used height-for-age-z score (HAZ) to define stunting. We also used the data collected to measure the environmental exposures of children to intestinal parasitic infections and fecal biomarkers of EED. A multivariable binary logistic regression model was used to assess the association of stunting with sanitation, enteric infections, and EED. Of the 224 children, 33% (95% CI 27, 39%) were stunted. Stunting in children was significantly associated with poor dietary intake (AOR 3.0, 95% CI 1.2, 7.3), open defecation practice (AOR 3.0, 95% CI 1.2, 7.9), presence of animal excreta in the living environment (AOR 3.4, 95% CI 1.2, 9.9), E. coli contamination of drinking water (AOR 4.2, 95% CI 1.1, 15.3), diarrheal disease incidence (AOR 3.4, 95% CI 1.5, 7.7), intestinal parasites in children (AOR 3.3, 95% CI 1.3, 8.8), and higher EED disease activity scores (AOR 2.9, 95% CI 1.2, 6.7). One-third of the children in the study area were stunted and this high prevalence of stunting was associated with poor dietary intake, poor hygiene and sanitation conditions, enteric infections, and EED. Thus, stunting can be prevented by improving sanitation and hygienic conditions to prevent repeated enteric infections in children and by promoting dietary diversity of children.

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Stunting among children aged 24–59 months and associations with sanitation, enteric infections, and environmental enteric dysfunction in rural northwest Ethiopia

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Yalew

Bitew

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“…Begum et al (2019) conducted a study in 2019 that was carried out at the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh, during the period from April 2012 to March 2013 [ 31 ]. The research encompassed a cohort of 51 pediatric patients, ranging in age from 1 to 15 years, including both genders, who had been clinically diagnosed with several forms of hematological malignancies.…”

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“…Among these cases, ten patients (4F, 58.8%) were identified as having NHL, while the remaining seven patients (4F, 41.2%) were diagnosed with HL. [31]. The research encompassed a cohort of 51 pediatric patients, ranging in age from 1 to 15 years, including both genders, who had been clinically diagnosed with several forms of hematological malignancies.…”

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A Systematic Review on Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: An Overlooked Phenomenon in the Health and Research Sector of Bangladesh

Britto,

Fattah,

Rahman

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Cureus

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Globally, childhood cancer, particularly non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs), is a prevalent concern. However, the difficulty becomes even more distressing in lower-middle-income nations such as Bangladesh. The insufficiency of research, resources, inadequate guidelines, expensive treatment costs, and specialized knowledge exacerbate the challenges associated with the treatment of certain types of cancers. Our investigation looked extensively into the circumstances prevailing in Bangladesh, with the objective of providing a comprehensive overview of the current status and approaches to managing NHL in the country. Through this work, our intention was to illuminate the domains that require immediate focus and assistance. To get insight into the present state of NHL in Bangladesh, our analysis focused on a selection of seven research articles and two case reports published between 2018 and 2023. In order to ensure the integrity and consistency of our review, we conducted a detailed selection procedure, employing the systematic PRISMA review methodology. From a pool of 294 papers, we selected the ones that met our predetermined criteria. These papers were sourced from reputable academic databases, such as Google Scholar and PubMed. The findings of our study indicate a higher prevalence of NHL among children in Bangladesh compared to Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Additionally, this phenomenon exhibits a higher prevalence among male individuals. Our study revealed that in Bangladesh, there is a lack of a dedicated guideline or research center specifically focused on NHL. Additionally, the number of research centers and research dedicated to cancer treatment as a whole is limited. Our research aims to offer a complete analysis of NHL in the context of Bangladesh, with the intention of offering valuable guidance to healthcare professionals and policymakers. The utilization of our research outcomes has the potential to enhance patient care, facilitate the development of more effective clinical protocols, and promote greater accessibility and affordability of therapies. This has the potential to provide improved cancer care not only in Bangladesh but also in other comparable contexts worldwide.

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Outcome of neutropenic enteropathy during induction phase of treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Jahan,

Karim,

Jamal

et al. 2023

Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal

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Clostridium Difficile Associated Diarrhea in Children with Hematological Malignancy-Experience from a Pediatric Oncologic Centre, Bangladesh

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Stunting among children aged 24–59 months and associations with sanitation, enteric infections, and environmental enteric dysfunction in rural northwest Ethiopia

Stunting among children aged 24–59 months and associations with sanitation, enteric infections, and environmental enteric dysfunction in rural northwest Ethiopia

A Systematic Review on Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: An Overlooked Phenomenon in the Health and Research Sector of Bangladesh

Outcome of neutropenic enteropathy during induction phase of treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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