Class 1. Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Infection

Exchange transfusion for hyperleucocytosis in a critical case of pertussis

Nihil Akcay, Demet Tosun, Ilyas BingölUniversity of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital.Turkey Paediatrics and International Child HealthPaediatr Int Child Health 2025; DOI: 10.1080/20469047.2025.2595836 AbstractAn 8-week-old infant girl with pertussis-induced respiratory distress, complicated by severe leucocytosis, pulmonary hypertension and respiratory failure is reported. She was treated with mechanical ventilation, exchange transfusion and other […]

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Clinical and microbiological profile of pneumonia among children with congenital heart diseases at alexandria university children’s hospital

Hani Mahmoud Adel, Marwa Ahmed Meheissen, Asmaa Mahmoud Mohamed Gnina, Nirvana Mahmoud Abdel Fattah, Eman Hamza HassanAlexandria University. Egypt BioMedical Central infectious DiseasesBMC Infect Dis 2025; 25: DOI: 10.1186/s12879-025-11856-9 AbstractBackground: Pneumonia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children with congenital heart diseases (CHD). Consequently, the current study aimed to identify the prevalent pathogens causing

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Very rare combination of Pierre Robin sequence with patent ductus arteriosus, severe persistent pulmonary hypertension, and sepsis in an Afghan neonate: a case report and literature review

Mansoor Aslamzai, Turyalai Hakimi, Abdul Hakim Mukhlis, Esrar Ahmad MansooriKabul University of Medical Sciences “Abu Ali Ibni Sina”.Afghanistan Oxford Medical Case ReportsOxf Med Case Reports 2025; DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omaf235 AbstractPierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a rare congenital abnormality that may complicate serious circumstances in infants. We report a very rare case of PRS in a five-day-old Afghan

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Retrospective analysis of 104 cases of pediatric severe pertussis in Southern China

Xueqian Li, Feng Ye, Jianhui Zhang, Jianping Tao, Xun Situ, Yiyu Yang, Jie Hong, Zhiyuan Wu, Yufeng Liang, Ming Li, Tian Li, Musheng Li, Feiyan Chen, Run Dang, Yongmin Lin, Juan Liao, Zhibin Huang, Yang Yang, Yanhui Chen, Xiaonan Li, Juxiu Huang, Jinglun Chen, Yasi Yin, Yongqin Yu, Xueyun Yu, Xue Liu, Qiufan ChenNational Children’s

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Clinical characteristics and prognosis of exchange transfusion in infants with severe pertussis

Pingping Liu, Zhenghui Xiao, Jiaotian Huang, Yanying Chen, Juan LiuAffiliated Children’s Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine and Central South University. China BioMedical Central PediatricsBMC Pediatr 2025; 25: DOI: 10.1186/s12887-025-06132-3 AbstractBackground: To explore the efficacy and clinical significance of exchange transfusion (ET) therapy in infants with severe pertussis, and provide a basis for the diagnosis and treatment

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Neonatal early-onset sepsis caused by Streptococcus Gallolyticus subsp. Pasteurianus with severe pulmonary hypertension and leukemoid reaction: a case report

Xuelian Wang, Ling Wang, Yuan Yuan, Xiaopeng Zhao, Huayan ZhangGuangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center and Guangzhou Medical University. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.China and United States BioMedical Central PediatricsBMC Pediatr 2025; 25: DOI: 10.1186/s12887-025-06026-4 AbstractBackground: Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. pasteurianus (SGSP) is an uncommon cause of neonatal early-onset sepsis (EOS). We present a case of neonatal EOS attributed

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Technical Challenges in Studying Infectious Disease-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension in Low- and Middle-Income Countries with Limited Resources

Jennifer van Heerden, Irina Mbanze, Elizabeth Louw, Olukayode Aremu, Anastase Dzudie, Ana Mocumbi, Threnesan Naidoo, Brian Allwood, Friedrich ThienemannUniversity of Oxford. Maputo Central Hospital. University of Cape Town. University of Stellenbosch. Douala General Hospital. Universidade Eduardo Mondlane. Walter Sisulu University. University of Zurich.United Kingdom, Mozambique, South Africa, Cameroon and Switzerland Infectious Disease ReportsInfect Dis Rep

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Indication, technical considerations, and outcome of remote central cannulation for repeat extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a case report

Enrico Danzer, Sabrina J. Flohr, Holly L. Hedrick, Geoffrey L. Bird, Jonathan M. Chen, Natalie E. RintoulChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia. United States Journal of ExtraCorporeal TechnologyJ Extra Corpor Technol 2025; 57: 168-170DOI: 10.1051/ject/2025019 AbstractRepeat extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is rare in children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Improving our understanding of the potential survival benefits, complications,

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Outcomes of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients with COVID-19 and Pulmonary Hypertension: An ELSO Registry Analysis

Raysa Morales-Demori, James Ortoleva, Sukru Aras, Marc AndersBaylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital,. Boston Medical Center. United States Journal of Cardiovascular and Vascular AnesthesiaJ Cardiovasc Vasc Anesth 2025; DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2025.08.008 AbstractObjective: To describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 infection with acute or chronic pulmonary hypertension (PH) supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

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Severe pertussis complicated by pulmonary hypertension in a Moroccan infant: a case report

Mehdi Belhakim, Zineb El jaouhahri, Aicha Boudar, Loubna Benaddi, Karima Naanani, Rachida Habbal, Abdelaziz ChlilekUniversity Hospital Ibn Rochd, Children’s Hospital and University Hassan II.Morocco Journal of Medical Case ReportsJ Med Case Rep 2025; 19: DOI: 10.1186/s13256-024-04898-1 AbstractBackground: Despite high vaccination coverage among children, pertussis continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Morocco. Mortality primarily affects

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