Publications by authors named "Anna Olchawa-Czech"

The etiology of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), frequently observed following COVID-19 infection, remains elusive. This study unveils insights derived from cytokine analysis in the sera of MIS-C patients, both before and after the administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and glucocorticosteroids (GCS). In this study, we employed a comprehensive 45-cytokine profile encompassing a spectrum of widely recognized proinflammatory and antiinflammatory cytokines, as well as growth factors, along with other soluble mediators.

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  • The study investigated short- and long-term cardiac complications in children with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) linked to different SARS-CoV-2 variants (original/alpha, delta, omicron) over time.
  • Data showed that younger patients were more prevalent during the omicron wave and had significantly fewer cardiac issues compared to those in the alpha and delta groups, with only minor complications reported.
  • Overall, while cardiac complications were more severe in older children during earlier waves, most cases resolved during hospitalization, indicating a favorable long-term outcome.
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  • This study evaluates the incidence and management of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) during periods dominated by different COVID-19 variants (Alpha vs. Delta/Omicron).
  • Out of 108 analyzed patients, 68.5% were hospitalized during the Alpha phase, while 31.5% were during the Delta/Omicron phase, with most key clinical indicators remaining similar between the groups.
  • Notably, respiratory symptoms were more frequent in the Delta/Omicron group, but overall treatment approaches, including the use of intravenous immunoglobulins and corticosteroids, showed no significant differences.
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  • A study analyzed clinical symptoms and inflammatory markers in 135 hospitalized children with confirmed human adenovirus (HAdV) infections, categorized into respiratory, gastrointestinal, and mixed groups.
  • The findings showed that children with respiratory and mixed infections were generally younger, experienced longer fevers, and had significantly higher C-reactive protein (CRP) levels compared to those with gastrointestinal infections.
  • The study concluded that respiratory HAdV infections are associated with more frequent and prolonged fevers, along with elevated CRP levels, indicating a more severe inflammatory response.
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  • Enteroviral infections are common but often go undiagnosed in infants under 3 months, posing serious health risks; thorough subjective examinations are essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.* -
  • The study analyzes cases from infants hospitalized with confirmed enterovirus infections, emphasizing three cases involving severe conditions such as viral sepsis and meningitis, highlighting the critical role of detailed family medical history in diagnosing infections.* -
  • Findings suggest that a positive family history of viral infections can aid in quicker diagnosis and appropriate treatment, especially in severe cases, by ensuring timely testing for enteroviral infections.*
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Background: The frequency of arterial hypertension (AHT) in children is around 3.2-4.5% nowadays, however 3-4 decades ago it was below 1.

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Background: Obesity affects approximately 45 millions of children worldwide. Some of them present with secondary dyslipidemia that leads to premature atherosclerosis.

Aim Of The Study: 1) Assessment of the frequency and type of dyslipidemia in obese adolescents.

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