Publications by authors named "C Boithias"

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  • Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is rare but has high mortality and morbidity rates, especially in infants under 6 weeks old, with a retrospective study in France revealing an incidence of 5.5 cases per 100,000 live births over 10 years.
  • The predominant serotype found was HSV-1, and many cases were attributed to post-natal transmission through the orolabial route, with early diagnosis and treatment via acyclovir significantly improving outcomes for asymptomatic infants.
  • Key risk factors identified for poor outcomes included being born to HSV-seronegative mothers and being preterm, highlighting the need for better understanding and management of HSV infections in neonates.
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Introduction: Serum calcium rapidly declines at birth because of the sudden interruption of the maternal-fetal calcium influx. Several factors are known to influence serum calcium in the first days of life, including circulating concentrations of maternal vitamin D. Objective was to establish the normal range variations of neonatal serum calcium according to the French current vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy, i.

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The French Society of Neonatology (SFN) conducted a national questionnaire survey on the simulation-based education neonatal curriculum for pediatric residents. The response rate was 93% for the pediatric curriculum coordinators and 97% for the neonatal intensive care unit medical directors and neonatal transport teams. The average hourly volume during the curriculum was 21 ± 17 h.

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  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of congenital infections, with around 20% of infected newborns developing sensorineural hearing loss; targeted screening for cCMV in those who fail hearing screening may help identify and treat affected infants early.
  • In a study involving 236 newborns in Paris, saliva samples for CMV testing were successfully collected from 98% of participants, showing results within 9 days, and confirming hearing loss in 2.8% of cases.
  • The findings indicate that implementing targeted cCMV screening is practical and effective in identifying infected neonates who may benefit from early antiviral treatment.
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Background: Roughly 10% of newborns need help to complete the transition of birth. For these infants, international guidelines recommend supporting them using a 4-step procedure (A to D). Step A is an assessment time, which includes eight tasks and finishes by starting the positive pressure ventilation (PPV), if necessary (step B).

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