Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Children: A Case Report and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) is the major cause of mortality and morbidity in immunocompromised patients with prolonged neutropenia and is associated with poor prognosis. Multiple factors are associated with an increased risk of invasive aspergillosis, including persistent neutropenia, impaired lymphocyte engraftment following bone marrow transplantation, cytomegalovirus disease, respiratory virus infection, cytotoxic chemotherapy, and Aspergillus colonization. Unfortunately, attempts at fungal isolation are often unsuccessful.

Prevalence of fall injuries and risk factors for fall among hospitalized children in a specialized childrens hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Fall injuries among children during hospital stay is a major patient safety issue. Inpatient pediatric falls can lead to numerous negative consequences. In contrast to adults, there is a paucity of information on the prevalence and risk factors associated with children's falls during hospitalization.