The progression of maternal RSV antibodies in the offspring.

The concentrations of maternal anti-RSV IgG antibodies were followed in 49 healthy newborns over the first six months of life. At birth, 41 mothers (83%) tested positive for anti-RSV IgG and all of their babies carried maternal anti-RSV IgG. Anti-RSV IgG positivity dropped to 73% at 1 month, 6% at 3 months, and 2% at 6 months.

Management of thoracic empyema in children.

The effectiveness of fibrinolytic treatment has been shown in cases of thoracic empyema in adults. In pediatric patients experience is, however, very limited. The aim of this study was to determine the success and complication rates of fibrinolytic treatment in thoracic empyema in children.

Low dose cyclosporin A treatment in generalized pustular psoriasis.

Generalized pustular psoriasis is a rare form of psoriasis, seldom seen in children. Three patients with generalized pustular psoriasis are presented, two of whom were a sister and brother and whose grandfather also had pustular psoriasis. Lesions consisted of pustular, erythematous, scaly, follicular papules located on the trunk, scalp, and extremities.

Systemic candidiasis with acute Epstein-Barr virus infection.

Systemic Candida infections are usually encountered as opportunistic infections in a setting of immunologic depression. Sepsis or arthritis due to Candida is not expected in healthy people. Epstein-Barr virus may infect B cells, but does not cause immunosuppression of any clinical significance.