Publications by authors named "Joel Bikoroti"
Background: A low-level risk of intussusception following rotavirus vaccination has been observed in some settings and may vary by vaccine type. We examined the association between RotaTeq vaccination and intussusception in low-income settings in a pooled analysis from 5 African countries that introduced RotaTeq into their national immunization program.
Methods: Active surveillance was conducted at 20 hospitals to identify intussusception cases.
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can affect not only the lungs but also other organs, including bones, which can resemble other conditions.
- A 9-year-old girl presented with an ulcerated heel and swollen foot, leading to the diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB after various tests, including a biopsy and special staining.
- Clinicians in regions with high TB rates should consider skeletal TB in their diagnoses to ensure accurate detection and treatment, even though it is rare.
Preparing for safety monitoring after rotavirus vaccine implementation: a retrospective review of intussusception cases among children at a large teaching hospital in Rwanda, 2009-2012.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
January 2014
Background: In some settings, rotavirus vaccines have been associated with a small risk of intussusception. This study describes the demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes of children with intussusception in Rwanda before vaccine introduction in May 2012.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data on pediatric patients treated for intussusception at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali from January 2009 to June 2012.