Bocavirus Infection as a Potential Trigger for Hepatic Injury in Children.

Human Bocavirus (HBoV) is an emerging pathogen linked to respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in children. While its role in respiratory diseases is established, its association with liver dysfunction remains unclear. This study presents six paediatric cases of elevated liver enzymes or acute liver failure during HBoV infection, including severe outcomes such as liver transplantation and one fatality.

Infections and treatment modalities in pediatric victims of the Kahramanmaraş/Türkiye earthquake.

Background: Data on infections in children are scarce in the context of earthquakes. Here, we describe our clinical experiences regarding infections in pediatric victims after the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş/Türkiye.

Methods: Trauma patients after the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes, aged under 18 years and admitted to our hospital, were evaluated retrospectively.

Clinical Challenge: Standard Versus Extended Meropenem Infusion in Children.

The management of Gram-negative bacterial infections poses a significant challenge due to the emergence of highly effective antibiotic-resistant mechanisms, leading to treatment failures, particularly among hospitalized children. This patient population experiences elevated rates of both mortality and morbidity, and the available antibiotic options against these bacteria are limited. Carbapenems, such as meropenem, represent one of the choices for treatment.