Publications by authors named "Maham Zia"
Importance: Antemortem infection is a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)-the leading postneonatal cause of infant mortality in the developed world. Manifestations of infection and inflammation are not always apparent in clinical settings or by standard autopsy; thus, enhanced resolution approaches are needed.
Objective: To ascertain whether a subset of SIDS cases is associated with neuroinflammation and occult infection.
Article Synopsis
- - A patient in California survived a rare and often fatal infection called Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amebic encephalitis after receiving a new treatment approach.
- - The treatment included nitroxoline, a drug originally developed for urinary tract infections, which was found to have effectiveness against the ameba.
- - Researchers identified nitroxoline through a screening process aimed at finding drugs that can kill Balamuthia, showcasing the potential for repurposing existing medications.
Objective: Prospective studies of encephalitis are rare in regions where encephalitis is prevalent, such as low middle-income Southeast Asian countries. We compared the diagnostic yield of local and advanced tests in cases of pediatric encephalitis in Myanmar.
Methods: Children with suspected subacute or acute encephalitis at Yangon Children's Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar, were prospectively recruited from 2016-2018.