Publications by authors named "Nourelhouda Ouerradi"
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- - Congenital Factor VII deficiency is a rare disorder affecting blood clotting, with a prevalence of about 1 in 500,000 and is diagnosed through prolonged prothrombin time (PT).
- - It plays a vital role in the coagulation process by activating other factors, and management options include fresh frozen plasma, prothrombin complex concentrates, and the more preferred recombinant activated FVII due to its efficacy and safety.
- - The text presents two pediatric cases—one boy with a PT of 55% and FVII levels at 25.1%, and another with a PT at 24% and FVII levels at 4.6%—emphasizing the need for individualized diagnosis and treatment
Introduction: Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is part of the everyday life of the neonatal period as it reflects the adaptation of the metabolism of bilirubin. The neonatal hyperbilirubinemia usually resolves spontaneously, but it can also be the cause of an acute or chronic encephalopathy known as kernicterus. Regardless of the cause, the goal of therapy is to prevent this neurotoxicity while not causing undue harm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSalmonella meningitis is a rare but severe form of bacterial meningitis. It is most frequently diagnosed in infants under one year of age, especially those under the age of three months, from emerging and underdeveloped countries and with a tropical climate. Salmonella meningitis has been associated with a high mortality rate, as well as a high risk of relapse and significant neurological complications such as cerebral palsy, visual and hearing impairments, and mental retardation.
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