Cefotaximase and AmpC-producing Shigella flexneri in case of dysentery from southern India.

Diarrhoea and dysentery caused by Shigella spp. are major public health concerns. Emerging multidrug resistance (MDR) in this pathogen further complicates this disease.

Development of high-risk newborns ? a follow-up study from birth to one year.

We followed 55 high risk newborns from birth till one year using Trivandrum Development Screening Chart (TDSC) and Denver Development Screening Test (DDST). We also assessed their muscle tone, vision and hearing. Babies were classified into mild, moderate, and severe risk groups using a scoring system.