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Q. What are the preventive measures for tetanus in babies whose delivery occurs out of the Hospital, or while coming to the Hospital and the parents cut the cord with unsterile blades or knives and don't apply any spirit or iodine?
Post Date : 25 Aug 2024
Expert Opinion:
You need to give tetglob to the child if the mother has not been immunized in the pregnancy. If the mother has received TT in pregnancy, one need not do anything.


Q. A 9-month-old girl child complains that the baby's head seems to be larger. Her wt=7.5, HC=47cm, CC=41cm, L=69cm. Is it in the normal range or larger if yes how should we proceed further?
Post Date : 18 Aug 2024
Expert Opinion:
Her head size seems larger than the total length. As per her length, her head circumference should be between 41.5 cm to 46.5 cm. Make sure your measurements are correct. If still larger, then get an ultrasound of the head to rule out hydrocephalus. If normal, an MRI of the brain may be indicated.

Q. I have a 10-year-old patient who was admitted to us 2 months back with a fever, on investigation and.......
Post Date : 11 Aug 2024
Expert Opinion:
Minimal effusion may persist for a few months. If the child is putting on weight and is otherwise well, he can be continued on regular ATT regime.

Q. Should we consider ATD, in 1 and a half-year-old child with 1-2 previous history of intermittent cou.......
Post Date : 04 Aug 2024
Expert Opinion:
If the Mantoux Test is done with 2 TU or 5 TU then yes. If it is done with 10 TU then NO.


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