Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal Research Articles

A Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends About Congenital Toxoplasmosis.

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoon that infects approximately one-third of the human population. The parasite could transmit from mother to fetus in cases of acute infection during pregnancy and cause complications in the fetus. The bibliometric analysis is a popular research area that evaluates all the studies indexed in particular databases on a subject. This article puts forth bibliometric review of the literature on maternal and congenital toxoplasmosis research indexed in the Web of Science database between 1945 and 2024. VOS viewer, Web of Science and MS Office Excel 17 programs were used in the study. The results of the search showed 1476 publications. The countries that most contributed to the literature were France (n=306, 20.73%), the USA (n=229, 15.52%), and Brazil (n=146, 9.89%). The most cited country was also France (n=10271, 35.52%), followed by the USA (n=9113, 31.51%), and England (n=2611, 9.03%). The top three countries by number of citations per document were Denmark (44.88), the USA (39.79) and France (33.57). The five departments with the most publications are Pediatrics (20.26%), General Internal Medicine (18.16%), Infectious Diseases (16.8%), Obstetrics (14.57%), and Immunology (11.86%). Wallon M. (n=57), Peyron F. (n=49), Thulliez P. (n=36) and Vilena I. (n=36) were the leading authors in terms of contribution to the literature. The five most published journals were Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (3.66%), Journal of Clinical Microbiology (2.78%), Lancet (2.3%), Presse Medicale (1.76%), and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1.63%). France is one of the countries that pays the most attention to congenital toxoplasmosis and compatible with this, in our study, the country with the highest number of studies on congenital toxoplasmosis was France. It is thought that drawing more attention to this issue and conducting more studies in countries where the disease is common might yield successful results, as in France.

Bibliometric analysis of neonatal sepsis from 2002 to 2022

AbstractThis study aimed to visualize the knowledge structure and research trends in neonatal sepsis research through bibliometric methods. Articles and reviews regarding neonatal sepsis from 2002 to 2022 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace software was used to visualize the knowledge network of countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals, keywords, and references in this field. Altogether, 2314 publications were identified. During the study period, the number of publications increased yearly. The USA is the leading country in neonatal sepsis research. Duke University was the most prolific institution, with Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal and BASU S being the most prolific journal and author in the field, respectively. Pathogen, diagnosis, and management were the main topics of research, and future studies may concentrate on novel diagnostic biomarkers and judicious use of antibiotics. In summary, the results of our bibliometric analysis revealed views on the current situation and trends of neonatal sepsis research for the first time. This study may provide guidance for promoting research on neonatal sepsis.

“Respiratory Syncytial Viruses (RSV) Infection in Children”: A Scientometric Analysis of Global Publications during 2002-21

International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2022,12,4,156-164.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2021.4.29Published:January 2023Type:Review Article“Respiratory Syncytial Viruses (RSV) Infection in Children”: A Scientometric Analysis of Global Publications during 2002-21BM Gupta, Manish Mohan Gore, Atul Gupta, and Avadhesh Kumar Patel BM Gupta1,*, Manish Mohan Gore2, Atul Gupta3, Avadhesh Kumar Patel4 1Formerly with CSIR-NISTADS, New Delhi, INDIA. 2National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research, New Delhi, INDIA. 3Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Kangra at Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA. 4Banaras Hindu University, Department of Library and Information Science, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA. Abstract:The study reviewed the publication growth and identified key players and traced the evolution of research themes on “RSV Infection in Children”. Using Scopus database, a keyword search was undertaken, which yielded 917 research records during 2002 to 2021. The retrieved research data was analyzed using a bibliometric analysis techniques and MS-Excel software. The co-authorship network visualization of authors, organizations and countries and cooccurrence network visualization of all keywords are visualized using VOSviewer software. The 917 papers were written by 4902 authors employed at 710 organizations based in 104 countries/territories and were published in 273 journals in the field. The top journals ranked by publication productivity were Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, Journal of Infectious Diseases and PLOS One and by citation impact per paper were American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Therapy and Journal of Pediatrics. Authors from countries contributed the most publications were USA, U.K. and China, and those contributing the most impactful publications were France, Japan and Spain. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands, and MedImmune LLC Inc. USA are the three organizations with the most productive publications and Kenya Medical Research Institute, South African Medical Research Council, South Africa and University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa are the organizations with most impactful organizations. Authors contributing the most were O. Ramilo (USA), E.A.F. Simoes (USA) and R.A. Karron (USA) and the most impactful papers were D.J. Nokes (U.K.), K.M. Edwards (USA) and C.B. Hall (USA). Based on collaboration network maps, there were significant collaborations based on common interests. According to the keyword co-occurrence diagram, the most frequent keywords are “Respiratory Synctial Virus”, “Respiratory Syncytial Pneumovirus”, “Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus”, “Hospitalization”, “Respiratory Tract Infection” and “Brochiolitis”. Analysis of 44 significant keywords showed that the research was distributed into 4 clusters, which indicates the most significant areas of current research. With the acceleration of the child diseases, the number of articles on “RSV in Children” is increasing rapidly. Bibliometric analysis of global research in this area for the last 20 years can provide useful information and meaningful reference to funding agencies and researchers, enabling them to explore current research status and identify the future areas and hotspots. Keywords:Bibliometrics., Children, Global publications, Respiratory Syncytial Viruses Infection, Respiratory Virus, RSV Infection, scientometricsView:PDF (1.59 MB)

Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics of Pediatric COVID-19 Population-A Bibliometric Analysis.

The literature on the COVID-19 landscape has rapidly expanded in the pandemic period. The current study undertakes a bibliometric analysis of research in the topic of the clinical and laboratory characteristics of pediatric COVID-19 cases. Our aim is to perform a comprehensive bibliometric review of current research trends and patterns of this research domain. Publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and VOSviewer were used for analysis and network visualization. We analyzed geographical distribution and temporal trends, collaboration and citation patterns of authors, institutions, and countries, and core research themes from co-occurrence of keywords and terms. The analysis showed that contributions in the research field were from 302 publications, 1104 institutions, 62 countries, and 172 journals. Many publications were authored by American and Chinese authors, and many were published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Frontiers in Pediatrics. The top cited and co-cited journals were the New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, JAMA, Lancet Infectious Diseases, and BMJ. The network visualization maps of keywords and terms offered a global overview of the clinical and laboratory characteristics of pediatric COVID-19 patients. The bibliometric profile of the researched domain, based on analyzing a large collection of publications/data, could (i) enrich the researchers and non-researchers understanding of the field existing patterns and trends, and (ii) be useful in clinical practice (diagnostic and management) and public health policy.

The Evolution of COVID-19 Publications in Pediatrics: A Bibliometric Analysis with Research Trends and Global Productivity

Objective: Despite the increase in the number of global studies on COVID-19 that has been increasingly contagious among children, no comprehensive bibliometric studies have been found in the literature concerning COVID-19 in pediatrics. This study aimed to perform a holistic analysis of the scientific outputs about COVID-19 in pediatrics using various statistical methods. Methods: The articles published in the research area of pediatrics on COVID-19 between January 1st, 2020 and February 13th, 2022 were downloaded from the Web of Science (WoS) and analysed using various statistical methods. Spearman's correlation analysis was performed for related research. Bibliometric network visualization diagrams were generated to reveal trending topics and cross-country collaborations. Results: A total of 5315 publications were found. Among these publications, 47.7% (n=2540) were articles. The top 5 contributors to the literature were the USA (955), Italy (278), the UK (219), Turkey (148), and China (137). The top 3 most productive institutions were Harvard University (n=107), the University of California System (n=85), and the University of London (n=75). The top 3 journals with the highest number of articles were Frontiers in Pediatrics (n=163), Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal (n=121), and Pediatrics (n=106). The top 3 most effective journals based on the mean number of citations per article were Pediatria i Medycyna Rodzinna, Lancet Child Adolescent Health, and JAMA Pediatrics. Conclusion: Topics studied on COVID-19 in pediatrics in recent months were screen time, sleep, physical activity, Type 1 diabetes, obesity, vaccine, neonatology, congenital heart disease, qualitative research, school closure, and pediatric emergency medicine.

Multistate Outbreak of Melioidosis Associated With Imported Aromatherapy Spray.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: July 2022 - Volume 41 - Issue 7 - p 565 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003580

Imported Monkeypox From International Traveler, Maryland, United States, 2021.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: June 2022 - Volume 41 - Issue 6 - p 489 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003530

Introduction of the Japanese Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal became an official English journal of the Japanese Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases starting from 2022. Japanese Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with a history of more than 50 years and more than 3200 members in Japan, would like to contribute to the enhancement of child health and well-being in the field of pediatric infectious diseases by collaborating academic societies and organizations worldwide through the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.

Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis among Transfusion and Transplant Recipients in the United States.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: February 2022 - Volume 41 - Issue 2 - p 155 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003409

Incidence Rates, Household Infection Risk and Clinical Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Children and Adults in Utah and New York City, New York

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: January 2022 - Volume 41 - Issue 1 - p 56 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003408

Epidemiology of Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Serotype a Disease-United States, 2008-2017.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: November 2021 - Volume 40 - Issue 11 - p 1028 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003346

Neonatal Brain Injury From SARS-CoV-2: Fact or Fiction?

Neonatal Brain Injury From SARS-CoV-2: Fact or Fiction?

Atypical Manifestations of Cat-scratch Disease, United States, 2005–2014

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: January 2021 - Volume 40 - Issue 1 - p 48 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002953

Clean and Healthy Lifestyle Behavior (PHBS Program) for Children with Intellectual Disability

Clean and Healthy Lifestyle Behavior (PHBS Program) for Children with Intellectual Disability

A Fond Farewell to Dr. George McCracken.

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: November 2020 - Volume 39 - Issue 11 - p 983 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002880

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus—Another Emergent Arbovirus in the United States

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: March 2020 - Volume 39 - Issue 3 - p 210 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002560

Autochthonous Chagas Disease—Missouri, 2018

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal: July 2020 - Volume 39 - Issue 7 - p 650 doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002710

A CLAW TO THE LUNG: A PULMONARY MANIFESTATION OF DISSEMINATED BARTONELLA HENSELAE

SESSION TITLE: Wednesday Medical Student/Resident Case Report Posters SESSION TYPE: Med Student/Res Case Rep Postr PRESENTED ON: 10/23/2019 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM INTRODUCTION: Infection from Bartonella henselae typically produces a localized cutaneous lymphadenitis. However, disseminated disease may occur and can be life-threatening. Pulmonary manifestations of Bartonella range from solitary nodules to pneumonia and ARDS. CASE PRESENTATION: A 44-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presented with 3 weeks of fever, weight loss, and nonproductive cough. He was otherwise healthy, used no illicit substances, had not traveled recently, but he owned several cats. On arrival, he was afebrile, hypotensive, and mildly hypoxic on room air. His lung exam revealed diffuse fine inspiratory crackles and diminished breath sounds at the bases. His spleen was enlarged and there were no skin lesions. Notable labs included white blood count 2,700/mm3, hemoglobin 9 g/dl, platelets 50,000 /mm3. Chest X-ray showed diffuse bilateral opacities and effusions and testing for HIV was negative. CT chest/abdomen further demonstrated marked splenomegaly, 2.7 cm splenic lesion, a 1.9 cm left upper lobe pulmonary nodule, and prominent mesenteric, mediastinal, and hilar lymph nodes. Bone marrow biopsy revealed normocellular marrow with erythroid hyperplasia, no abnormal B-cell clones or blasts. Subsequently, wedge resection of the pulmonary nodule and sampling of the mediastinal lymph nodes was performed via video assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Post-operatively, despite Vancomycin, Meropenem, Doxycycline, and Rifampin, fevers persisted, and he developed ARDS, ultimately necessitating veno-venous ECMO. Despite these measures, he died one week after admission. All cultures remained negative, however serologies returned positive for Bartonella henselae IgG at a titer >1:1024 and IgM of 1:128. The mediastinal lymph node biopsy demonstrated microorganisms on Warthin-Starry stain consistent with Bartonella. DISCUSSION: Bartonella henselae is a fastidious and fragile organism, thus very difficult to isolate in cultures. Patients are typically diagnosed with disseminated bartonellosis based on serologies or special stains in the context of typical clinical features such as our patient’s lymphadenopathy, splenic lesions, pancytopenia, and cat exposure. Most reports of disseminated bartonellosis occur in those immunocompromised after solid organ transplant or with advanced HIV, in whom mortality rates are 10-40% even with appropriate anti-microbials. Disseminated disease in immunocompetent hosts occurs rarely and does not commonly involve the lungs. Of 16 cases of Bartonella infections with pulmonary manifestations, 80% occurred in immunocompromised adults in whom nodules were more common manifestations than pneumonia or effusions, and only one individual developed ARDS (1). CONCLUSIONS: Because of its rarity, there are no previous reports describing ECMO to treat Bartonella-associated ARDS, emphasizing the importance of further studies. Reference #1: 1. Bandyopadhyay, Anuja, et al. “Pulmonary Nodules in an Immunocompetent Child with Cat Scratch Disease.” The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, U.S. National Library of Medicine, Dec. 2013, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24030347. DISCLOSURES: No relevant relationships by Thomas Baudendistel, source=Web Response No relevant relationships by Tess Knudson-Fitzpatrick, source=Web Response

Contributing Reviewers in 2018

The Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases wishes to recognize those who contributed as an expert peer-reviewer of submitted scientific papers in 2018.

Reviewers of the Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2016

Reviewers of the Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2016