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Dr. Sarah Karabus runs an allergology practice at the Chest and Allergy Centre at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town. She has over 14 years of experience and is also a consultant and senior lecturer In Allergology in the Department of Allergy at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and the University of Cape Town.Having graduated from the University of Cape Town Medical School in 1999, she practiced pediatrics in the UK and passed the membership examination of the Royal College of Paediatrics in 2004. Subsequently, she obtained a Diploma of Allergology after completing sub-specialist postgraduate training in Allergology in the Division of Allergy and Asthma at UCT.Dr. Karabus has several publications in her name and made presentations at national and international allergy conferences. In addition, she has contributed to several chapters in the Allergy Society of South Africa Handbook of Allergy.
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During the early months, your baby’s growth trajectory may appear quite remarkable. Thus, when you observe your 22-month-old’s developmental milestones, you’ll notice that your baby has learned so much in a short time. By this time, your child may have developed eating preferences and may now throw tantrums. At 22 months, babies begin to transform into toddlers who are curious to explore their surroundings. This article delves into the developmental milestones – cognitive, physical, social, and emotional – that most children attain at 22 months of age and some helpful advice to help you support their growth and development. [mj-toc] 22-Month-Old Development Chart Achieved Developmental Milestones Emerging Developmental Milestones Walks independently Walks up and down the steps without support Runs in short bursts Runs longer distance with finer balance Has a set of 16 teeth Develops the 17th tooth Speaks basic words Can speak broken sentences mainly heard from parents Can express basic feelings Can communicate some elaborate thoughts if...
Tapeworm in children may not cause signs and symptoms for a long time after entering the body. This is also known as taeniasis and is found in humans all around the globe. However, children living in Latin America, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Eastern Europe have a higher incidence (1). Abdominal pain and weight loss are seen in some children. These worms can form [simple_tooltip text="cysts" tooltip="A fluid, air, or pus-filled sac-like pocket anywhere on the body." ] anywhere in the body and are called cysticercosis, and in the brain, it is called neurocysticercosis. Brain infection with tapeworm larvae can cause [simple_tooltip text="epilepsy" tooltip="A neurological condition that makes one more susceptible to recurrent seizures." ]. This accounts for 30% of seizure cases in endemic zones (2). Read on to know the types, signs, causes, treatment, and prevention of taeniasis or tapeworm infection in children. [mj-toc] What Is A Tapeworm And How Does It Grow? [caption id="attachment_884612" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: iStock[/caption] Tapeworms...
Birthmarks in babies may be of different types, shapes, and sizes. Therefore, they are usually considered unique identification marks. Some birthmarks are common and may be seen in many babies, while others are unusual and less frequently seen. Usually, birthmarks are not a dermatological condition that can cause concern, but some may be harmful. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor if you find some worrisome changes in your baby’s birthmarks. Treatment strategies depend on their types and the health problems they may develop. Read on the types of birthmarks in babies, their causes, and ways to identify the risky ones. [mj-toc] What Causes Birthmarks? A birthmark is an anomaly in the skin, present from the birth, although some seem to develop soon afterward (1). Birthmarks are usually colored and are spontaneous anomalies, However, they may also be inherited or genetic. Birthmarks are a type of skin pigmentation which are broadly classified into two categories (2): Vascular birthmarks: The...