Syphilis at birth in the Internationally adopted child
11/9/2005
"My referral's medical info states that the child tested positive for syphilis at birth? What further questions should I ask - can I still consider this referral?"
4712
George Rogu M.D.
Should an Internationally adopted child be screened for H. Pylori even if he/she seem asymptomatic?
12/8/2005
The incidence of H. Pylori is very low in children of industrialized countries. The incidence increases by a small amount every year and it dramatically increases after the age of 20 years.
2485
Alla Gordina, MD, FAAP
Post-adoption Vaccinations
12/15/2005
"We returned with our daughter in late July and our pediatrician has told us to get all her immunization and shots redone because he doesn't trust the Russian records. I guess it's the safe thing to do, although that means 2 needles for the next month for five months. Has anyone else encountered this?"
6498
Alla Gordina, MD, FAAP
Pre-adoption Vaccinations
12/15/2005
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended for any person traveling to developing or Eastern European countries, including the Republics of the Former Soviet Union. Family members who do not travel to the above-mentioned countries may still need the same vaccinations because of the potential risk of the newly adopted children transmitting diseases to their families.
3089
George Rogu M.D.
Giardia Infection
12/19/2005
On the post-adoption medical examination, my son who was adopted from Russia had something called Giardia in the school. Why did he get this disease and how serious is it?
