4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Specialist Answers
Question
In Wilson's disease,what is the dose of zinc and how to monitor response to therapy. Which preparation to use.
Answer
Zinc supplementation may be given for treatment of Wilson's disease. Dose - 50 mg tid p.o. Zinc salts may be substituted as a maintenance therapy after adequate decoppering has been achieved, but may be the treatment of choice in selected asymptomatic Wilson's disease patients. Any zinc salt may be used. Monitor urine copper levels. Serial decrease in urine copper will suggest adequate chelation. A higher copper content as compared to previous may suggest non-compliance or just resumption of drugs prior to coming to the clinic.
 
 
 
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Today's Poll
Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
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