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Effect of varicella vaccine introduction on chickenpox incidence in Kingdom of Bahrain

Afaf Merza Mohamed, Hasan M. Isa, Malak Husain Hasan, Maram Husain Hasan, Ali K. Moosa, Janan Husain Radhi, Basma Al Saffar, Adel Al Sayyad

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2026;69(11):868-877. Published online September 14, 2026

Question: What was the effect of varicella vaccine introduction on chickenpox incidence in Bahrain?
Finding: Postvaccine introduction in May 2015, new varicella cases declined substantially, particularly among children aged 0–9 years. Most cases are managed in primary healthcare settings, with rare hospitalizations and no reported deaths.
Meaning: Routine varicella vaccination is associated with reduced disease burden, demonstrating sustained high coverage, continued surveillance, and protection of susceptible groups.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2026.01326

Gastroenterology

Celiac disease in children: Increasing prevalence and changing clinical presentations

Hasan M. Isa, Eman Farid, Jaafar J. Makhlooq, Afaf M. Mohamed, Jumana G. Al-Arayedh, Fawzeya A. Alahmed, Shima Medani

Clin Exp Pediatr. 2021;64(6):301-309. Published online October 17, 2020

Web of Science 5 Crossref 7

Question: What are the prevalence and clinical characteristics of celiac disease (CD) in children in Bahrain?
Finding: We found a significant increase in CD prevalence over the last decade (P=0.0001). A male predominance was noted. Atypical presentations were common. Most patients had poor adherence to a gluten-free diet.
Meaning: CD is an underdiagnosed condition. Atypical symptoms should be considered to prevent missing patients with CD.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2020.00304

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