Nutritional aspects of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa: literature review
An. bras. dermatol
; 90(2): 217-223, Mar-Apr/2015. graf
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ABSTRACT
Epidermolysis Bullosa is a genetic disorder that affects mainly the skin, however, all others systems are influenced. The nutritional care of children and adolescents with Epidermolysis Bullosa is a key treatment strategy, since the energy needs are increased due to the disease's metabolism, burdening the immune system and cicatrization process, symptoms caused by the disease hinder the intake and adequate absorption of nutrients, which may result in inadequate growth and development. Because this is a rare disease, there are few professionals who know the characteristics of both the clinical evolution and nutritional and dietary treatments. This literature review discusses the latest knowledge on energy and specific nutrient requirements to the dietary treatment and monitoring of children and adolescents with Epidermolysis Bullosa.
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Main subject:
HIV Seropositivity
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical
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Contraception
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Contraception Behavior
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Family Planning Services
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2015
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Article