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Reports on the development of a method for poliovirus sampling using sodium dodecyl sulfate/EDTA-pretreated chromatography paper strips, by U.S. researchers. Usability of SDS/EDTAtreated chromatography paper strips to collect and transport poliovirus-containing stool samples; Amplification of poliovirus RNA using real-time polymerase chain reaction; Dilutions of poliovirus containing feces and stored at different temperatures.

This article presents findings of a study previously published in the medical journal "Pediatric Surgery International," conducted by researcher A.F. Uba. The study reports that acquired rectal fistula may be a sign of HIV infection in children. Acquired rectal fistula in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive children is a new and worrisome entity. The aim of this paper is to highlight the relationship between HIV infection and acquired rectal fistula in children in order to create awareness among clinicians who attend to children.