Dr. Anisa Vahed

MMed

Expertise: Pediatrician
Education: University of Cape Town
Experience: 10 years

Dr. Anisa Vahed did her MBChB from Stellenbosch University in 2009 and specialization in Pediatrics & Child Health from the University of Cape Town in 2019. She also holds a Diploma in Child Health from The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. She is a general pediatrician with experience in premature baby care. She currently runs her private practice in Cape Town and has ten years of experience in her specialization.

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Articles Reviewed By Dr. Anisa Vahed

Babies Born With Herpes: Causes, Symptoms And Prevention
Congenital herpes or birth-acquired herpes infection is a viral infection acquired by babies during delivery or in the womb. Babies born with herpes may show symptoms of the infection at birth or may develop them shortly after birth. Pregnant women with genital herpes may transmit the virus to their babies during vaginal delivery. Herpes infection…
Why Do Babies Wear Helmets And How Long Should They Wear
In a pediatric ward, you may have observed that some infants are advised to wear headgear; this may have made you wonder, “why do babies wear helmets?” This is called helmet therapy, helmet orthosis, helmet molding therapy, or cranial orthosis. It is a treatment for unfused cranial sutures in infants. The helmets gently modify and…
4 Reasons Why A Baby's Lip Quivers And Tips To Ease It
If your baby’s lip quivers rapidly, particularly their lower lip, then they may have a condition called baby lip quiver. Sometimes, this quivering might be accompanied by crying. In addition, the tremble would resemble that of a cartoon character when it is cold. Many factors contribute to a baby’s lip quiver. These factors could be…
5 Best Way To Treat Yeast Infection In Kids And Its Prevention
Yeast infection in children is a fungal infection affecting their skin and mucous membranes. These occur due to Candida, a type of yeast. The infection is also known as candidiasis or moniliasis. The treatment for yeast infection is usually with topical applications, such as creams or antifungal ointments. However, severe infections in children might have…

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Articles Reviewed By Dr. Anisa Vahed

Babies Born With Herpes: Causes, Symptoms And Prevention

Why Do Babies Wear Helmets And How Long Should They Wear

4 Reasons Why A Baby's Lip Quivers And Tips To Ease It

5 Best Way To Treat Yeast Infection In Kids And Its Prevention

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