GOVPH

Sex: Female

Education:

• University of Texas, , Dr. George McCracken, Chief, Health Science Center in Dallas, Texas, USA, Fellowship Pediatric Infectious Disease, 1986
• University of the Philippines, College of Arts and Sciences, Manila, Bachelor of Science (Pre-Med), 1968
• University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Manila, Doctor of Medicine, 1972
• UP-Philippine General Hospital , Manila, Rotating Internship , 1972-1973
• UP-Philippine General Hospital , Manila, Department of Pediatrics, 1973-1976
• UP-PGH Medical Center Department of Medicine, Manila, Fellowship, Infectious Diseases, 1976-1978

Field of Specialization:

Pediatrics, Medicine

Researches:

Bravo, L.C., del Munod, F., Santos Ocampo, P.D., et al, (1995) Infectious diseases
Textbook of Pediatrics and Child Health, 3rd edition

Bravo, L.C., Gatchalian, S., Gonzales, M., Lopez L. et. al, ( 2001) Handbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Pediatric Infectious Disease College of Medicine-Philippine General Hospital UP Manila

Bravo, L.C, Sally Gatchalian, M. Gonzales, C. Maramba-Untalan et al, ( 2005) Handbook of Pediatric Infectious Disease
3rd edition, College of Medicine INTROP UP Manila

LM Mabilangan, EE Ortiz, JS Elises, and EN Oteyza) , (1982) A scoring system for the diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis
Philippine Journal Pedia Volume 31 (4), No. 160-169

Bravo, L.C., Santos Ocampo, P.D., Rogacion, J.M., Gonzales, G., Saniel, M.C., (1988) The efficacy and safety of added glycine and glycyl glycine in an oral rehydration solution
Journal of Philippine Medical Association Volume 64, No. 3

Bravo, L.C., Alano, M., Gatcheco, F., (1992-1994 ) Telephone prescribing patterns of Metro Manila general practitioners and pediatricians on common cough and colds
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 23-24

Bravo, L.C., Aguirre, M.T., SJ de DH, (1992-1994) Pediatric education of mothers: It's effect on the newborns weight gain, immunization and illnesses during the first 3 months of life
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 22-23

Bravo, L.C., Santos Ocampo, P.D., Rogacion, J.M., Battad, G., Gonzales, G. , () The role of minimally hydrolyzed-maltodextrins as a substitute for glucose in an oral rehydration solution
Journal of Pediatrics Gastro Nutrition Volume 16, No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Jeuco, N.L., Belizario, V.Y., de Leon, W.U., Tan-Lui, N.S., Gregorio, G.V., (1991 Je-D) Cryptosporiodiosis among selected patients in the Philippine General Hospital
Acta Medica Philippina , No. 244-247

Bravo, L.C., Santos Ocampo, P.D., Rogacion, J.M., Gregorio, G.V., Gabriel, E.P., (1992 Ja-Je) A double blind, controlled clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of the use of L-Alanine oral rehydration solution (ORS)in the management of acute diarrhea in children
Journal of the Philippine Medical Association Volume 67, No. 3 & 4

Bravo, L.C., Mendoza, M., Reyes, A., Tupasi, T.E. , (1978) Resolution of acute rheumatic carditis; A two-year follow-up of 82 cases
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 27

Bravo, L.C., Rogaccion, J.M., Saniel, M.C., Santos Ocampo, P.D.- , (1989) Entero-pathogens in acute diarrhea: Clinical indicators
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics- Volume 38/2

Bravo, L.C., (1999) Seven self-instructional modules for integrated management
Childhood illnesses (IMCI)

Bravo, L.C., (2000 Je-Jl) A guide to pediatric nosocomial infection revised edition:
Pediatric Infection Disease Section Staff, UP-PGH

Bravo, L.C., (1992-1994 ) PPS-Committee on Research Forum and Seminar
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches Volume 1

Bravo, L.C., Santos Ocampo, P.D., et. al., (l990) Case management of pneumonia
ARI Lecture Notes for WHO

Bravo, L.C., Laot, T.M., (2002 Jl-D) Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia among pediatric age group: The Philippine General Hospital Experience
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippine Journal Volume 6

Bravo, L.C., Santos,M.I.B.L., Daag, J., (2005 Ja-Je) Rotavirus acute gastroenteritis among Filipino children
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 39 , No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Ambas, C.D., Vinluan, M.A., (2006 Jl-D) Challenges and issues in the control of rabies in the Philippines
Acta Medica Philippina Volume 40 , No. 2

Bravo, L.C, Reyes, A., dela Cruz, M. , (1977 ) Aplastic anemia in Filipino children:Observations in 51 cases given corticosteroids alone in a period of five years
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 26

Bravo, L.C., Velmonte, M.A., Gahol, V. , (1977) Enteropathogenic E. coli gastroenteritis in the nursery
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 26

Bravo, L.C., Granados, J.M., Gatcheco, F.N., (1992-1994) Prescribing pattern of Metro Manila physicians for acute infantile diarrhea
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 33-34

Bravo, L.C, A Reyes, M Mendoza, and TE Tupasi) , (1977 ) Control of acute rheumatic fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease on Supervised Secondary Chemo-Prophylaxis
Philipp J. Cardio Volume 5:159-65

Bravo, L.C, JL Baguilat, J.L., SJ de DH, (1992-1994 ) Clinical characteristics of chronic cervical lymphadenopathy: A comparative study of 121 children
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 57-58

Bravo, L.C., Ablaza, T.C., Lintag, I.C., (1992-1994) A survey on the frequency of occurrence of shigella, salmonella, and entamoeba histolytica in acute bloody diarrhea in children in two Metro Manila hospital
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 52

Bravo, L.C., Cruz, M.A., Lim, L.A., Roque, A.S. and Gregorio, G.V., (1989) Pattern of antimicrobial use: A prevalence survey among pediatric in patients
26th PPS Annual Convention Souvenir Program (Abstract)

Bravo, L.C., Rogacion, J.M., Santos Ocampo, P.D., Gabriel, E.P., Battad, G.R., ( 1988) Rotavirus Diarrhea: its Clinical Profile a hospital base study
Journal of the Philippine Medic Volume 64, No. 3

Bravo, L.C., Saniel, M.C., Rogacion, J.M., Santos Ocampo, P.D. , ( 1989) Enteropathogens in acute diarrhea: clinical indicators
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 38, No. 2

Bravo, L.C., Santos Ocampo, P.D., , (1987) Oral rehydration in the Philippines: Scenario and challenges
Bulletin of International Pediatrics Association Volume 8 , No. 2

Bravo, L.C., Balmaceda, M. and Pecson, N., (1976) Health Care Delivery in a Well-Baby Clinic-How Acceptable is it?
Philippines J Pediat Volume 25:3-12

Bravo, L.C, Santos Ocampo, P.D., Rogacion, J.M., Saniel, M.C. , (1988) Aeromonas-associated diarrhea
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 37 , No. 2

Bravo, L.C, Aguirre, M.T., SJ de DH, (1992-1994 ) Pediatric education of mothers: Its effect on the newborns weight gain, immunization and illnesses during the first 3 months of life
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 22-23

Bravo, L.C., Untalan, M.M.N., Rogacion, J.M., (1992-1994) Nosocomial diarrhea in children in large teaching hospital: A prospective cohort study
Abstract Philippine Pediatric Research , No. 35-36

Bravo,L.C., Santos-Ocampo, P.D., Rogacion, J.M., Gregorio, G.V., Gabriel, E.P., Saniel , M. and Carin, M.C., (1992-1994) The use of 90 MMO/ L L-Aline and 50 MMOL/ L L-Aline oral rehydration solutions in the management of acute diarrhea in children
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 37

Bravo, L.C., Rogacion, J.M., Santos Ocampo, P.D., Gabriel, E.P., Battad, G.R., (1989) Rotavirus Diarrhea
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 38, No. 2

Bravo, L.C., Rogacion, J.M. and Santos Ocampo, P.D., (1989) ORT: Feasibility and efficacy in a tertiary hospital
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 38 , No. 2

Bravo, L.C, TE Tupasi,MA Velmonte, and C Ramos et al., (1978) Epidemiological and microbiological studies on streptoccocal diseases in the Philippines ,prevalence and clinical features streptococcal infection, carrier and post streptococcal complications
Philipp J Interm Med Volume 16:41-53

Bravo, L.C., Santos Ocampo, P.D., Gonzales, G.G. Saniel, M.C., Rogacion, J.M., (1989 ) Glycine-Based ORS
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 38, No. 2

Bravo, L.C., Untalan, M. and Gatcheco, F. , (1992-1994) Nosocomial diarrhea in children: The PGH Experience
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 70

Bravo, L.C., Sablan, B.P., Jr., Nalla, G.T., Bacsal, F., Dans, L.F., (1992-1994) Quantitative changes in cerebrospinal fluid over time
Abstracts, Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 72-73

Cruz, J.D., (1992-1994) Acceptability of rooming-in to mothers in a private hospital setting
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 94

Bravo, L.C., Mallari, M.R. , (1992-1994) Bacteriologic Profile of Neonatal Sepsis
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 96

Bravo, L.C., Carin, M.C., Gatcheco, F.N. and Santos Ocampo, P.D., (1993 Je- D) Are there prognostic factors for failure of oral rehydration therapy in the management of acute diarrhea in children
Journal of the Philippine Medical Association

Bravo, L.C., Gatcheco, F.N., Urtula, R.P., Rogacion. J.M., Dans, L., (1994 O-D) Risk factors affecting the duration of acute non-bloody diarrhea in children
Philippine Journal of Pediatrics Volume 43, No. 4

Bravo, L.C, Santos-Ocampo, P.D., Rogacion, J.M., Gatcheco, F.N., Maranon, M.L., Carlos, C.C., () Bloody diarrhea among Filipino children: etiology and outcome of therapy using WHO case management
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches, 1994-1996 , No. 22-23

Bravo, L.C., Sanchez, B.C., (1994-1996) Comparative efficacy of ketoconazole VS placebo as prophylactic anti-fungal therapy in pediatric patients on prolonged antibiotic treatment: A randomized controlled trial
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 50

Bravo, L.C., Refugia, E.H., (1994-1996 ) Factors affecting leukocyte vount in childhood pneumonia
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 55

Bravo, L.C., Celino, T.A., (1994-1996) Factors determining early and delayed improvement in children with pneumonia managed according to the WHO-ARI Protocol
Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , No. 74

Bravo, L.C., Untalan, M.M.N., Gatcheco, F.N., ( 1996 Ja-Je) Nosocomial diarrhea in children: The PGH Experience
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippine Journal Volume 1, No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Baclayon, M.T., Gabriel, E.P., Sio, J.O., Rogacion, J.M., (1996 Ja-Je) Liver abscess in children: A review of cases at Philippine General Hospital
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippine Journal Volume 1 , No. 2

Bravo, L.C., Morelos, A.M.R., (1999 Ja-Je) Survey of empiric antimicrobial therapy for common pediatric infections
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines Journal Volume 1 , No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Gatcheco, F.N., Santos Ocampo, P.D., Maranon, M.L.B., Rogacion, J.M., Carlos, C.C., (1996 Je-D) Bloody diarrhea among Filipino children: Etiology and outcome of therapy using WHO case management

Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippine Journal Volume 1 , No. 2
Bravo, L.C., Fortuna, L.L.S., (1996 Jl-D) The use of ciprofloxacin among Filipino infants and children: Experience at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, June 1993 - October 1995
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippine Journal Volume 1 , No. 2

Bravo, L.C., Araki, K., Sato, K., Daag, J.V., Nokabe, Santos Ocampo, P.D., (1996 ) Rotavirus infection among Filipino children: A study of its subgroups, serotypes and electropherotyphe
ICMR Annals Volume 16, No. 133

Bravo, L.C., Castillo, Y.D., (1996 Ja-Je) The use of fluconazole in nosocomial candidiasis in pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippine Journal Volume 1 , No. 2

Bravo, L.C., (1998 Jl-D) Use of immuno modulators in pediatrics
PIDSP Journal Volume 2 , No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Cotillon, Y.G., (1998 Jl-D) Comparative study of routine hand washing VS use of 70% isopropyl alcohol and reducing resident bacterial flora in the hands of nursery personnel
PIDSP Journal Volume 2 , No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Maramba-Untalan, C.N., (1998 Jl-D) The use of piperacillin-tazobactam among neonates, infants and children
PIDSP Journal Volume 2 , No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Lobo, Jo-Anne J., (1998 Ja-Mr) Prescribing patterns of Filipino physicians for community-acquired pneumonia in children
The UP Manila Journal Volume 4, No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Castillo, Y.D., Palandangan, E., (1998 Jl-D) A descriptive study on the incidence of stool colonization and candidemia among premature infants on broad spectrum antibiotics at the neonatal care unit of the Philippines General Hospital
PIDSP Journal Volume 2 , No. 1

Bravo, L.C., Carlos, J., Gatchalian, S., Borja-Tabora, C., Bibera, G., Williams, P., Safary, A., Bock, H.L., (1998 D) The new DTPw-HBV-HIB combination vaccine can be used at the WHO schedule with a monovalent dose of hepatitis B vaccine at birth
Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medical Public Health Volume 29 , No. 4

( 1999N Ap 9-10) Pediatric Diarrhea: The Importance of Effective Treatment in Seminar Pediatric Infectious Diseases
II. A Regional Forum Excerpta Medica , No. 10-12

Bravo, L.C, Abes, G., Castillo, Y., et al, (1999 Ja-D) Open-labeled non-comparative trial single-dose intramuscular of cefriaxone for acute uncomplicated otitis media in children
Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines Journal Volume 3, No. 1

Bravo,L.C., (2000 Ap) Racecadotril
A-Viewpoint Drugs Volume 59 , No. 4

Bravo, L.C., Maramba-Untalan, C.C., Ong-Lim, A.L.T , (2000 Jl) State-of-the-art dengue: The global need for recognition
Adis International Limited Volume 3, No. 6-10

Bravo, L.C, Ong-Lim, A.L., (2001 ) The effect of various treatment methods on the disinfection of artificially contaminated water
The Journal of the Philippine Medical Association Volume 76, No. 1-4

Bravo, L.C, PIDSP Journal , ( 2001 Jl-D) Rotavirus acute gastroenteritis among Filipino children
PIDSP Journal Volume 6, No. 3

Bravo, L.C., (2002) Clinical management of HIV infection in the Philippines
Working Group of Philippine National Aids Council

Bravo, L.C., Ong, Borja, Taborra et al, (2002 ) Integrated approach to management of childhood illnesses self-instructional modules
University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital

Bravo, L.C, Gatchalian, M., Gonzales, Maramba-Untalan, C., et al, (2004) Handbook of pediatric infectious diseases
College of Medicine-INTROP UP Manila, 2nd Edition

Bravo, L.C., Coronel, R., Tayag, E., Felipe, B., Co, V., Montalban, C., (2005) Handbook of Adult Immunization for Filipinos
PSMID, PFV Publication

Bravo, L.C., Montalban, C., et al, (2004) Handbook on rabies & dog bites anti-rabies unit
Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines, Manila

Papers Presented:

• Clinical Practice Treatment Guidelines , Philippine Herpes Study Group, Manila, Philippines
• Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses , 24th International Congress of Pediatrics (ICP) Cancun, Mexico
• Training Institutions , Pediatric Subspecialties, Manila, Philippines\
• Abstracts Philippine Pediatric Researches , PPS-Committee on Research Forum and Seminar
• Cardiovascular Infections , PIDSP: Modules for Bacterial Infections
• Antimicrobial Therapy in: Current Concepts in Pediatrics New Delhi, India, 7th Asian Congress of Pediatrics
• Rheumatic Recurrences and Secondary Prophylaxis , 16th Annual Convention Philippine Pediatric Society
• WHO: Evaluation of Diarrheal Courses in Medical Schools in Bangladesh , 8th ASEAN Pediatric Federation Conference, Dacca, Chittagong, Bangladesh
• Communicating Rotavirus Gastroenteritis among Local Physicians , Committee on Control & Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Awards:

• Professorial Chair (Diamond Jubilee Professorial Chair Award), UP College of Medicine, 1988-1989
• Outstanding Publication Award President Abueva Award , University of the Philippines , 1993
• Faculty Grant Award, (Diamond Jubilee), , 1995-1997
• Jose V. Andaya Professorial Chair, , 1998-2000
• Certificate of Merit for Innovation in Medical Education, , 2001
• Lourdes Morales-Aesquivel Professorial Chair , , 2001-2003
• Community-Oriented Medical Education (COME), Senate Committee on Health Award, 2003
• Best Consultant Award , Metro Manila-West Inter-Hospital Training Program , 1995
• Meritorious Service Award , Pasay City General Hospital , 1996
• Faculty Achievers Award, UP College of Medicine, 2001-2002
• Alumni in Medicine-during the University of the Philippines Preparatory School , UP Prep School Alumni Board , 2004
• Women in the Health Sciences, 1900-2000 Compiled and Published by National Academy of Science, National Institute of Health, UP Manila , 2004
• 3rd Prize, Mead Johnson Research Contest, Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) , 1975
• 3rd Prize, Abbott Research Contest , Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) , 1976
• 1st Prize, Research Award Contest , Philippine Heart Association Philippine College of Cardiology (PCC), 1978
• 2nd Prize, Research Contest , Philippine Heart Association Philippine Medical Association (PMA), 1978
• 3rd Prize, Bristol Research Contest (Inf. Dis.) , Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) , 1978
• 3rd Prize, Abbott Research Contest , Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), 1980
• 1st Prize, Abbott Research Award , Philippine Medical Association (PMA), 1981
• 1st Prize, Abbott Research Award , Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), 1982
• 2nd Prize, Bristol Research Contest , Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) , 1987
• 3rd Prize, Bristol Research Contest , Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) , 1988
• 2nd and 3rd, Bristol Research Contest , Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), 1988
• 3rd Prize, Abbott Research Contest, Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) , 1988
• 3rd Prize, Research Contest , Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) , 1996
• 2nd Prize, Abbott Research Contest , Philippine Medical Association (PMA), 2000