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Abstract Chikungunya is an arthropod-borne virus transmitted by Aedes mosquito bites. A viral mutation has allowed Aedes albopictus to become the preferred vector extending the geographic spread of the condition. The virus causes an acute febrile illness occasionally followed by a chronic rheumatic condition causing severe impairment. The diagnosis is usually confirmed with serology. No specific treatment is currently available. This article reviews the condition with emphasis on his dissemination in the Americas.
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Animals , Humans , Aedes/virology , Chikungunya Fever , Chikungunya virus , Insect Vectors/virology , Chikungunya Fever/diagnosis , Chikungunya Fever/epidemiology , Chikungunya Fever/prevention & control , Chikungunya Fever/transmission , Global Health/statistics & numerical dataABSTRACT
Poor immune status, the use of a vascular access different from an AV fistula, and intravenous drug use (IDU) may favor increased rates of vascular access infections among HIV infected patients on hemodialysis. Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are the main cause of these infections, but Gram-negative rods and fungi have been found as well. Using an AV fistula when possible, and eliciting a history of IVDU on every visit may prevent this type of infection. When infections are present, coverage for both Gram-positive and negative organisms is recommended. Additional studies specifically addressing the issue of vascular access infection in HIV infected patients are required.
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Adult , Humans , Male , Catheterization, Central Venous/adverse effects , HIV Infections/complications , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Renal Dialysis/adverse effects , Staphylococcal Infections/etiology , Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy , Risk Factors , Staphylococcal Infections/diagnosisSubject(s)
Aged , Humans , Male , Aneurysm, Infected/microbiology , Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/microbiology , Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/microbiology , Salmonella Infections/microbiology , Salmonella/isolation & purification , Aneurysm, Infected/diagnosis , Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/diagnosis , Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/diagnosis , Fatal Outcome , Salmonella Infections/diagnosisSubject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Catheterization, Central Venous/adverse effects , Solitary Pulmonary Nodule/microbiology , Fusarium/isolation & purification , Lung Diseases, Fungal/microbiology , Antifungal Agents/therapeutic use , Solitary Pulmonary Nodule/diagnosis , Solitary Pulmonary Nodule/drug therapy , Lung Diseases, Fungal/diagnosis , Lung Diseases, Fungal/drug therapy , Pyrimidines/therapeutic use , Severity of Illness Index , Triazoles/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Reportamos el caso de un niño de 9 años con fiebre tifoidea y múltiples complicaciones, incluyendo anasarca que no es mencionada en la literatura mundial. Discutimos los hallazgos de este paciente