Infecção materna por SARS-CoV-2: descrição das notificações em gestantes / Maternal infection by SARS-CoV-2: description of notifications in pregnant women

Objetivo: Caracterizar as notificações de infecção por SARS-CoV-2 em gestantes em um município do sul de Santa Catarina. Métodos: Estudo transversal que avaliou as notificações de casos suspeitos de infecção por SARS-CoV-2 em gestantes no município de Tubarão, Santa Catarina, de março de 2020 a outubro de 2021. Coletaram-se os dados das fichas de notificação de infecção por SARS-CoV-2 da Fundação Municipal de Saúde e no Prontuário Eletrônico do Cidadão (PEC) das gestantes notificadas. A comparação da prevalência de confirmação segundo sintomas apresentados e características maternas foi realizada pela razão de prevalência (RP), com intervalo de confiança (IC) de 95%. Resultados: Foram registradas 555 notificações de gestantes suspeitas para a COVID-19, correspondentes a 487 mulheres. A prevalência de confirmação para a doença foi de 27,3%. O sintoma mais frequente no momento da notificação foi cefaleia (53,0%), entretanto o mais associado à confirmação foi a anosmia (RP: 2,28; IC 95%: 1,68-3,09). Das notificações registradas, 35,0% foram realizadas por gestantes que tiveram contato com casos suspeitos ou confirmados de COVID-19. O contato prévio foi mais relatado por gestantes assintomáticas, em comparação às gestantes que apresentaram sintomas (RP: 1,46; IC 95%: 1,12-1,91). Mulheres que relataram contato prévio com suspeitos ou confirmados para a COVID-19 apresentaram maior frequência de doença confirmada, quando comparadas às gestantes não expostas (RP: 1,80; IC 95%: 1,35-2,39). Conclusão: As gestantes, por terem maior susceptibilidade a surtos de doenças e gravidade do quadro, podem ter adotado com mais atenção medidas como a realização de testes diagnósticos quando em contato prévio com casos de COVID-19, mesmo assintomáticas.

Objective: To characterize the notifications of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women in a city in the South of Santa Catarina. Methods: Cross-sectional study that evaluated notifications of suspected cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant women in the municipality of Tubarão, Santa Catarina, from March 2020 to October 2021. Data were collected from the SARS-CoV-2 infection notification forms from the Municipal Health Foundation, and from the Citizen's Electronic Health Record of the notified pregnant women. The comparison of the prevalence of confirmation according to symptoms and maternal characteristics was performed using the Prevalence Ratio (PR), with a confidence interval (CI) of 95%. Results: 555 notifications of suspected pregnant women for COVID-19 were registered, corresponding to 487 women. The prevalence of confirmation for the disease was 27.3%. The most frequent symptom at the time of notification was headache (53.0%), however, the most associated with confirmation was anosmia (PR: 2.28; 95% CI: 1.68-3.09). Of the notifications registered, 35.0% were made by pregnant women who had contact with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19. The previous contact was more frequently reported by asymptomatic pregnant women compared to pregnant women who had symptoms (PR: 1.46; 95% CI: 1.12-1.91). Women who reported previous contact with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 had a higher frequency of confirmed disease when compared to unexposed pregnant women (PR: 1.80; 95% CI: 1.35-2.39). Conclusion: Pregnant women, due to their greater susceptibility to disease outbreaks and disease severity, may have adopted more attentive measures such as diagnostic testing in the face of previous contact with cases of COVID-19, even if asymptomatic.

Consequências da violência contra enfermeiros no contexto do atendimento pré-hospitalar / Consequences of violence against nurses in the context of pre-hospital care / Consecuencias de la violencia contra las enfermeras en el contexto de la atención prehospitalaria

Objetivo: Identificar as consequências da violência no trabalho sofridas por enfermeiros do atendimento pré-hospitalar. Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo, realizado com 67 enfermeiros de um serviço de atendimento pré-hospitalar do município do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Os dados foram analisados com a utilização da Janela de Johari. Resultados: Destacaram-se como consequências da violência no trabalho queixas de medo, estresse, ansiedade, insônia, irritabilidade, desmotivação laboral, taquicardia, dor de cabeça, tristeza, desânimo, hipertensão arterial, precordialgia, ganho de peso, necessidade de assistência psicológica e psiquiátrica com a prescrição de medicalização. Conclusão: A violência no trabalho do atendimento pré-hospitalar provoca consequências que envolvem as dimensões físicas e emocionais. Faz-se necessária a discussão e reflexão no plano institucional, com a participação dos profissionais, sobre as características do ambiente de trabalho, riscos, exposições, doenças relacionadas ao trabalho, nexo causal e as consequências da violência no trabalho. (AU)

Objective: Identify the consequences of violence at work suffered by nurses in pre-hospital care. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted with 67 nurses from a pre-hospital care service in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The data were analyzed using the Johari's Window. Results: Complaints of fear, stress, anxiety, insomnia irritability, work demotivation, tachycardia, headache, sadness, discouragement, hypertension, precordialgia, weight gain, need for psychological and psychiatric care with the prescription of medicalization were highlighted as consequences of violence at work. Conclusion: Violence at work in pre-hospital care causes consequences that involve the physical and emotional dimensions. It is necessary to discuss and reflect at the institutional level, with the participation of professionals, on the characteristics of the work environment, risks, exposures, work-related diseases, causal link and the consequences of violence at work. (AU)

Objetivo: Identificar las consecuencias de la violencia en el trabajo que sufren los enfermeros en la atención prehospitalaria. Métodos: Estudio transversal y descriptivo realizado con 67 enfermeros de un servicio de atención prehospitalaria en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro, Brasil. Los datos fueron analizados usando la Ventana Johari. Resultados: Las quejas por miedo, estrés, ansiedad, insomnio, irritabilidad, desmotivación del trabajo, taquicardia, dolor de cabeza, tristeza, desánimo, hipertensión, precordialgia, aumento de peso, necesidad de atención psicológica y psiquiátrica con prescripción de medicalización se destacaron como consecuencias de la violencia en el trabajo. Conclusión: La violencia en el trabajo en la atención prehospitalaria causa consecuencias que involucran las dimensiones física y emocional. Es necesario discutir y reflexionar a nivel institucional, con la participación de los profesionales, sobre las características del entorno de trabajo, riesgos, exposiciones, enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo, relación causal y consecuencias de la violencia en el trabajo. (AU)

Saúde bucal e condições sistêmicas em idosos da Baixada Fluminense: coorte retrospectivo / Oral health and systemic conditions in elderly people from Baixada Fluminense: retrospective cohort

O equilíbrio sistêmico e a saúde bucal são condições clínicas que estabelecem entre si uma relação multidimensional capaz de exercer grande impacto sobre o bem-estar cotidiano do indivíduo. As disfunções metabólicas associadas ao estado nutricional e a perda da capacidade muscular geram uma maior necessidade de cuidados em pessoas idosas. Sob o ponto de vista odontológico a presença de dentes naturais bem como o grau de doença periodontal, estão associados a competência mastigatória e, desta forma, são fatores determinantes na saúde da população acima dos 60 anos de idade. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar, através da análise retrospectiva dos últimos 05 anos, a relação entre a saúde bucal e as condições sistêmicas de indivíduos acima de 60 anos residentes na Baixada Fluminense (Rio de Janeiro/Brasil) com evidente crescimento demográfico populacional. Para isso foram analisados 11.390 prontuários de pacientes usuários da Clínica Odontológica da Universidade Iguaçu/RJ sendo selecionados 1.125 que atendiam aos critérios de inclusão. Os resultados destacam a presença de doença periodontal em cerca de 56% dos indivíduos diabéticos, além de 43% com quadro hipertensivo no momento do atendimento apontando para uma importante relação entre a atenção com a saúde bucal da população assistida nessa região e suas condições sistêmicas.

Systemic balance and oral health are clinical conditions that establish a multidimensional relationship capable of having a great impact on the individual's daily well-being. Metabolic dysfunctions associated with nutritional status and loss of muscle capacity generate a greater need for care in the elderly. From the dental point of view, the presence of natural teeth, as well as the degree of periodontal disease, are associated with masticatory competence and, thus, are determining factors in the health of the population over 60 years of age. The present study aimed to describe descriptively, through the retrospective analysis of the last 05 years, the relationship between oral health and the systemic conditions of individuals over 60 years old living in the Baixada Fluminense (Rio de Janeiro / Brazil) with evident population demographic growth. For that purpose, 11,390 medical records of patients who were users of the Clínica Odontológica of Universidade Iguaçu / RJ were analyzed, 1,125 who met the inclusion criteria were selected. The results highlight the presence of periodontal disease in about 56% of diabetic individuals, in addition to 43% with the hypertensive condition at the time of care, pointing to an important relationship between the attention to the oral health of the assisted population in this region and their systemic conditions.

Síntesis de evidencia. Covid persistente / Evidence synthesis. persistent covid

El término Covid persistente fue utilizado por primera vez por la Dra. Elisa Perego, como un hashtag de Twitter en mayo de 2020. Describía su propia experiencia de una condición cíclica multifásica, que difería de la evolución clínica característica de Covid-19 tanto en sintomatología como en tiempo. El término Covid persistente o 'Long Covid' tiene varios nombres dependiendo de la literatura consultada: 'secuelas post-agudas de Covid-19', 'Covid¬-19 en curso', 'síndrome crónico de Covid', 'Covid de larga distancia' (Long haulers) y 'condición post-Covid-19', esta última es la utilizada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) y todas son consideradas por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) como 'condiciones pos Covid. Aún no existe consenso en cuanto al reconocimiento de Covid persistente como entidad clínica, así como tampoco en cuanto a su nombre y criterios diagnósticos. Sin embargo, dada la alta prevalencia de la sintomatología a la que se le asocia, es imperativo que los servicios y las políticas de salud prioricen su atención. A la vez, es necesario efectuar estudios a futuro para identificar en detalle los diferentes subtipos de Covid persistente y, permitir así, su atención médica estratificada sin que los servicios de salud no se vean abrumados.

The term persistent Covid was used for the first time by Dr. Elisa Perego, as a Twitter hashtag in May 2020. It described her own experience of a multiphasic cyclical condition, which differed from the characteristic clinical evolution of Covid-19 both in symptomatology as in time The term persistent Covid or 'Long Covid' has several names depending on the literature consulted: 'post-acute sequelae of Covid-19', 'Covid¬-19 in progress', 'chronic Covid syndrome', 'Long-distance Covid ' (Long haulers) and 'post-Covid-19 condition', the latter is the one used by the World Health Organization (WHO) and all are considered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as ' post covid conditions. There is still no consensus regarding the recognition of persistent Covid as a clinical entity, nor regarding its name and diagnostic criteria. However, given the high prevalence of the symptoms to which it is associated, it is imperative that health services and policies prioritize care. At the same time, it is necessary to carry out future studies to identify in detail the different subtypes of persistent Covid and, thus, allow their stratified medical care without the health services being overwhelmed.

Ataxia-telangiectasia: una revisión desde la etiopatogenia al manejo actual con descripción de casos reportados en Perú / Ataxia telangiectasia: A review from etiopathogenesis to current management with a description of reported cases in Peru

La Ataxia-Telangiectasia (AT) es una rara enfermedad de herencia autosómica recesiva y de afección multisistémica, caracterizada por ataxia progresiva, inmunodeficiencia variable con infecciones recurrentes, riesgo incrementado de neoplasias con o sin telangiectasias óculo-cutáneas. La AT es causada por variantes patogénicas bialélicas en el gen ATM. Su diagnóstico se basa en la sospecha de un cuadro clínico compatible, niveles elevados de alfafetoproteína, atrofia cerebelosa y estudios genéticos. No existe tratamiento curativo de AT y su manejo se basa en medidas de soporte y prevención de complicaciones y asesoramiento genético. En esta revisión, actualizamos la epidemiología, manifestaciones clínicas, diagnóstico y tratamiento de AT incluyendo una búsqueda de casos publicados en el Perú.

Ataxia-Telangiectasia (AT) is a rare autosomal recessive disease with multisystemic involvement, characterized by slowly progressive ataxia, variable immunodeficiency with recurrent infections, increased risk of neoplasms with or without oculocutaneous telangiectasias. AT is caused by biallelic pathogenic variants within the ATM gene. Its diagnosis is based on suspicion of a compatible clinical symptomatology, increased levels of alpha-fetoprotein, cerebellar atrophy, and genetic testing. There is no curative treatment for AT and its management is based on supportive and preventive measures of eventual complications and genetic counseling. This review updates the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of AT, including a search for cases published in Peru.

Determining compliance with the COVID-19 daily symptom monitoring tool used to identify suspected COVID-19 workers of the military health support formation employees of the South African national defence force

Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic had prompted governments in many countries to enact laws and policies to combat the spread of COVID-19 at work. The DEL required every worker to be screened when they arrived at work. Screening methods included self-reporting symptoms using a symptom monitoring tool. This study aimed to determine compliance with the symptom monitoring tool by assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the MHSF employees. Methods: a cross-sectional questionnaire was administered to the employees. Information related to demographic, COVID-19 exposure, knowledge of COVID-19 and the symptom monitoring tool, attitude towards the symptom monitoring tool and practices towards COVID-19 and the symptom monitoring tool was collected. Results: a total of 90 participants participated in the study. The majority (N=45; 50%) of respondents were aged between 30 and 39 years old, with more female (N=50) than male (N=40) participants. The majority (N=51; 56.7%) only had grade 12 as the highest level of education. There were 25% (N=10) of males and 20% (N=10) of females who contracted COVID-19. The relationship between the COVID-19 positive cases and the symptom monitoring tool identifying symptoms had a strong negative correlation (-0.932). Respondent's knowledge of COVID-19 and the symptom monitoring tool was moderate (72.4%), with the attitude to the symptom monitoring tool being moderate (63.3%) as well. However, the practices of the COVID-19 guidelines and the symptom monitoring tool were good (93.3%).

Attitudes and treatment practices of mothers regarding teething

Background: Generally, mothers are saddled with early childcare responsibilities. Therefore, their attitude, practice, and care toward events occurring in early childhood including teething are important. Objective: To evaluate the attitudes and treatment practices of mothers regarding teething, Materials and Methods: The study is a descriptive cross-sectional survey. A systematic random sampling technique was utilized in selecting the participants for this study. Socio-demographics, attitudes, and treatment practices of mothers regarding teething were obtained via an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. IBM SPSS, Version 21.0. was used for data analysis. The level of significance was set at p= 0.05 Results: A total of 120 mothers participated in the study. The participants in the age group of 20-30 years were in the majority. A majority (86.7%; n=104) strongly agreed that mothers have a role to play in the management of teething. On the other hand, less than half (41.7%; n=50) strongly agreed that doctors have a role to play in the management of teething. Of the 103 mothers who practice self-medication, over 85% (85.4%; n=87) use teething syrup, 63.1% (n=65) sometimes use antibiotics, 80.6% (n=82) use analgesics, and 68.0% (n=70) always use herbal mixtures. The study further revealed a negative grade for attitude and a fair grade for practice Conclusion: Though the attitude level of mothers towards teething in this study was more negative, their treatment practices were nonetheless fair. We recommend educational programs that aim to improve the observed areas of negative attitudes and practices of the study population.

Awareness of Stroke among University Employees in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Sectional Study

Background Awareness of stroke is important for appropriate and timely stroke prevention and management. Objective To assess the level of awareness about the risk factors, signs, and appropriate responses for stroke among university employees in Rwanda. Methods We employed a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional approach. We involved 92 participants, and a self-administered questionnaire to collect data. We computed descriptive statistics and used the Chi-Square test to assess any differences in stroke awareness. Results We found that 12% and 15.2% of the participants were not aware of any risk factor and warning sign of stroke respectively. Regarding the reaction in case a warning sign of stroke was noticed, 9.8% of the participants indicated that they would do nothing or advise the victim to take rest at home. The limited awareness was significantly higher in the administrative than academic employees for both risk factors (p=0.002) and warning signs (p=0.006), but not for the appropriate responses to stroke (p=0.426). Conclusion A significant proportion of the participants were not aware of any stroke risk factor, warning sign and appropriate responses. It is important to conduct further similar studies and implement stroke education interventions in university communities

Reporte de dos casos de neuro-paracoccidiomicosis / Report of two cases of neuro-paracoccidiomycosis

La paracoccidiodomicosis es la micosis sistémica más frecuente en América Latina. La afectación del sistema nervioso central (SNC) está descrita en un 10-27%. El objetivo es presentar dos pacientes del sexo masculino con neuroparacoccidiodomicosis internados en el Departamento de Medicina Interna del Hospital Nacional, uno en el año 2017 y el otro en el 2021. Ambos pacientes presentaron síntomas neurológicos con mejoría de las lesiones con anfotericina B. Los granulomas cerebrales de PCM pueden tener comportamiento pseudotumoral. La regresión de las lesiones fue completa con anfotericina B y trimetoprin sulfametoxasol en el primer caso y anfotericina B e itraconazol en el segundo caso.

Paracoccidioidomycosis is the most common systemic mycosis in Latin America. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement is described in 10-27%. The objective is to present two male patients with neuroparacoccidioidomycosis admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine of the National Hospital, one in 2017 and the other in 2021. Both patients presented neurological symptoms with improvement of the lesions with amphotericin B. The granulomas brain cells of PCM may have pseudotumor behavior. Regression of the lesions was complete with amphotericin B and trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole in the first case and amphotericin B and itraconazole in the second case.

Arachnoiditis ossifications in the spine / Aracnoidite ossificante na coluna vertebral / Aracnoiditis osificante en la columna vertebral

ABSTRACT Introduction: Arachnoiditis ossificans (AO) in the spine is a rare entity characterized by progressive calcification of the arachnoid and dural sac, with consequent neurological involvement. Objective: Review the causes, clinical manifestations, and complementary studies for their correct diagnosis. Method: Systematic review under PRISMA guidelines, with search in Pubmed, Lilacs, and Embase. Patient demographics (sex and age), history reported as a cause of AO and time elapsed between cause and diagnosis of AO, clinical manifestations, and complementary studies used for diagnosis were collected. Results: 38 articles, of which we collected 46 patients (25 women, 21 men), mean age of 52 years. The most frequent cause was previous spine surgery and myelography with fat-soluble contrast. The most frequent symptoms were insufficient muscle strength (74%) and pain (69%). CT was used in 76%. The most frequent location was thoracic (35%). Conclusion: Its pathogenesis is unclear; described as the final cause of a chronic inflammatory process in the arachnoid with the consequent bone metaplasia. Diagnosis usually precedes a long period of pain and progressive neurological symptoms. The most sensitive and specific complementary study for the diagnosis is the tomography without contrast, which should be requested in case of clinical suspicion. Level of Evidence II; Systematic Review.

Resumo: Introdução: A aracnoidite ossificante (AO) na coluna vertebral é uma entidade rara caracterizada por calcificação progressiva do saco aracnóideo e dural, com consequente envolvimento neurológico. Objetivo: revisar as causas, manifestações clínicas e estudos complementares para o seu correto diagnóstico. Método: Revisão sistemática sob as diretrizes do PRISMA, com busca no Pubmed, Lilacs e Embase. Foram coletados dados demográficos dos pacientes (sexo e idade), história relatada como causa de AO e tempo decorrido entre a causa e o diagnóstico de AO, manifestações clínicas e estudos complementares utilizados para o diagnóstico. Resultados: 38 artigos, dos quais foram coletados 46 pacientes (25 mulheres, 21 homens), com idade média de 52 anos. A causa mais frequente foi cirurgia prévia da coluna vertebral e mielografia com contraste lipossolúvel. Os sintomas mais frequentes foram comprometimento da força muscular (74%) e dor (69%). A TC foi utilizada em 76%. A localização mais frequente foi torácica (35%). Conclusões: Sua patogênese não é clara, é descrita como a causa final de um processo inflamatório crônico na aracnoide com a consequente metaplasia óssea. O diagnóstico é geralmente precedido por um longo período de dor acompanhado por sintomas neurológicos progressivos. O estudo complementar mais sensível e específico para o seu diagnóstico é a tomografia sem contraste, que deve ser solicitada em caso de suspeita clínica. Nível de Evidência II; Revisão sistemática.

Resumen: Introducción: La aracnoiditis osificante (AO) en la columna vertebral es una entidad rara que se caracteriza por la calcificación progresiva de la aracnoides y el saco dural, con la consecuente afectación neurológica. Objetivo: revisar las causas, manifestaciones clínicas y los estudios complementarios para su correcto diagnóstico. Método: Revisión sistemática bajo las directrices PRISMA, con búsqueda en Pubmed, Lilacs y Embase. Se recolectaron los datos demográficos de los pacientes (sexo y edad), el antecedente reportado como causa de AO y el tiempo transcurrido entre causa y el diagnóstico de AO, las manifestaciones clínicas y los estudios complementarios utilizados para el diagnóstico. Resultados: 38 artículos, de los cuales recolectamos 46 pacientes (25 mujeres, 21 hombres), promedio de edad 52 años. La causa más frecuente fue la cirugía previa de columna vertebral y la mielografía con contraste liposoluble Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron la alteración de la fuerza muscular (74%) y dolor (69%). Se utilizó TC en un 76%. La ubicación más frecuente fue torácica (35%). Conclusiones: Su patogenia no es clara, se describe como causa final de un proceso inflamatorio crónico en la aracnoides con la consecuente metaplasia ósea. El diagnóstico generalmente se precede de un largo periodo de dolor acompañado de síntomas neurológicos progresivos. El estudio complementario más sensible y específico para su diagnóstico es la tomografía sin contraste, que debe ser solicitado ante la sospecha clínica. Nivel de Evidencia II; Revisión sistemática.

Fatores associados à visita à emergência ou hospitalização em cuidados paliativos oncológicos domiciliares: uma revisão integrativa / Factors associated with emergency room visit or hospitalization in care oncolagy home care: an integrative review / Factores asociados a la visita a urgencias o a la hospitalización en cuidado atención oncológica a domicilio: una revisión integradora

Objetivo: identificar os fatores associados à visita à emergência ou hospitalização dos pacientes oncológicos em cuidados paliativos domiciliares. Método: revisão integrativa nas bases PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science e Embase. Perguntou-se "quais os fatores associados à visita a serviços de emergência ou hospitalização de pacientes oncológicos em cuidados paliativos domiciliares?". Descritores foram neoplasias; cuidados paliativos; hospitalização; serviços médicos de emergência; serviços de assistência domiciliar. Critérios de elegibilidade foram texto na íntegra; entre 2012 e 2022; idioma inglês, português ou espanhol; idade adulta. Resultados:foram selecionados 16 artigos. As causas mais comuns de visita à emergência/hospitalização foram dor, falta de ar, infecção, sintomas digestivos, delirium e queda do estado geral/fadiga. Conclusão: este estudo identificou lacunas em que os cuidados paliativos domiciliares podem ser aprimorados.

Objective: to identify the factors associated with the emergency visit or hospitalization of cancer patients in palliative home care. Method: integrative review in PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science and Embase. The question was "what factors are associated with visiting emergency services or hospitalization of cancer patients in palliative home care?". Descriptors were neoplasms; palliative care; hospitalization; emergency medical services; home care services. Eligibility criteria were full text; between 2012 and 2022; English, Portuguese or Spanish language; adulthood. Results: 16 articles were selected. The most common causes of emergency room visits/hospitalization were pain, shortness of breath, infection, digestive symptoms, delirium, and poor general condition/fatigue. Conclusion: this study identified gaps in which palliative home care can be improved.

Objetivo: identificar los factores asociados a la visita a urgencias u hospitalización de pacientes oncológicos en cuidados paliativos domiciliarios. Método: revisión integrativa en PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science y Embase. La pregunta fue "¿qué factores se asocian con la visita a los servicios de emergencia o la hospitalización de pacientes oncológicos en cuidados paliativos domiciliarios?". Descriptores fueron neoplasias; Cuidados paliativos; hospitalización; servicios médicos de emergencia; servicios de atención domiciliaria. Los criterios de elegibilidad fueron texto completo; entre 2012 y 2022; idioma inglés, portugués o español; edad adulta. Resultados:se seleccionaron 16 artículos. Las causas más comunes de visitas a la sala de emergencias/hospitalización fueron dolor, dificultad para respirar, infección, síntomas digestivos, delirio y mal estado general/fatiga. Conclusión: este estudio identificó brechas en las que se pueden mejorar los cuidados paliativos domiciliários.

Sepsis et choc septique en réanimation à Brazzaville (Congo) / Sepsis and septic shock in polyvalent intensive care at Brazzaville (Congo)

Objectifs. Décrire les aspects cliniques, bactériologiques et évolutifs du sepsis et du choc septique dans le service de réanimation polyvalente du CHUB. Patients et méthodes. Il s'agit d'une étude transversale, monocentrique et descriptive, durant 12 mois, incluant les patients âgés d'au moins 18 ans admis en réanimation polyvalente pour un sepsis ou choc septique. Les variables épidémiologiques, cliniques, bactériologiques et évolutives ont été analysées avec Excel 2019. Résultats. 56 patients ont été retenus (20,7%). Leur âge moyen était de 43,1 ± 17,9 ans (extrêmes de 18 et 84 ans), avec 66,1% des hommes. Le foyer infectieux initial était péritonéal (64,3 %). À l'admission, le nombre médian de défaillances d'organes par patient était de trois (maximum 5). Les défaillances rénale (71,4%), hépatique (69,6%) et hémodynamique (62,5%) étaient les plus représentées. Le taux de réalisation du bilan bactériologique était de 35,7% : hémoculture (10,7%), uroculture (14,3%), porte d'entrée infectieuse (7,1%). La durée d'hospitalisation des patients sortis vivants était de 8,1 ± 6,3 jours (extrêmes de 2 et 31 jours). Le taux de mortalité était de 57,1%. Les décès survenaient au-delà de 24 h d'hospitalisation (75%), chez des patients avec comorbidités (65,6%), porte d'entrée péritonéale (59,4%), et défaillances hémodynamique (81,2%) et rénale (75%). Conclusion. Les prévalences du sepsis et du choc septique dans notre série sont superposables à celles de la littérature. Le taux de réalisation des bilans bactériologiques reste faible. La mortalité du sepsis demeure très élevée.

Introduction. No accurate data on sepsis and septic shock in intensive care unit (ICU) in the Republic of Congo are available. The aim of the study was to describe the course of patients with sepsis and/or septic shock in the polyvalent ICU of the University Teaching Hospital of Brazzaville. Patients and methods. This was a cross-sectional, monocentric and descriptive study, lasting 12 months, including patients aged at least 18 years admitted to ICU for sepsis or septic shock. The clinical presentation, the bacteriological findings and the outcome were analyzed with Excel 2019. Results. 56 patients were selected (20.7%). The average age was 43.1 ± 17.9 years (extremes 18 and 84 years), with 66.1% of men. The initial infection was peritoneal (64.3%). At admission, the median number of organ failures per patient was three (maximum 5). Renal (71.4%), hepatic (69.6%) and hemodynamic (62.5%) failures were the most common. Bacteriological assessment rate was 35.7%: blood culture (10.7%), urine culture (14.3%). The duration of hospitalization of alive patients was 8.1 ± 6.3 days (extremes 2 and 31 days). The mortality rate was 57.1%. Deaths occurred beyond 24 hours of hospitalization (75%), in patients with comorbidities (65.6%), peritonitis (59.4%), hemodynamic (81.2%) and renal (75%) failures. Conclusion. The prevalence of sepsis and septic shock in our study is comparable to other published series. The bacteriological assessments rate is still low. The mortality is very high.

Prevalence and seroprevalence of COVID-19 in suspected malaria during the second wave in Yaounde, Cameroon

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has added an additional burden in countries with already fragile health systems. Our objective was to determine the prevalence and seroprevalence of COVID-19 in suspected malaria during the second wave in Yaounde. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jordan Medical Services for 8 weeks from April 19 to June 13, 2021, i.e., during the second wave in Cameroon. For the 86 patients with suspected malaria, nasopharyngeal and blood samples were taken for SARS-CoV-2 antigen and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM using the STANDARD TM Q COVID-19 Ag kit from SD BIOSENSOR, Korea, 2020 and Standard TM Q COVID 19 Ac IgG/IgM kit from SD BIOSENSOR, Korea, 2020 respectively. Confirmation of malaria was done by microscopic examination of stained blood smears. Results. Malaria was confirmed in 20.9% (18) of cases. The prevalences of COVID-19 and COVID-19/malaria co-infection were 8.1% and 0.9% respectively. Of the 25.6% (54) of patients with anti-COVID-19 IgM, no positive microscopic cases were found. On the other hand, a little more than half of the patients had IgG antibodies against COVID-19 whether they had a positive thick drop or not (56.0% (42/75) and 52.2% (71/136) respectively). Conclusion. In case of suspicion of malaria in a malaria area, it seems important to consider COVID-19 as a differential diagnosis.

Introduction. La pandémie de la COVID-19 a ajouté un fardeau supplémentaire dans les pays aux systèmes de santé déjà fragiles. Objectif : déterminer la prévalence et la séroprévalence de la COVID-19 en cas de suspicion du paludisme au cours de la deuxième vagueà Yaoundé. Méthodologie. Une étude transversale descriptive a été menée au Centre Médical le Jourdain pendant 8 semaines du 19 Avril au 13 Juin 2021 soit durant la deuxième vague au Cameroun. Pour les 86 patients avec suspicion de paludisme, des prélèvements nasopharyngé et sanguins ont été réalisés pour la recherche d'antigène du SRAS- CoV 2 et des IgG et IgM anti-SARS-CoV-2 grâce aux kits STANDARDTM Q COVID-19 Ag de SD BIOSENSOR, Corée, 2020 et StandardTM Q COVID 19 Ac IgG/IgM de SD BIOSENSOR, Corée, 2020 respectivement. La confirmation du paludisme a été faite grâce à l'examen microscopique des étalements de sang colorés. Résultats. Le paludisme était confirmé dans 20,9% (18) des cas. Les prévalences de la COVID-19 et de la coïnfection COVID19/Paludisme étaient de 8,1% et de 0,9% respectivement. Sur les 25,6% (54) des patients avec des IgM anti-COVID-19, aucun cas de microscopie positive n'a été retrouvé. Par ailleurs un peu plus de la moitié des patients avaient des anticorps IgG anti-COVID-19 qu'ils aient une goutte épaisse positive ou pas soit 56,0% (42/75) et 52,2% (71/136) respectivement. Conclusion. En cas de suspicion du paludisme en zone impaludée, il parait non négligeable de considérer la COVID-19 comme un diagnostic différentiel.

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G antibody during COVID-19 pandemic in Fayoum District, Egypt: a community-based pilot survey

Introduction: controlling the worldwide pandemic, coronavirus disease (COVID-19), could be impossible due to the hesitancy about the available vaccines and the difficulty to implement strict restrictions. Little information is available about herd immunity in the highly vulnerable region of North East Africa, Egypt. Objectives: to assess the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 during the pandemic in one of the highly vulnerable populations in Egypt, Fayoum district of Fayoum Governorate. Additionally, to assess the predictive value of symptoms and other associated risk factors towards a positive COVID-19 test. Methods: in this cross-sectional community-based pilot study, immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies that are specific for the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S1-RBD) protein were tested during the period from February 2021 to July 2021. Results: out of 155 participants, 60.6% were SARS-CoV-2 seropositive. Out of symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, 76.5% and 56.2% were seropositive, respectively. Surprisingly, only one individual had received the COVID-19 vaccine. Previous history of COVID-19; such as symptoms and gender are statistically significant predictors of high seroconversion independent of age, comorbidities, and level of education. Conclusion: this study which disclosed unexpectedly high SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion among the Egyptians, might provide a clear insight into COVID-19 transmission patterns and state of immunity. Further study with a larger sample size on a large scale is required to represent the whole local population.

Delayed SARS-COV-2 clearance in infected persons in Ghana

Objective: This study aimed to determine the duration of SARS-CoV-2 clearance in persons in Ghana. The research question was whether the duration of virus clearance in Ghana matched the 14 days recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO); this had direct implications for transmission, which was key in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: This was a retrospective analytical study. Setting: All facilities that submitted clinical specimens to Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis between March to June 2020 were included in the study. Interventions: Samples from 480 persons who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 by RT-PCR from March to June 2020 at NMIMR and submitted at least two follow-up samples were retrospectively analysed. Individuals with two consecutive negative RT-PCR retesting results were considered to have cleared SARS-CoV-2. Results: The median time from the initial positive test to virus clearance was 20 days (IQR: 5-56 days). This was six days longer than the WHO-recommended 14 days, after which infected persons could be de-isolated. Sputum and nasopharyngeal swabs proved more sensitive for detecting viral RNA as the infection progressed. At a significance level of 0.05, age and sex did not seem to influence the time to SARS-CoV-2 clearance. Conclusions: The median time to SARS-CoV-2 clearance in this study was 20 days, suggesting that SARS-CoV-2 infected persons in Ghana take longer to clear the virus. This finding calls for further investigations into whether patients who remain PCR positive continue to be infectious and inform isolation practices in Ghana.

Diagnóstico Precoce de Câncer de Mama em Mulheres com Lesões Palpáveis: Oferta, Realização e Necessidade de Biópsias no Município do Rio de Janeiro / Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Women with Palpable Lesions: Offer, Performance, and Demand for Biopsies in the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro / Detección Precoz del Cáncer de Mama en Mujeres con Lesiones Palpables: Oferta, Realización y Necesidad de Biopsias en el Municipio de Rio de Janeiro

Introdução: O câncer de mama no Brasil apresenta elevadas taxas de incidência e mortalidade com diagnóstico em estadiamento avançado. Objetivo: Descrever a oferta e a realização de biópsias mamárias no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) para mulheres residentes no município do Rio de Janeiro, de 2017 a 2021. Método: Estudo descritivo transversal a partir de dados do Sistema de Informação Ambulatorial e do Sistema de Regulação do Município do Rio de Janeiro, considerando os procedimentos de biópsia por punção por agulha grossa (PAG) ou biópsia cirúrgica. Para avaliar a suficiência da oferta e utilização dos procedimentos, foi estimado o número de mulheres sintomáticas usuárias do SUS. Os dados foram avaliados por estabelecimento e área programática (AP). Resultados: Estimaram-se 21.687 mulheres sintomáticas e a necessidade de 5.314 biópsias para 2021. Nesse mesmo ano, foram ofertadas 2.541 biópsias de mama por dez estabelecimentos de saúde; 90,9% para mulheres residentes das quais apenas 52,7% foram realizadas. Observaram-se oferta e realização desigual de biópsias pelas AP no período com resultado anual inferior a um quinto do necessário. A oferta e a realização de biópsias são insuficientes para a investigação diagnóstica de mulheres com lesões palpáveis, gerando sobrecarga sobre as demandas anuais com comprometimento do diagnóstico precoce. Conclusão: A disparidade na realização das biópsias nas AP deve ser superada com estratégias que visem alcançar sobretudo mulheres com lesões palpáveis.

Introduction: Breast cancer in Brazil has high incidence and mortality rates with diagnosis at advanced stage. Objective: Describe the offer and performance of breast biopsies in the National Health System (SUS) for women residing in the city of Rio de Janeiro, from 2017 to 2021. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study based on data from the Outpatient Information System and the Regulation System of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, considering core needle biopsy (PAG) or surgical biopsy procedures. To assess the level of offer and utilization of procedures, the number of symptomatic women consulted by SUS was estimated. Data were evaluated by health clinics and programmatic area (PA). Results: For 2021, 21,687 symptomatic women and demand of 5,314 biopsies were estimated. In this same year, 2,541 breast biopsies were offered by 10 health clinics, 90.9% for female residents of which only 52.7% were performed. The offer and performance of biopsies by PA were uneven, only less than one fifth of the required volume were met revealing an important gap for diagnostic investigation of women with palpable lesions causing overburden on the annual demands and compromise of early diagnosis. Conclusion: The disparity in the performance of biopsies in PA must be overcome with strategies to include women with palpable lesions mostly.

Introducción: El cáncer de mama en Brasil tiene altas tasas de incidencia y mortalidad con diagnóstico en etapa avanzada. Objetivo: Describir la provisión y realización de biopsias de mama en el Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) para mujeres residentes en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro, de 2017 a 2021. Método: Estudio descriptivo transversal a partir de los datos del Sistema de Informaciones Ambulatorias y del Sistema de Regulación del Municipio del Rio de Janeiro, considerando procedimientos de biopsia con aguja gruesa (PAG) o biopsia quirúrgica. Para evaluar la suficiencia de la oferta y uso de los procedimientos, se estimó el número de mujeres sintomáticas usuarias del SUS. Los datos fueron evaluados por establecimiento y área programática (AP). Resultados: Se observó un estimado de 21687 mujeres sintomáticas y la necesidad de 5314 biopsias para 2021. Ese mismo año, diez establecimientos de salud ofrecieron 2541 biopsias de mama; 90,9% para mujeres residentes de las cuales solo se realizó el 52,7%. Hubo una oferta y realización desigual de biopsias por AP en el período con una realización anual inferior a la quinta parte de las necesarias. La oferta y realización de biopsias son insuficientes para la investigación diagnóstica de mujeres con lesiones palpables y produce una acumulación creciente de necesidades anuales, comprometiendo el diagnóstico precoz. Conclusión: La disparidad en la realización de biopsias en AP debe ser superada con estrategias que apunten a llegar principalmente a mujeres con lesiones palpables.

Leishmaniose visceral: aspectos epidemiológicos, espaciais e temporais no município de Sobral, nordeste do Brasil, 2007-2019 / Visceral leishmaniasis: epidemiological, spatial and temporality aspects in the municipality of Sobral, northeast Brazil, 2007-2019

Objetivos: descrever os aspectos epidemiológicos, espaciais e temporais da leishmaniose visceral humana, no município de Sobral, no período de 2007 a 2019. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo epidemiológico descritivo e ecológico de análise espacial e temporal, com uso dos programas Quantum-Gis e Joinpoint. Resultados: foram confirmados 316 casos novos, predominantemente, no sexo masculino, nas faixas etárias de 1 a 4 anos (26,3%) e de 20 a 39 anos (24,0%), na zona urbana. Febre (95,9%), fraqueza (85,1%), emagrecimento (80,1%), palidez (73,7%), esplenomegalia (75,6%) e hepatomegalia (69,3%) foram os sinais clínicos mais frequentes. A doença se concentrou em quatro bairros: Terrenos Novos, Centro, Expectativa e Sinhá Saboia, expressando áreas mais densas (quentes). A incidência e a letalidade foram crescentes no início do período e decrescentes no final, com uma inversão destes indicadores no ano de 2014. Conclusão: em Sobral, a leishmaniose visceral humana é um agravo considerado relevante para o serviço de vigilância em saúde com necessidade de intensificação das ações de controle entomológico, zoonótico e de manejo ambiental, principalmente nas áreas mais densas.

Objectives: the objective was to describe the epidemiological, spatial, and temporal aspects of human visceral leishmaniasis, in the municipality of Sobral, from 2007 to 2019. Methods: A descriptive, spatial and temporal ecological study was carried out using Quantum-Gis and Joinpoint programs. Results: 316 new cases were confirmed, predominantly in males, in the age groups of 1 to 4 years (26.3%) and 20 to 39 years (24.0%), mainly in the urban area. Fever (95.9%), weakness (85.1%), weight loss (80.1%), pallor (73.7%), splenomegaly (75.6%), and hepatomegaly (69.3%) were the most frequent clinical signs. The disease was concentrated in four neighborhoods (Terrenos Novos, Centro, Expectativa, and Sinhá Saboia), hot spots. The incidence and case-fatality increased at the beginning of the period but decreased at the end, with an inversion in these in the year 2014. Conclusion: In Sobral, human visceral leishmaniasis is a disease considered relevant to the health surveillance service, with the need to intensify entomological, zoonotic, and environmental management actions, especially in denser areas.

Hemocromatosis: revisión de la literatura a propósito de un caso clínico / Hemochromatosis: case report and literature review

Hemochromatosis (HC) is a disorder that alters the body's ability to metabolize iron, increasing its absorption, causing iron overload, and consequently an accumulation of the mineral in multiple organs such as the liver, heart, and pancreas. The amount of total iron in the body is 2-4 g in healthy individuals and remains within these limits throughout life thanks to the control of intestinal absorption. In patients with CH, this amount is increased by at least 10 times, which translates into body deposits of 20-40 grams of iron on average. Factors that increase the risk of having HC: having two copies of the mutated HFE gene, family history, ethnicity or ancestry from Northern Europe (less common in blacks, Hispanics, and Asians), and male gender.