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Espiroquetosis intestinal humana: serie clínica y revisión de la literatura / Human intestinal spirochetosis: clinical series and literature review
Lozano, Carlo; Arellano, Leonardo; Yaquich, Pamela.
  • Lozano, Carlo; Hospital del Salvador. Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Santiago. CL
  • Arellano, Leonardo; Hospital del Salvador. Servicio de Anatomía Patológica. Santiago. CL
  • Yaquich, Pamela; Hospital del Salvador. Servicio de Gastroenterología. Santiago. CL
Rev. chil. infectol ; 29(4): 449-452, ago. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-649831
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Human intestinal spirochetosis (HIE) is defined as colonization by spirochetes of the large intestine. Is associated with chronic diarrhea. The incidence and prevalence ranges from 0.4% to 12%.

Objective:

To determine the prevalence of HIE in the Salvador's Hospital, between 2003 and 2008 in patients with a history of chronic diarrhea and without abnormalities in colonoscopy, in 2 separate groups patients with and without a history of HIV infection. Material and

Methods:

Retrospective morphology evaluation of the large bowel endoscopic biopsies to the selected groups.

Results:

We reviewed 115 biopsies, 98 were from HIV-negative and 17 HIV from positive patients. Two cases of intestinal spirochetosis were detected, both HIV negative, with a prevalence of 1.7%.

Comment:

The prevalence of HIE is similar to that reported in Western countries. Population studies are needed to determine the real epidemiological impact in our environment.
RESUMEN

Introducción:

La espiroquetosis intestinal humana (EIH) se define como la colonización del intestino grueso por espiroquetas. Se asocia a diarrea crónica. Su incidencia y prevalencia van desde 0,4 a 12%

Objetivo:

Determinar la prevalencia de EIH en el Hospital Del Salvador, de Santiago, Chile, entre los años 2003 y 2008, en pacientes con antecedentes clínicos de diarrea crónica y colonoscopia sin hallazgos patológicos, separados en dos grupos pacientes con y sin antecedentes de infección por VIH. Material y

Método:

Evaluación morfológica retrospectiva de las biopsias endoscópicas de intestino grueso de los grupos seleccionados.

Resultados:

Se revisaron 115 biopsias, 98 correspondieron a pacientes sin infección por VIH y 17 a pacientes seropositivos para VIH. Se detectaron dos casos de espiroquetosis intestinal, ambos en pacientes sin infección por VIH, con una prevalencia de 1,7 %.

Comentario:

La prevalencia de EIH es similar a la publicada en países occidentales. Se requieren estudios poblacionales para determinar el real impacto epidemiológico en nuestro medio.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Brachyspira / Intestinal Diseases Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. infectol Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital del Salvador/CL

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Brachyspira / Intestinal Diseases Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Chile Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. infectol Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital del Salvador/CL