Diagnóstico etiológico de pacientes con exantemas o cuadros febriles atendidos en 1998. Estado Zulia, Venezuela / Laboratory diagnosis of patients with exanthematic or febrile syndromes occurring in the Zulia State, Venezuela, during 1998
Rev. méd. Chile
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132(9): 1078-1084, sept. 2004. tab
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Exanthematic diseases are a group of syndromes mainly caused by acute viral infections.AIM:
To obtain information about the viruses that cause exanthematic diseases in our region. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
During 1998, 267 serum samples from patients with an acute rash or patients presenting a febrile syndrome accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes, headache and other symptoms, were collected. Specific antibody of the IgM class (anti-IgM) against Rubella, Measles, Dengue types 1-4 and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) were measured by immunoenzymatic assay (EIA). Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies were measured by immunofluorescence.RESULTS:
An etiologic agent was detected in 208 cases (77.9%). Cases due to Dengue (40.6%) and Rubella (21%) viruses predominated, but the frequency of other agents was also high in specific age groups. The agreement between the clinical suspicion and the laboratory findings varied broadly, from a 100% for suspected Dengue to just a 14.8% for cases of suspected CMV infection.CONCLUSIONS:
Dengue was the most common viral exanthematic disease in the Zulia State during 1998.
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Asunto principal:
Inmunoglobulina M
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Dengue Grave
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Exantema
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Fiebre
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Anciano
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Aged80
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Humanos
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Lactante
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Venezuela
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
España
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Venezuela
Institución/País de afiliación:
Instituto Carlos III/ES
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Universidad del Zulia/VE
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