ABSTRACT
RESUMEN El Parvovirus B 19 es un virus de la familia Parvoviridae que se disemina por vía respiratoria. La infección es frecuente durante la niñez, y la seroprevalencia aumenta con la edad. Causa diversas manifestaciones clínicas según el estado inmunológico y hematológico del paciente, y la mayoría de las infecciones son asintomáticas. Se presenta el caso de una mujer adulta que presentó lesiones en diana tipo eritema multiforme e infección primaria por Parvovirus B 19.
SUMMARY Parvovirus B19 is a virus of the family Parvoviridae that spreads by respiratory route. The infection is more common during childhood and the seroprevalence increases with age. It causes a wide range of diseases according to the immunologic and hematologic patient`s status. Most of infections are asymptomatic. We report a female adult patient who presents for evaluation and management with multiple overspread eritematous asymptomatic target lesions like erythema multiforme associated with Parvovirus B 19 infection.
ABSTRACT
The proportion of inadequate attendances at emergency department (ED) is 20-80%. The suitability of attendances at ED was evaluated using an Hospital Emergency Suitability Protocol, which was validated. 37.9% of attendances were inappropriate and they are more frequent in children. Patients who were referred by a doctor, with trauma or surgical consulted more adequately. The suitability of attendances at ED are related with illness.