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Introducción: La diarrea aguda es una entidad frecuente en pediatría, constituyendo una de las principales causas de mortalidad en países en desarrollo y en niños menores de cinco años. Si bien la alimentación representa uno de los pilares fundamentales en el tratamiento de la misma, no existe consenso entre los profesionales en cuanto a la indicación de leche deslactosada durante el curso del cuadro. Objetivos: Realizar una revisión sistemática para estudiar el impacto del consumo de leche deslactosada vs leche regular en la duración de la diarrea aguda infecciosa en niños. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática incluyendo artículos publicados desde el año 2008 al 2023, utilizando para la búsqueda las bases de datos PubMed, Lillacs, Cochrane Library y literatura gris. Se incluyeron estudios experimentales, observacionales, revisiones, guías de atención y metaanálisis, realizados en pacientes pediátricos sin patologías de base, cursando cuadro de diarrea aguda infecciosa, que compararan el uso de leche deslactosada frente a leche regular. Resultados: Se seleccionaron doce artículos. En 9 de ellos se constató una disminución en la duración de la diarrea en los pacientes que recibieron leche deslactosada con una diferencia de medias de 18 horas (en un rango entre 4 y 32.6 horas). No se reportaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la mortalidad entre el uso de una u otra fórmula láctea. En relación al uso de una u otra fórmula no se objetivaron variaciones en el peso estadísticamente significativas. La necesidad de hospitalización fue similar entre ambos grupos. Solo un artículo analizó la frecuencia o volumen de deposiciones sin encontrar diferencias significativas (AU)
Introduction:Acute diarrhea is frequent in pediatrics, and constitutes one of the main causes of mortality in developing countries and in children under five years of age. Although feeding is one of the fundamental pillars in the treatment of diarrhea, there is no consensus among professionals regarding the indication of lactose-free milk during the course of the symptoms. Objectives: To conduct a systematic review to study the impact of lactose-free milk vs. regular milk consumption on the duration of acute infectious diarrhea in children. Materials and methods: A systematic review was conducted including articles published between 2008 and 2023, using PubMed, Lillacs, Cochrane Library databases, and gray literature for the search. Experimental and observational studies, reviews, care guidelines and meta-analysis were included, conducted in pediatric patients without underlying diseases, with acute infectious diarrhea, comparing the use of lactose-free milk versus regular milk. Results: Twelve articles were selected. Nine of them showed a decrease in the duration of diarrhea in patients who received lactose-free milk with a mean difference of 18 hours (ranging from 4 to 32.6 hours). No statistically significant differences in mortality were reported between the use of one or the other milk formula. Regarding the use of one or the other formula, there were no statistically significant variations in weight. The need for hospital admission was similar between the two groups. Only one article analyzed stool frequency or volume with no significant differences (AU)
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Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Acute Disease , Treatment Outcome , Milk/chemistry , Diarrhea, Infantile/therapy , Lactose/administration & dosage , Lactose/adverse effectsABSTRACT
Background and Objective: To understand the main forms of transmission of HIV in order to foster the containment of the transmission chain, early diagnosis and the epidemiological profile of patients. In this sense, it will enable the analysis of the epidemiological profile and the transmissibility variables of patients with HIV/Aids from the municipality of Imperatriz-MA.. Method: This is an observational cross-sectional study. Data collection was performed from the analysis of patients' records registered in the Center for Testing and Counseling (CTA) from 2017 to 2020. For data collection, a questionnaire with transmission variables and epidemiological characteristics of patients was used. Results: From January 2017 to December 2020, 211 medical records were filed. Of these, 71.6% were male, 55.5% of the participants were between 21 and 40 years, and 66.4% from Imperatriz-MA. The most prevalent type of exposure was sexual intercourse without a condom. Among the participants, 83.9% (n=177) were positive only for HIV. About 140 people with HIV had an undetectable viral load (VL) (< 50 copies/ml) after 6 months of using antiretroviral therapy, making it low transmissibility. Conclusion: The study was able to characterize the epidemiological profile of patients from the Specialized Assistance Service (SAE) in Imperatriz between 2017 and 2020. Despite the increase in the number of cases among women, the most affected public remains young men, from 21 to 40 years of age, with 8 to 11 years of education, single and brown. Sexual intercourse without a condom is the main type of exposure.(AU)
Justificación y Objetivo: Buscando proporcionar a la contención de la cadena de transmisión del VIH, el diagnóstico precoz y el perfil epidemiológico de los pacientes para conocer las principales formas de transmisión del VIH. En este sentido, el estudio tiene como objetivo analizar el perfil epidemiológico y las variables de transmisibilidad de los usuarios con VIH/sida del municipio de Imperatriz-MA. Método: Se trata de un estudio observacional de carácter transversal, la recolección de datos fue realizada a partir del análisis de registros de usuarios registrados en el CTA en el período de 2017 a 2020. Para la recolección de datos, se utilizó un cuestionario con variables de transmisión y características epidemiológicas de los pacientes. Resultados: Se registraron 211 registros y enero de 2017 a diciembre de 2020. De estos, 71,6% del sexo masculino, 55,5% de los participantes tenían entre 21 y 40 años y 66,4% de Imperatriz - MA. El tipo de exposición más prevalente fue la relación sexual sin condón. Entre los participantes, 83,9% (n=177) fueron positivos solo para el VIH. Cerca de 140 personas con VIH tenían carga viral indetectable (< 50 copias/ml) después de 6 meses usando terapia antirretroviral, haciéndola de baja transmisibilidad. Conclusión: El público más afectado sigue siendo hombres jóvenes, de 21 a 40 años, con 8 a 11 años de educación, solteros y de piel morena. Las relaciones sexuales sin preservativo son el principal tipo de exposición.(AU)
Justificativa e Objetivo: Conhecer as principais formas de transmissão do HIV para proporcionar a contenção da cadeia de transmissão do HIV, o diagnóstico precoce e o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes. Nesse sentido, será possível analisar o perfil epidemiológico e as variáveis de transmissibilidade dos usuários com HIV/Aids do município de Imperatriz-MA. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional de caráter transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada a partir da análise de registros de usuários cadastrados no CTA no período de 2017 a 2020. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se um questionário com variáveis de transmissão e características epidemiológicas dos pacientes. Resultados: Foram registrados 211 prontuários de janeiro de 2017 a dezembro de 2020. Destes, 71,6% do sexo masculino, 55,5% dos participantes tinham entre 21 e 40 anos e 66,4% de Imperatriz-MA. O tipo de exposição mais prevalente foi a relação sexual sem preservativo. Entre os participantes, 83,9% (n=177) foram positivos apenas para HIV. Cerca de 140 pessoas com HIV tinham carga viral indetectável (< 50 cópias/ml) após 6 meses usando terapia antirretroviral, tornando-a de baixa transmissibilidade. Conclusões: O estudo conseguiu caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico dos usuários de SAE em Imperatriz entre 2017 e 2020. Apesar do aumento no número de casos em mulheres, o público mais afetado continua sendo homens jovens, de 21 a 40 anos, com 8 a 11 anos de educação, solteiros e pardos. A relação sexual sem preservativo é o principal tipo de exposição.(AU)
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Health Profile , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/epidemiology , HIV , Disease Transmission, InfectiousABSTRACT
Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) is an ocular disease that affects bovines and has significant economic and health effects worldwide. Gram negative bacteria Moraxella bovis and Moraxella bovoculi are its main etiological agents. Antimicrobial therapy against IBK is often difficult in beef and dairy herds and, although vaccines are commercially available, their efficacy is variable and dependent on local strains. The aim of this study was to analyze for the first time the genomes of Uruguayan clinical isolates of M. bovis and M. bovoculi. The genomes were de novo assembled and annotated; the genetic basis of fimbrial synthesis was analyzed and virulence factors were identified. A 94% coverage in the reference genomes of both species, and more than 80% similarity to the reference genomes were observed. The mechanism of fimbrial phase variation in M. bovis was detected, and the tfpQ orientation of these genes confirmed, in an inversion region of approximately 2.18kb. No phase variation was determined in the fimbrial gene of M. bovoculi. When virulence factors were compared between strains, it was observed that fimbrial genes have 36.2% sequence similarity. In contrast, the TonB-dependent lactoferrin/transferrin receptor exhibited the highest percentage of amino acid similarity (97.7%) between strains, followed by cytotoxins MbxA/MbvA and the ferric uptake regulator. The role of these virulence factors in the pathogenesis of IBK and their potential as vaccine components should be explored.
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Cattle Diseases , Genome, Bacterial , Keratoconjunctivitis, Infectious , Moraxella bovis , Moraxella , Animals , Moraxella/genetics , Moraxella/isolation & purification , Cattle , Moraxella bovis/genetics , Keratoconjunctivitis, Infectious/microbiology , Cattle Diseases/microbiology , Moraxellaceae Infections/microbiology , Moraxellaceae Infections/veterinary , Uruguay , Virulence Factors/geneticsABSTRACT
Esta é uma revisão integrativa que busca compreender os fatores associados à propagação e controle de mpox, seguindo as recomendações estabelecidas pela declaração Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. A consulta foi feita nas bases de dados PubMed, Lilacs e Cochrane Library. Foram selecionados quinze artigos, com amostra majoritária de homens que fazem sexo sem proteção com homens e homens que viajaram para locais com surto da doença ou tiveram contato com pessoas infectadas. Os principais fatores associados à infecção e à propagação da doença foram históricos de viagem, sexo desprotegido, ingestão de carne possivelmente contaminada, aglomerados e contato próximo com pessoa sintomática. Quanto aos fatores relacionados à prevenção, estão principalmente associados à triagem de casos suspeitos, hábitos de higiene pessoal, uso de equipamentos de proteção individual e isolamento do doente.
This integrative review examines the factors associated with mpox spread and control, following the recommendations established by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Bibliographic search was conducted on the PubMed, Lilacs and Cochrane Library databases. The final sample included 15 articles, mostly composed of men who have unprotected sex with men and men who traveled to places with a mpox outbreak or had contact with infected people. Travel history, unprotected sex, eating potentially contaminated meat, crowding and close contact with a symptomatic person were the main factors associated with mpox infection and spread. Prevention is mainly associated with the screening of suspected cases, personal hygiene habits, use of personal protective equipment and patient isolation.
Este estudio realiza una revisión integradora para comprender los factores asociados con la propagación y el control de la viruela del mono, siguiendo las recomendaciones establecidas por Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Se consultaron las bases de datos PubMed, Lilacs y Cochrane Library. Se seleccionaron quince artículos, con una muestra mayoritaria de hombres que tienen sexo con hombres sin protección y hombres que viajaron a lugares con brote de la enfermedad o que tuvieron contacto con personas infectadas. Los principales factores asociados con la infección y la propagación de la enfermedad fueron el historial de viajes, las relaciones sexuales sin protección, el consumo de carne potencialmente contaminada, el hacinamiento y el contacto cercano con una persona sintomática. Los factores relacionados con la prevención están asociados principalmente con el tamizaje de casos sospechosos, los hábitos de higiene personal, el uso de equipos de protección personal y el aislamiento del paciente.
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RESUMEN El síndrome retroviral agudo (SRA) es uno de los escenarios clínicos posibles en los estadios tempranos de la infección por VIH, con presentaciones variables caracterizadas por alta carga viral y manifestaciones sintomáticas inespecíficas. Se describe el caso de un paciente varón de 21 años que presentó encefalitis aguda y ataxia cerebelosa, en cuyo estudio se diagnosticó infección por VIH y se identificó el cuadro de SRA.
ABSTRACT Acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) is one of the possible clinical configurations in the early stages of HIV infection, with varying presentations, characterized by high viral copies and nonspecific symptoms. We describe the case of a 21-year-old man who presented an acute onset encephalitis and cerebellar ataxia which led to the diagnosis of HIV infection and the identification of ARS.
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Objetivo: identificar o conhecimento de gestantes e puérperas acerca da sífilis. Método: pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de instrumento semiestruturado, entre abril a julho de 2021, com 18 gestantes/puérperas com diagnóstico de sífilis na gestação. As respostas foram gravadas e transcritas na íntegra, sendo utilizado para análise a técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: identificou-se três ideias centrais: 1) Conhecimento sobre a sífilis, 2) Buscando conhecimento sobre a sífilis e 3) Falsa prevenção. O conhecimento das participantes mostrou-se conflitante, pois algumas apresentaram algum conhecimento e outras nenhum, sendo que todas deveriam ter sido orientadas sobre a doença. Considerações finais: identificou-se uma falha no atendimento ofertado nos serviços de saúde. Assim, estratégias voltadas à educação em saúde devem ser incentivadas e implementadas no acompanhamento de pré-natal, ofertando a promoção e prevenção da saúde, a fim de reduzir os casos de sífilis na gestação.
Objective: to identify the knowledge of pregnant and postpartum women about syphilis. Method: descriptive research, with a qualitative approach. Data collection took place using a semi-structured instrument, between April and July 2021, with 18 pregnant/postpartum women diagnosed with syphilis during pregnancy. The responses were recorded and transcribed in full, using the Collective Subject Discourse technique for analysis. Results: three central ideas were identified: 1) Knowledge about syphilis, 2) Seeking knowledge about syphilis and 3) False prevention. The knowledge of the participants was conflicting, as some had some knowledge and others none, and all of them should have been educated about the disease. Final considerations: a flaw in the care offered in health services was identified. Therefore, strategies aimed at health education should be encouraged and implemented in prenatal care, offering health promotion and prevention, in order to reduce cases of syphilis during pregnancy.
Objetivos:identificar el conocimiento de las mujeres embarazadas y puérperas sobre la sífilis. Método: investigación descriptiva, con enfoque cualitativo. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante un instrumento semiestructurado, entre abril y julio de 2021, con 18 mujeres embarazadas/puérperas diagnosticadas con sífilis durante el embarazo. Las respuestas fueron grabadas y transcritas en su totalidad, utilizando para su análisis la técnica del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo. Resultados: se identificaron tres ideas centrales: 1) Conocimiento sobre sífilis, 2) Búsqueda de conocimiento sobre sífilis y 3) Falsa prevención. El conocimiento de los participantes fue contradictorio, ya que algunos tenían algún conocimiento y otros ninguno, y todos deberían haber sido educados sobre la enfermedad. Consideraciones finales: se identificó una falla en la atención ofrecida en los servicios de salud. Por lo tanto, se deben fomentar e implementar estrategias orientadas a la educación en salud en la atención prenatal, ofreciendo promoción y prevención de la salud, con el fin de reducir los casos de sífilis durante el embarazo.
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Syphilis/prevention & control , Pregnant Women/education , Prenatal Education , Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control , Qualitative ResearchABSTRACT
Abstract Objective: To describe temporal trends in the detection rates of gestational and congenital syphilis, by maternal age and health macro-region of the state of Paraná, Brazil, 2007-2021. Methods: This was a time-series study using surveillance data; the trend analysis was performed by means of joinpoint regression, and average annual percent change (AAPC) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated. Results: An increase in statewide detection of gestational syphilis (AAPC = 21.7; 95%CI 17.7; 32.8) and congenital syphilis (AAPC = 14.8; 95%CI 13.0; 19.7) was found; an increase was also found in the health macro-regions, with the Northwest (gestational, AAPC = 26.1; 95%CI 23.4; 31.6) and North (congenital, AAPC = 23.8; 95%CI 18.8; 48.9) macro-regions standing out; statewide rising trends were observed for young women [gestational, AAPC = 26.2 (95%CI 22.4; 40.6); congenital, AAPC = 19.4 (95%CI 17.6; 21.8)] and adult women [gestational, AAPC = 21.3 (95%CI 16.9; 31.9); congenital, AAPC = 13.7 (95%CI 11.9; 19.3)]. Conclusion: Maternal and child syphilis detection rates increased in the state, regardless of maternal age and health macro-region.
Resumen Objetivo: Describir las tendencias temporales en las tasas de detección de sífilis gestacional y congénita, por grupo de edad materna y macrorregión de salud de Paraná, 2007-2021. Métodos: Estudio de series temporales utilizando datos de vigilancia; se realizó análisis de tendencia mediante regresión segmentada, estimando cambios porcentuales anuales promedio (CPAP) e intervalos de confianza del 95% (IC95%). Resultados: Se identificaron aumentos en la detección estatal de sífilis gestacional (CPAP = 21,7; IC95% 17,7;32,8) y congénita (CPAP = 14,8; IC95% 13,0;19,7); las macrorregiones mostraron incrementos, destacándose la Noroeste (gestacional, CPAP = 26,1; IC95% 23,4;31,6) y la Norte (congénita, CPAP = 23,8; IC95% 18,8;48,9); las tendencias estatales fueron crecientes para mujeres jóvenes [gestacional, CPAP = 26,2 (IC95% 22,4;40,6); congénita, CPAP = 19,4 (IC95% 17,6;21,8)] y adultas [gestacional, CPAP = 21,3 (IC95% 16,9;31,9); congénita, CPAP = 13,7 (IC95% 11,9;19,3)]. Conclusión: Las tasas de detección de sífilis materno-infantil estuvieron en aumento en el estado, independientemente de la edad materna y la macrorregión de salud.
Resumo Objetivo: Descrever as tendências temporais nas taxas de detecção de sífilis gestacional e congênita, por faixa etária materna e macrorregião de saúde do Paraná, Brasil, 2007-2021. Métodos: Estudo de séries temporais, utilizando-se dados de vigilância; realizou-se análise de tendência por regressão segmentada, sendo estimadas variações percentuais anuais médias (VPAM) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: Foram identificados acréscimos na detecção estadual de sífilis gestacional (VPAM = 21,7; IC95% 17,7;32,8) e congênita (VPAM = 14,8; IC95% 13,0;19,7); as macrorregiões de saúde registraram incrementos, destacando-se as macrorregiões Noroeste (gestacional, VPAM = 26,1; IC95% 23,4;31,6) e Norte (congênita, VPAM = 23,8; IC95% 18,8;48,9); as tendências estaduais foram crescentes para mulheres jovens [gestacional, VPAM = 26,2 (IC95% 22,4;40,6); congênita, VPAM = 19,4 (IC95% 17,6;21,8)] e mulheres adultas [gestacional, VPAM = 21,3 (IC95% 16,9;31,9); congênita, VPAM = 13,7 (IC95% 11,9;19,3)]. Conclusão: As taxas de detecção de sífilis materno-infantil foram ascendentes no estado, independentemente da idade materna e da macrorregião de saúde.
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Las epidemias y las pandemias son eventos de ocurrencia natural. La aparición de una nueva enfermedad infecciosa supone siempre una situación compleja, sobre todo si lo hace como una epidemia de extensión o gravedad significativa, con el objetivo de describir las características clínico-epidemiológicas en pacientes confirmados con COVID-19. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo sobre las características clínico-epidemiológicas de los 161 pacientes diagnosticados con esta enfermedad, en el municipio Yara, de la provincia Granma durante el período comprendido de junio de 2020-2021. Se estudiaron las variables: edad, sexo, lugar de infección, presencia o no de síntomas y signos, antecedentes patológicos personales, área de salud y consejo popular. El 60,8% de los afectados fueron del sexo femenino con 98 pacientes y el grupo de 30-44 años de edad quedó representado por 50 pacientes (31.0%); en 150 casos, la transmisión fue mayormente autóctona (93,1%) y asintomática en 86 casos para el 53,4%. De los pacientes sintomáticos fueron las manifestaciones respiratorias, los principales síntomas con 70 casos para el 93,3%, 63 pacientes tenían antecedentes personales de hipertensión arterial (39,1%). El área de salud que más casos notificó fue "Luis Enrique de la Paz" con 106 pacientes para el 65,8% y Yara el consejo popular más afectado con 72 casos (44,7%), la mayoría de los pacientes fueron del sexo femenino, predominó la transmisión autóctona y la presentación asintomática. La epidemia en el municipio Yara se comportó similar al resto del país.
Epidemics and pandemics are naturally occurring events. The emergence of a new infectious disease is always a complex situation, especially when it occurs as an epidemic of significant spread or severity. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical-epidemiologic characteristics of patients confirmed with COVID-19. A descriptive and retrospective study was carried out on the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of 161 patients diagnosed with this disease, in the municipality of Yara, province of Granma. The following variables were studied: age, sex, site of infection, presence or not of symptoms and signs, personal pathological antecedents, health area and locality. Out of the total, 98 patients were female (60.8%), and the age group 30-44 years was represented by 50 patients (31.0%). Transmission was generally autochthonous in 150 cases (93.1%), and asymptomatic in 86 cases (53.4%). Among the symptomatic patients, respiratory manifestations were the main symptom in 70 cases (93.3%). Also, 63 patients had a personal medical history of hypertension (39.1%). Luis Enrique de la Paz was the health area that reported the most cases with 106 patients (65.8%), and Yara was the most affected locality with 72 cases (44.7%). The majority of patients were female; and autochthonous transmission and asymptomatic presentation predominated. The epidemic in Yara municipality behaved alike in the whole country.
Epidemias e pandemias são eventos naturais. O surgimento de uma nova doença infecciosa é sempre uma situação complexa, especialmente se for uma epidemia de extensão ou gravidade significativa, com o objetivo de descrever as características clínico-epidemiológicas em pacientes confirmados com COVID-19. Foi realizado um estudo descritivo e retrospectivo sobre as características clínico-epidemiológicas dos 161 pacientes diagnosticados com essa doença, no município de Yara, província de Granma, no período de junho de 2020 a 2021, as variáveis foram estudadas: idade, sexo, local de infecção, presença ou não de sintomas e sinais, história patológica pessoal, área de saúde e conselho popular. O 60,8% dos acometidos eram do sexo feminino com 98 pacientes e a faixa etária de 30 a 44 anos foi representada por 50 pacientes (31,0%); Em 150 casos, a transmissão foi predominantemente autóctone (93,1%) e assintomática em 86 casos para 53,4%, entre os sintomáticos foram manifestações respiratórias, sendo os principais sintomas 70 casos para 93,3%, 63 pacientes tinham história pessoal de hipertensão arterial (39,1%). A área de saúde que mais registrou casos foi "Luis Enrique de la Paz" com 106 pacientes para 65,8% e Yara o município popular mais afetado com 72 casos (44,7%), a maioria dos pacientes era do sexo feminino, de transmissão autóctone e apresentação assintomática. A epidemia no município de Yara se comportou de forma semelhante ao resto do país.
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Introdução: a hanseníase é uma doença causada pelo bacilo Mycobacterium leprae, que afeta a pele e o sistema nervoso periférico, apresentando alta endemicidade no Brasil. As representações sociais negativas sobre ela resultam da construção histórica baseada em crenças e medos. Uma das estratégias preconizadas pelo Ministério da Saúde para reduzir a carga de hanseníase é a educação em saúde, já que um dos obstáculos para a diminuição da incidência da doença é a falta de informação. Objetivo: este estudo tem como objetivo identificar o conhecimento dos pacientes de um ambulatório de dermatologia acerca da hanseníase. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo observacional e transversal, que se desenvolveu por meio de um questionário com nove questões sobre hanseníase, elaborado pelos autores e aplicados em pacientes do ambulatório de dermatologia de um hospital público em Pernambuco. Resultados: quinhentas pessoas responderam ao questionário, sendo a maioria mulheres e pessoas com mais de 60 anos. Cerca de 92% já haviam ouvido falar sobre lepra/hanseníase, mas menos da metade sabia que se tratava da mesma doença. Além disso, apenas 50,4% tinham alguma informação sobre a doença, sendo a identificação da lesão cutânea a mais conhecida, enquanto a transmissão e o tratamento eram menos conhecidos. Conclusão: percebe-se, portanto, que medidas de educação em saúde visando melhorar o conhecimento acerca da transmissão e do tratamento são de grande importância, principalmente por parte de profissionais de saúde, educação e mídia. Além disso, mais estudos que evidenciem o conhecimento da população sobre a doença precisam ser realizados para que a falta de informação possa ser suprida pelos profissionais e, assim, o combate à hanseníase e ao preconceito associado a ela seja realizado de modo mais efetivo. (AU)
Introduction: Hansen's disease is caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, which affects the skin and peripheral nervous system. It is highly endemic in Brazil. Negative social representations about leprosy are the result of historical beliefs and fears. Health education is a recommended strategy by Brazil's Ministry of Health to reduce the burden of leprosy. Lack of health information is one of the obstacles to reducing the incidence of the disease. Objective: this study aims to identify the level of knowledge that the patients at a dermatology outpatient clinic have about leprosy. Methods: this is a cross-sectional observational study, that utilized a nine-question leprosy questionnaire and was administered to patients at a public hospital dermatology outpatient clinic in Pernambuco. Results: five hundred people answered the questionnaire. The majority of respondents were women over the age of 60. Approximately 92% of respondents were aware of leprosy/Hansen's disease, but less than half correctly identified it as the same disease. Furthermore, only 50.4% of respondents had any knowledge about the disease. The identification of skin lesions was the most well-known symptom, while transmission and treatment were less familiar. Conclusion: therefore, it is evident that health education measures aimed at improving knowledge about the transmission and treatment of leprosy are crucial, particularly among health, educators, and media professionals. Additionally, conducting more studies to assess the population's knowledge of the disease is necessary to address the lack of information and enable professionals to combat leprosy and prejudices more effectively. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Leprosy/diagnosis , Leprosy/therapy , Leprosy/transmissionABSTRACT
Se realizó un estudio en el departamento de Ginecología y Obstetricia del Hospital Nacional Edgardo Re-bagliati Martins (HNERM) con el objetivo analizar la transmisión vertical del SARS-CoV-2 en mujeres embarazadas con COVID-19. Se incluyeron 12 gestantes que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión. Se realizaron pruebas diagnósticas de PCR en tiempo real (RT-PCR) para SARS-CoV-2 durante la admi-sión de cada gestante y se recolectaron muestras de placenta para su evaluación anatomopatológica. Los resultados mostraron que la transmisión vertical del virus fue poco común, con una tasa general de posi-tividad baja en los recién nacidos. Aunque el estudio presenta limitaciones, como el número reducido de casos y la falta de análisis con microscopio electrónico, constituye el primer intento en Perú de evaluar la transmisión vertical. Se concluye que se necesita más investigación para comprender mejor la relación entre la infección por la COVID-19 y las complicaciones durante el embarazo.
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Pregnancy , Infectious Disease Transmission, VerticalABSTRACT
Resumen Introducción : La mortalidad de la endocarditis infec ciosa (EI) en Argentina continúa siendo elevada. El obje tivo del trabajo fue describir las características clínicas e identificar factores asociados a mortalidad en pacientes con EI de válvula nativa. Métodos : Estudio de cohorte retrospectiva que inclu yó pacientes adultos con diagnóstico de EI de válvula nativa internados durante 2011-2021. Resultados : Se incluyeron 129 pacientes con una edad promedio de 66±17 años. El organismo responsa ble más frecuente (38.8%, n = 50) fue el Staphylococcus aureus (SA). El 63.6% presentó criterios de indicación quirúrgica. La mortalidad durante la internación fue del 22.5%. En el análisis multivariado que incluyó índice de comorbilidad Charlson, infección por SA y la presencia de criterios de indicación quirúrgica, se observó un OR ajustado de mortalidad de 1.32 (IC95% 1.10-1.57; p = 0.003), 2.75 (IC95% 1.11-6.8; p = 0.028) y 4.14 (IC95% 1.34-12; p = 0.013), respectivamente. En el análisis mul tivariado para mortalidad alejada que agregó el criterio quirúrgico y la realización de cirugía durante la inter nación, se observó un OR ajustado de 1.62 (IC95% 1.31- 2.00; p < 001), 0.77 (IC95% 0.31-1.93; p = 0.58), 7.49 (IC95% 2.07-27.07; p = 0.002) y 0.21 (IC95% 0.06-0.70; p = 0.01), respectivamente. Conclusiones : La mortalidad de la EI se asoció al grado de comorbilidad previa, a la forma de presenta ción y, en relación inversa, a la realización oportuna del tratamiento quirúrgico.
Abstract Introduction : Mortality of infective endocarditis (IE) in Argentina continues to be high. The aim objective was to describe the clinical characteristics and identify factors associated with in-hospital and long-term mortality in patients with native valve IE. Methods : Retrospective cohort study including adult patients with diagnosis of native valve IE, hospitalized during 2011-2021. Results : A total of 129 patients with a mean age of 66±17 years were included. The most frequent respon sible organism was Staphylococcus aureus (SA) (38.8%). Surgical indication criteria were present in 63.6% of the patients. Mortality during hospitalization was 22.5% .In the multivariate analysis that included Charlson comorbidity index, SA infection and the presence of surgical indication criteria, an adjusted OR of mor tality of 1.32 (95%CI 1.10-1.57; p = 0.003), 2.75 (95%CI 1.11-6.8; p = 0.028) and 4.14 (95%CI 1.34-12; p = 0.013), respectively, was observed. In the multivariate analysis for long term mortality, that added surgical indication criteria and the performance of surgery during hospitalization, an adjusted OR of 1.62 (CI95% 1.31-2.00; p<001), 0.77 (95%CI 0.31-1.93; p = 0.58), 7.49 (95%CI 2.07-27.07; p = 0.002) and 0.21 (95%CI 0.06-0.70; p = 0.01), respec tively, was observed. Conclusions : Mortality in IE was associated with the degree of previous comorbidity, with the presence of surgical indication criteria and, inversely, with the timely completion of surgical treatment.
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RESUMEN La endocarditis mural es una forma infrecuente de infección intracardiaca que afecta al endocardio no valvular que pue- de presentarse con complicaciones similares a la endocarditis infecciosa valvular. Se recomienda la ecocardiografía para confirmar el diagnóstico cuando exista un alto índice de sospecha. Con respecto al tratamiento, existe evidencia limitada acerca de las estrategias terapéuticas en la endocarditis mural, sin embargo en la mayoría de casos reportados se recomienda iniciar antibioticoterapia dirigida asociado a una intervención quirúrgica precoz. A continuación, se presenta un caso clínico de un paciente masculino de 74 años con fenómenos embólicos sistémicos, en quien se documenta por ecocardiograma transesofágico una endocarditis mural en ápex del ventrículo izquierdo asociado a una bacteriemia por Staphylococcus aureus. Este caso pone de manifiesto la importancia de una valoración ecocardiográfica detallada de las válvulas y cámaras cardíacas ante la sospecha de una endocarditis infecciosa.
ABSTRACT Mural endocarditis is an uncommon form of intracardiac infection affecting the non valvular endocardium that can present with complications similar to valvular infective endocarditis. Echocardiography is recommended to confirm the diagnosis when there is a high index of suspicion. Regarding treatment, there is limited evidence about therapeutic strategies in mural endocarditis, however in most reported cases it is recommended to initiate targeted antibiotic therapy associated with early surgical intervention. The following is a clinical case of a 74-year-old male patient with systemic embolic phenomena, in whom a transesophageal echocardiogram documented mural endocarditis in the apex of the left ventricle associated with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. This case highlights the importance of a detailed echocardiographic assessment of the cardiac valves and chambers when infective endocarditis is suspected.
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Humans , Male , Aged , Staphylococcus aureus , Endocarditis/diagnostic imaging , Echocardiography, Transesophageal , Costa RicaABSTRACT
Resumen La sífilis es una enfermedad prevenible mediante barreras de protección sexual, y curable por un sen cillo tratamiento. A pesar de esto, entre 2010 y 2019, su incidencia casi se triplicó en Argentina, alcanzando 56.1/100 000. Los más afectados son los jóvenes (15-24 años), con mayor porcentaje de mujeres, especialmente entre las embarazadas, en que aumentó de 2.3% a 5.8%, con un pico de 7.7% entre 15 y 24 años. Los casos de sífilis secundaria o terciaria, detectados por pruebas de control, están en aumento. El aumento de sífilis va unido al HIV. Por ello las prue bas rápidas de detección deben hacerse conjuntamente en el primer nivel de atención, lo que facilita el acceso al diagnóstico y al tratamiento de los casos positivos, con la orientación y control correspondientes. El tratamiento con penicilina, para la que no se ha hallado resistencia, es el componente clave del control. También se usa doxicilina (no en embarazadas), o cef triaxona. Está aumentando la resistencia del Treponema pallidum a la azitromicina, por lo que debe evitarse su empleo. En 2022 se notificaron 696 casos de sífilis congénita. La tasa de nacional es 1.3 por 1000 nacidos vivos. La mayoría de los casos notificados provienen del sector público. La sífilis materna es, en áreas de bajos recursos, la causa más común de nacidos muertos. La aplicación estricta de las normas existentes, el fortalecimiento del sistema de atención primaria, y la prevención durante el embarazo, pueden contribuir a controlar y eliminar el problema de la sífilis en Argen tina.
Abstract Syphilis is a disease preventable through sexual pro tection barriers, and curable with a simple treatment. Despite this, between 2010 and 2019, its incidence al most tripled in Argentina, reaching 56.1/100 000. The most affected are young people (15-24 years old), with a higher percentage of women, especially among pregnant women, in whom it increased from 2.3% to 5.8%, with a peak of 7.7% between 15 and 24 years old. Cases of secondary or tertiary syphilis, detected by control tests, are on the rise. The increase in syphilis is linked to HIV. For this reason, rapid detection tests must be carried out jointly at the first level of care, which facilitates access to the diagnosis and treatment of positive cases, with the cor responding guidance and control. Treatment with penicillin, for which no resistance has been found, is the key component of control. Doxycillin is also used (not in pregnant women), or ceftriaxone. The resistance of Treponema pallidum to azithromycin is increasing, so its use should be avoided. In 2022, 696 cases of congenital syphilis were re ported. The national rate is 1.3 per 1000 live births. The majority of reported cases come from the public sector. Maternal syphilis is, in low-income areas, the most com mon cause of stillbirths. Strict application of existing regulations, strength ening the primary care system, and prevention during pregnancy can contribute to controlling and eliminating the syphilis problem in Argentina.
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RESUMEN Introducción. La endocarditis infecciosa (EI) es una enfermedad potencialmente mortal que puede requerir tratamiento quirúrgico. A pesar de ser fundamentales en la toma de decisiones, los puntajes de riesgo quirúrgico no fueron generados específicamente para estratificar el riesgo de esta enfermedad. Objetivos. Evaluar la capacidad predictiva de los puntajes de riesgo quirúrgico ajustados a la EI. Material y métodos. Estudio unicéntrico observacional y retrospectivo de 270 pacientes mayores de 18 años que cursaron internación por EI en actividad desde 06/2008 hasta 02/2023, de los cuales 70 (26 %) fueron sometidos a cirugía cardíaca central. Se excluyeron las endocarditis asociadas a dispositivos, y los pacientes que no se sometieron a cirugía cardíaca. Los puntajes de riesgo quirúrgico analizados fueron: EuroSCORE II, EURO-IE, STS-IE y PALSUSE (Prótesis, Edad >70, (Large) gran destrucción, Staphylococcus, Urgencia, Sexo femenino, EuroSCORE >10). La capacidad predictiva de cada puntaje se evaluó por medio del estadístico C, calculando el área bajo la curva de la relación sensibilidad/1-especificidad, con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza (IC) 95%, y su significación estadística. Resultados. La mediana (rango intercuartílico, RIC) de edad fue de 60 años (48-67) y la de los días de internación fue de 23 (17-39). Cuarenta y un pacientes (58,57 %) tenían una válvula protésica. Respecto a los gérmenes causales, el Staphylococcus fue responsable del 30 % de las infecciones. Las principales indicaciones de tratamiento quirúrgico fueron la insuficiencia cardíaca (44 %), el absceso (19%) y la disfunción protésica (12 %). Se objetivó absceso anular en el 28,57 % de los pacientes. La necesidad de cirugía de urgencia fue del 45,71 % y de emergencia del 7,14 %. La mortalidad hospitalaria fue del 21,42 %. La capacidad predictiva de todos los puntajes fue estadísticamente significativa, excepto el STS- IE . El STS-IE presentó un área bajo la curva (ABC) de 0,586 (IC 95% 0,429-0,743). El EuroSCORE II, un ABC de 0,685 (IC 95 % 0,541-0,830); el EURO-IE presentó un ABC de 0,695 (IC 95 % 0,556-0,834) y el PALSUSE un ABC de 0,819 (IC 95% 0,697-0,941). Conclusión. Los resultados de este estudio sugieren que el score PALSUSE fue mejor predictor de riesgo quirúrgico en pacientes con EI activa, en comparación con los puntajes Euroscore II, EURO-IE y STS-IE.
ABSTRACT Background. Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening disease that may require surgical treatment. Despite being fundamental in decision making, surgical scores were not generated specifically to stratify the risk of this disease. Objectives. The objective of this study was to: To evaluate the predictive capacity of surgical risk scores adjusted for IE. Methods. Single-center observational and retrospective study of 270 patients > 18 years, hospitalized for active IE from 06/2008 to 02/2023, of which 70 (26 %) underwent central cardiac surgery. Device-associated endocarditis and patients who did not undergo cardiac surgery were excluded. The surgical risk scores analyzed were: EuroSCORE II, EURO-IE, STS-IE and PALSUSE (Prosthesis, Age >70, large cardiac destruction, Staphylococcus, Urgency, Female gender, EuroScore >10). The predictive capacity of each score was evaluated using the C statistic, calculating the area under the curve of the sensitivity/1- specificity relationship with their respective 95 % confidence intervals (CI), and statistical significance. Results. The median age (interquartile range, IQR) was 60 years (48-67) and the number of days of hospitalization were 23 (17-39). Forty-one patients (58.57 %) had a prosthetic valve. Regarding the causative germs, Staphylococcus was responsible for 30 % of the infections. The main indications for surgical treatment were heart failure (44%), abscess (19 %) and prosthetic dysfunction (12%). Annular abscess was observed in 28.57 % of patients. Urgent surgery was performed in 45.71 % and emergency surgery was performed in 7.14 %. Hospital mortality was 21.42 %. The predictive capacity of all scores was statistically significant, except for the STS-IE. The STS-IE score presented an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.586 (95 % CI 0.429-0.743). The EuroSCORE II, an AUC of 0.685 (95 % CI 0.541-0.830); the EURO-IE presented an AUC of 0.695 (95 % CI 0.556-0.834) and the PALSUSE an AUC of 0.819 (95 % CI 0.697-0.941). Conclusion. The results of this study suggest that the PALSUSE score was a better predictor of surgical risk in patients with active IE, compared to the Euroscore II, EURO-IE and STS-IE scores.
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BACKGROUND: Fungal endocarditis is a low-frequency disease with a challenging diagnosis, as it can be mistaken with bacterial endocarditis. Fungal endocarditis causes higher mortality rates in immunocompromised patients. In the clinical practice, the endocarditis caused by fungi represents up to 10% of all infectious endocarditis cases and has a mortality rate of nearly 50%. CASE REPORT: Here we present the case of a 53-year-old woman under corticosteroid therapy with a history of rheumatic heart disease, aortic valve replacement, and rheumatoid arthritis, who presented with fungal endocarditis caused by Candida albicans. Even though the patient received 3 years of antifungal prophylaxis with fluconazole, had valve replacement surgery, and received intensive care, the patient finally worsened and died. CONCLUSIONS: Comorbidities and corticosteroid therapy predisposed the patient to acquire fungal endocarditis. This case highlights the importance of implementing procedures for the isolation and identification of fungi, and for carrying out antifungal-susceptibility testing, as well as establishing surveillance programs to identify infection-causing species and drug resistance patterns in hospitals. Moreover, designing and upgrading the algorithm for infectious endocarditis is the key to future improvements in diagnosis.
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Candidiasis , Endocarditis , Mycoses , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Candida albicans , Antifungal Agents/therapeutic use , Candidiasis/microbiology , Fluconazole/therapeutic use , Endocarditis/diagnosis , Endocarditis/drug therapy , Endocarditis/etiology , Mycoses/drug therapy , Adrenal Cortex HormonesABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To describe clinical, microbiological and echocardiographic aspects of endocarditis in a specific group of patients without intracardiac devices or underlying structural heart disease. METHOD: Retrospective study, clinical records and echocardiographic reports were reviewed during the period 1997 to 2020. Duke's modified criteria were applied. Statistical analysis: univariate expressed in frequencies, using measures of dispersion and central tendency. RESULTS: 30,000 echocardiographic reports were reviewed, only 1350 had infectious endocarditis as a reason for sending, of which 248 cases were selected. The mean age was 48.1 ± 16.7 years. 140 men (56%) and 108 women (44%). The most frequent echocardiographic sign was vegetation, in 278 (93.60%), and most common location was mitral (35.55%), with a higher number of cases in the right ventricle than expected. The most common systemic disease was kidney disease, in 135 (41.08%). A case of Streptococcus thoraltensis not previously reported in Mexico was identified. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of infectious endocarditis has increased due to invasive in-hospital and drug procedures. Due to their complexity, multidisciplinary teams are indispensable.
OBJETIVO: Describir aspectos clínicos, microbiológicos y ecocardiográficos de endocarditis en un grupo específico de pacientes sin dispositivos intracardiacos ni cardiopatía estructural subyacente. MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo en el que se revisaron expedientes clínicos y reportes ecocardiográficos durante el periodo de 1997 a 2020. Se aplicaron los criterios modificados de Duke. Se describió la muestra por edad, sexo, enfermedad sistémica, vegetaciones y agente microbiológico. Se excluyeron pacientes con cardiopatía estructural o Libman-Sacks. Análisis estadístico: univariado expresado en frecuencias, utilizando medidas de dispersión y tendencia central. RESULTADOS: Se revisaron 30,000 reportes ecocardiográficos, de los cuales solo 1350 tenían como motivo de envío endocarditis infecciosa, y de estos se seleccionaron 248 casos. La edad promedio fue de 48.1 ± 16.7 años. Hubo 140 hombres (56%) y 108 mujeres (44%). El signo ecocardiográfico más frecuente fue la vegetación, en 278 (93.60%), y la ubicación más común fue mitral (35.55%), con un número mayor de casos en el ventrículo derecho de lo esperado. La enfermedad sistémica más común fue la enfermedad renal, en 135 (41.08%). Se identificó un caso de Streptococcus thoraltensis no reportado previamente en México. CONCLUSIONES: La presencia de endocarditis infecciosa ha aumentado debido a procedimientos invasivos intrahospitalarios y fármacos. Por su complejidad, los equipos multidisciplinarios son indispensables.
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Endocarditis , Heart Diseases , Male , Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Heart Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Heart Diseases/epidemiology , Heart Diseases/etiology , Endocarditis/diagnostic imaging , Endocarditis/epidemiology , Echocardiography , HospitalsABSTRACT
Mpoxou Varíola M é uma zoonose causada por vírus do gênero Orthopoxvirus, causadores também da varíola comum. É uma doença considerada rara e autolimitada, sendo endêmica em países africanos. Entretanto, no ano de 2022 ganhou destaque devido ao surto global que se iniciou, quando o mundo ainda se recuperava da pandemia da COVID-19. Dessa forma, por se tratar de uma doença emergente, a presente revisão visa pontuar aspectos gerais do que se sabe até o momento sobre a Mpox, desde sua imunopatogenia até as formas atuais de prevenção e cuidados pós-infecção
Mpox or Variola M is a zoonosis caused by viruses of the genus Orthopoxvirus, which also cause smallpox. It is a disease considered rare and self-limiting, being endemic in African countries. However, in 2022, it gained prominence due to the global outbreak that began when the world was still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, as it is an emerging disease, this review aims to point out general aspects of what is known so far about Mpox, from its immunopathogenesis to current forms of prevention and post-infection care
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Humans , Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome , Mpox (monkeypox) , Viruses , Wounds and Injuries/virology , Smallpox , Delivery of Health CareABSTRACT
A sífilis persiste como um problema de saúde pública, sobretudo pelos entraves existentes no enfrentamento da sífilis gestacional e congênita. Considerando que a ocorrência dessas infecções se relaciona a fatores maternos e programáticos, este estudo buscou analisar as características epidemiológicas do binômio mãe-filho exposto à sífilis e sua distribuição espacial no Paraná entre 2012 e 2020. Trata-se de estudo descritivo e ecológico, com dados dos sistemas nacionais de informação do Brasil. Foram considerados os casos de gestantes e de crianças registrados entre 2012 e 2020 no estado do Paraná. Foram apresentadas as frequências absolutas e relativas para a caracterização, calculando-se a variação percentual entre o primeiro e o último triênio. Ainda, foi empregado o índice de Moran para a geoespacialização segundo regiões de saúde. Houve predomínio em mulheres de 20 a 39 anos (71,24%), brancas (67,22%) e com até oito anos de estudo (80,76%), com diagnóstico nas fases primária e latente (76,42%). Os casos concentraram-se em crianças do sexo masculino (48,72%), diagnosticadas na fase recente (96,42%), e naquelas cujas mães aderiram ao pré-natal (88,88%), mas os parceiros, por sua vez, não foram tratados (69,46%). Houve aumento do diagnóstico materno durante o pré-natal (16,61%) e redução dos óbitos infantis por sífilis (31,25%). Observou-se concentração das notificações nas regiões Metropolitana e de Pato Branco. Em suma, as gestantes apresentaram idade reprodutiva e baixa escolaridade e foram tratadas durante o pré-natal, contudo, sem a inclusão dos parceiros. Ademais, evidenciou-se comportamento espacial aleatório nas regiões de saúde, com disparidade entre a sífilis gestacional e a congênita.
Syphilis remains as serious public health issue due to existing obstacles in combating gestational and congenital syphilis. Since the onset of these infections is related to maternal and programmatic factors, this study analyzed the epidemiological profile of the mother-child binomial exposed to syphilis and its spatial distribution in Paraná from 2012 to 2020. This is a descriptive, ecological study with data from Brazilian national information systems. Cases of pregnant women and children recorded between 2012 and 2020 in the state of Paraná were considered. Absolute and relative frequencies were estimated for characterization, calculating the percentage variation between the first and last three years. The Moran index was also used for geospacialization according to health regions. Most women were aged 20 to 39 years (71.24%), white (67.22%), and had up to 8 years of schooling (80.76%), with diagnosis in the primary and latent stages (76.42%). Most cases concerned male children (48.72%), diagnosed in the recent phase (96.42%), and from mothers who adhered to prenatal care (88.88%), but the partners were untreated (69.46%). Maternal diagnosis increased during prenatal care (16.61%) and infant deaths by syphilis decreased (31.25%). Most cases were notified in the Metropolitan and Pato Branco regions. In short, the pregnant women were of reproductive age, had low education, and were treated during prenatal care, but their partners were not included. The health regions showed random spatial behavior, with disparity between gestational and congenital syphilis.
La sífilis persiste como un problema de salud pública, principalmente por los obstáculos en hacer frente la sífilis gestacional y congénita. Teniendo en cuenta que la ocurrencia de estas infecciones está relacionada con los factores maternos y programáticos, este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar las características epidemiológicas del binomio madre-hijo expuestos a la sífilis y la distribución espacial en Paraná (Brasil) entre 2012 y 2020. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo y ecológico, con datos de los sistemas de información nacionales de Brasil. Se consideraron los casos de mujeres embarazadas y niños registrados entre 2012 y 2020 en Paraná. Se presentaron las frecuencias absolutas y relativas, calculando la variación porcentual entre el primer y el último trienio. Asimismo, se utilizó el índice de Moran, según regiones de salud. Predominaron las mujeres de entre 20 y 39 años de edad (71,24%), blancas (67,22%), con hasta ocho años de estudio (80,76%), con diagnóstico en estadio primario y latente (76,42%). Los casos se concentraron en hijos varones (48,72%), diagnosticados en fase reciente (96,42%), y en aquellos cuyas madres tuvieron acceso a los cuidados prenatales (88,88%), pero su pareja no recibió el tratamiento (69,46%). Hubo un aumento en el diagnóstico materno durante la atención prenatal (16,61%) y una reducción en las muertes de niños por sífilis (31,25%). Se observó una concentración de casos en las regiones Metropolitana y de Pato Branco. En resumen, las mujeres embarazadas se encontraban en edad reproductiva, tenían bajo nivel de estudios y eran atendidas durante el prenatal, sin incluir su pareja. Además, se evidenció un comportamiento espacial aleatorio en las regiones de salud, con disparidad entre sífilis gestacional y congénita.
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Complications, Infectious , Syphilis, CongenitalABSTRACT
Introducción: Una de las complicaciones más temidas de la endocarditis infecciosa (EI) asociada a marcapasos es la embolia pulmonar. Presentamos el caso de una paciente con diagnóstico actual de EI asociada a marcapasos, que luego de la extracción del dispositivo por vía percutánea presentó síntomas de embolia pulmonar confirmada mediante estudios por imágenes. Objetivos: Conocer el manejo y la evolución intrahospitalarios y a los 18 meses de la embolia pulmonar en el contexto de una endocarditis infecciosa asociada a marcapasos. Materiales y métodos: Búsqueda bibliográfica efectuada en PubMed. Relato del caso clínico: evaluación clínica, presentación de los estudios complementarios y tratamiento. Seguimiento del caso. Resultados: Paciente de 68 años, sexo femenino, con antecedente de implantación de marcapaso definitivo bicameral hace 2 años. Síndrome febril prolongado sin foco aparente, con hemocultivos que fueron positivos para Staphylococcus aureus meticilino-resistente. En el ecocardiograma transesofágico presentaba múltiples vegetaciones en aurícula derecha asociadas con los catéteres. Con base en la anamnesis, el examen físico y los hallazgos en exámenes específicos, se pudo lograr el diagnóstico de EI asociada a marcapasos. Se indicó tratamiento antibiótico y la remoción completa percutánea del dispositivo. Luego del procedimiento presentó disnea súbita confirmándose mediante estudio de centellograma ventilación-perfusión el diagnóstico de embolia pulmonar. Completó el tratamiento antibiótico (vancomicina durante 6 semanas) y fue dada de alta. Durante el seguimiento no presentó nuevas infecciones u otras complicaciones. Conclusión: En nuestro caso, la embolia pulmonar no generó modificaciones en la morbimortalidad intrahospitalaria ni en el seguimiento a 18 meses.
Introduction: One of the most feared infective endocarditis (IE) complications associated with pacemaker is pulmonary embolism. We present the case of a patient with a current diagnosis of pacemaker-associated IE who presented symptoms of pulmonary embolism confirmed by imaging studies after percutaneous removal of the device. Objectives: to know the management and evolution, in-hospital and at 18 months of pulmonary embolism in the context of infective endocarditis associated with pacemaker. Materials and methods: Bibliographic search carried out in PubMed. Clinical case report: clinical evaluation, presentation of complementary studies, and treatment. Follow up on the case. Results: 68-year-old patient with a history of dual chamber permanent pacemaker implantation 2 years ago. Prolonged febrile syndrome with no apparent focus, with positive blood cultures for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The transesophageal echocardiogram showed multiple vegetations associated in right atrial with the catheters. Based on the history, physical examination, and findings in specific tests, the diagnosis of IE associated with DEIP could be achieved. Antibiotic treatment and complete percutaneous removal of the device were indicated. After the procedure, he presented sudden dyspnea, confirming the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in a ventilation-perfusion scintigram study. She completed the antibiotic treatment (vancomycin for 6 weeks) and was discharged. During follow-up, there were no new infections or other complications. Conclusion: in our patient pulmonary embolism did not generate changes in in-hospital morbidity and mortality or in the 18-month follow-up.
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ntroducción: Las infecciones perinatales pueden transmi-tirse al feto y al recién nacido. Sífilis, VIH y hepatitis B deben tamizarse durante la gestación.Objetivo: Conocer la incidencia, prevalencia y manejo de sífilis, VIH y hepatitis B en el binomio madre/hijo. Comparar resultados con estadísticas oficiales.Materiales y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y analítico, mediante revisión de historias clínicas del Sana-torio de la Cañada y Hospital Pasteur, Villa María, Córdoba. Período 01/12/2020 al 31/07/2021. Resultados: Se estudiaron 870 embarazos, la incidencia de sífilis materna fue 52,87/1000 embarazos, 76,1% de las gestantes eran menores de 30 años y hubo 41% de diag-nósticos tardíos. La incidencia de sífilis congénita fue de 18,3/1000 RN vivos. La incidencia de VIH materno fue de 6,89/1000 embarazos, 66,7% tenían menos de 30 años y el 77,7% tuvo carga viral indetectable al parto. El 100% de los RN expuestos fueron estudiados, todos con carga viral indetectable al nacimien-to. No hubo casos de hepatitis B.Conclusión: 6,3% de las embarazadas presentaron al me-nos una serología reactiva y el mayor porcentaje diagnós-tico se centró en menores de 30 años. La incidencia de sífilis congénita superó la provincial y nacional (18,3 vs. 1,18 vs. 1,14). El porcentaje de positividad de VIH materno superó al provincial. No hubo transmisión vertical de VIH al nacimiento. La prevalencia de hepatitis B fue menor a las oficiales
Introduction: Perinatal infections can be transmitted to the fetus and new-born. Syphilis, HIV and Hepatitis B must be monitored during pregnancy.Objective: To know incidence, prevalence and management of syphilis, HIV and Hepatitis B in the mother/child binomial. To compare results with official statistics.Materials and methods: Retrospective, descriptive and analytical study, through the review of medical records from Sanatorio La Cañada and Hospital Pasteur in Villa Maria, Cordoba. Period 12/01/2020 to 07/31/2021.Results 870 pregnancies were studied, the incidence of maternal syphilis was 57.87/1000 pregnancies, 76.1% of pregnant women were under 30 years old, and there were 41% late diagnoses. The incidence of congenital syphilis was 18.3/1000 live newborns. The incidence of maternal HIV was 6.89/1000 pregnancies, 66.7% were women under 30 years old and 77.7% had undetectable viral load at birth. 100% of the exposed newborns were studied, all with undetectable viral load at birth. There were no cases of Hepatitis B.Conclusion: 6.3% of pregnant women presented at least one reactive serology and the highest diagnostic percentage was focused on those under 30 years old. The incidence of congenital syphilis exceeded the provincial and national data (18.3 vs 1.18 vs 1.14). The percentage of maternal HIV positivity was superior to the provincial one. There was no vertical transmission of HIV at birth. The prevalence of Hepatitis B was less than the official ones.