[Infectious Disease Prevention Group: Update on vaccines, 2022]. / Prevención de las enfermedades infecciosas. Actualización en vacunas PAPPS 2022.

The update of the preventive activities for this year 2022 in the field of infectious diseases is of special relevance due to the importance that prevention has gained and more specifically, vaccination as a tool to control the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus declared on March 11, 2020. The pandemic has focused much of the prevention efforts on its containment, but the importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage of the rest of the recommended vaccines to maintain good control of vaccine-preventable diseases and avoid complications in particularly vulnerable patients should not be forgotten. In this year's review we present a practical document with the aim of providing tools to primary care professionals who work with adults, to make the indication of each vaccine whether it is systematically recommended or if it is because the patient belongs to some risk group due to their condition or underlying pathology. In this way, throughout the document, we will comment on the most innovative aspects of systematic vaccination (flu, pneumococcus, meningococcal vaccines and vaccines against the human papillomavirus [HPV]), the new vaccines (pandemic vaccines against COVID-19, vaccines against herpes zoster of subunits, vaccines against monkeypox) and the recommended vaccines according to risk condition (pregnancy and lactation, travelers, patients with immunosuppression or underlying pathology).

Influence of the diagnostic protocol and age on the prostate cancer incidence rate in Castilla y León according to the national registry 2010.

OBJECTIVE: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study of incidence and association, to determine whether the higher incidence of prostate cancer in Castilla y León (with respect to the national rate) could be due to modifiable factors. LOCATION: University Hospital Río Hortega. PARTICIPANTS: New prostate cancer diagnoses. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Incidence rate (IR). Age, family history, symptoms, comorbidity, rectal examination, ultrasound volume (cc), PSA (ng/mL), cylinders, volume cylinder ratio, Gleason, TNM and D'Amico groups. RESULTS: Castilla y León showed the highest prostate cancer IR in Spain (141.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year), with a peak of early incidence (65-74 years) and significant differences in < 64 and 65-74 years. Age at diagnosis was the lowest (Castilla y León, 66.9 ±7.1 vs. Spain, 69.1 ±â€¯8.2 years; P < .001). No differences: family history, symptoms, comorbidity and PSA. The number of cylinders was 10.7 ±â€¯1.8. In multivariate analysis (AUC = 0.801; P < .001), they were more frequent in Castilla y León: grade i rectal examination, non-palpable rectal examination, Gleason < 6, stage T2c and the volume cylinder ratio < 6 (only in < 64 years: OR 5.2; 95% CI 1.2-22-22.3; P = .027). In Spanish regions, volume cylinder ratio showed inverse correlation with IR in < 74 years, while age showed positive correlation in all age groups. CONCLUSIONS: The higher prostate cancer IR in Castilla y León in 2010 was not associated to an older population. However, the biopsy technique influenced IR, as more cylinders were obtained in younger subjects, without conditioning overdiagnosis.

Influencia del protocolo diagnóstico y la edad en la tasa de incidencia de cáncer de próstata en Castilla y León según el registro nacional de 2010 / Influence of the diagnostic protocol and age on the prostate cancer incidence rate in Castilla y León according to the national registry 2010

Objetivo: Estudio observacional descriptivo transversal de incidencia y asociación, para conocer si la mayor incidencia de cáncer de próstata en Castilla y León (respecto a la tasa nacional) pudiera deberse a factores modificables.EmplazamientoHospital Universitario Río Hortega.ParticipantesNuevos diagnósticos de cáncer de próstata.Mediciones principalesTasa de incidencia (TI). Edad, antecedentes familiares, síntomas, comorbilidad, tacto rectal, volumen ecográfico (cc), PSA (ng/ml), cilindros, relación volumen cilindros, Gleason, TNM y grupos D’Amico.ResultadosLa TI en Castilla y León fue la más alta (141,1 por 100.000 habitantes-año), con un pico de incidencia precoz (65-74 años) y diferencias significativas en<64 y 65-74 años. La edad al diagnóstico fue la más baja (66,9±7,1 vs. 69,1±8,2 años; p<0,001). No hubo diferencias en: antecedentes familiares, síntomas, comorbilidad y PSA. El número de cilindros fue 10,7±1,8. En el análisis multivariante (AUC=0,801; p<0,001) fueron más frecuentes: tacto rectal grado i, tacto rectal no palpable, Gleason<6, estadio T2c y la relación volumen cilindros <6 (solo en<64 años: OR 5,2; IC 95% 1,2-22,3; p=0,027). En las CC. AA., la relación volumen cilindros mostró una correlación inversa con la TI en<74 años, mientras que la edad presentó correlación positiva en todos los tramos.ConclusionesLa mayor TI de cáncer de próstata en Castilla y León 2010 no guardó relación con una población más envejecida. Sin embargo, la técnica de biopsia influyó en la TI, al obtenerse más cilindros en los sujetos más jóvenes, sin condicionar sobrediagnóstico. (AU)

Objective: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study of incidence and association, to determine whether the higher incidence of prostate cancer in Castilla y León (with respect to the national rate) could be due to modifiable factors.LocationUniversity Hospital Río Hortega.ParticipantsNew prostate cancer diagnoses.Main measurementsIncidence rate (IR). Age, family history, symptoms, comorbidity, rectal examination, ultrasound volume (cc), PSA (ng/mL), cylinders, volume cylinder ratio, Gleason, TNM and D’Amico groups.ResultsCastilla y León showed the highest prostate cancer IR in Spain (141.1 per 100,000 inhabitants per year), with a peak of early incidence (65-74 years) and significant differences in<64 and 65-74 years. Age at diagnosis was the lowest (Castilla y León, 66.9±7.1 vs. Spain, 69.1±8.2 years; P<.001). No differences: family history, symptoms, comorbidity and PSA. The number of cylinders was 10.7±1.8. In multivariate analysis (AUC=0.801; P<.001), they were more frequent in Castilla y León: grade i rectal examination, non-palpable rectal examination, Gleason<6, stage T2c and the volume cylinder ratio<6 (only in<64 years: OR 5.2; 95% CI 1.2-22.3; P=.027). In Spanish regions, volume cylinder ratio showed inverse correlation with IR in<74 years, while age showed positive correlation in all age groups.ConclusionsThe higher prostate cancer IR in Castilla y León in 2010 was not associated to an older population. However, the biopsy technique influenced IR, as more cylinders were obtained in younger subjects, without conditioning overdiagnosis. (AU)

[Infectious Disease Prevention Group. Update on vaccines, 2020]. / Prevención de las enfermedades infecciosas. Actualización en vacunas, 2020.

Vaccine development is one of the fastest growing sectors in medicine now and in the future, as we are living with the emergency health care for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The semFYC PAPPS program biannually publishes the recommendations of the group and, in this edition, special emphasis is placed on the common vaccination proposed by the Ministry of Health, where, at last, it no longer discriminates between paediatrics and adults, and proposes a calendar throughout life. The main novelties in the field of vaccinology today are focused on the consolidation of the nonavalent vaccine against the human papilloma virus and in the change of the dose of monovalent meningitis vaccine C for the tetravalent one, ACWY, at age 12. The pandemic we are experiencing has led to the postponement of most preventive activities. On the return to «normality¼, the vaccination calendar must be examined, and completed if necessary.

La infección por el virus Ébola. Podemos hacerlo mejor / Ebola virus infection. We can do better

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[Introduction to antiseptics]. / Introducción a los antisépticos.

Antiseptics are anti-infectious agents for local use on the skin or mucosa, which distinguishes them from disinfectants, which are used on inanimate surfaces usually because of their toxicity. The present article explains the differences among the multiple possible antiseptics; special attention is paid to the most common, such as alcohol, chlorhexidine, povidone iodine, and oxygenated water. Finally, we stress the different antiseptic formulations, which increase the usefulness of these agents in specific indications.

[Antiseptic use in primary care]. / Uso de los antisépticos en atención primaria.

Wounds can be classified according to their mechanism of action into surgical or traumatic (which may be incision wounds, such as those provoked by a sharp object; contusions, caused by a blunt force; puncture wounds, caused by long, sharp objects; lacerations, caused by tears to the tissue; or bites, which have a high risk of infection and consequently should not be sutured). Wounds can also be classified by their healing process into acute or chronic (pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, acute wounds with torpid clinical course). The use of antiseptics in any of these wounds is usually limited to cleaning and initial care -up to 48 hours- and to washing of hands and instruments. The use of antiseptics in chronic or persistent wounds is more debatable. The same is true of burns, in which the use of formulations that encourage hydration is recommended. In the pediatric population, the use of antiseptics with a known safety profile and low absorption is usually recommended, especially in the care of the umbilical cord, in which evidence supports the use of chlorhexidine gluconate. Another use of antiseptics is the care of wounds produced by procedures used in body esthetics, such as piercings; in these procedures, it is advisable to use transparent antiseptics that allow visualization of the technique.

[Patient advice]. / Consejos para pacientes.

In wound care, knowing what to do is as important as knowing what not to do. The first step is to evaluate the severity of the lesion and to know whether it is necessary to attend a health center or not. If the wound is simple, the recommended course of action is cleansing with serum or water after washing one's hands, followed by wound disinfection with the most appropriate antiseptic. Antiseptics not should be used for wound cleansing (physiological serum or tap water should be used) or for wound healing with granulation tissue. Equally, antiseptics should not be used in the ear or near the eyes; if there is accidental application, the eye should be washed in abundant water. Povidone iodine should not be used in pregnant women, nor should iodine preparations be used in neonates, in patients with thyroid alterations or in those allergic to iodine. Currently, merbromine/mercurochrome is not used because of its mercury content. Before an antiseptic is applied, all inorganic residues (foreign bodies) and dead tissue should be removed; detritus, slough, purulent exudate, scabs… This will aid healing and the action of antiseptics, since they become inactive in the presence of organic material.

Introducción a los antisépticos / Introduction to antiseptics

Los antisépticos son agentes antiinfecciosos de uso local sobre piel o mucosas, lo cual los distingue de los desinfectantes, que se usan sobre superficies inanimadas, debido normalmente a su toxicidad. En este capítulo explicamos las diferencias entre los múltiples posibles antisépticos, prestando especial atención a los más comunes como el alcohol, la clorhexidina, la povidona yodada y el agua oxigenada. Finalmente hacemos hincapié en las diferentes formulaciones de los antisépticos, que los hacen más útiles para indicaciones determinadas

Antiseptics are anti-infectious agents for local use on the skin or mucosa, which distinguishes them from disinfectants, which are used on inanimate surfaces usually because of their toxicity. The present article explains the differences among the multiple possible antiseptics; special attention is paid to the most common, such as alcohol, chlorhexidine, povidone iodine, and oxygenated water. Finally, we stress the different antiseptic formulations, which increase the usefulness of these agents in specific indications

Uso de los antisépticos en atención primaria / Antiseptic use in primary care

Las heridas se pueden clasificar, según el mecanismo de acción, en quirúrgicas o traumáticas (que pueden ser incisas, como las provocadas por un objeto cortante; contusas, causadas por un objeto romo; punzantes, provocadas por objetos afilados y largos; por desgarro, causadas por tracción de los tejidos; por mordedura, que tienen alto riesgo de infección, por lo que no se deben suturar) o, por la evolución del proceso de cicatrización, en agudas o crónicas (úlceras por presión, úlceras vasculares, úlceras neuropáticas, heridas agudas con tórpida evolución). El empleo de antisépticos en cualquiera de los casos suele estar limitado a la limpieza y cuidados iniciales (48-72 h) y al lavado de manos e instrumental, y su uso en heridas crónicas o cronificadas es más discutible. En el caso de quemaduras sucede lo mismo, y es más recomendable el empleo de formulaciones que favorezcan la hidratación. En población pediátrica se suele recomendar el empleo de antisépticos con un perfil de seguridad conocido y baja absorción, especialmente en el caso del cuidado del cordón umbilical, donde la evidencia recomienda el empleo de gluconato de clorhexidina. Otro uso de los antisépticos es el cuidado de heridas producidas por la implantación de objetos dentro de la estética corporal (piercing y similares), siendo recomendable el empleo de antisépticos transparentes que permitan observar la evolución de la técnica

Wounds can be classified according to their mechanism of action into surgical or traumatic (which may be incision wounds, such as those provoked by a sharp object; contusions, caused by a blunt force; puncture wounds, caused by long, sharp objects; lacerations, caused by tears to the tissue; or bites, which have a high risk of infection and consequently should not be sutured). Wounds can also be classified by their healing process into acute or chronic (pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, acute wounds with torpid clinical course). The use of antiseptics in any of these wounds is usually limited to cleaning and initial care -up to 48 hours- and to washing of hands and instruments. The use of antiseptics in chronic or persistent wounds is more debatable. The same is true of burns, in which the use of formulations that encourage hydration is recommended. In the pediatric population, the use of antiseptics with a known safety profile and low absorption is usually recommended, especially in the care of the umbilical cord, in which evidence supports the use of chlorhexidine gluconate. Another use of antiseptics is the care of wounds produced by procedures used in body esthetics, such as piercings; in these procedures, it is advisable to use transparent antiseptics that allow visualization of the technique

Consejos para pacientes / Patient advice

En el cuidado de las heridas es tan importante saber qué hacer como saber qué no hacer. Lo primero es valorar la gravedad de la lesión y saber si es necesario acudir a un centro sanitario o no. Si la herida es simple, lo más recomendable es hacer una buena limpieza con suero o agua tras lavado de manos, realizando la desinfección de esta con el antiséptico más adecuado. Los antisépticos no deben usarse para la limpieza de las heridas (usar suero fisiológico o agua del grifo) ni para la cura de heridas con tejido de granulación. No hay que usarlos en el oído o cerca de los ojos; en caso de aplicación accidental en el ojo lavar abundantemente con agua. No usar povidona yodada en gestantes, ni utilizar preparados yodados en neonatos, en pacientes con alteraciones del tiroides o en alérgicos al yodo. Hoy en día, tampoco se debe usar la merbromina/mercurocromo a causa de su contenido en mercurio. Antes de usar un antiséptico han de eliminarse todos los residuos inorgánicos (cuerpos extraños) y los orgánicos desvitalizados, detritus, esfacelos, exudado purulento, escaras, etc. Esta acción facilitará la cicatrización y la acción de los antisépticos, ya que se inactivan en presencia de materia orgánica

In wound care, knowing what to do is as important as knowing what not to do. The first step is to evaluate the severity of the lesion and to know whether it is necessary to attend a health center or not. If the wound is simple, the recommended course of action is cleansing with serum or water after washing one's hands, followed by wound disinfection with the most appropriate antiseptic. Antiseptics not should be used for wound cleansing (physiological serum or tap water should be used) or for wound healing with granulation tissue. Equally, antiseptics should not be used in the ear or near the eyes; if there is accidental application, the eye should be washed in abundant water. Povidone iodine should not be used in pregnant women, nor should iodine preparations be used in neonates, in patients with thyroid alterations or in those allergic to iodine. Currently, merbromine/mercurochrome is not used because of its mercury content. Before an antiseptic is applied, all inorganic residues (foreign bodies) and dead tissue should be removed; detritus, slough, purulent exudate, scabs… This will aid healing and the action of antiseptics, since they become inactive in the presence of organic material

[Prevalence, expression and impact of depressive disorders in primary care]. / Prevalencia, expresión e impacto de los trastornos depresivos en atención primaria.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and forms of clinical expression of depressive disorders in primary care patients. To analyse the under-detection of depression by primary care doctors. DESIGN: Descriptive and transversal study, with two-stage sampling. Setting. Primary care consultations in the Camp de Tarragona area. PARTICIPANTS: 1000 consecutive patients visiting their doctor for any reason will make up the first-stage sample. Of these 350 go on to the second stage (all the positive results in the screening for depression test plus a random one-seventh of the negative results). MAIN MEASUREMENTS: The first stage will consist of the screening of the sample for depressive disorders with Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale. In the sub-sample that will go on to the second stage, the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders will be used to establish diagnoses of depressive disorders and other co-morbid psychiatric disorders. There will also be a range of specific questionnaires to find reasons for consultation and the form of presentation of an eventual depressive disorder, medical co-morbidity, medication taken, use of health services, the functional and vital repercussions of depression. A questionnaire for the patient's G.P. will assess and detect depression. DISCUSSION: The study will enable us to check the validity for our patients of pre-suppositions on depression in primary care obtained from studies in other countries with different health structures and social and cultural conditioners, and to find diverse information extrapolated from specialist studies.

[Prevalence and characteristics of major depression and dysthymia in primary care]. / Prevalencia y características de la depresión mayor y la distimia en atención primaria.

OBJECTIVE: To find the prevalence and characteristics of depressive disorders in patients consulting in primary care.Design. Cross-sectional descriptive study. Two stages: screening, then structured psychiatric interview.Setting. Eight clinics at four primary care centres. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A sample of 350 consecutive patients aged between 18 and 70 filled out Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS). The diagnoses of major depressive episode and dysthymia for the 138 with positive result and the 67 with negative result were investigated through the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders. Measurements and main results. We found a weighted prevalence of 14.7% (95% CI: 10.7-18.7) for major depression and 4.6% (95% CI: 2.4-6.8) for dysthymia. Mean score on the SDS was 65.6 (SD 11.6) in the group with major depression and 63.3 (SD 8.7) in the group with dysthymia. Mean score in the not-depressed group was 44.2 (SD 8.7), lower than the scores for both groups with depression (p < 0.0001). Being female distinguished the depressed groups from the not-depressed group. Lower educational level and the amount of over-users distinguished the group with major depression from the not-depressed group. The symptom profiles were virtually identical for the two depressed groups, whereas the frequency of occurrence of most of the symptoms explored differed significantly between those with and without depression. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of major depression and dysthymia are high in primary care patients in our area. Both disorders have common characteristics of demographic variables and symptom profile.

Bronquitis asmática: forma de presentación clínica de un cuerpo extraño intrabronquial en un adolescente / Asthmatic bronchitis: clinical presentation of a bronchial foreign body in an adolescent

La aspiración de cuerpos extraños en el árbol traqueobronquial es más frecuente de lo que se admite normalmente, y puede resultar desde asintomática, y pasar inadvertida, hasta potencialmente mortal: dado que su incidencia es mayor en los niños menores de 4 años, es en esta población donde se producen la mayoría de las muertes por este motivo. En la bibliografía se encuentran múltiples artículos relacionados con la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la aspiración de cuerpos extraños (CE) traqueobronquiales. El caso que presentamos es el de un adolescente de 11 años de edad, que acudió a la consulta aquejado de tos persistente y cuyo diagnóstico inicial fue de bronquitis asmática, que resultó rebelde al tratamiento habitual. Tras una detallada historia clínica dirigida, se llegó al antecedente, recordado por la madre, de atragantamiento unos 2 meses antes, dato que modificó sensiblemente la actitud y el tratamiento posterior. Creemos de interés práctico que tanto el pediatra como el médico de familia tengan presente la posibilidad diagnóstica de CE intrabronquial ante un paciente que presente sibilancias persistentes que no responden al tratamiento habitual, neumonía recurrente o tos persistente. Esto está justificado porque de una sospecha inicial rápida y un tratamiento oportuno se deriva un menor número de complicaciones (AU)

Prevalencia y características de la depresión mayor y la distimia en atención primaria / Prevalence and characteristics of major depression and dysthymia in primary care

Objetivo. Conocer la prevalencia y características de los trastornos depresivos en pacientes que consultan en atención primaria. Diseño. Estudio descriptivo, transversal. Dos fases, en la primera cribado y en la segunda entrevista psiquiátrica estructurada. Emplazamiento. Ocho consultas en 4 centros de atención primaria. Pacientes y métodos. Una muestra de 350 pacientes consecutivos de 18-70 años cumplimentó el Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS). En los 138 con resultado positivo y en 67 con resultado negativo se investigaron los diagnósticos de 'episodio depresivo mayor' y 'distimia' mediante la Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders. Mediciones y resultados principales. Hallamos una prevalencia ponderada del 14,7 por ciento (IC del 95 por ciento, 10,7-18,7 por ciento) para depresión mayor y del 4,6 por ciento (IC del 95 por ciento, 2,4-6,8 por ciento) para distimia. La puntuación media en el SDS fue 65,6 (DE, 11,6) en el grupo con depresión mayor y de 63,3 (DE, 8,7) en el grupo con distimia. La puntuación media en los no deprimidos fue de 44,2 (DE, 8,7), menor a las de ambos grupos de deprimidos (p < 0,0001). El género femenino distinguió a los grupos de deprimidos del grupo no deprimido. El menor nivel educativo y la proporción de hiperfrecuentadores distinguieron al grupo con depresión mayor del no deprimido. Los perfiles sintomáticos fueron virtualmente idénticos entre los 2 grupos deprimidos, mientras que en la mayoría de los síntomas explorados la frecuencia de presentación difería significativamente entre los deprimidos y los no deprimidos. Conclusiones. Depresión mayor y distimia presentan una alta prevalencia en los pacientes de atención primaria en nuestro medio. Ambos trastornos presentan características comunes en variables demográficas y perfil sintomático (AU)