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Efectos de la vacuna neumocócica conjugada (VCN7 y VCN13) en los niños turcos con enfermedad neumocócica invasiva: experiencia en un solo centro

Arch. argent. pediatr; 115 (4), 2017
Introducción: Nuestro objetivo fue determinar los cambios en la incidencia de enfermedad neumocócica invasiva (ENI), la distribución de serotipos y patrones de resistencia antibiótica del Streptococcus pneumoniae en niños con ENI tras el período de vacunación (de 1 a 7 años) con vacuna neumocóci...

Complex chronic conditions in children and adolescents: hospitalizations in Brazil, 2013

Abstract This article aims to estimate the extent of hospitalizations for complex chronic conditions in Brazil. Data from the Hospital Information System for 2013 were compiled according to the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision. Hospitalization rates were estimated according to regio...

Delirio de pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo en una unidad de cuidados intensivos
Delirium in patients with acute coronary syndrome in an intensive care unit

Rev. enferm. neurol; 16 (2), 2017
Introducción: el delirio es una variación aguda del estado de conciencia, frecuente en unidad de cuidado intensivo (UCI). Su incidencia varía, presentando diferentes características clínicas correlacionadas. Objetivo: determinar la incidencia de delirio en pacientes con Sí...

Relationship between climatic factors and air quality with tuberculosis in the Federal District, Brazil, 2003-2012

Braz. j. infect. dis; 21 (4), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Despite the high rate of tuberculosis indicators in Brazil, the Federal District shows a low prevalence of the disease. Objective: To analyze the relationship between climatic factors and air quality with tuberculosis in the Brazilian Federal District. Methodology: This was an e...

HPV-related external genital lesions among men residing in Brazil

Braz. j. infect. dis; 21 (4), 2017
Abstract The aims of this study were to determine the incidence of external genital lesions (EGLs), specifically histologically confirmed condyloma (genital warts) and Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PeIN), and genital HPV infection progression to EGLs among healthy men aged 18-73 residing in Brazil. S...

Urinary tract infection: a cohort of older people with urinary incontinence

Rev. bras. enferm; 70 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate epidemiological aspects of urinary tract infection in older patients with urinary incontinence living in long-term care institutions in Belo Horizonte. Method: Concurrent cohort held from April 1st to October 1st, 2015. The study was conducted in two long-term care instit...

Critical revision of the medical treatment of gout in Brazil

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Gout is considered the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men over 40 years. The authors present a brief review of the current treatment of gout and discuss the existing pharmacological limitations in Brazil for the treatment of this disease. Although allopurinol is still the main dru...

Reemergence of mumps in São Paulo, Brazil - the urgent need for booster shot campaign to prevent a serious infectious disease

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Neglected infectious diseases like mumps may be opportunistic in controlled areas with low vaccine coverage, particularly in developed and emerging countries. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of mumps-related data from 2001 to 2016 for São Paulo State, Brazil was conducted. ...

A prospective observational cohort study to assess the incidence of acute otitis media among children 0-5 years of age in Southern Brazil

Braz. j. infect. dis; 21 (4), 2017
Abstract Objectives: To estimate acute otitis media incidence among young children and impact on quality of life of parents/caregivers in a southern Brazilian city. Methods: Prospective cohort study including children 0-5 years of age registered at a private pediatric practice. Acute otitis media episo...

Study of factors affecting the incidence of skin cancer in patients after liver transplant

An. bras. dermatol; 92 (4), 2017
Abstract: Background: Many factors are currently being identified as potential inductors of skin cancer in patients after a liver transplant, among them, immunosuppressive regimen. Objective: To study the factors that influence the incidence of skin cancer in patients after liver transplant. Methods: ...