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AIMS: Protozoan and helminth parasitic infections pose significant public health challenges, especially in developing countries with rural populations marked by suboptimal hygiene practices and socio-economic constraints. The parasites are the etiological agents of these infections and have a notably elevated global prevalence. Therefore, this study focuses on estimating the frequency and transmission dynamics of several parasitic species, including Blastocystis, Giardia, Cryptosporidium spp., Entamoeba histolytica, Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Taenia spp. and hookworms, within a rural community in southwest Colombia with a particular emphasis on the One Health framework, considering environmental and zoonotic transmission potentials. METHODS AND RESULTS: This study involved the analysis of 125 samples, encompassing human participants (n = 99), their domestic pets (dogs) (n = 24) and water sources (n = 2). Parasite detection was carried out utilizing a combination of microscopy and molecular techniques. Furthermore, the characterization of Blastocystis subtypes (STs) was achieved through Oxford Nanopore sequencing of the rRNA-18S gene. The investigation also entailed the examination of potential associations between intestinal parasitism and various sociodemographic factors. Results revealed a high frequency of parasitic infections when employing molecular methods, with Blastocystis (n = 109/87%), Giardia (n = 20/16%), Ancylostoma duodenale (n = 28/22%), Ancylostoma ceylanicum (n = 7/5.6%), E. histolytica (n = 6/4.8%), Cryptosporidium spp. (n = 12/9.6%) and even Taenia (n = 1/0.8%) detected. Cryptosporidium spp. was also identified in water samples. Coinfections were prevalent, with 57% (n = 70) of samples exhibiting single-parasite infections and 43% (n = 53) showing various degrees of polyparasitism, emphasizing the complexity of transmission dynamics. Blastocystis subtyping, conducted via Oxford Nanopore sequencing, revealed a diversity of subtypes and coexistence patterns, with ST2 being the most prevalent. CONCLUSIONS: This research underscores the importance of using molecular techniques for frequency estimation, particularly emphasizing the relevance of zoonotic transmission in parasitic infections. It highlights the significance of the One Health approach in comprehending the circulation of parasites among animals, humans and environmental sources, thereby directly impacting public health and epidemiological surveillance.
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Parasitosis Intestinales , Salud Única , Población Rural , Zoonosis , Colombia/epidemiología , Humanos , Animales , Zoonosis/transmisión , Parasitosis Intestinales/epidemiología , Parasitosis Intestinales/transmisión , Parasitosis Intestinales/parasitología , Masculino , Adulto , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adolescente , Niño , Adulto Joven , Preescolar , Heces/parasitologíaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: Painful Phantom Limb Syndrome (PPLS) occurs in 50 to 80% of patients undergoing amputation, having a great impact on quality of life, productivity and psychosocial sphere. The objective of this review is to summarize the pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, surgical optimization, and provide a multidisciplinary approach aimed at reducing the incidence of chronic pain associated with PPLS in patients undergoing limb amputation. METHODS: A narrative review was carried out using Medline, Pubmed, Proquest, LILACS and Cochrane, searching for articles between 2000 and 2021. Articles describing the epidemiology, pathophysiological considerations, and current treatments were selected after a screening process. RESULTS: A multidisciplinary and multimodal approach is required in PPLS, and should include the use of regional techniques, and adjuvants such as NSAIDs, ketamine, lidocaine and gabapentinoids. In addition, an evaluation and continuous management of risk factors for chronic pain in conjunction with the surgical team is necessary. CONCLUSION: The current literature does not support that a single technique is effective inthe prevention of PPLS. However, adequate acute pain control, rehabilitation and early restoration of the body scheme under a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach have shown benefit in the acute setting.
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Dolor Crónico , Miembro Fantasma , Humanos , Miembro Fantasma/tratamiento farmacológico , Dolor Crónico/tratamiento farmacológico , Dolor Crónico/etiología , Calidad de Vida , Amputación Quirúrgica , Manejo del Dolor/métodosRESUMEN
Introduction. The OLGA system has been proved to be useful in Asia and Europe as a risk marker of gastric cancer. However, its usefulness in high-risk populations in Colombia is still unknown. Objective. To assess potential associations between the OLGA staging system and an increased risk of gastric cancer and dysplasia in a high-risk Colombian population and to establish diagnostic capacity of the scale to assess the risk. Materials and methods. We carried out a multicenter study including patients with cancer and dysplasia (cases) and patients with atrophy and intestinal metaplasia (controls). A total of 506 patients were recruited from three centers in an area with a high risk population in Colombia. The endoscopic and histopathologic studies were evaluated according to the Sydney system and the OLGA staging system proposed by Rugge. The effect of each variable on the disease (gastric cancer and dysplasia) was evaluated using bivariate and multivariate models. Statistical significance was set considering a p value inferior to 0.05. Results. Advanced stages of the OLGA system (III-IV) were associated with a higher risk of dysplasia and gastric cancer (adjusted OR = 8.71; CI95% = 5.09-14.9; p=0.001), sensitivity=54.9%, specificity=89.3% and positive likelihood ratio=5.17. Conclusions. The OLGA staging system is a risk marker for gastric cancer and dysplasia in the studied population. We recommend its implementation to improve the timely diagnosis and follow-up of patients with the highest cancer risk.
Introducción. En Asia y Europa, el sistema OLGA ha sido útil como marcador de riesgo de cáncer gástrico. Sin embargo, su utilidad en poblaciones de alto riesgo en Colombia aún se desconoce. Objetivo. Establecer si los estadios OLGA se asocian con un mayor riesgo de cáncer y displasia en una población de alto riesgo en Colombia y determinar la capacidad diagnóstica de la escala para evaluar dicho riesgo.Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio multicéntrico con pacientes con cáncer gástrico y displasia (casos), y pacientes con atrofia y metaplasia intestinal (controles), provenientes de tres centros de una zona de alto riesgo de cáncer gástrico en Colombia. Se incluyeron 506 pacientes cuyo estudio endoscópico e histopatológico fue realizado mediante el sistema de Sydney y la estadificación de OLGA propuesta porRugge. El efecto de cada variable de interés sobre la enfermedad (cáncer gástrico y displasia) se evaluó mediante modelos bivariados y multivariados. Un valor de p menor de 0,05 se consideró estadísticamente significativo.Resultados. Los estadios elevados del sistema OLGA (III-IV) se asociaron con un mayor riesgo de displasia y cáncer gástrico (OR ajustado = 8,71; IC95 % = 5,09-14,9; p=0,001) con una sensibilidad del 54,9 %, especificidad del 89,3 % y una razón de probabilidad positiva de 5,17.Conclusiones. El estadio OLGA es un marcador de riesgo de cáncer gástrico y displasia en la población de estudio. Se recomienda su implementación como estrategia para optimizar el diagnóstico oportuno y el seguimiento de pacientes con mayor riesgo.
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Gastritis , Infecciones por Helicobacter , Helicobacter pylori , Neoplasias Gástricas , Humanos , Neoplasias Gástricas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Gástricas/epidemiología , Colombia/epidemiología , Gastritis/complicaciones , Factores de Riesgo , Asia , Metaplasia , Infecciones por Helicobacter/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
Introducción. En Asia y Europa, el sistema OLGA ha sido útil como marcador de riesgo de cáncer gástrico. Sin embargo, su utilidad en poblaciones de alto riesgo en Colombia aún se desconoce. Objetivo. Establecer si los estadios OLGA se asocian con un mayor riesgo de cáncer y displasia en una población de alto riesgo en Colombia y determinar la capacidad diagnóstica de la escala para evaluar dicho riesgo. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó un estudio multicéntrico con pacientes con cáncer gástrico y displasia (casos), y pacientes con atrofia y metaplasia intestinal (controles), provenientes de tres centros de una zona de alto riesgo de cáncer gástrico en Colombia. Se incluyeron 506 pacientes cuyo estudio endoscópico e histopatológico fue realizado mediante el sistema de Sydney y la estadificación de OLGA propuesta por Rugge. El efecto de cada variable de interés sobre la enfermedad (cáncer gástrico y displasia) se evaluó mediante modelos bivariados y multivariados. Un valor de p menor de 0,05 se consideró estadísticamente significativo. Resultados. Los estadios elevados del sistema OLGA (III-IV) se asociaron con un mayor riesgo de displasia y cáncer gástrico (OR ajustado = 8,71; IC95 % = 5,09-14,9; p=0,001) con una sensibilidad del 54,9 %, especificidad del 89,3 % y una razón de probabilidad positiva de 5,17. Conclusiones. El estadio OLGA es un marcador de riesgo de cáncer gástrico y displasia en la población de estudio. Se recomienda su implementación como estrategia para optimizar el diagnóstico oportuno y el seguimiento de pacientes con mayor riesgo.
Introduction. The OLGA system has been proved to be useful in Asia and Europe as a risk marker of gastric cancer. However, its usefulness in high-risk populations in Colombia is still unknown. Objective. To assess potential associations between the OLGA staging system and an increased risk of gastric cancer and dysplasia in a high-risk Colombian population and to establish diagnostic capacity of the scale to assess the risk. Materials and methods. We carried out a multicenter study including patients with cancer and dysplasia (cases) and patients with atrophy and intestinal metaplasia (controls). A total of 506 patients were recruited from three centers in an area with a high risk population in Colombia. The endoscopic and histopathologic studies were evaluated according to the Sydney system and the OLGA staging system proposed by Rugge. The effect of each variable on the disease (gastric cancer and dysplasia) was evaluated using bivariate and multivariate models. Statistical significance was set considering a p value inferior to 0.05. Results. Advanced stages of the OLGA system (III-IV) were associated with a higher risk of dysplasia and gastric cancer (adjusted OR = 8.71; CI95% = 5.09-14.9; p=0.001), sensitivity=54.9%, specificity=89.3% and positive likelihood ratio=5.17. Conclusions. The OLGA staging system is a risk marker for gastric cancer and dysplasia in the studied population. We recommend its implementation to improve the timely diagnosis and follow-up of patients with the highest cancer risk.
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We present a unique case of a 28-year-old female patient admitted to our hospital due to altered mental status, hallucinations, agitation, impaired memory, and impaired speech. The patient had a previous psychiatric admission to another hospital but she was discharged without a definitive diagnosis. During her admission, the majority of the medical staff was under the impression she was having a psychotic event. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis. Our aim is to report the clinical approach to diagnose and manage a type of autoimmune encephalitis associated with ovarian teratomas, but most importantly to teach and make awareness in the medical community of how to recognize this type of encephalitis.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and progressive deterioration of the joints, which generates pain and stiffness. The origin of this pain is multifactorial, with inflammation, secondary osteoarthritis, as well as central and peripheral sensitization playing important roles in the development. Up to 90.4% of RA patients visit a health professional for severe pain, and despite new therapies and sophisticated treatments, there are a limited number of options for analgesic management. We conducted a narrative review using the Medline and Pubmed search engines for articles in English and Spanish between 2000 and 2021, with the keywords "pain," "rheumatoid arthritis," "non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" (NSAIDs), "opioids," "glucocorticoids," "disease modifying antirheumatic drugs" (DMARDs), "neuromodulators," "antidepressants," and "cannabinoids." The articles describing epidemiology, pathophysiological considerations and current treatments were selected after a screening process carried out by the authors. It was found that DMARDs are the fundamental basis of treatment, since the main mechanism of pain in this entity is inflammation. Nonetheless, a significant number of patients continue to have pain despite optimal treatment. The available evidence for pain management in RA is scarce, however, medications such as NSAIDs, topical capsaicin, weak opioids, and treatments such as joint infiltrations or surgical management, play an important role in its management. We believe more research efforts are needed to optimize analgesic treatment recommendations, however, based on the current existing evidence, we propose a stepwise algorithm in order to properly approach these cases.Key PointsRA is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation, in which the main symptom is pain.Pain in RA is multifactorial, with inflammation, secondary osteoarthritis, as well as central and peripheral sensitization playing determining roles.DMARDs are the mainstay of RA treatment, although many patients continue to experience pain despite optimal management.Medications such as glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, topical capsaicin, and weak opioids are key elements when achieving analgesia in RA.Other pharmacological groups such as neuromodulators, antidepressants, muscle relaxants and cannabinoids currently do not have enough evidence to be recommended.
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Antirreumáticos , Artritis Reumatoide , Antiinflamatorios no Esteroideos/uso terapéutico , Antirreumáticos/uso terapéutico , Artritis Reumatoide/complicaciones , Artritis Reumatoide/tratamiento farmacológico , Humanos , Dolor/inducido químicamente , Dolor/etiología , Manejo del DolorRESUMEN
Controlling the global COVID-19 pandemic depends, among other measures, on developing preventive vaccines at an unprecedented pace. Vaccines approved for use and those in development intend to elicit neutralizing antibodies to block viral sites binding to the host's cellular receptors. Virus infection is mediated by the spike glycoprotein trimer on the virion surface via its receptor binding domain (RBD). Antibody response to this domain is an important outcome of immunization and correlates well with viral neutralization. Here, we show that macromolecular constructs with recombinant RBD conjugated to tetanus toxoid (TT) induce a potent immune response in laboratory animals. Some advantages of immunization with RBD-TT conjugates include a predominant IgG immune response due to affinity maturation and long-term specific B-memory cells. These result demonstrate the potential of the conjugate COVID-19 vaccine candidates and enable their advance to clinical evaluation under the name SOBERANA02, paving the way for other antiviral conjugate vaccines.
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Anticuerpos Neutralizantes/inmunología , Formación de Anticuerpos/inmunología , Vacunas contra la COVID-19/administración & dosificación , COVID-19/prevención & control , SARS-CoV-2/inmunología , Toxoide Tetánico/química , Vacunas Conjugadas/administración & dosificación , Animales , COVID-19/inmunología , COVID-19/virología , Vacunas contra la COVID-19/inmunología , Ratones , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Vacunación , Vacunas Conjugadas/inmunologíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: To evaluate variations in vascular density (VD) and foveal avascular zone (FAZ) metrics in relation to geographic altitude in healthy subjects from 6 Latin American cities. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: Healthy volunteers from 6 Latin American cities. METHODS: One hundred eighty-five volunteers were recruited over a 3-month period. The RTVue-XR Avanti system (Optovue, Inc, Fremont, CA) was used along with split-spectrum amplitude-decorrelation angiography (SSADA) software 7.1 to obtain OCT angiography (OCTA) images from fovea-centered 3 × 3-mm2 and 6 × 6-mm2 angioscans for both the superficial and deep capillary plexuses (SCP and DCP, respectively). FAZ measurements were performed in a full retina slab based on the full retina vasculature using OCT angiograms. Analyses of variance were performed for all variables, and P < 0.05 indicated statistical significance. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Retinal SCP and DCP VD; FAZ area, perimeter, and parafoveal density at 300 µm (FD-300). RESULTS: Three hundred seventy eyes of 185 participants (71 males and 114 females; mean age, 39.09±15.06 years; age range, 20-80 years) were assessed. The mean VD in the SCP and DCP was 46.94% (±3.11%) and 52.48% (±3.14%), respectively, with 3 × 3-mm2 scans and 50.62% (±3.13%) and 52.87% (±5.5%), respectively, with 6 × 6-mm2 scans. Mean FAZ area, perimeter, and FD-300 were 0.31 (± 0.11 mm2), 2.18 (± 0.43 mm), and 51.44 (± 3.64%), respectively. Mean SCP VD values in 3 × 3-mm2 scans were significantly higher and lower in La Paz and Lima, respectively, compared to those in the other cities (P = 0.001). VD in the 6 × 6 mm2 SCP scans, the DCP (all scans), and FAZ metrics showed no significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: VD showed a direct relationship with geographic altitude in SCP 3 × 3-mm2 scans in this group of healthy Hispanic volunteers. These findings indicate that geographic altitude should be accounted for when performing retinal OCTA evaluation of VD values.
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Altitud , Angiografía con Fluoresceína/métodos , Fóvea Central/irrigación sanguínea , Densidad Microvascular , Vasos Retinianos/diagnóstico por imagen , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica/métodos , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Capilares/diagnóstico por imagen , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Fondo de Ojo , Voluntarios Sanos , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Helicobacter pylori infection is a risk factor for chronic active gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastric carcinoma and lymphoma. Although the infection may be acquired through different transmission routes, the presence and viability of H. pylori in water sources are not well known. Therefore, the aim of our study was to analyse the viability of H. pylori cells in urban surface waters collected at the Vallparadís public park in Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain. The water samples were analysed by viability quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) using propidium monoazide and specific primers for the H. pylori vacuolating cytotoxin (vacA gene). Viable H. pylori were found in 91.3% of the samples analysed, with an average concentration of 3.46 ± 1.06 log cell 100 mL-1. Our work proves a quick and simple procedure for evaluating viable H. pylori cells in environmental samples by qPCR. Furthermore, the results provide evidence that urban surface waters may contain considerable levels of viable H. pylori cells, thus indicating they are a potential source of infection, which represents a public health concern.
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Monitoreo del Ambiente , Helicobacter pylori/crecimiento & desarrollo , Microbiología del Agua , Antígenos Bacterianos , Proteínas Bacterianas , Infecciones por Helicobacter , Humanos , EspañaRESUMEN
This study reported the frequency of anesthetic overdose measured with the bispectral index in a high altitude city (Bogotá-Colombia, 2600 meters above sea level). We assembled a prospective cohort of patients. Preoperative variables were described, and 10 minutes after the surgical incision, bispectral index, mean alveolar concentration, mean arterial pressure, and oxygen saturation were recorded. Bispectral index was classified as superficial (60), adequate (40-60), and deep (> 40). Mean alveolar concentration was classified as low (< 0.8), normal (0.8-1.2), and high (> 1.2). We included 50 patients. The mean age of the patients was 36.3 ± 13.5 years; 48% were male and 78% were categorized as ASA I. Mean values of mean alveolar concentration and bispectral index were 1.14 ± 0.18 and 38.66 ± 6.9, respectively. Frequency of anesthetic overdose measured with bispectral index was 54% and only 20% with mean alveolar concentration. In total, 78% of patients received normal mean alveolar concentration values, and among these patients, 49% had deep bispectral index levels and 51% were adequate. There was no correlation between mean alveolar concentration and bispectral index (Pearson r = 0.161, P = 0.246) or between bispectral index and mean arterial pressure (Pearson r = 0.367, P = 0.08). All patients older than 60 years exhibited deep bispectral index levels, and although we did not identify a correlation between age and bispectral index, a tendency was observed (Pearson r = -0.087, P = 0.538). Safe and effective anesthesia overdose could be a common phenomenon. Bispectral index-guided anesthesia could be a helpful and reliable tool in the assessment and prevention of anesthesia overdose at high altitude. The study was approved by the ethics committee of the Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de cardiología, Bogota, Colombia (approved number: 312017).
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Introducción: La implementación de Programas para la Optimización de Uso de Antimicrobianos (PROAs) ha resultado una estrategia útil para mejorar los resultados asistenciales, de manera segura y costo-efectiva, reduciendo el desarrollo de la resistencia a los antimicrobianos.Objetivo: Estimar la relación entre nivel de desarrollo de los PROAs, apropia-bilidad y consumo de antimicrobianos en hospitales ArgentinosMaterial y métodos: Entre Jul-2016 y Ene-2017, 111 hospitales condujeron una autoevaluación del nivel de desarrollo de sus PROAs usando un instrumen-to basado en los lineamientos del CDC (0 a 100 puntos), además de un cor-te de prevalencia para evaluar la apropiabilidad de las prescripciones de an-timicrobianos y su consumo mensual [Dosis Diarias Definidas (DDD) c/100 días-paciente]. Para la comparación de estos indicadores, los centros fueron dicotomizados tomando como punto de corte el percentilo 75 (p75) de la au-toevaluación.Resultados: La comparación entre hospitales con puntaje ≥p75 vs.
Objective: To assess the association between the level of AMS programs development, appropriateness and antimicrobial consumption in Argentinean hospitalsMaterial and methods: Between Jul-2016 and Jan-2017, 111 hospitals performed a self-assessment survey of their AMS programs using a standardized tool based on CDC recommendations (0100 scale). In addition, the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescription was measured through one-day prevalence study using specific criteria. The monthly consumption of a group of antimicrobials was calculated using Defined Daily Doses (DDD) per 100 patient-days. To assess the relationship between the level of AMS programs development and the appropriateness and antimicrobial consumption indicators, participating centers were grouped into two categories by using the 75th percentile (75thp) of the self-assessment scoreResults: Comparison between hospitals with score ≥75thp vs <75thp showed significant differences in all indicators analyzed (self-assessment score: 51.6 vs 25.4; diff. 26.2; 95%CI 30.3 to 22.0, p<0.000; surgical prophylaxis: ≤ 24 hs 64.8% vs 52.3%; diff. 12.5%; 95%CI 5.1% to 20.0%, p<0.002; compliance with guidelines: 77.6% vs 47.0%; diff. 30.6%; 95%CI 28.1% to 33.0%, p<0.000; prospective audit with feedback: 69.4% vs 46.8%; diff. 22.6%; 95%CI 20.0% to 25.2%, p<0.000; antimicrobial consumption: 114.8 DDDs vs 259.2 DDDs; diff.144.4; 95%CI 140.6 to 148.2, p<0.000)Conclusions: Hospitals with higher self-assessment score showed better appropriateness and consumption antimicrobial indicators, reinforcing the relevance of an effective implementation of AMS programs
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Humanos , Programas de Autoevaluación , Registros/estadística & datos numéricos , Estudios Transversales , Programas de Optimización del Uso de los Antimicrobianos/organización & administración , HospitalesRESUMEN
RESUMEN Introducción. La resistencia al metronidazol es un factor clave relacionado con el fracaso del tratamiento contra la infección por Helicobacter pylori asociada, principalmente, con mutaciones en la nitrorreductasa RdxA. A pesar de su importancia, los estudios sobre esta proteína son aún incipientes en Popayán, Colombia. Objetivo. Evaluar la frecuencia de las mutaciones en la nitrorreductasa RdxA en una población de pacientes con enfermedad gastrointestinal por H. pylori. Materiales y métodos. El ADN de 170 biopsias gástricas se amplificó mediante reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) para detectar las mutaciones en la nitrorreductasa RdxA. Se analizaron las secuencias traducidas a aminoácidos y se compararon con la cepa de referencia 26695. Resultados. La frecuencia de mutaciones de la nitrorreductasa RdxA en la población de estudio fue de 78 %. Su distribución más frecuente se detectó en las posiciones D59N (en 153 muestras), R131K (en 101 muestras), R90K (en 97 muestras), A118T (en 42 muestras), I160F (en 32 muestras), H97T (en 26 muestras) y en los codones de parada Q50*; D59*; E75*; C159* y I160* en cinco, una, tres, diez y seis muestras, respectivamente. El genotipo de virulencia más frecuente fue el vacAs1/m1 negativo para cagA (48,6 %). Conclusiones. La gran frecuencia de mutaciones en la nitrorreductasa RdxA en aislamientos de H. pylori en Popayán sugiere que los tratamientos empíricos con metronidazol no serían una opción válida para su erradicación en pacientes de la población estudiada.
ABSTRACT Introduction: Resistance to metronidazole is a key factor associated with Helicobacter pylori treatment failure. Even though resistance is mostly associated with RdxA nitroreductase mutations, studies of this H. pylori protein in Popayán (Colombia) are still incipient. Objective: To evaluate the frequency of mutations in the RdxA nitroreductase in a population of patients with H. pylori-positive gastrointestinal disease. Materials and methods: We amplified the DNA of 170 gastric biopsies by PCR to detect mutations in the RdxA nitroreductase. An analysis of DNA sequences translated into amino acid sequences was done and then compared to the reference strain 26695. Results: The frequency of RdxA nitroreductase mutations in this study population was 78%. Its most frequent distribution was found in positions D59N (153 samples), R131K (101 samples), R90K (97 samples), A118T (42 samples), I160F (32 samples) and H97T (26 samples), and meaningful stop codons Q50*, D59*; E75*, C159* and I160* in five, one, three, ten and six samples, respectively. The most common virulence genotype was vacAs1/m1 cagA negative (48.6 %). Conclusions: The high frequency of RdxA nitroreductase mutations in H. pylori isolates in Popayán (Colombia) indicates that empirical therapy with metronidazole may not be a valid option for the eradication of H. pylori in patients of the studied population.
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Humanos , Proteínas Bacterianas/genética , Proteínas Bacterianas/metabolismo , Nitrorreductasas/genética , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa/métodos , Helicobacter pylori/genética , Metronidazol/farmacología , Antibacterianos/farmacología , Proteínas Bacterianas/química , Nitrorreductasas/metabolismo , Nitrorreductasas/química , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Helicobacter pylori/metabolismo , Colombia , Genotipo , Metronidazol/química , Antibacterianos/química , MutaciónRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Resistance to metronidazole is a key factor associated with Helicobacter pylori treatment failure. Even though resistance is mostly associated with RdxA nitroreductase mutations, studies of this H. pylori protein in Popayán (Colombia) are still incipient. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the frequency of mutations in the RdxA nitroreductase in a population of patients with H. pylori-positive gastrointestinal disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We amplified the DNA of 170 gastric biopsies by PCR to detect mutations in the RdxA nitroreductase. An analysis of DNA sequences translated into amino acid sequences was done and then compared to the reference strain 26695. RESULTS: The frequency of RdxA nitroreductase mutations in this study population was 78%. Its most frequent distribution was found in positions D59N (153 samples), R131K (101 samples), R90K (97 samples), A118T (42 samples), I160F (32 samples) and H97T (26 samples), and meaningful stop codons Q50*, D59*; E75*, C159* and I160* in five, one, three, ten and six samples, respectively. The most common virulence genotype was vacAs1/m1 cagA negative (48.6 %). CONCLUSIONS: The high frequency of RdxA nitroreductase mutations in H. pylori isolates in Popayán (Colombia) indicates that empirical therapy with metronidazole may not be a valid option for the eradication of H. pylori in patients of the studied population.
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Antibacterianos/farmacología , Proteínas Bacterianas/genética , Proteínas Bacterianas/metabolismo , Helicobacter pylori/genética , Metronidazol/farmacología , Nitrorreductasas/genética , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa/métodos , Antibacterianos/química , Proteínas Bacterianas/química , Colombia , Genotipo , Helicobacter pylori/metabolismo , Humanos , Metronidazol/química , Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana , Mutación , Nitrorreductasas/química , Nitrorreductasas/metabolismoRESUMEN
Objetivo: Explorar la asociación entre la presencia de cambios degenerativos en la periferia retiniana de pacientes con diagnóstico clínico de Degeneración Macular Relacionada con la Edad (DMRE), evaluados con fotografía de fondo de ojo a color (FP), angiografía fluoresceínica (FA) y autofluorescencia (FAF), y las etapas más avanzadas de la enfermedad. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal con intención analítica, en el cual se evaluaron las imágenes de campo amplio obtenidas mediante FP, FA, y FAF con oftalmoscopía de láser confocal con la Optomap 200TX, de todos los pacientes con diagnóstico clínico de DMRE, para un total de 94 pacientes (188 ojos) que aceptaron participar en el estudio, y que acudieron a la Clínica Oftalmológica de Antioquia (CLOFAN) entre agosto y septiembre del 2016, con diagnóstico clínico de DMRE. La variable desenlace fue presencia de DMRE avanzada. Resultados: Se incluyeron imágenes de 130 ojos de 70 pacientes. La edad media fue 72,1 años (DE±9,5 años). El 20,8% de los pacientes eran pseudofáquicos. El 52,9%, 32,9% y 37,1% tenían historia de HTA, dislipidemia y hábito tabáquico positivo, respectivamente. Se observó una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre DMRE avanzada y el antecedente de DMRE en la familia (p<0,05, OR=2,4, IC=1,1-6,2), la presencia de cambios degenerativos en la periferia en FP (p<0,001, OR=5,71, IC=1,8-17,7), FA (p<0,05, OR=3,1, IC=0,9-10,1) y FAF (p<0,001,OR=10,52, IC=0,63-8,13). En el análisis multivariado solo la presencia de lesiones en FP se mantuvo asociada significativamente con la presencia de DMRE avanzada. Conclusiones: La presencia de cambios degenerativos en periferia se asocian 4,71 veces más con la DMRE avanzada, y por tanto, la presencia de éste tipo de lesiones podría ser predictora de progresión. Se requieren estudios prospectivos que permitan determinar causalidad y contribuir a la comprensión de la patogénesis de la DMRE.
Purpose: To explore the association between the presence of degenerative changes in the retinal periphery of patients with clinical diagnosis of AMD, evaluated with color fundus photography (FP), fluorescein angiography (FA) and autofluorescence (FAF), and the more advanced stages of the disease. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study with analytical intent, in which wide fi eld images obtained by PF, AF, and FAF using confocal laser ophthalmoscopy with Optomap 200TX, all patients with a clinical diagnosis of AMD, for a total of 94 patients (188 eyes) who attended the Clínica oftalmológica de Antioquia (CLOFAN) between August and September of 2016, with clinical diagnosis of AMD, were analyzed. Th e outcome variable was advanced age related macular degeneration. Results: Images of 130 eyes of 70 patients were included. Th e mean age was 72.1 years (SD ± 9.5 years). It was observed that 20.8% were pseudophakic. 52.9%, 32.9% and 37.1% had a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia and a positive smoking habit, respectively. Th ere was a statistically signifi cant association between advanced AMD and family history of AMD (p <0.05, OR=2.4, CI=1.1-6.2), the presence of degenerative changes in the FP (P <.001, OR=5.71, CI=1.8-17.7), FA (p <0.05, OR=3.1, CI=0.9-10.1) and FAF (p <0.001, OR=10.52, CI=0.63-8.13). In the multivariate analysis only the presence of lesions in FP remain signifi cantly associated with the presence of advanced AMD. Conclusions: Th e presence of degenerative changes in periphery are associated 4.71 times more with advanced AMD, and therefore, the presence of this type of lesions could be predictive of progression. Prospective studies are required to determine causality and contribute to the understanding of the pathogenesis of AMD.
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Humanos , Degeneración Macular , Oftalmopatías , Angiografía con Fluoresceína , Enfermedades de la RetinaAsunto(s)
Humanos , Retina , Técnicas de Diagnóstico Oftalmológico , Oftalmopatías , Enfermedades de la RetinaRESUMEN
El oftalmólogo del futuro tendrá que redefinir su papel desde la creación de valor para los pacientes y la sociedad; es por esto que el desarrollo científico y la investigación apalancadas en herramientas informáticas epidemiologicas y la colaboración deberán ser parte de nuestro oficio cotidiano. Ya es el momento de cambiar el chip desde las escuelas de medicina y las residencias para especialización; es una realidad que hoy más que nunca la innovación y la investigación deben ser parte de la vida diaria de todo clínico. En investigación existen algunos mitos, que hoy están completamente revaluados, pero que siguen constituyendo barreras para la democratización de la investigación. A continuación me permito enumerar siete de ellos, no son los únicos, pero considero que son quizás los más importantes.
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Humanos , Oftalmología , Oftalmopatías , Investigación , Proyectos de Investigación y DesarrolloRESUMEN
Diseño: Estudio descriptivo y trasversal. Objetivos: Medición del grosor coroideomacular en el ojo contralateral (ojo sano) de pacientes con coriorretinopatía serosa central (CSC), utilizando tomografía óptica coherente de imagen de profundidad mejorada (EDI OCT). Pacientes y métodos: Fueron evaluados 32 ojos de 16 pacientes voluntarios, con diagnostico de coriorretinopatía serosa central (CSC) aguda. Ambos ojos fueron sometidos a estudio de tomografía óptica de dominio espectral con profundidad mejorada (EDI SD-OCT) con el Tomógrafo RTVue® (Optovue, USA). Se realizó escaneo horizontal de alta definición a través de la fóvea, tanto en el ojo afectado, como en el sano contralateral. Se realizaron 5 medidas del grosor coroideo. El promedio del grosor coroideo fue calculado y comparado, entre los ojos con CSC y el ojo contralateral. Resultados: El promedio de edad fue de 40+/-7 (rango entre 29 y 56 años). Quince de los 16 ojos sintomáticos eran derechos. Dos mujeres y 14 hombres. La media del grosor coroideo en el ojo sintomático fue de 470.4+/-35.7µm, y en el ojo contralateral el grosor fue de 413.4+/-47.1µm. La relación entre ambos ojos mostró una alta correlación (0,979) y una correlación estadísticamente significativa (p<0.001). Conclusión: La tomografía óptica coherente de dominio espectral con profundidad mejorada, es una herramienta útil en evaluar el grosor coroideo en pacientes con CSC, donde el grosor coroideo también aparece aumentado en el ojo contralateral.
Design: Descriptive and cross-sectional study. Objective: To measure macular choroidal thickness in fellow eyes of patients with central serous chorioretinopathy, using enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI OCT). Patients and methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study. A total of 32 eyes of 16 patients were evaluated. Sixteen volunteers with acute central serous corioretinopathy (CSC) diagnosis underwent high-definition scanning using SD-OCT (RTVue®, Optovue, USA) with enhanced depth imaging technique (EDI OCT) in both eyes. One horizontal scan across the fovea was selected for each affected and healthy eye, five choroidal thickness measurements were taken. The average choroidal thickness was also calculated and compared among eyes with CSC and fellow eyes. Results: Mean age was 40+/-7 years (range between 29 and 56 years old). Fifteen of 16 symptomatic eyes where right eyes. Two women and 14 men were involved. The mean choroidal thickness in symptomatic eyes was 470.4+/-35.7 µm, and the fellow eyes thickness was 413.4+/-47.1 µm. The matching shows a high correlation (0,979) between paired samples and statistical signifi cance of its correlation (p<0.001). Conclusions: Enhanced depth imaging spectral-domain optical coherence tomography is a helpful tool for assessing choroidal thickness in fellow eyes of patients with CSC, where the choroid is as thickened as in affected eyes.
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Coriorretinopatía Serosa Central , Técnicas de Diagnóstico Oftalmológico , Tomografía de Coherencia ÓpticaRESUMEN
This study looks at aspects of the environmental health of the rural population in Timbío (Cauca, Columbia) in relation to the deterioration of water quality. The information was obtained through participatory research methods exploring the management and use of water, the sources of pollution and the perception of water quality and its relation to Helicobacter pylori infection. The results are part of the qualitative analysis of a first research phase characterizing water and sanitation problems and their relation to emerging infectious diseases as well as possible solutions, which was carried out between November 2013 and August 2014. The results of this research are discussed from an ecosystemic approach to human health, recognizing the complexity of environmental conflicts related to water resources and their impacts on the health of populations. Through the methodology used, it is possible to detect and visualize the most urgent problems as well as frequent causes of contamination of water resources so as to propose solutions within a joint agenda of multiple social actors.
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Infecciones por Helicobacter , Helicobacter pylori , Salud Rural , Microbiología del Agua , Calidad del Agua , Adulto , Colombia , Investigación Participativa Basada en la Comunidad , Salud Ambiental , Femenino , Infecciones por Helicobacter/complicaciones , Infecciones por Helicobacter/prevención & control , Infecciones por Helicobacter/transmisión , Humanos , Masculino , Investigación Cualitativa , Neoplasias Gástricas/microbiología , Contaminación del AguaRESUMEN
Este estudio aborda aspectos de la salud ambiental de la población rural de Timbío (Cauca, Colombia) con relación al deterioro de la calidad del agua. La información se obtuvo mediante métodos de investigación participativa, relacionadas al manejo y uso del agua, fuentes de contaminación y percepción de la calidad del agua y su relación con la infección por Helicobacter pylori. Los resultados forman parte del análisis cualitativo de una primera fase de caracterización de la problemática hídrica y sanitaria y su relación con enfermedades infecciosas emergentes y soluciones comunes, llevada a cabo entre noviembre de 2013 y agosto de 2014. Los resultados de esta investigación se discuten desde un enfoque ecosistémico de la salud humana, que reconoce la complejidad de los conflictos ambientales relacionados con el recurso hídrico y su impacto en la salud de las poblaciones. A través de la metodología empleada, este estudio permitió conocer y visualizar los problemas prioritarios y las causas frecuentes de la contaminación del recurso hídrico, para postular algunas soluciones a través de una agenda compartida con los actores sociales.
This study looks at aspects of the environmental health of the rural population in Timbío (Cauca, Columbia) in relation to the deterioration of water quality. The information was obtained through participatory research methods exploring the management and use of water, the sources of pollution and the perception of water quality and its relation to Helicobacter pylori infection. The results are part of the qualitative analysis of a first research phase characterizing water and sanitation problems and their relation to emerging infectious diseases as well as possible solutions, which was carried out between November 2013 and August 2014. The results of this research are discussed from an ecosystemic approach to human health, recognizing the complexity of environmental conflicts related to water resources and their impacts on the health of populations. Through the methodology used, it is possible to detect and visualize the most urgent problems as well as frequent causes of contamination of water resources so as to propose solutions within a joint agenda of multiple social actors.