The integrated genomic surveillance system of Andalusia (SIEGA) provides a One Health regional resource connected with the clinic.

The One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, has gained significance amid emerging zoonotic diseases and antibiotic resistance concerns. This paper aims to demonstrate the utility of a collaborative tool, the SIEGA, for monitoring infectious diseases across domains, fostering a comprehensive understanding of disease dynamics and risk factors, highlighting the pivotal role of One Health surveillance systems. Raw whole-genome sequencing is processed through different species-specific open software that additionally reports the presence of genes associated to anti-microbial resistances and virulence. The SIEGA application is a Laboratory Information Management System, that allows customizing reports, detect transmission chains, and promptly alert on alarming genetic similarities. The SIEGA initiative has successfully accumulated a comprehensive collection of more than 1900 bacterial genomes, including Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, Yersinia enterocolitica and Legionella pneumophila, showcasing its potential in monitoring pathogen transmission, resistance patterns, and virulence factors. SIEGA enables customizable reports and prompt detection of transmission chains, highlighting its contribution to enhancing vigilance and response capabilities. Here we show the potential of genomics in One Health surveillance when supported by an appropriate bioinformatic tool. By facilitating precise disease control strategies and antimicrobial resistance management, SIEGA enhances global health security and reduces the burden of infectious diseases. The integration of health data from humans, animals, and the environment, coupled with advanced genomics, underscores the importance of a holistic One Health approach in mitigating health threats.

Assessment of performance and comparison of three commercial HDV RNA detection assays: implications for diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

Objectives: Precise HDV-RNA detection and quantification are pivotal for diagnosis and monitoring of response to newly approved treatment. We evaluate the performance of three HDV RNA detection and quantification assays. Methods: Hepatitis Delta RT-PCR system kit, EurobioPlex HDV assay, and RoboGene HDV RNA Quantification kit 2.0 were used for testing 151 HBsAg-positive samples, 90 HDV-RNA negative and 61 HDV-RNA positive. We also evaluated serial dilutions of the WHO international standard for HDV, PEI 7657/12. All HDV-RNA positive samples were genotyped using a next-generation sequencing strategy. Results: Qualitative results indicated a 100% concordance between tests. Quantitative results correlated well, r2 = 0.703 (Vircell-vs-Eurobio), r2 = 0.833 (Vircell-vs-RoboGene), r2 = 0.835 (Robogene-vs-Eurobio). Bias index was 2.083 (Vircell-vs-Eurobio), -1.283 (Vircell-vs-RoboGene), and -3.36 (Robogene-vs-Eurobio). Using the WHO IS, Vircell overestimated the viral load by 0.98 log IU/mL, Eurobio by 1.46 log IU/mL, and RoboGene underestimated it by 0.98 log IU/mL. Fifty-nine samples were successfully genotyped (Genotype 1, n=52; Genotype 5, n=7; Genotype 6, n=1), with similar results for correlation and bias. Conclusion: This study underscores the necessity of using reliable HDV-RNA detection and quantification assays, as evidenced by the high concordance rates in qualitative detection and the observed variability in quantitative results. These findings highlight the importance of consistent assay use in clinical practice to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment monitoring of HDV infection.

Vedolizumab and ART in recent HIV-1 infection unveil the role of α4ß7 in reservoir size.

BACKGROUNDWe evaluated the safety and viral rebound, after analytical treatment interruption (ATI), of vedolizumab and ART in recent HIV-1 infection. We used this model to analyze the effect of α4ß7 on the HIV-1 reservoir size.METHODSParticipants started ART with monthly vedolizumab infusions, and ATI was performed at week 24. Biopsies were obtained from ileum and cecum at baseline and week 24. Vedolizumab levels, HIV-1 reservoir, flow cytometry, and cell-sorting and antibody competition experiments were assayed.RESULTSVedolizumab was safe and well tolerated. No participant achieved undetectable viremia off ART 24 weeks after ATI. Only a modest effect on the time to achieve more than 1,000 HIV-1 RNA copies/mL and the proportion of participants off ART was observed, being higher in the vedolizumab group compared with historical controls. Just before ATI, α4ß7 expression was associated with HIV-1 DNA and RNA in peripheral blood and with PD1 and TIGIT levels. Importantly, a complete blocking of α4ß7 was observed on peripheral CD4+ T cells but not in gut (ileum and cecum), where α4ß7 blockade and vedolizumab levels were inversely associated with HIV-1 DNA.CONCLUSIONOur findings support α4ß7 as an important determinant in HIV-1 reservoir size, suggesting the complete α4ß7 blockade in tissue as a promising tool for HIV-cure combination strategies.TRIAL REGISTRATIONClinicalTrials.gov NCT03577782.FUNDINGThis work was supported by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional, "a way to make Europe," research contracts FI17/00186 and FI19/00083 and research projects PI18/01532, PI19/01127, PI22/01796), Conserjería de Economía, Conocimiento, Empresas y Universidad, Junta de Andalucía (research projects P20/00906), the Red Temática de Investigación Cooperativa en SIDA (RD16/0025/0020), and the Spanish National Research Council.

Prevalence of people living with multidrug-resistant HIV and limited treatment options in Spain.

OBJECTIVES: Our aim was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) with multidrug resistance (MDR; confirmed resistance to three or more [or resistance to two or more plus contraindication to one or more] core ART classes) and limited treatment options (LTOs) in Spain. METHODS: This was an observational, retrospective, multicentre, cross-sectional chart review study undertaken in five reference Spanish centres. Participants were people with HIV on ART with MDR and LTOs (detectable viral load [HIV-RNA >200 copies/mL], treatment-limiting drug-drug interaction [DDI], or intolerance precluding the use of one or more ART classes). Prevalence, demographic/clinical characteristics, and treatment options were assessed. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify MDR-associated variables. RESULTS: Of 14 955 screened people with HIV, 69 (0.46%) presented with MDR and 23 (0.15%) had LTOs. The population analysed was 73.9% male with a median age of 54.0 years; the median time since HIV diagnosis was 26.5 years, and median CD4+ cell count was 511.0 cells/µL. The only factor significantly associated with MDR (univariate analysis) was CD4+ cell count. Injection drug use was the most common transmission route. Comorbidities (mainly endocrine and cardiovascular disorders; 34.8% affecting HIV management) and concomitant treatments were frequent. No recent opportunistic infections were reported. Patients had been exposed to the following ART: nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (100%), protease inhibitors (95.6%), non-nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (87.0%), and integrase strand transfer inhibitors (82.6%). The available fully active drugs were dolutegravir (39.1%), bictegravir (30.4%), and raltegravir (21.7%). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of people with HIV with MDR and LTOs in Spain is very low, with approximately half of those studied not exhibiting virological suppression. Low CD4+ cell counts were associated with MDR. These findings may help address the impact and treatment needs of these patients and prevent clinical progression and transmission of MDR HIV.

Multi-center evaluation of the Research Use Only NeuMoDx monkeypox virus (MPXV) fully automated real-time PCR assay.

The mpox outbreak, caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV), accelerated the development of molecular diagnostics. In this study, we detail the evaluation of the Research Use Only (RUO) NeuMoDx MPXV assay by multiple European and US sites. The assay was designed and developed by Qiagen for the NeuMoDx Molecular Systems. Primers and probes were tested for specificity and inclusivity in silico. The analytical sensitivity of the assay was determined by testing dilutions of synthetic and genomic MPXV DNA. A total of 296 clinical samples were tested by three sites; the Johns Hopkins University (US), UZ Gent (Belgium, Europe), and Hospital Universitario San Cecilio (Spain, Europe). The analytical sensitivity of the assay was 50 copies/mL for both clades I and II. The assay showed 100% in silico identity for 80 clade I and 99.98% in silico identity for 5,162 clade II genomes. Clade II primers and probes showed 100% in silico specificity; however, identity of at least one of the two sets of clade I primers and probes with variola, cowpox, camelpox, and vaccinia viruses was noticed. The clinical validation showed sensitivity of 99.21% [95% confidence interval (CI): 95.66-99.98%] and specificity of 96.64% (95% CI: 91.62-99.08%) for lesion swab samples. The NeuMoDx MPXV Test shows acceptable analytical and clinical performance. The assay improves the laboratory's workflow as it consolidates nucleic acid extraction, PCR, data analysis, and interpretation and can be interfaced. The Test Strip can differentiate clades I and II, which has important laboratory safety implications. IMPORTANCE: In this manuscript, we provide detailed in silico analysis and clinical evaluation of the assay using a large cohort of clinical samples across three academic centers in Europe and the United States. Because the assay differentiates MPXV clades I and II, this manuscript is timely due to the current need to rule out the regulated clade I by diagnostic clinical laboratories. In December 2023, and due to first report of cases of sexually transmitted clade I infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, when generic assays that do not differentiate the clades are used, samples are considered regulated. The assay meets the need of full automation and has a marked positive impact on the laboratory workflow.

Molecular and phylogenetic characterization of the monkeypox outbreak in the South of Spain.

Background and Aim: Until the May 2022 Monkeypox (MPXV) outbreak, which spread rapidly to many non-endemic countries, the virus was considered a viral zoonosis limited to some African countries. The Andalusian circuit of genomic surveillance was rapidly applied to characterize the MPXV outbreak in the South of Spain. Methods: Whole genome sequencing was used to obtain the genomic profiles of samples collected across the south of Spain, representative of all the provinces of Andalusia. Phylogenetic analysis was used to study the relationship of the isolates and the available sequences of the 2022 outbreak. Results: Whole genome sequencing of a total of 160 MPXV viruses from the different provinces that reported cases were obtained. Interestingly, we report the sequences of MPXV viruses obtained from two patients who died. While one of the isolates bore no noteworthy mutations that explain a potential heightened virulence, in another patient the second consecutive genome sequence, performed after the administration of tecovirimat, uncovered a mutation within the A0A7H0DN30 gene, known to be a prime target for tecovirimat in its Vaccinia counterpart. In general, a low number of mutations were observed in the sequences reported, which were very similar to the reference of the 2022 outbreak (OX044336), as expected from a DNA virus. The samples likely correspond to several introductions of the circulating MPXV viruses from the last outbreak. The virus sequenced from one of the two patients that died presented a mutation in a gene that bears potential connections to drug resistance. This mutation was absent in the initial sequencing before treatment.

Clinical, microbiological, and molecular characterization of pediatric invasive infections by Streptococcus pyogenes in Spain in a context of global outbreak.

In December 2022, an alert was published in the UK and other European countries reporting an unusual increase in the incidence of Streptococcus pyogenes infections. Our aim was to describe the clinical, microbiological, and molecular characteristics of group A Streptococcus invasive infections (iGAS) in children prospectively recruited in Spain (September 2022-March 2023), and compare invasive strains with strains causing mild infections. One hundred thirty isolates of S. pyogenes causing infection (102 iGAS and 28 mild infections) were included in the microbiological study: emm typing, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and sequencing for core genome multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST), resistome, and virulome analysis. Clinical data were available from 93 cases and 21 controls. Pneumonia was the most frequent clinical syndrome (41/93; 44.1%), followed by deep tissue abscesses (23/93; 24.7%), and osteoarticular infections (11/93; 11.8%). Forty-six of 93 cases (49.5%) required admission to the pediatric intensive care unit. iGAS isolates mainly belonged to emm1 and emm12; emm12 predominated in 2022 but was surpassed by emm1 in 2023. Spread of M1UK sublineage (28/64 M1 isolates) was communicated for the first time in Spain, but it did not replace the still predominant sublineage M1global (36/64). Furthermore, a difference in emm types compared with the mild cases was observed with predominance of emm1, but also important representativeness of emm12 and emm89 isolates. Pneumonia, the most frequent and severe iGAS diagnosed, was associated with the speA gene, while the ssa superantigen was associated with milder cases. iGAS isolates were mainly susceptible to antimicrobials. cgMLST showed five major clusters: ST28-ST1357/emm1, ST36-ST425/emm12, ST242/emm12.37, ST39/emm4, and ST101-ST1295/emm89 isolates. IMPORTANCE: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacterial pathogen in the pediatric population. In the last months of 2022, an unusual increase in GAS infections was detected in various countries. Certain strains were overrepresented, although the cause of this raise is not clear. In Spain, a significant increase in mild and severe cases was also observed; this study evaluates the clinical characteristics and the strains involved in both scenarios. Our study showed that the increase in incidence did not correlate with an increase in resistance or with an emm types shift. However, there seemed to be a rise in severity, partly related to a greater rate of pneumonia cases. These findings suggest a general increase in iGAS that highlights the need for surveillance. The introduction of whole genome sequencing in the diagnosis and surveillance of iGAS may improve the understanding of antibiotic resistance, virulence, and clones, facilitating its control and personalized treatment.

Opportunistic screening for hepatitis C virus infection in an emergency department in Almeria, Spain. / Cribado oportunista del virus de la hepatitis C en un servicio de urgencias en Almería, España.

OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Spain is estimated to be 0.2%, but a large number of persons are unaware of their infection status. Additional approaches to early diagnosis of HCV infection in vulnerable populations with scarce contact with the national health care system are therefore needed. Our aim was to evaluate the impact of an opportunistic screening program to detect HCV-infected patients attended in our university hospital emergency department (ED). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Opportunistic screening was implemented from August 2021 to April 2023 in ED patients aged 18 to 69 years. The test was ordered if HCV screening had not been done in the last year and blood extraction for testing was indicated for any reason as part of routine ED care. RESULTS: A total of 110 267 patients were seen; 22 712 of them (20.6%) were eligible for screening. Serology for HCV was done for 11 368 of the eligible patients (50.1%). Forty-three cases (in 0.4% of tested samples) of active HCV infection (viremia) were found. In 24 of these cases (56%) the patients had not been aware that they were infected. Their mean (SD) age was 57 (6) years, 34 (79.1%) were men, and 5 (11.6%) were citizens of countries other than Spain. No risk factors related to HCV infection could be found for 22 of the patients (51.2%), and 41 (95.3%) could have been diagnosed during previous contact with the health care system. Of the 18 patients evaluated by transient elastography (FibroScan), 7 (38.8%) had signs of cirrhosis at the time of diagnosis. Thirty-three of the patients with active infections (77%) were subsequently able to access care. CONCLUSION: The rate of active HCV infection in the screening program was higher than the prevalence estimated for the general population. Opportunistic screening for HCV during ED visits is useful for increasing the number of diagnoses and should be considered as a tool for eradicating this disease.

OBJETIVO: Se estima que la prevalencia de infección activa por el virus de la hepatitis C (VHC) en España es de un 0,2%, pero un gran número de personas desconocen su estado de infección. Por ello, se requiere aumentar las estrategias de diagnóstico precoz dirigidas a población vulnerable y con escaso vínculo con el sistema sanitario. El objetivo es evaluar el impacto de un programa de cribado oportunista del VHC en los pacientes atendidos en el servicio de urgencias (SU) de un hospital universitario. METODO: Se realizó un cribado oportunista entre agosto de 2021 y abril de 2023 a los pacientes de 18 a 69 años atendidos en el SU que no se habían realizado la prueba del VHC el año anterior, y que requerían un análisis de sangre dentro de la práctica clínica habitual por cualquier motivo. RESULTADOS: Durante el periodo de estudio se atendieron 110.267 pacientes en el SU, fueron candidatos a realizar el cribado 22.712 (20,6%), y finalmente se realizó una serología frente al VHC a 11.368 pacientes (50,1%). Se identificaron 43 casos (0,4% de los test efectuados) de infección activa por VHC (viremia), de los cuales, 24 (56%) desconocían previamente su estado. La media de edad del total de pacientes virémicos fue de 57 (DE: 6 años), 34 (79,1%) eran hombres y 5 (11,6%) tenían nacionalidades distintas a la española. No se identificaron factores de riesgo relacionados con la infección por VHC en 22 (51,2%) de los pacientes, y 41 (95,3%) habían tenido oportunidades de diagnóstico en visitas previas al sistema de salud. De los 18 pacientes analizados mediante elastografía transitoria, 7 (38,8%) presentaban cirrosis en el momento del diagnóstico. Se logró vincular a la atención médica posterior a 33 (77%) de los pacientes con infección activa. CONCLUSIONES: Las tasas de infección activa por VHC detectadas en el programa de cribado fueron más altas que la prevalencia estimada en la población general. El cribado oportunista de VHC en los SU puede ser de utilidad para aumentar el diagnóstico y debe ser considerado como una herramienta para la eliminación de la hepatitis C.

Prevalence and Phenotypic Susceptibility to Doravirine of the HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase V106I Polymorphism in B and Non-B Subtypes.

BACKGROUND: Limited data are available regarding the susceptibility of the reverse transcriptase V106 polymorphism to doravirine. METHODS: Doravirine susceptibility was measured in site-directed mutants (SDMs) containing V106I, V106A, V106M, and Y188L mutations in subtype B (NL4-3, HXB2) and CRF02_AG background and in recombinant viruses with RT harboring V106I alone derived from 50 people with HIV. RESULTS: HIV-1 B subtype was detected in 1523 of 2705 cases. Prevalence of V106I was 3.2% in B and 2.5% in non-B subtypes, and was higher in subtype F (8.1%) and D (14.3%). Fold-changes (FC) in susceptibility for SDMs were below doravirine biological cutoff (3.0) for V106I, but not for V106A, V106M, and Y188L. Clinically derived viruses tested included 22 B (median FC, 1.2; interquartile range [IQR], 0.9-1.6) and 28 non-B subtypes (median FC, 1.8; IQR, 0.9-3.0). Nine (18%) viruses showed FC values equal or higher than the doravirine biological FC cutoff. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of the HIV-1 RT V106I polymorphism in MeditRes HIV consortium remains low, but significantly more prevalent in subtypes D and F. V106I minimally decreased the susceptibility to doravirine in SDMs and most clinical isolates. Reduced susceptibility seems to occur at increased frequency in subtype F1; however, the clinical impact remains to be investigated. CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRATION: NCT04894357.

Time-restricted eating and supervised exercise for improving hepatic steatosis and cardiometabolic health in adults with obesity: protocol for the TEMPUS randomised controlled trial.

INTRODUCTION: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is a major public health problem considering its high prevalence and its strong association with extrahepatic diseases. Implementing strategies based on an intermittent fasting approach and supervised exercise may mitigate the risks. This study aims to investigate the effects of a 12-week time-restricted eating (TRE) intervention combined with a supervised exercise intervention, compared with TRE or supervised exercise alone and with a usual-care control group, on hepatic fat (primary outcome) and cardiometabolic health (secondary outcomes) in adults with obesity. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: An anticipated 184 adults with obesity (50% women) will be recruited from Granada (south of Spain) for this parallel-group, randomised controlled trial (TEMPUS). Participants will be randomly designated to usual care, TRE alone, supervised exercise alone or TRE combined with supervised exercise, using a parallel design with a 1:1:1:1 allocation ratio. The TRE and TRE combined with supervised exercise groups will select an 8-hour eating window before the intervention and will maintain it over the intervention. The exercise alone and TRE combined with exercise groups will perform 24 sessions (2 sessions per week+walking intervention) of supervised exercise combining resistance and aerobic high-intensity interval training. All participants will receive nutritional counselling throughout the intervention. The primary outcome is change from baseline to 12 weeks in hepatic fat; secondary outcomes include measures of cardiometabolic health. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study was approved by Granada Provincial Research Ethics Committee (CEI Granada-0365-N-23). All participants will be asked to provide written informed consent. The findings will be disseminated in scientific journals and at international scientific conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05897073.

Primer registro de nematodos zoonóticos de transmisión alimentaria (Nematoda: Anisakidae) en músculo de Cynoscion guatucupa (pescadilla de calada) y Macrodon ancylodon (pescadilla de red) comercializado en Uruguay / First record of foodborne zoonotic nematodes (Nematoda: Anisakidae) in muscle of fish marketed in Uruguay

Resumen En los últimos 4 años, Uruguay ha experimentado una creciente demanda por el consumo de alimentos a base de pescado crudo, tales como sushi, sashimi y ceviche. Este escenario generó la necesidad de evaluar la presencia y concentración de parásitos zoonóticos (Nematoda: Anisakidae) en porciones comestibles de especies de pescado comercializadas en el mercado local. Se analizaron 233 ejemplares de tres especies de pescado comercializadas en Uruguay: Macrodon ancylodon, Micropogonias furnieri y Cynoscion guatucupa. Se cuantificaron e identificaron, a nivel de género, nematodos en cavidad celómica y músculo, estableciendo finalmente los descriptores ecológicos para cada género encontrado y para cada especie de pescado evaluada. Dos de las especies evaluadas se encontraban parasitadas a nivel de cavidad celómica y tejido muscular, M. ancylodon y C. guatucupa. Cynoscion guatucupa resultó la especie mayormente parasitada con una prevalencia de 46%, mientras que el género de anisákido más prevalente fue Contracaecum (prevalencia de 35,1% en C. guatucupa y 32,4% en M. ancylodon). El hallazgo de anisákidos en la especie M. ancylodon representa un nuevo registro de hospedador en Uruguay. Por otra parte, se reporta por primera vez en el país la presencia de estos parásitos zoonóticos en porciones comestibles (músculo).

Abstract In the last 4 years, Uruguay has experienced a growing demand of raw fish-based foods, such as sushi, sahimi and ceviche. This scenario generated the need to assess the presence and concentration of zoonotic parasites (Nematodoes: Anisakidae) in edible parts of fish species traded in the local market. 233 fish specimens of 3 species commercialized in Uruguay were analyzed: Macrodon ancylodon, Micropogonias furnieri and Cynoscion guatucupa. The nematodes were quantified and identified at genus level, from coelomic cavity and muscle of the fishes, to finally stablish the ecological descriptors for each genus founded and for each fish species evaluated. Two of the three species of fish were parasitized with anisakids in both location (coelomic cavity and muscle), M. ancylodon and C. guatucupa. C. guatucupa was the most parasitized with a prevalence of 46%, while, the anisakid genus most prevalente was Contracaecum (prevalence of 35,1% in C. guatucupa and 32,4% in M. ancylodon). The finding of anisakids in M. ancylodon represents a report of a new host in Uruguay. Moreover, the finding for the first time in the country of these zoonotic parasites in edible parts of fish (muscle) is highlighted.

Patogenia y tratamiento de la mucositis asociada al tratamiento de radioterapia y/o quimioterapia en pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello / Pathogenesis and treatment of mucositis associated with radiotherapy and / or chemotherapy treatment in patients with head and neck cancer / Patogênese e tratamento da mucosite associada ao tratamento com radioterapia e / ou quimioterapia em pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço

Resumen: La mucositis es un efecto adverso frecuente e invalidante en los pacientes oncológicos que reciben tratamiento de Radioterapia y Quimioterapia a altas dosis y muchas veces lleva a la suspensión del tratamiento. Si bien es una entidad que tiene gran relevancia en los pacientes e importante impacto económico en las instituciones de salud, no existen tratamientos claramente establecidos ni eficaces para mejorar esta condición. El objetivo de esta revisión es analizar la evidencia disponible en el tratamiento de la mucositis, y el respaldo científico e impacto que tienen conductas habitualmente tomadas en su tratamiento.

Abstract: Mucositis is a frequent and disabling adverse effect in cancer patients who received radiation therapy and chemotherapy at high doses and often discontinues treatment. Although it is an entity that has great relevance in patients and an important economic impact in health institutions, there are no clearly established or modified treatments to improve this condition. The objective of this review is to analyze the available evidence in the treatment of mucositis, and the scientific support and impact of behaviors commonly taken in its treatment.

Resumo: A mucosite é um efeito adverso frequente e incapacitante em pacientes com câncer que receberam radioterapia e quimioterapia em altas doses e muitas vezes interrompe o tratamento. Embora seja uma entidade que tenha grande relevância nos pacientes e um importante impacto econômico nas instituições de saúde, não existem tratamentos claramente estabelecidos ou modificados para melhorar essa condição. O objetivo desta revisão é analisar as evidências disponíveis no tratamento da mucosite, o suporte científico e o impacto das condutas comumente adotadas no seu tratamento.

Organización y desarrollo de un programa de trasplante hepático en Mar del Plata: Resultados iniciales (2010-2018) / Organization and development of a liver transplant program in Mar del Plata: Initial Results (2010-2018)

Antecedentes: en los últimos 30 años, la creación de nuevos programas de trasplante hepático ha respondido a la difusión de esta terapéutica para el tratamiento de la insuficiencia hepática irreversible. Objetivo: describir la organización y el desarrollo de un Programa de Trasplante Hepático en una institución sanatorial de Mar del Plata, y sus resultados iniciales. Material y método: se constituyó un equipo profesional con especialistas en trasplante hepático en las disciplinas: cirugía, anestesia, terapia intensiva, hepatología, instrumentación, enfermería, hemoterapia y hematología, que se acreditaron ante los organismos fiscalizadores. La institución fue adecuada edilicia y tecnológicamente para este tipo de emprendimiento. Se trasplantaron con donante cadavérico completo 32 pacientes de localidades vecinas (55%) y de Mar del Plata (45%). Las etiologías más frecuentes de la cirrosis fueron hepatitis C y abuso de alcohol. Resultados: la mortalidad operatoria fue 12,5%. La supervivencia actuarial de los trasplantados fue 75% a los 55 meses. Seis pacientes desarrollaron de inmediato estenosis biliares , que fueron tratadas satisfactoriamente en forma conservadora. Conclusiones: el Programa de Trasplante Hepático de Mar del Plata asiste al área geográfica del sudeste de la provincia de Buenos Aires. Los resultados iniciales alcanzados encuadran en lo esperable para los estándares actuales en la materia.

Background: Over the past 30 years, new liver transplant programs have emerged as a response to the increasing use of this therapy to treat irreversible liver failure. Objective: the aim of this presentation is to describe the organization, development and initial results of a Liver Transplant Program in Mar del Plata. Material and methods: A team of professionals trained in liver transplantation was created, with specialists in surgery, anesthesiology, intensive care, hepatology, hemotherapy, hematology, and registered nurses and nurse scrubs granted by regulatory agencies. Building alterations, and technical and adaptations were implemented. Thirtytwo transplantations were performed with complete cadaveric donor in patients from neighboring localities (55%) and from Mar del Plata (45%). The most common etiologies of cirrhosis were chronic hepatitis C virus infection and alcohol abuse. Results: Operative mortality was 12.5%. Actuarial survival at 55 months of the 32 recipients was 75%. Six bile drug strictures late postoperative period which were treated successfully trated with a conservative approach Conclusions: the Liver Transplant Program in Mar del Plata provides care to the geographic area of the southeast of the province of Buenos Aires. The initial results are consistent with those expected for the current standards in liver transplantation.

Salud e Internet: nuevo escenario para la práctica médica / Health and Internet: a new setting for clinical practice

El autor desarrolla y reflexiona sobre el uso de Internet como fuente de información médica, analizando los beneficios y potenciales perjuicios de este nuevo escenario de práctica médica al que nos enfrentamos los profesionales de la salud. (AU)

The author develops and reflects on the use of the Internet as a source of medical information, analyzing the benefits and potential harms of this new setting of medical practice that we face as health professionals. (AU)

Manejo percutáneo y endoscópico combinado de las estenosis benignas de la vía biliar / Combined endoscopic and percutaneous management of benign biliary strictures

Antecedentes: las estenosis benignas de la vía biliar (EBVB) tradicionalmente han sido tratadas con derivaciones biliodigestivas. En la actualidad existe una clara tendencia para resolverlas en forma mínimamente invasiva (endoscópica o percutánea o de ambos modos). Objetivo: describir el manejo y los resultados del tratamiento percutáneo y/o endoscópico de las estenosis biliares benignas. Material y métodos: período del estudio: enero de 2009 a junio de 2015. Etología de las EBVB: 8 lesiones quirúrgicas de la vía biliar (LQVB), 5 trasplantes hepáticos (TH), 5 hidatidosis hepáticas (HH), 2 quistes de colédoco (QC). Se realizaron 4 procedimientos promedio por paciente (r. 1-11). Se colocaron 3 stentis (endoprótesis) promedio por paciente (r. 1-5). Seguimiento promedio: 21 meses con una mediana de 13 meses. Resultados: mortalidad relacionada con los procedimientos: 0%. Morbilidad relacionada con los procedimientos: 35% (bacteriemia, colangitis, hemorragia digestiva, síndrome febril, hemoperitoneo leve, sepsis). Diecinueve pacientes (95%) evolucionaron con control satisfactorio de la estenosis; un paciente (5%) presentó recidiva de la estenosis y debió ser tratado nuevamente. Conclusiones: el tratamiento mininvasivo puede lograr resultados satisfactorios en un alto porcentaje de pacientes con estenosis benignas de la vía biliar.

Background: although benign strictures of the bile duct (BSBD) have traditonally been treated by constructon of a surgical biliodigestive anastomosis at present, there is a clear tendency to resolve them in a minimally invasive way (endoscopic or percutaneous or both). Objective: to describe the management and Results of percutaneous and / or endoscopic treatment of BSBD. Materials and methods: study period: January 2009 to June 2015. Etology of BSBD, 8 surgical injury to the bile duct (BDI), 5 liver transplantis (LT), 5 liver hydatidosis (LH), 2 choledochal cystis (CC). As an average, 4 procedures per patent were done (range, 1-11); and 3 stentis were placed (range, 1-5). Average and median follow up were 21 months, and 13 months, respectively. Results: mortality related to the procedure was 0%. Morbidity was 35% (bacteremia, cholangitis, gas-trointestinal bleeding, febrile syndrome, mild hemoperitoneum, and sepsis). 19 patentis (95%) had satisfactory outicome; one patentis (5%) developed a re-stricture that required a new procedure. Conclusions: mininmally invasive treatment can achieve satisfactory Results in a high percentage of patentis with benign stricture of the bile duct.

Endocarditis infecciosa fatal por Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum / Letal endocarditis due to Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum

We present a case report of a infective endocarditis by Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum in a young patient eight years old with bicuspid aortic valve that led to a severe neurological embolism and death. Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum is part of the nasopharyngeal and skin flora. However, there are cases reported of endocarditis usually associated with immunocompromised patients that mostly presented a poor clinical outcome.

Se presenta el caso clínico de una endocarditis infecciosa por Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum en un niño de 8 años, portador de una valvulopatía aórtica bicúspide, que falleció por una embolia cerebral grave. Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum forma parte de la microbiota de la piel y nasofaringe. Sin embargo, se han descrito casos de endocarditis en pacientes inmunocomprometidos, asociados, en su mayoría, a una mala evolución clínica.

Case for diagnosis

Majocchi's granuloma is a persistent supurative folliculitis, associated with a deep granulomatous reaction induced by dermatophytes. There are two clinical forms of Majocchi's granuloma: the superficial form that appears in healthy individuals after localized trauma; and the nodular form, which occurs in inmunocompromised patients. We present a case of nodular Majocchi's granuloma on the forearm of an immunocompetent patient. Microbiological culture and examination of a deep aspiration sample identified Trichophyton rubrum. Collecting a deep sample of tissue is essential in achieving a good diagnostic performance.