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The best laboratory diagnostic approach to detect Clostridioides [Clostridium] difficile infection (CDI) is a subject of ongoing debate. With the aim of evaluating four laboratory diagnostic methods, 250 unformed stools from patients with suspected CDI submitted to nine medical center laboratories from November 2010 to December 2011, were studied using: (1) an immunochromatographic rapid assay test that combines the qualitative determination of glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) plus toxins A and B (QAB), the CDIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE assay; (2) an enzyme immunoassay for qualitative determination of toxins A and B, the RIDASCREEN™ C. difficile Toxin A/B assay (RAB); (3) a PCR for the toxin B gene assay (PCR); and (4) the toxigenic culture (TC). C. difficile isolates from direct toxin negative stools by QAB, RAB and PCR were evaluated for toxigenicity by the same direct tests, in order to assess the contribution of the TC (QAB-TC, RAB-TC, PCR-TC). A combination of the cell culture cytotoxicity neutralization assay (CCCNA) in stools, and the same assay on isolates from direct negative samples (CCCNA-TC) was considered the reference method (CCCNA/CCCNA-TC). Of the 250 stools tested, 107 (42.8%) were positive by CCCNA/CCCNA-TC. The GDH and PCR/PCR-TC assays were the most sensitive, 91.59% and 87.62%, respectively. The QAB, RAB, QAB/QAB-TC and RAB/RAB-TC had the highest specificities, ca. 95%. A negative GDH result would rule out CDI, however, its low positive likelihood ratio (PLR) of 3.97 indicates that a positive result should always be complemented with the detection of toxins. If the RAB, QAB, and PCR assays do not detect toxins from direct feces, the toxigenic culture should be performed. In view of our results, the most accurate and reliable methods to be applied in a clinical microbiology laboratory were the QAB/QAB-TC, and RAB/RAB-TC, with PLRs >10 and negative likelihood ratios <0.30.
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Toxinas Bacterianas , Clostridioides difficile , Técnicas Imunoenzimáticas , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Proteínas de Bactérias , Toxinas Bacterianas/análise , Clostridioides difficile/genética , Enterotoxinas , Fezes , Humanos , Sensibilidade e EspecificidadeRESUMO
Resumen La enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) es de alta prevalencia en América Latina y en todo el mundo. Se estima que entre 10 y 20% de la población adulta es portadora de ERC y su prevalencia va en aumento. La ERC progresa en forma silenciosa. Su diagnóstico temprano y oportuno permite iniciar un tratamiento efectivo, en la mayoría de los casos, para detener la enfermedad. Desde hace mucho tiempo, el análisis de la creatininemia es la principal prueba utilizada para valorar la función renal, pero su confiabilidad es limitada. De acuerdo con las recomendaciones de las GUIAS KDOQI del año 2002 la tasa de filtración glomerular estimada (TFGe) obtenida a través de fórmulas, se estableció como una de las herramientas principales para detectar la enfermedad renal de manera precoz, ya que alerta de forma precisa al médico y al equipo de salud sobre el nivel de función renal del paciente. La detección de una TFGe disminuida (menor de 60 mL/min/1,73 m2) es clínicamente relevante, ya que permite establecer el diagnóstico de enfermedad renal en adultos. En el año 2022, en una encuesta realizada por SLANH y COLABIOCLI dirigida a los laboratorios de análisis clínicos de América Latina (n: 237), el 49% de los mismos no informaban la TFGe rutinariamente. En base a esta realidad SLANH y COLABIOCLI elaboraron estas recomendaciones de consenso en referencia al uso de la TFGe.
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a high prevalence worldwide and in Latin America (10 to 20% of the adult population) and is increasing. CKD progresses silently. Opportune diagnosis and treatment are effective in most cases to improve outcomes. Serum creatinine was the main test to assess kidney function, but its reliability is limited. Through the KDOQI Guidelines 2002, the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) obtained from equations was established as one of the main tools for the early detection of kidney disease in clinical practice. The detection of a decreased eGFR (less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) is clinically relevant. This cut-off level establishes the diagnosis of kidney disease in adults. In 2022 SLANH and COLABIOCLI conducted a survey among the clinical laboratories from Latin America. The survey included 237 laboratories, 49% of which did not routinely report the eGFR. Based on this situation, SLANH and COLABIOCLI have elaborated the following consensus recommendations regarding the use of eGFR.
Resumo A doença renal crônica (DRC) é altamente prevalente na América Latina e em todo o mundo. Estima-se que entre 10 e 20% da população adulta seja portadora de DRC e sua prevalência esteja aumentando. A DRC progride silenciosamente. Seu diagnóstico precoce e oportuno permite iniciar um tratamento eficaz, na maioria dos casos, para estancar a doença. Faz muito tempo, a análise da creatinina tem sido o principal teste usado para avaliar a função renal mas sua confiabilidade é limitada. De acordo com as recomendações dos GUIAS KDOQI do ano de 2002, a estimativa da taxa de filtração glomerular (eGFR), obtida por meio de fórmulas, consolidou-se como uma das principais ferramentas para a detecção precoce da doença renal, visto que alerta com precisão ao médico e ao equipe de saúde sobre o nível de função renal do paciente. A detecção de uma eGFR diminuída (inferior a 60 mL/min/1,73 m2) é clinicamente relevante, pois permite estabelecer o diagnóstico de doença renal em adultos. No ano de 2022, em pesquisa realizada pela SLANH e COLABIOCLI dirigida a laboratórios de análises clínicas da América Latina (n: 237), 49% deles não relataram rotineiramente eGFR. Com base nessa realidade, SLANH e COLABIOCLI prepararam essas recomendações de consenso sobre o uso de eGFR.
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BACKGROUND: During 2009 occurred the emergence and global spread of a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. We describe the clinical and epidemiologic features of hospitalized patients who survived and patients who died because of pandemic 2009 influenza A (H1N1) infection reported in Santa Fe, Argentina, from May to July 2009. METHODS: Using medical charts, we collected data on 242 patients who were hospitalized with confirmed laboratory results (defined as positive by specific PCR for pandemic 2009 influenza A H1N1). RESULTS: During the study period, there were 242 cases of hospitalization or death. Of the 242, 46% were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) and 33·5% died. The mean age was 27·8 years for surviving and 39·6 for those who died. Twenty-eight percent of hospitalizations involved persons under the age of 15 years; 33% of the patients were between the age of 15 and 44 years; and only 3·3% were 65 years of age or older. Sixty-seven percent had an underlying medical conditions, including diabetes, obesity, heart and lung diseases, and pregnancy. Of the 242 patients, 68% had findings consistent with pneumonia. Treatment with oseltamivir was administered to 227 (93·8%) patients from which 38 received oseltamivir within 48 hours after the onset of symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: The pandemic strain caused severe illness, including pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, and resulted in ICU admissions in 46% of patients and death in 33·5%. The mean age of hospitalized infected cases was lower than is common with seasonal influenza. Underlying medical conditions were common in the 67% the evaluated patients. Patients who died had a higher prevalence of comorbidities (86·4%) than those who survived (57%), suggesting that the presence of chronic illness may increase the likelihood of death. However, the severe illness was also identified among young, healthy persons.
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Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H1N1/isolamento & purificação , Influenza Humana/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , Argentina/epidemiologia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H1N1/genética , Vírus da Influenza A Subtipo H1N1/fisiologia , Influenza Humana/tratamento farmacológico , Influenza Humana/mortalidade , Influenza Humana/virologia , Unidades de Terapia Intensiva/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pandemias , Fatores de Risco , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The best laboratory diagnostic approach to detect Clostridioides --#1;Clostridium--#3; difficile infection (CDI) is a subject of ongoing debate. With the aim of evaluating four laboratory diagnostic methods, 250 unformed stools from patients with suspected CDI submitted to nine medical center laboratories from November 2010 to December 2011, were studied using: (1) an immunochromatographic rapid assay test that combines the qualitative determination of glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) plus toxins A and B (QAB), the CDIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE assay; (2) an enzyme immunoassay for qualitative determination of toxins A and B, the RIDASCREENTC. difficile Toxin A/B assay (RAB); (3) a PCR for the toxin B gene assay (PCR); and (4) the toxigenic culture (TC).C. difficile isolates from direct toxin negative stools by QAB, RAB and PCR were evaluated for toxigenicity by the same direct tests, in order to assess the contribution of the TC (QAB-TC, RAB-TC, PCR-TC). A combination of the cell culture cytotoxicity neutralization assay (CCCNA) in stools, and the same assay on isolates from direct negative samples (CCCNA-TC) was considered the reference method (CCCNA/CCCNA-TC). Of the 250 stools tested, 107 (42.8%) were positive by CCCNA/CCCNA-TC. The GDH and PCR/PCR-TC assays were the most sensitive, 91.59% and 87.62%, respectively. The QAB, RAB, QAB/QAB-TC and RAB/RAB-TC had the highest specificities, ca. 95%. A negative GDH result would rule out CDI, however, its low positive likelihood ratio (PLR) of 3.97 indicates that a positive result should always be complemented with the detection of toxins. If the RAB, QAB, and PCR assays do not detect toxins from direct feces, the toxigenic culture should be performed. In view of our results, the most accurate and reliable methods to be applied in a clinical microbiology laboratory were the QAB/QAB-TC, and RAB/RAB-TC, with PLRs >10 and negative likelihood ratios <0.30.
El mejor procedimiento para realizar el diagnóstico de laboratorio de la infección causada por Clostridioides --#1;Clostridium--#3; difficile (ICD) es aún objeto de debate. Con el fin de evaluar cuatro métodos diagnósticos de laboratorio, se estudiaron 250 muestras de heces diarreicas provenientes de pacientes con sospecha de ICD remitidas a los laboratorios de nueve centros médicos entre noviembre de 2010 y diciembre de 2011. Dichas muestras se analizaron mediante los siguientes métodos:1) un ensayo rápido inmunocromatográfico que combina la detección cualitativa de la glutamato deshidrogenasa (GDH) y de las toxinas Ay B (QAB), CDIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE;2) un enzimoinmunoanálisis para la determinación cualitativa de las toxinas A/B, RIDASCREENTC. difficile Toxin A/B (RAB);3) un método molecular basado en PCR para la detección del gen que codifica la toxina B (PCR) y 4) el cultivo toxigénico (TC). Como método de referencia se utilizó la combinación del ensayo de citotoxicidad sobre cultivo de células con la neutralización de toxina mediante anticuerpo específico en los filtrados de las heces (CCCNA) y el mismo método en sobrenadantes de aislamientos de C. difficile (CCCNA-TC). La toxigenicidad de las cepas aisladas de muestras directas negativas con QAB, RAB y PCR se evaluó con los mismos métodos, con el propósito de detectar la contribución del TC (QAB-TC, RAB-TC, PCR-TC). De las 250 muestras estudiadas, 107 (42,8%) fueron positivas por CCCNA/CCCNA-TC. Los métodos GDH y PCR/PCR-TC fueron los más sensibles: 91,59 y 87,62%, respectivamente. Los métodos QAB, RAB, QAB/QAB-TC y RAB/RAB-TC mostraron las mayores especificidades, del 95%, aproximadamente. Un resultado negativo para GDH excluiría la ICD, pero su baja razón de verosimilitud positiva (PLR), que fue 3,97, indica que un resultado positivo debe complementarse con la detección de toxinas. Cuando no se detectan toxinas directas por RAB, QAB ni PCR, debería realizarse el TC. De acuerdo con nuestros resultados, los métodos más precisos y confiables para ser aplicados en un laboratorio de microbiología clínica son QAB/QAB-TC y RAB/RAB-TC, con una PLR> 10 y una razón de verosimilitud negativa < 0,30.
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Humanos , Toxinas Bacterianas , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Clostridioides difficile , Técnicas Imunoenzimáticas , Proteínas de Bactérias , Toxinas Bacterianas/análise , Clostridioides difficile/genética , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Enterotoxinas , FezesRESUMO
La leptospirosis es la zoonosis de mayor prevalencia mundial. Santa Fe y Entre Ríos concentran la mayoría de casos en Argentina. OBJETIVO: Implementar y describir un sistema de vigilancia intensificada de casos de leptospirosis en Santa Fe y Entre Ríos. MÉTODOS: La investigación, desarrollada desde enero de 2012 hasta marzo de 2013, implicó la intervención en sistemas y servicios de salud, así como el fortalecimiento de la red de laboratorios para el diagnóstico específico y aislamiento de leptospiras. La información obtenida a partir de las fichas clínico-epidemiológicas de los casos confirmados fue analizada y presentada mediante medidas de resumen. La vigilancia intensificada se implementó en siete hospitales estratégicos. RESULTADOS: Ingresaron 183 pacientes. Se confirmaron 24 casos (13%): 10 por MAT, 9 por PCR en tiempo real y 5 por ambos métodos. Se obtuvieron 3 aislamientos (sero grupo Canicola). Fallecieron 4 pacientes con hemorragia pulmonar sumada a compromiso renal, hepático y/o plaquetopenia. CONCLUSIONES: La vigilancia intensificada permitió obtener aislamientos humanos, ratificó el valor de la MAT, evidenció la utilidad de PCR en tiempo real para diagnóstico precoz y corroboró la dificultad de obtener segundas muestras. La presentación clínica evidenció una elevada mortalidad global y una alta frecuencia de compromiso respiratorio asociado a disfunciones orgánicas múltiples de aparición precoz...
Leptospirosis is the most prevalent zoonosis worldwide. In Argentina, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos are the provinces where most cases occur. OBJECTIVE:To implement and describe a system of enhanced surveillance of leptospirosis in Santa Fe and Entre Ríos. METHODS: The enhanced surveillance was carried out from January 2012 to March 2013. The study involved the intervention in health services and systems as well as the laboratory network strengthening for specific diagnosis and leptospira isolation. The information collected from clinical epidemiological records of confirmed cases was analyzed and presented through summary measures. The surveillance was implemented in seven strategic hospitals. RESULTS: A total of 183 patients were enrolled, and 24 cases (13%)were confirmed: 10 through MAT, 9 through real time PCR and 5 through both methods. It was possible to obtain 3 isolates (Canicola serogroup). 4 patients died with pulmonary hemorrhage coupled with renal impairment, hepaticand/ or thrombocytopenia. CONCLUSIONS: The enhanced surveillance allowed to obtain human isolates, confirmed the diagnostic value of MAT, showed the utility of real time PCR for early diagnosis and the difficulties to obtain second samples. The clinical presentation revealed a high global mortality and a high frequency of respiratory involvement related to multiple organ dysfunctions from early stages...
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Humanos , Diagnóstico Precoce , Serviços de Vigilância Epidemiológica , Planos de Sistemas de Saúde , Leptospirose/epidemiologia , Monitoramento Epidemiológico/organização & administraçãoRESUMO
Se revisaron los casos de infección por VIH-1 ocurridos entre niños nacidos en maternidades municipales de Rosario, de 1999 a 2010 notificados al 30 de noviembre de 2011 para identificar el rol jugado por la lactancia materna. Se hallaron 12 casos entre 71.283 partos, de los cuales 479 fueron parturientas VIH positivas. hubo 6 mujeres con serología/s negativas previas o al momento del parto, diagnosticadas como VIH positivas meintras amamantaban sus hijos que resultaron infectados. Se proponen criterios para definir la posibilidad de la asociación. Nombramos estas madres como seroconvertidoras al VIH perinatales con diagnóstico intralactancia. Diez casos mostraron asociación con uso de drogas. La Tasa de Transmisión Vertical hallada fue 2,47 %, y podría reducirse aún más con el diagnóstico de VIH precoz durante la lactancia materna. Proponemos comunicar este problema y promover pruebas de VIH asesoradas ofrecidas regularmente desde los servicios a mujeres que amamantan y sus parejas.