Absence of IgG antibodies among high-risk contacts of two confirmed cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in the autonomous region of Madrid (Spain).

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a widely distributed tick-borne disease. In Spain, the disease has emerged as outbreak associated with high-risk exposures. Our goal was to evaluate the prevalence of antibodies against the CCHF virus (CCHFV) in high-risk contacts. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Three hundred eighty-six high-risk contacts were identified comprising family contacts and hospital workers who had attended the cases. Fifty-seven cases with closer exposure were selected. However, forty-nine cases participated in the study. IgG antibodies were detected by immunoenzymatic techniques. All determinations tested negative for anti-CCHFV IgG antibodies. Most of the responders were women (73.5%), and belong to the intensive care department (53.1%). In relation to other possible sources of exposures, 18.4% travelled to countries with CCHF transmission risk. No CCHF positivity was recorded among selected high-risk contacts. This highlights the importance of standard precautions which might have protected healthcare workers and care providers from CCHF infection.

Estudio de adecuaciones y adaptaciones de puesto de trabajo en ámbito sanitario, período 2014-noviembre 2015 / Adaptation study of disabled health care workers during 2014 to november 2015

Objetivo: Evaluar los casos de ADPT informados por el SPRL durante el año 2014 y hasta noviembre del año 2015. Cuando un trabajador presente especial sensibilidad o especiales necesidades o restricciones (salud), puede, según Ley 31/1995 de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales(1) artículos 25- 26, acceder a adecuación de puesto de trabajo (ADPT) o cambio del mismo si no fuera posible(2). Material y Métodos: Se evalúan las ADPT informadas por el Servicio de Prevención Mancomunado de Grupo, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid(3), durante 2014 y 2015 (hasta noviembre) por centros, unidades, sexo, categoría y motivo; con programa SPSS. Resultados: El mayor número fue a mujeres, coincidiendo con su mayor tasa de población. Según causa, destaca la gestación (concuerda con edad y sexo de plantillas), seguida de trastornos músculo-esqueléticos y salud mental. Por categoría, hay mayor incidencia en Auxiliares de Enfermería y, según servicio, en urgencias. Conclusiones: Conocer las causas prevalentes permite establecer programas específicos para cada organización y favorecer el desarrollo de su actividad, consiguiendo protección, integración y desarrollo profesional del trabajador (AU)

Objective: Evaluate the cases of ADPT reported by the SPRL during the year 2014 and until November of the year 2015. Law 31/1995 on Occupational Health and Safety’ articles 25 and 26(1) enable a worker with special sensitivities or health problems to request an adaptation of workplace (AW) or a change if this adaptation is not possible(2). Material and Methods: All AW cases requested by the Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor' Occupational Health Service, Madrid(3) during 2014 - November 2015 were evaluated by workplace, departments, sex, professional status and adequacy reason, with SPSS program Results: The largest number was of women, because the population rate. The causes were mainly due to pregnancy followed by musculoskeletal disorders and mental health.The professional category with highest incidence was among Health Care Assistants. By department, it was Emergency. Conclusions: Knowing the more prevalent causes allows us to establish specific programs for our organization and thus promote the development of the activity in the workplace, getting the protection to the affected workers and their integration and professional development (AU)