International Adoption of Children with Special Needs in Spain.

International adoption has declined in recent years, although the adoption of children with special needs has arisen. We aim to describe our experience in the international adoption of children with special needs and to analyze the concordance between the pathologies included in pre-adoption reports and the diagnosis made upon arrival. We conducted a retrospective descriptive study including internationally adopted children with special needs evaluated at a reference Spanish unit between 2016 and 2019. Epidemiological and clinical variables were collected from medical records, and pre-adoption reports were compared to established diagnoses following their evaluation and complementary tests. Fifty-seven children were included: 36.8% females, a median age of 27 months [IQR:17-39], mostly coming from China (63.2%) and Vietnam (31.6%). The main pathologies described in the pre-adoption reports were congenital surgical malformations (40.3%), hematological (22.6%), and neurological (24.6%). The initial diagnosis that motivated the international adoption via special needs was confirmed in 79% of the children. After evaluation, 14% were diagnosed with weight and growth delay, and 17.5% with microcephaly, not previously reported. Infectious diseases were also prevalent (29.8%). According to our series, the pre-adoption reports of children with special needs appear accurate, with a low rate of new diagnoses. Pre-existing conditions were confirmed in almost 80% of cases.

La infección congénita por citomegalovirus, ¿es más prevalente en nuestro medio en neonatos expuestos al VIH? / Congenital cytomegalovirus infection, is more prevalent in our country in newborns exposed to HIV?

Objetivos. La infección congénita por citomegalovirus (CMVc) se ha considerado más prevalente en hijos de madre infectadas por VIH (RNEVIH). Por ello, las guías nacionales aconsejan el cribado del CMVc en el RNEVIH. Actualmente estas gestantes en España presentan mejor control de la infección que en décadas precedentes, pudiendo afectar a dicha prevalencia. El objetivo del estudio es analizar la prevalencia y posibles factores de riesgo asociados a la CMVc en RNEVIH en la era del tratamiento antirretroviral combinado (TAR). Pacientes y métodos. Estudio transversal retrospectivo, incluyendo todos los hijos de madre con VIH nacidos en un hospital de tercer nivel (2014-2020). Se recogieron datos epidemiológicos y clínicos de la madre y del neonato. Se realizó cribado neonatal de CMV con cultivo de orina shell vial y/o PCR en las 2 primeras semanas de vida. Resultados. Se incluyeron 69 neonatos. El 82,4% de las madres habían sido diagnosticadas de VIH previamente al embarazo. Todas recibieron TAR durante la gestación. La mediana de linfocitos T-CD4 previos al parto fue 641/mm3 (RIC: 480-865) y la CV fue indetectable en el 83,6%. La serología para CMV en el primer trimestre se realizó en el 73,5% (IgG positiva en el 96%). No hubo casos de transmisión vertical de VIH ni CMVc (IC 95%: 0-5,3%). Conclusiones. La prevalencia de CMVc en neonatos expuestos al VIH en nuestra cohorte fue del 0%, inferior a la documentada en estudios previos, posiblemente en relación con el acceso precoz al TAR en las gestantes y su buena situación inmunológica. (AU)

Objectives. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection (cCMV) has been considered more prevalent among HIV-exposed children during pregnancy. Spanish national guidelines recommend the cCMV screening in these newborns. Nowadays, pregnant women have a better control of HIV infection compared to previous decades. We aim to analyze the prevalence and associated risk factors to cCMV in these children. Patients and methods. A retrospective cross-sectorial study was performed. All newborns exposed to HIV were assisted in a third-level hospital (2014-2020). Epidemiological and clinical data of the mother and newborn were recorded. Shell vial urine culture and/or CRP were performed along the two first weeks of life for the neonatal screening of cCMV. Results. Overall 69 newborns were enrolled. A high proportion (82.4%) of the mothers had been diagnosed with HIV before getting pregnant. All women received ART during the pregnancy. Median T-CD4 lymphocytes before delivery was 641/mm3 (IQR: 480-865) and the viral load was undetectable in 83.6%. Serological test for CMV along the first trimester of pregnancy was performed in 73.5% (positive IgG in 96%). There were no congenital cases of HIV neither cCMV (CI 95%:0-5.3%). Conclusions. The cCMV prevalence in newborns exposed to HIV was 0%, lower than reported before, probably related to a better and earlier ART during pregnancy, leading to a better immunological status. (AU)

Pandemia COVID-19. ¿Qué hemos aprendido en este tiempo? / COVID-19 pandemic. What have we learned?

Desde que en marzo de 2020 se declarara la pandemia COVID-19 hemos aprendido muchas cosas del coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, y de su papel en la enfermedad pediátrica.Los niños se infectan en un porcentaje bastante similar a los adultos, si bien en la mayoría de las ocasiones sufren cuadros leves o asintomáticos. Alrededor de un 1% de infectados precisan hospitalización, menos de un 0,02% precisan cuidados intensivos, y la mortalidad es muy baja y generalmente en niños con comorbilidades. Los cuadros clínicos más habituales son infecciones respiratorias de vías altas o bajas, cuadros gastrointestinales y con mayor gravedad el síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico (MIS-C). La mayoría de los episodios no precisan tratamiento, salvo el MIS-C. El remdesivir se ha empleado generalmente como tratamiento compasivo y aún está por definir su papel.El recién nacido puede infectarse, si bien la transmisión vertical es muy baja (<1%), y se ha demostrado que el bebé puede cohabitar de manera segura con su madre y recibir lactancia materna. En general las infecciones neonatales han sido leves.La atención primaria ha soportado una parte muy importante del manejo de la pandemia en pediatría. Se han producido numerosos daños colaterales derivados de la dificultad de acceso a la asistencia y del aislamiento que han sufrido los niños. La salud mental de la población pediátrica se ha visto seriamente afectada. A pesar de que se ha demostrado que la escolarización no ha supuesto un incremento de los contagios, sino más bien todo lo contrario. Es fundamental seguir manteniendo las medidas de seguridad que permitan hacer de las escuelas un lugar seguro, tan necesario no solo para la educación infantil, sino para su salud en general. (AU)

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, we have learned a lot about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and its role in pediatric pathology.Children are infected in a rate quite similar to adults, although in most cases they suffer mild or asymptomatic symptoms. Around 1% of those infected require hospitalization, less than 0.02% require intensive care, and mortality is very low and generally in children with comorbidities. The most common clinical diagnoses are upper or lower respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infection and, more seriously, multisystemic inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Most episodes do not require treatment, except for MIS-C. Remdesivir has been widely used as a compassionate treatment and its role has yet to be defined.The newborn can become infected, although vertical transmission is very low (<1%) and it has been shown that the baby can safely cohabit with its mother and be breastfed. In general, neonatal infections have been mild.Primary care has supported a very important part of the management of the pandemic in pediatrics. There has been numerous collateral damage derived from the difficulty of access to care and the isolation suffered by children. The mental health of the pediatric population has been seriously affected. Although it has been shown that schooling has not led to an increase in infections, but rather the opposite. It is essential to continue maintaining the security measures that make schools a safe place, so necessary not only for children's education, but for their health in general. (AU)

[COVID-19 pandemic. What have we learned?] / Pandemia COVID-19. ¿Qué hemos aprendido en este tiempo?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, we have learned a lot about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, and its role in pediatric pathology.Children are infected in a rate quite similar to adults, although in most cases they suffer mild or asymptomatic symptoms. Around 1% of those infected require hospitalization, less than 0.02% require intensive care, and mortality is very low and generally in children with comorbidities. The most common clinical diagnoses are upper or lower respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infection and, more seriously, multisystemic inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Most episodes do not require treatment, except for MIS-C. Remdesivir has been widely used as a compassionate treatment and its role has yet to be defined.The newborn can become infected, although vertical transmission is very low (<1%) and it has been shown that the baby can safely cohabit with its mother and be breastfed. In general, neonatal infections have been mild.Primary care has supported a very important part of the management of the pandemic in pediatrics. There has been numerous collateral damage derived from the difficulty of access to care and the isolation suffered by children. The mental health of the pediatric population has been seriously affected. Although it has been shown that schooling has not led to an increase in infections, but rather the opposite. It is essential to continue maintaining the security measures that make schools a safe place, so necessary not only for children's education, but for their health in general.

Situación actual del paciente pediátrico con patología crónica compleja: una experiencia entre atención primaria y hospitalaria / Current situation of children with medical complexity: An experience between primary and hospital care

Objetivo: Analizar la valoración de la atención a los niños con patología crónica compleja (NPCC) en atención primaria (AP), desde el punto de vista de sus médicos y de sus familias. Diseño: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal. Emplazamiento: Pediatría de AP y unidad de patología crónica compleja (UPCC) del Hospital Universitario La Paz (HULP). Participantes: Pacientes y familiares de la UPCC y sus médicos de AP de la Comunidad de Madrid (CAM). Intervenciones: Realización de encuestas validadas presenciales y online. Mediciones principales: Grado de satisfacción en la formación, capacitación y manejo específico del NPCC según escalas tipo Likert. Resultados: Se encuestaron 53 familias y 170 médicos de AP (96,5% pediatras). Los resultados de la encuesta a familiares revelan descoordinación entre niveles asistenciales (73,6%), escasa confianza en el primer nivel asistencial e impresión de poca capacidad de resolución de problemas por parte de pediatría de AP (50%). Entre los médicos de AP destaca la poca formación para el seguimiento de los NPCC (96,5%), escasa experiencia en su manejo (93%) e insuficiente comunicación con el hospital (80,5%). La falta de tiempo en las consultas es un problema común, percibido por pediatras y pacientes. Conclusiones: La falta de coordinación entre AP y atención hospitalaria (AH) se detecta como un problema importante en la continuidad asistencial de NPCC. Son necesarias intervenciones que mejoren esta coordinación. La AP es cercana a la familia, pero precisa mejorar la formación y capacitación de los profesionales en problemas de salud y soporte tecnificado de NPCC, así como incrementar el tiempo necesario para su atención.(AU)

Objective: To analyze the assessment of the care of children with medical complexity (CMC) in Primary Care (PC), from the point of view of their doctors and their families. Design: Observational, descriptive and transversal study. Site: PC Pediatrics and Complex Chronic Pathology Unit (UPCC) of Hospital Universitario La Paz (HULP). Participants: Patients and relatives of the UPCC and their PC physicians of the Community of Madrid (CAM). Interventions: Face-to-face and online validated surveys were conducted. Main measurements: Degree of satisfaction in the training, education and specific management of the CMC according to Likert-type scales. Results: Fifty-three families and 170 PC physicians (96.5% pediatricians) were surveyed. The results of the family survey reveal lack of coordination between levels of care (73.6%), little confidence in the first level of care, and an impression of poor problem-solving capacity by PC pediatricians (50%). Among PC physicians, there is little training in the follow-up of CMC (96.5%), little experience in their management (93%) and insufficient communication with the hospital (80.5%). Lack of time in consultations is a common problem, perceived by pediatricians and patients. Conclusions: The lack of coordination between PC and Hospital Care is detected as an important problem in the continuity of care at CMC. Interventions are needed to improve this coordination. The PC is close to the family but needs to improve the education and training of professionals in health problems and technical support from CMC, as well as increase the time necessary for their care.(AU)

Entrega y satisfacción de una legislatura al frente de la Asociación Española de Pediatría (AEP) / Handing over and satisfaction of a term leading the Spanish Association of Pediatrics

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[Current situation of children with medical complexity: An experience between primary and hospital care]. / Situación actual del paciente pediátrico con patología crónica compleja: una experiencia entre atención primaria y hospitalaria.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the assessment of the care of children with medical complexity (CMC) in Primary Care (PC), from the point of view of their doctors and their families. DESIGN: Observational, descriptive and transversal study. SITE: PC Pediatrics and Complex Chronic Pathology Unit (UPCC) of Hospital Universitario La Paz (HULP). PARTICIPANTS: Patients and relatives of the UPCC and their PC physicians of the Community of Madrid (CAM). INTERVENTIONS: Face-to-face and online validated surveys were conducted. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: Degree of satisfaction in the training, education and specific management of the CMC according to Likert-type scales. RESULTS: Fifty-three families and 170 PC physicians (96.5% pediatricians) were surveyed. The results of the family survey reveal lack of coordination between levels of care (73.6%), little confidence in the first level of care, and an impression of poor problem-solving capacity by PC pediatricians (50%). Among PC physicians, there is little training in the follow-up of CMC (96.5%), little experience in their management (93%) and insufficient communication with the hospital (80.5%). Lack of time in consultations is a common problem, perceived by pediatricians and patients. CONCLUSIONS: The lack of coordination between PC and Hospital Care is detected as an important problem in the continuity of care at CMC. Interventions are needed to improve this coordination. The PC is close to the family but needs to improve the education and training of professionals in health problems and technical support from CMC, as well as increase the time necessary for their care.

Clinical Outcomes of a Zika Virus Mother-Child Pair Cohort in Spain.

BACKGROUND: Zika virus (ZIKV) infection has been associated with congenital microcephaly and other neurodevelopmental abnormalities. There is little published research on the effect of maternal ZIKV infection in a non-endemic European region. We aimed to describe the outcomes of pregnant travelers diagnosed as ZIKV-infected in Spain, and their exposed children. METHODS: This prospective observational cohort study of nine referral hospitals enrolled pregnant women (PW) who travelled to endemic areas during their pregnancy or the two previous months, or those whose sexual partners visited endemic areas in the previous 6 months. Infants of ZIKV-infected mothers were followed for about two years. RESULTS: ZIKV infection was diagnosed in 163 PW; 112 (70%) were asymptomatic and 24 (14.7%) were confirmed cases. Among 143 infants, 14 (9.8%) had adverse outcomes during follow-up; three had a congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), and 11 other potential Zika-related outcomes. The overall incidence of CZS was 2.1% (95%CI: 0.4-6.0%), but among infants born to ZIKV-confirmed mothers, this increased to 15.8% (95%CI: 3.4-39.6%). CONCLUSIONS: A nearly 10% overall risk of neurologic and hearing adverse outcomes was found in ZIKV-exposed children born to a ZIKV-infected traveler PW. Longer-term follow-up of these children is needed to assess whether there are any later-onset manifestations.

«Preparo Mi Rotación Por», complemento virtual de la formación MIR en Pediatría / «I Prepare My Rotation By», a virtual complement of paediatric specialist training

La Asociación Española de Pediatría (AEP) tiene entre sus objetivos desarrollar actividades encaminadas a la formación de sus socios. Así, en 2013 puso en marcha su proyecto formativo más ambicioso, la plataforma de formación virtual «Continuum». Se presenta ahora una nueva sección dirigida a los médicos internos residentes (MIR) en Pediatría y a sus tutores: «Preparo Mi Rotación Por» (PMRP), que tiene como propósitos disminuir la variabilidad en la formación de los MIR, asistir a los tutores en su función docente, facilitar el aprendizaje colaborativo y basado en competencias, el entrenamiento reflexivo y la resolución de problemas propios del perfil profesional de cada especialidad pediátrica. PMRP se distribuye en tres secciones principales: «De dónde partimos» (con las subsecciones: cuestionario de autoevaluación y contrato de aprendizaje), «Situaciones a resolver» (donde se desglosan los escenarios clínicos que han sido escogidos en el contrato de aprendizaje) y «A dónde llegamos» (que vuelve a incluir las subsecciones del comienzo de la rotación, para comprobar si los objetivos previstos han sido alcanzados, y el informe de evaluación). Además, cuenta con otros recursos: conocimientos previos, porfolio y foro de debate. Cabe destacar cinco aspectos del modelo formativo propuesto en esta nueva sección: el escenario clínico como punto de partida; el aprendizaje basado en competencias (fundamentado en el Global Pediatric Educational Consortium); la evaluación como estímulo de formación; el poder del aprendizaje colaborativo, y la participación de las diferentes sociedades de especialidad de la AEP en el desarrollo de sus contenidos

The Spanish Paediatric Association (AEP) has, among its objectives, to develop activities aimed at the training of its members. Thus, in 2013, it began its most ambitious training project, the virtual platform, «Continuum». Now it presents a new section aimed at Internal Medicine Residents (MIR) in Paediatrics and their tutors: «I Prepare My Rotation By» (PMRP), which has as objectives to reduce the variation in MIR training, to help the tutors in their teaching function, to facilitate collaborative and skill-based learning, reflective training, and the resolving of the particular problems of the professional profile of each paediatric speciality. PMRP is split into three main sections: «From where do we start» (with the sub-sections: self-assessment questionnaire and learning agreement), «Situations to resolve» (where the clinical scenarios that have been selected in the learning agreement are broken down), and «To where have we got» (which includes again the sub-sections at the beginning of the rotation in order to check if the expected objectives have been reached, and the assessment report). It also has other resources: prior knowledge, portfolio, and discussion forum. Five features of the proposed training model should be highlighted: the clinical scenario as a starting point; skill-based learning (based on the Global Paediatric Educational Consortium); the assessment as a training stimulus; the power of collaborative learning, and the participation of the different specialist societies of the AEP in the development of its contents

[«I Prepare My Rotation By¼, a virtual complement of paediatric specialist training]. / «Preparo Mi Rotación Por¼, complemento virtual de la formación MIR en Pediatría.

The Spanish Paediatric Association (AEP) has, among its objectives, to develop activities aimed at the training of its members. Thus, in 2013, it began its most ambitious training project, the virtual platform, «Continuum¼. Now it presents a new section aimed at Internal Medicine Residents (MIR) in Paediatrics and their tutors: «I Prepare My Rotation By¼ (PMRP), which has as objectives to reduce the variation in MIR training, to help the tutors in their teaching function, to facilitate collaborative and skill-based learning, reflective training, and the resolving of the particular problems of the professional profile of each paediatric speciality. PMRP is split into three main sections: «From where do we start¼ (with the sub-sections: self-assessment questionnaire and learning agreement), «Situations to resolve¼ (where the clinical scenarios that have been selected in the learning agreement are broken down), and «To where have we got¼ (which includes again the sub-sections at the beginning of the rotation in order to check if the expected objectives have been reached, and the assessment report). It also has other resources: prior knowledge, portfolio, and discussion forum. Five features of the proposed training model should be highlighted: the clinical scenario as a starting point; skill-based learning (based on the Global Paediatric Educational Consortium); the assessment as a training stimulus; the power of collaborative learning, and the participation of the different specialist societies of the AEP in the development of its contents.

Hospitalizaciones infantiles asociadas a infección por virus de la gripe en 6 ciudades de España (2014-2016) / Child hospital admissions associated with influenza virus infection in 6 Spanish cities (2014-2016)

Introducción: La información existente sobre el impacto de la gripe en la población infantil española es escasa. El presente trabajo pretende aumentar este conocimiento estudiando aspectos clave como la incidencia de hospitalización, clínica, comorbilidades y el estado vacunal en los niños hospitalizados. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, observacional, por revisión de historias clínicas, en menores de 15 años hospitalizados por gripe adquirida en la comunidad, confirmada microbiológicamente, durante 2 temporadas gripales (2014-2015 y 2015-2016). El estudio se realizó en 10 hospitales de 6 ciudades, que atienden aproximadamente al 12% de la población infantil española. Resultados: Fueron hospitalizados 907 niños con diagnóstico principal de gripe (447 < 2 años), con una tasa media anual de incidencia de hospitalización de 0,51 casos/1.000 niños (IC del 95% 0,48-0,55). El 45% presentó enfermedades subyacentes consideradas factores de riesgo para gripe grave, y la mayor parte de ellos (74%) no habían sido vacunados. El porcentaje con enfermedades subyacentes aumentó con la edad, desde el 26% en menores de 6 meses al 74% en mayores de 10 años. El 10% de los casos (n = 92) precisaron cuidados intensivos pediátricos por fallo respiratorio agudo. Conclusión: La gripe es causa importante de hospitalización en la población infantil española. Los menores de 6 meses de edad y los niños con enfermedades subyacentes constituyen una parte mayoritaria (> 50%) de los casos. Una gran parte de las formas graves de gripe en población infantil podrían ser evitada si se cumplieran las indicaciones actuales de vacunación

Introduction: There are only a limited number of studies on the impact of influenza in the Spanish child population. The present work intends to increase this knowledge by studying some key aspects, such as the incidence of hospital admissions, clinic variables, comorbidities, and the vaccination status in the hospitalised children. Methods: A retrospective, observational study was conducted by reviewing the medical records of children under 15 years and hospitalised due to community acquired influenza confirmed microbiologically, during 2́ flu seasons (2014-2015 and 2015-2016). The study was carried out in 10 hospitals of 6cities, which represent approximately 12% of the Spanish child population. Results: A total of 907 children were admitted to hospital with main diagnosis of influenza infection (447 < 2 years), estimating an average annual rate of hospitalisation incidence of 0.51 cases / 1,000 children (95% CI; 0.48-0.55). Just under half (45%) of the cases had an underlying disease considered a risk factor for severe influenza, and most (74%) had not been vaccinated. The percentage of children with underlying diseases increased with age, from 26% in children < 6 months to 74% in children >10 years. Admission to the PICU was required in 10% (92) of the cases, mainly due to acute respiratory failure. Conclusion: Influenza continues to be an important cause of hospitalisation in the Spanish child population. Children < 6 months of age and children with underlying diseases make up the majority (> 50%) of the cases. Many of the severe forms of childhood influenza that occur today could be avoided if current vaccination guidelines were met

Epidemiología de la tuberculosis en España: áreas de mejora en la vigilancia epidemiológica y aportaciones desde la Red Española de Estudio de Tuberculosis Pediátrica / Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Spain: Areas of improvement in epidemiological surveillance and contributions from the Spanish Network for the Study of Pediatric Tuberculosis

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[Child hospital admissions associated with influenza virus infection in 6 Spanish cities (2014-2016)]. / Hospitalizaciones infantiles asociadas a infección por virus de la gripe en 6 ciudades de España (2014-2016).

INTRODUCTION: There are only a limited number of studies on the impact of influenza in the Spanish child population. The present work intends to increase this knowledge by studying some key aspects, such as the incidence of hospital admissions, clinic variables, comorbidities, and the vaccination status in the hospitalised children. METHODS: A retrospective, observational study was conducted by reviewing the medical records of children under 15 years and hospitalised due to community acquired influenza confirmed microbiologically, during 2́flu seasons (2014-2015 and 2015-2016). The study was carried out in 10 hospitals of 6cities, which represent approximately 12% of the Spanish child population. RESULTS: A total of 907 children were admitted to hospital with main diagnosis of influenza infection (447 <2 years), estimating an average annual rate of hospitalisation incidence of 0.51 cases / 1,000 children (95% CI; 0.48-0.55). Just under half (45%) of the cases had an underlying disease considered a risk factor for severe influenza, and most (74%) had not been vaccinated. The percentage of children with underlying diseases increased with age, from 26% in children <6 months to 74% in children >10 years. Admission to the PICU was required in 10% (92) of the cases, mainly due to acute respiratory failure. CONCLUSION: Influenza continues to be an important cause of hospitalisation in the Spanish child population. Children <6 months of age and children with underlying diseases make up the majority (> 50%) of the cases. Many of the severe forms of childhood influenza that occur today could be avoided if current vaccination guidelines were met.

Detección de Clostridium difficile toxigénico en pediatría / Detection of toxigenic Clostridium difficile in paediatric patients

INTRODUCCIÓN: Nuestro objetivo principal fue revisar los aspectos clínicos, microbiológicos y epidemiológicos de la infección asociada a Clostridium difficile en pediatría (2010-2015), comparando los diagnósticos realizados por detección de toxinas en heces y por PCR a tiempo real del gen de la toxina B. MÉTODOS: Este estudio retrospectivo incluyó a 82 pacientes pediátricos. La detección de C. difficile toxigénico se realizó de manera secuencial, en heces diarreicas y bajo solicitud expresa. RESULTADOS: El 39% de los pacientes procedían de Hemato-Oncología y >50% recibió previamente cefalosporinas. La presencia de fiebre asociada a diarrea fue más frecuente en el grupo de detección positiva de toxinas y no recibir antibioterapia específica fue más frecuente en el grupo con PCR positiva, sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas. CONCLUSIÓN: Destacamos la presencia de infecciones en niños menores de 2 años. Sería recomendable realizar un diagnóstico de infección asociada a C. difficile en pacientes pediátricos, siempre que la sospecha clínica lo requiera

INTRODUCTION: Our main objective was a revision of clinical, microbiological and epidemiological results of Clostridium difficile-associated infection in paediatric patients (2010-2015). We compared the diagnoses performed by detection of toxins in feces and those performed by real-time PCR. METHODS: This retrospective study included 82 paediatric patients. Detection of toxigenic C. difficile was performed sequentially, in diarrheal feces and under clinical request. RESULTS: A total of 39% of the patients were attended at Haematology-oncology Unit and >50% of them had previously received cephalosporins. Fever associated with diarrhea was more frequent in the group of toxin detection, whereas not receiving specific antibiotic treatment was more frequent in the group of positive PCR, without statistically significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: We highlight the presence of C. difficile infection in children under 2 years old. A diagnostic testing in selected paediatric patients would be advisable when there is clinical suspicion of infection

Representación Femenina En Las Juntas Directivas De Asociaciones Y Sociedades Pediátricas / Female representation on boards of directors of paediatrics associations and societies

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