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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37394399

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INTRODUCTION: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) causes mild diseases, and unfrequently invasive infections (iGAS). Following the December 2022 alert from the United Kingdom regarding the unusual increase in GAS and iGAS infections, we analyzed the incidence of GAS infections in 2018-2022 in our hospital. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of patients seen in a pediatric emergency department (ED) diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis and scarlet fever and patients admitted for iGAS during last 5 years. RESULTS: The incidence of GAS infections was 6.43 and 12.38/1000 ED visits in 2018 and 2019, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic the figures were 5.33 and 2.14/1000 ED visits in 2020 and 2021, respectively, and increased to 10.2/1000 ED visits in 2022. The differences observed were not statistically significant (p=0.352). CONCLUSIONS: In our series, as in other countries, GAS infections decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and mild and severe cases increased considerably in 2022, but did not reach similar levels to those detected in other countries.


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COVID-19 , Infecções Estreptocócicas , Criança , Humanos , Streptococcus pyogenes , Pandemias , Estudos Retrospectivos , Incidência , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Infecções Estreptocócicas/epidemiologia , Infecções Estreptocócicas/diagnóstico
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Am J Emerg Med ; 77: 87-90, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38118387

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BACKGROUND: Children usually have an asymptomatic or mild course of SARS-CoV-2 infection, studies in immunocompromised patients have shown a different evolution. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical, laboratory, and radiologic manifestations of pediatric solid organ transplant (SOT) and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients testing positive for SARS-CoV-2. METHODS: A multicenter retrospective, observational descriptive study was conducted in 3 tertiary hospitals in Madrid (Spain) between March 2020 and December 2022. Consecutive patients aged 0-18 attending the corresponding pediatric emergency departments with a positive result in the real-time polymerase chain reaction test or antigenic test to detect SARS-CoV-2 in the nasopharyngeal sample were included. RESULTS: A total of 31 children were included in the study. Sixteen (51.6%) were patients with HSCT and 15 (48.3) were patients with SOT. The median time from transplantation to COVID-19 was 1.2 years (IQR:0.5-5.1). The SOT cohort included liver (n = 4, 12.9%), kidney (n = 4, 12.9%), heart (n = 3, 9.7%), multivisceral (n = 3, 9.7%), and lung (n = 1, 3.2%). Of the 31 patients, only one was asymptomatic. The most common symptom on presentation was fever (76.7%). Abnormalities were seen on chest X-ray in 8 (66.6%) of the 12 patients. There was no significant difference in clinical manifestations, lymphopenia and radiological findings regardless of the type of transplantation or immunosuppression status. Thirteen patients (41.9%) were hospitalized. There were no patient deaths. CONCLUSIONS: In our study, we found that the clinical course and outcome of SOT and HSCT pediatric patients with COVID-19 were generally favorable.


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COVID-19 , Transplante de Órgãos , Criança , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , Estudos Retrospectivos , SARS-CoV-2
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Rev Esp Salud Publica ; 972023 Oct 25.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37921386

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OBJECTIVE: Bronchiolitis is the leading cause of hospitalization in children under one year of age, with annual epidemics. Since the onset of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19), there has been a change in the transmission of other respiratory viruses. Our aim in this paper was to describe how COVID-19 had affected the distribution of acute bronchiolitis in our country. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study of the cases of bronchiolitis treated in a sample of Spanish hospitals belonging to four autonomous communities. A chi-square test and Student's t- test were used to compare epidemiological and demographic variables between patients attending the hospital with bronchiolitis during January 2021-June 2021 with patients attending the hospital in the previous three years (2018-2020). RESULTS: We analyzed 6,124 cases of bronchiolitis (58.8% males and 41.2% females). The mean age was 0.5 years (SD: 0.4). In 2020, we observed a decrease of bronchiolitis cases compared to 2019 of 67%. During 2020 and 2021, the epidemic season started in January-February and peaked in June. During the first half of 2021, the highest percentage of admissions for bronchiolitis associated with RSV infection was observed in hospitals in central Spain corresponding to the Autonomous Community of Madrid (78.5% of admissions). CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly modifies the seasonality of bronchiolitis. In our country, the flow and distribution of the disease are not uniform. It starts in the center of Spain and ends on the coast.


OBJETIVO: La bronquiolitis es la primera causa de hospitalización en menores de un año, presentándose en forma de epidemias anuales. Desde el inicio de la pandemia por la enfermedad causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) se ha producido un cambio en la transmisión de otros virus respiratorios. Nuestro objetivo en este trabajo fue describir cómo había afectado la pandemia de la COVID-19 a la distribución de la bronquiolitis aguda en nuestro país. METODOS: Realizamos un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de los casos de bronquiolitis atendidos en una muestra de hospitales españoles que pertenecían a cuatro comunidades autónomas. Empleado el test chi-cuadrado y la prueba t de Student comparamos variables epidemiológicas y demográficas de los casos de bronquiolitis atendidos durante enero de 2021 y junio 2021, con los tres años anteriores (2018-2020). RESULTADOS: Analizamos 6.124 casos de bronquiolitis (58,8% varones y 41,2% mujeres). La media de edad fue de 0,5 años (DE: 0,4). En 2020 observamos un descenso de casos de bronquiolitis con respecto a 2019 del 67%. Durante 2020 y 2021 la temporada epidémica empezó en enero-febrero y alcanzó su pico máximo en junio. Durante el primer semestre de 2021, el porcentaje más elevado de ingresos por bronquiolitis asociados a infección VRS fue observado en hospitales del centro de España correspondientes a la Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid (78,5% de los ingresos). CONCLUSIONES: La pandemia por la COVID-19 modifica de manera significativa la estacionalidad de la bronquiolitis. En nuestro país, el flujo y distribución de la enfermedad no es uniforme, comenzado por el centro peninsular y, por último, la zona litoral.


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Bronquiolite , COVID-19 , Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Humanos , Lactente , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/complicações , Pandemias , Estudos Retrospectivos , SARS-CoV-2 , Espanha/epidemiologia , Bronquiolite/epidemiologia , Bronquiolite/etiologia , Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial/complicações , Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial/epidemiologia , Hospitalização
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Rev. esp. salud pública ; 97: e202310089, Oct. 2023. tab, graf, mapas
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-228326

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Fundamentos: La bronquiolitis es la primera causa de hospitalización en menores de un año, presentándose en forma de epidemias anuales. Desde el inicio de la pandemia por la enfermedad causada por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) se ha producido un cambio en la transmisión de otros virus respiratorios. Nuestro objetivo en este trabajo fue describir cómo había afectado la pandemia de la COVID-19 a la distribución de la bronquiolitis aguda en nuestro país. Métodos: Realizamos un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de los casos de bronquiolitis atendidos en una muestra de hospitales españoles que pertenecían a cuatro comunidades autónomas. Empleado el test chi-cuadrado y la pruebat de Student comparamos variables epidemiológicas y demográficas de los casos de bronquiolitis atendidos durante enero de 2021 y junio 2021, con los tres años anteriores (2018-2020). Resultados: Analizamos 6.124 casos de bronquiolitis (58,8% varones y 41,2% mujeres). La media de edad fue de 0,5 años (DE: 0,4). En 2020 observamos un descenso de casos de bronquiolitis con respecto a 2019 del 67%. Durante 2020 y 2021 la temporada epidémica empezó en enero-febrero y alcanzó su pico máximo en junio. Durante el primer semestre de 2021, el porcentaje más elevado de ingresos por bronquiolitis asociados a infección VRS fue observado en hospitales del centro de España correspondientes a la Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid (78,5% de los ingresos). Conclusiones: La pandemia por la COVID-19 modifica de manera significativa la estacionalidad de la bronquiolitis. En nuestro país, el flujo y distribución de la enfermedad no es uniforme, comenzado por el centro peninsular y, por último, la zona litoral.(AU)


Background: Bronchiolitis is the leading cause of hospitalization in children under one year of age, with annual epidemics. Sincethe onset of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19), there has been a change in the transmission of other respiratory viruses. Our aim in this paper was to describe how COVID-19 had affected the distribution of acute bronchiolitis in our country. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study of the cases of bronchiolitis treated in a sample of Spanish hospitals belonging to four autonomous communities. A chi-square test and Student’s t- test were used to compare epidemiological and demographicvariables between patients attending the hospital with bronchiolitis during January 2021-June 2021 with patients attending the hospital in the previous three years (2018-2020). Results: We analyzed 6,124 cases of bronchiolitis (58.8% males and 41.2% females). The mean age was 0.5 years (SD: 0.4). In 2020, weobserved a decrease of bronchiolitis cases compared to 2019 of 67%. During 2020 and 2021, the epidemic season started in January-February and peaked in June. During the first half of 2021, the highest percentage of admissions for bronchiolitis associated with RSVinfection was observed in hospitals in central Spain corresponding to the Autonomous Community of Madrid (78.5% of admissions).Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly modifies the seasonality of bronchiolitis. In our country, the flow and distri-bution of the disease are not uniform. It starts in the center of Spain and ends on the coast.(AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Bronquiolite/epidemiologia , /epidemiologia , Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial/complicações , Hospitalização , Saúde da Criança , /complicações , Estudos Retrospectivos , Saúde Pública , Espanha/epidemiologia , Epidemiologia Descritiva , Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial/epidemiologia
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Enferm. infecc. microbiol. clín. (Ed. impr.) ; 42(2): 88-92, Feb. 2024. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | IBECS | ID: ibc-230270

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Introduction: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) causes mild diseases, and unfrequently invasive infections (iGAS). Following the December 2022 alert from the United Kingdom regarding the unusual increase in GAS and iGAS infections, we analyzed the incidence of GAS infections in 2018–2022 in our hospital. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of patients seen in a pediatric emergency department (ED) diagnosed with streptococcal pharyngitis and scarlet fever and patients admitted for iGAS during last 5 years. Results: The incidence of GAS infections was 6.43 and 12.38/1000 ED visits in 2018 and 2019, respectively. During the COVID-19 pandemic the figures were 5.33 and 2.14/1000 ED visits in 2020 and 2021, respectively, and increased to 10.2/1000 ED visits in 2022. The differences observed were not statistically significant (p=0.352). Conclusions: In our series, as in other countries, GAS infections decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and mild and severe cases increased considerably in 2022, but did not reach similar levels to those detected in other countries.(AU)


Introducción: Streptococcus del grupo A (GAS) causa infecciones leves y ocasionalmente invasivas (iGAS). Tras la alerta publicada en diciembre de 2022 en el Reino Unido respecto al aumento de infecciones por GAS leves e iGAS, analizamos la incidencia de estas infecciones en 2018-2022 en nuestro hospital. Métodos: Realizamos un estudio retrospectivo de los niños atendidos en urgencias pediátricas (UP) diagnosticados de faringitis estreptocócica y escarlatina y los ingresados por iGAS durante 5 años. Resultados: La incidencia de infecciones por GAS fue de 6,43 y de 12,38/1.000 visitas a UP en 2018 y 2019, respectivamente. Durante la pandemia fue de 5,33 y de 2,14/1.000 visitas en 2020 y 2021, respectivamente, y aumentó a 10,2/1.000 visitas en 2022. Estas diferencias no fueron estadísticamente significativas (p=0,352). Discusión: En nuestra serie, al igual que en otros países, las infecciones por GAS disminuyeron durante la pandemia de COVID-19, pero en 2022 aumentaron considerablemente los casos leves y graves, sin alcanzar cifras similares a las detectadas en otros países.(AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Streptococcus pyogenes , Pandemias , Faringite/microbiologia , Escarlatina/microbiologia , Microbiologia , Doenças Transmissíveis , Estudos Retrospectivos , Pacientes Internados , Incidência , Espanha
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Farm Hosp ; 46(6): 346-349, 2022 11 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36520574

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of pediatric patients treated in the  emergency department due to amoxicillin overdosing. METHOD: A retrospective single-center observational study was conducted on  patients aged 0 to 16 years treated in a pediatric emergency department due  to amoxicillin overdosing between 2011 and 2021. Epidemiological and  anthropometric data was collected as well as information on the circumstances  of overdosing, clinical manifestations, emergency department management,  and discharge destination. RESULTS: The study comprised 15 patients, 66.6% of them male, with a median age of 3.8 years (interquartile range: 1.9). The most frequent cause  of overdosing was accidental ingestion (8/15; 53.3%). Amoxicillin was mainly ingested in liquid form, except for one case with autolytic attempt,  where it was ingested in the form of tablets. Eighty percent of subjects (12/15) received a single dose of the drug. The median time to presentation to  emergency department was 2.1 hours from ingestion (interquartile range: 2.7) and the median dose of amoxicillin was 219 mg/kg/dose (interquartile range:  148). All patients were asymptomatic, with a normal physical examination.  Blood tests were performed in 7 patients (46.6%) and urinary sediment  analysis in 2 (13.3%), all of them without alterations. Activated charcoal was  administered to 5 (33.3%), patients with a median time to administration of  one hour (interquartile range: 1.2). All patients were discharged to their  homes. Eleven cases (73.3%) required withdrawal of amoxicillin. CONCLUSIONS: Amoxicillin overdosing in this study did not appear to result in  adverse effects, despite the fact that the recommended doses were  significantly exceeded.


OBJETIVO: Describir las características de los pacientes pediátricos atendidos en urgencias por sobreingesta de amoxicilina.Método: Estudio unicéntrico observacional, retrospectivo, en pacientes de 0- 16 años atendidos en urgencias pediátricas por sobreingesta de amoxicilina  entre 2011 y 2021. Se analizaron datos epidemiológicos, antropométricos,  circunstancias de la sobreingesta, síntomas, manejo y destino. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 15 pacientes, 66,6% varones, mediana de edad de  3,8 años (rango intercuartílico 1,9). La causa más frecuente de sobreingesta  fue la ingesta accidental por el paciente (8/15; 53,3%). Fue administrada en  forma de suspensión en todos los casos, excepto en un paciente con intención  autolítica (comprimidos). El 80% (12/15) recibieron una única dosis. La  mediana de tiempo de llegada a urgencias desde la sobreingesta fue de 2,1  horas (rango intercuartílico 2,7) y la mediana de dosis de 219 mg/kg/dosis  (rango intercuartílico 148). Todos estaban asintomáticos con exploración  normal. Se realizó analítica sanguínea en 7 (46,6%) y sedimento urinario en 2 (13,3%), sin alteraciones. Cinco (33,3%) recibieron carbón activado, con una mediana de tiempo hasta la administración de 1 hora (rango intercuartílico  1,2). Todos fueron dados de alta, suspendiendo el tratamiento 11 (73,3%). CONCLUSIONES: En este estudio, la sobredosificación de amoxicilina no se  relacionó con efectos adversos, a pesar de exceder las dosis recomendadas.


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Overdose de Drogas , Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos , Criança , Humanos , Masculino , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Retrospectivos , Assistência Ambulatorial , Medicina Baseada em Evidências , Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência , Amoxicilina/efeitos adversos , Overdose de Drogas/epidemiologia
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Farm. hosp ; 46(6): 346-349, diciembre 2022. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-212425

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Objetivo: Describir las características de los pacientes pediátricos atendidos en urgencias por sobreingesta de amoxicilina.Método: Estudio unicéntrico observacional, retrospectivo, en pacientesde 0-16 años atendidos en urgencias pediátricas por sobreingesta deamoxicilina entre 2011 y 2021. Se analizaron datos epidemiológicos,antropométricos, circunstancias de la sobreingesta, síntomas, manejo ydestino.Resultados: Se incluyeron 15 pacientes, 66,6% varones, medianade edad de 3,8 años (rango intercuartílico 1,9). La causa más frecuente de sobreingesta fue la ingesta accidental por el paciente (8/15;53,3%). Fue administrada en forma de suspensión en todos los casos,excepto en un paciente con intención autolítica (comprimidos). El 80%(12/15) recibieron una única dosis. La mediana de tiempo de llegadaa urgencias desde la sobreingesta fue de 2,1 horas (rango intercuartílico 2,7) y la mediana de dosis de 219 mg/kg/dosis (rango intercuartílico 148). Todos estaban asintomáticos con exploración normal. Serealizó analítica sanguínea en 7 (46,6%) y sedimento urinario en 2(13,3%), sin alteraciones. Cinco (33,3%) recibieron carbón activado,con una mediana de tiempo hasta la administración de 1 hora (rangointercuartílico 1,2). Todos fueron dados de alta, suspendiendo el tratamiento 11 (73,3%). (AU)


Objective: To describe the characteristics of pediatric patients treated inthe emergency department due to amoxicillin overdosing.Method: A retrospective single-center observational study was conducted on patients aged 0 to 16 years treated in a pediatric emergencydepartment due to amoxicillin overdosing between 2011 and 2021. Epidemiological and anthropometric data was collected as well as information on the circumstances of overdosing, clinical manifestations, emergency department management, and discharge destination.Results: The study comprised 15 patients, 66.6% of them male, with amedian age of 3.8 years (interquartile range: 1.9). The most frequent cause ofoverdosing was accidental ingestion (8/15; 53.3%). Amoxicillin was mainlyingested in liquid form, except for one case with autolytic attempt, where itwas ingested in the form of tablets. Eighty percent of subjects (12/15) received a single dose of the drug. The median time to presentation to emergencydepartment was 2.1 hours from ingestion (interquartile range: 2.7) and themedian dose of amoxicillin was 219 mg/kg/dose (interquartile range: 148).All patients were asymptomatic, with a normal physical examination. Bloodtests were performed in 7 patients (46.6%) and urinary sediment analysis in2 (13.3%), all of them without alterations. Activated charcoal was administered to 5 (33.3%), patients with a median time to administration of one hour(interquartile range: 1.2). All patients were discharged to their homes. Elevencases (73.3%) required withdrawal of amoxicillin. (AU)


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Humanos , Farmácia , Overdose de Drogas , Hematúria , Pediatria , Cristalização
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Pediatr. aten. prim ; 24(95)jul.- sept. 2022. tab, graf
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-212660

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Introducción: la miositis aguda benigna de la infancia (MAB) es una enfermedad benigna y autolimitada, considerada en la actualidad como una secuela de enfermedades víricas. Su manifestación clínica típica son las mialgias en las extremidades inferiores acompañadas de rechazo a caminar. Pacientes y métodos: realizamos una revisión retrospectiva de los casos de MAB atendidos en nuestro servicio de urgencias pediátricas durante un periodo de 25 años. Obtuvimos datos demográficos, clínicos y de laboratorio a través de la revisión sistemática de historias clínicas. Se elaboraron estadísticas descriptivas y se efectuaron comparaciones entre grupos a través del test U de Mann-Whitney. Las correlaciones entre variables cuantitativas se realizaron mediante el análisis de rangos de Spearman. Resultados: se identificaron 139 casos de MAB (74,8% varones). La mayor incidencia se produjo en los meses de invierno y en niños de 4-8 años. Las mialgias bilaterales en miembros inferiores fueron el principal motivo de consulta. El 86,3% referían fiebre acompañada de síntomas respiratorios (88,5%), confirmándose en urgencias la infección por virus influenza en 37 casos (75,6% del serotipo B). En el momento del diagnóstico, la mediana de creatincinasa (CK) fue 1794 U/l, no existiendo diferencias significativas en función del sexo (p = 0,687). La función renal fue normal en todos los pacientes, ninguno necesitó hospitalización. Conclusiones: la MAB es una entidad fácilmente reconocible teniendo en cuenta sus manifestaciones clínicas y analíticas. A pesar de las masivas elevaciones de CK, sus complicaciones son excepcionales y la mayoría de los pacientes pueden ser dados de alta con tratamiento conservador (AU)


Introduction: benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) is a benign, self-limiting disease currently believed to be a sequela of viral infections. The typical clinical presentation is myalgia in the lower extremities accompanied by refusal to walk.Patients and methods: we did a retrospective review of all the cases of BACM managed in our paediatric emergency department over a 25-year period. We collected data on demographic, clinical and laboratory variables through the systematic review of health records. We performed a descriptive statistical analysis, followed by comparison of groups with the Mann-Whitney U test. The correlation between quantitative variables was assessed by means of the Spearman rank coefficient.Results: we identified 139 cases of BACM (74.8% in male patients). The highest incidence corresponded to children aged 4 to 8 years and the winter months. Bilateral lower limb myalgia was the most frequent presenting complaint. Fever was reported in 86.3% of cases, accompanied by respiratory symptoms (88.5%); influenza virus infection was confirmed in 37 cases (75.6% serotype B). At diagnosis, the median creatine kinase (CK) level was 1794 U/l, with no significant differences between the sexes (p=0.687). All patients had normal renal function, and none required hospitalization.Conclusions: based on its clinical and analytical manifestations, BACM is easy to recognise. Although massive elevation of CK is common, complications are rare, and most patients can be discharged with conservative treatment. (AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Recém-Nascido , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Criança , Adolescente , Miosite/diagnóstico , Emergências , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Estudos Retrospectivos , Miosite/epidemiologia , Doença Aguda , Espanha/epidemiologia
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Pediatr. aten. prim ; 24(95)jul.- sept. 2022. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-212664

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Las convulsiones febriles tienen alta prevalencia en la infancia y son un motivo de consulta frecuente en Urgencias, generando gran ansiedad en los cuidadores. La etiología es multifactorial y se ha descrito una agregación familiar (hasta el 25-40% de los niños con crisis febriles presentan antecedentes familiares de estas). Sin embargo, esta es la primera vez que se describen convulsiones febriles en hermanos al mismo tiempo y con el mismo hallazgo microbiológico. Presentamos dos parejas de hermanos gemelos de 23 y 33 meses, valorados en Urgencias por crisis febriles al mismo tiempo que su respectivo gemelo. La exploración física y el examen neurológico fueron normales en todos ellos. La PCR para enterovirus recogida en faringe y/o recto fue positiva. En todos los casos la recuperación fue completa, permitiendo el alta sin requerir otros estudios. En los últimos años, las infecciones por enterovirus están adquiriendo importancia creciente en el papel de las convulsiones. Ante casos de hermanos con crisis febriles al mismo tiempo debería tenerse en cuenta la posible infección por este agente. Establecer una etiología podría ser tranquilizador para los padres (AU)


The prevalence of febrile seizures is high in the paediatric population, and seizures are a frequent reason for emergency department (ED) visits, and a significant source of anxiety in caregivers. Their aetiology is multifactorial, and family aggregation has been described (as many as 25-40% of children with febrile seizures have a positive family history). However, this is the first time that febrile seizures have been described as occurring in siblings at the same time with identification of the same etiological agent.We present the cases of 2 pairs of twins, aged 23 months and 33 months, respectively, who presented at the ED with simple febrile seizures in both twins at the same time. The physical and neurological examination were normal in all of them. Polymerase chain reaction tests for enterovirus in pharyngeal and/or rectal swabs were positive. All of the patients recovered fully and were discharged home without requiring further diagnostic tests.In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the important role of enterovirus infection in seizures. Therefore, enterovirus infection should be considered in the case of siblings presenting with febrile seizures at the same time. Establishing the aetiology of seizures may be reassuring to parents. (AU)


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Infecções por Enterovirus/complicações , Convulsões Febris/virologia , Convulsões Febris/diagnóstico , Gêmeos , Infecções por Enterovirus/diagnóstico
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