Relevancia de los enterovirus en la meningitis neonatal / Relevance of enteroviruses in neonatal meningitis

Introducción: Las infecciones por enterovirus (EV) constituyen las infecciones más frecuentes en el periodo neonatal y provocan en muchos casos el ingreso hospitalario del recién nacido (RN). El objetivo del estudio es conocer la incidencia de los EV en la etiología de las meningitis neonatales y definir qué características clínicas presentan los RN con meningitis por EV. Material y método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de cohortes. Incluye 91 RN con meningitis y edad gestacional mayor de 34 semanas (SG) atendidos en nuestro centro durante un periodo de 16 años. Resultados: El porcentaje de RN con meningitis por EV fue superior al de RN con meningitis bacteriana y representó el 78% (n=71). La mitad de los RN con infección por EV presentó antecedentes de ambiente epidémico entre sus cuidadores. La fiebre apareció en el 96% de los casos como signo clínico y, en general, las alteraciones del sensorio representaron las principales alteraciones neurológicas. Un 71,4% de los pacientes con infección por EV recibió antibióticos. La detección de EV en muestras de LCR mostró una elevada sensibilidad para el diagnóstico de meningitis por EV. Los tipos de EV más frecuentemente implicados fueron echovirus 11, coxsackievirus B5, echovirus 18, 25 y 7. Conclusiones: Los resultados de esta serie muestran que la infección por enterovirus es una causa común de meningitis neonatal. Estos datos subrayan la importancia de realizar pruebas de detección rápida de EV en lactantes con sospecha de meningitis. Ello permite obtener un diagnóstico precoz y reducir el tratamiento antibiótico, el tiempo de hospitalización y los costes relacionados.(AU)

Introduction: Enterovirus (EV) infections are the most frequent infections in the neonatal period and in many cases lead to hospital admission of the newborn (NB). The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of EV in the etiology of neonatal meningitis and to define the clinical characteristics of newborns with EV meningitis. Material and method: Retrospective observational cohort study. Including 91 NBs with meningitis and gestational age greater than 34 weeks gestational age (GA) attended in our center over a period of 16 years. Results: The percentage of NBs with EV meningitis was higher than that of NBs with bacterial meningitis (BM) and accounted for 78% (n=71). Half of the NBs with EV infection had a history of epidemic environment among their caregivers. Fever was present in 96% of cases as a clinical sign and, in general, sensory disturbances represented the main neurological alterations. Antibiotics (ATB) were given to 71.4% of patients with EV infection. Detection of EV in CSF samples showed a high sensitivity for the diagnosis of EV meningitis. The most frequently implicated EV types were echovirus 11, coxsackievirus B5, echovirus 18, 25 and 7. Conclusions: The results of this series show that enterovirus infection is a common cause of neonatal meningitis. These data underline the importance of rapid EV testing of infants with suspected meningitis. This allows early diagnosis and reduces antibiotic treatment, hospitalization time and related costs.(AU)

Relevance of enteroviruses in neonatal meningitis.

INTRODUCTION: Enterovirus (EV) infections are the most frequent infections in the neonatal period and in many cases lead to hospital admission of the newborn (NB). The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of EV in the etiology of neonatal meningitis and to define the clinical characteristics of newborns with EV meningitis. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Retrospective observational cohort study. Including 91 NBs with meningitis and gestational age greater than 34 weeks gestational age (GA) attended in our center over a period of 16 years. RESULTS: The percentage of NBs with EV meningitis was higher than that of NBs with bacterial meningitis (BM) and accounted for 78% (n=71). Half of the NBs with EV infection had a history of epidemic environment among their caregivers. Fever was present in 96% of cases as a clinical sign and, in general, sensory disturbances represented the main neurological alterations. Antibiotics (ATB) were given to 71.4% of patients with EV infection. Detection of EV in CSF samples showed a high sensitivity for the diagnosis of EV meningitis. The most frequently implicated EV types were echovirus 11, coxsackievirus B5, echovirus 18, 25 and 7. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this series show that enterovirus infection is a common cause of neonatal meningitis. These data underline the importance of rapid EV testing of infants with suspected meningitis. This allows early diagnosis and reduces antibiotic treatment, hospitalization time and related costs.

Epidemiología y características de la infección por SARS-COV-2 en el recién nacido y la gestante. Transferencia transplacentaria de inmunoglobulina / Epidemiology and characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the newborn and pregnant woman. Transplacemental transfer of immunoglobulins

Introducción La infección por SARS-CoV-2 durante la gestación y su repercusión en el recién nacido eran, en los primeros meses de la pandemia, desconocidas. Recientes estudios han aportado información sobre la afectación clínica en el recién nacido y su evolución. En este trabajo se muestra cómo varía la inmunidad pasiva en el recién nacido con relación al momento de infección SARS-CoV-2 materno. Población y método Estudio observacional, prospectivo y longitudinal en un hospital de tercer nivel. Se recogieron datos epidemiológicos y clínicos de las madres y sus recién nacidos desde mayo del 2020 hasta junio del 2021. Resultados Se ha incluido a un total de 109 madres y 109 neonatos. El 28,4% de las infecciones maternas fueron en el primer trimestre, el 24,8% en el segundo y el 58,8% en el tercero. El 56% de las infecciones maternas fueron sintomáticas, solo una gestante con infección respiratoria grave ingresó en Cuidados Intensivos. La edad gestacional media de los recién nacidos fue de 39 semanas, con un peso medio de 3.232g y un perímetro craneal de 35cm. Ocho recién nacidos hijos de madre con SARS-CoV-2 requirieron ingreso en la UCI neonatal: 2 por ictericia, 2 por distrés respiratorio, uno por prematuridad moderada y 3 por otras causas no relacionadas con infección atribuible a SARS-CoV-2. Los anticuerpos tipo IgG fueron positivas en el 56,9% de los recién nacidos. De las madres infectadas durante el primer trimestre, las IgG fueron positivas en el 32,2% de los recién nacidos, en el segundo trimestre resultaron positivos el 81,5% y en el tercero, el 58,8%. Ningún neonato presentó IgM positivas. Conclusiones La infección por SARS-CoV-2 durante la gestación proporciona anticuerpos IgG a la mitad de los recién nacidos. La presencia de anticuerpos en el recién nacido es más probable cuando la infección se ha producido en el segundo trimestre de gestación (AU)

Introduction SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and its impact on the newborn were, in the first months of the pandemic, unknown. Recent studies have provided information on the clinical involvement in the newborn and its evolution. This work shows how passive immunity varies in the newborn in relation to the moment of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy. Population and method Observational, prospective and longitudinal study in a third level hospital. Epidemiological and clinical data from mothers and their newborns were collected from May 2020 to June 2021. Results A total of 109 mothers and 109 neonates have been included. 28.4% of maternal infections were in the first trimester, 24.8% during the second and 58.8% in the third. 56% of maternal infections were symptomatic and only one pregnant woman with severe respiratory infection was admitted to intensive care. The mean gestational age of the newborns was 39 weeks, with a mean weight of 3232g and a head circumference of 35cm. Eight newborns born from mothers with SARS-CoV-2 required admission to the neonatal ICU: 2 due to jaundice, 2 due to respiratory distress, 1 due to moderate prematurity, and 3 due to other causes unrelated to infection attributable to SARS-CoV-2. IgG-type antibodies were positive in 56.9% of newborns. Of the mothers infected during the 1st trimester, IgG were positive in 32.2% of the newborns, in the second trimester 81.5% were positive and in the third 58.8%. No neonate had positive IgM. Conclusions SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy provides IgG antibodies to half of newborns. The presence of antibodies in the newborn is more likely when the infection has occurred in the second trimester of pregnancy (AU)

The role of human milk feeds on inotrope use in newborn infants with sepsis.

Background: Regarding neonatal hypotension, there is no certainty as to whether inotrope properties are beneficial or whether they may be harmful. However, given that the antioxidant content of human milk plays a compensatory role in neonatal sepsis and that human milk feeding has direct effects in modulating the cardiovascular function of sick neonates, this research hypothesized that human milk feeds might predict lower requirements of vasopressors in the management of neonatal septic shock. Method: Between January 2002 and December 2017, all late preterm and full-term infants attending a neonatal intensive care unit, with clinical and laboratory findings of bacterial or viral sepsis, were identified in a retrospective study. During their first month of life, data on feeding type and early clinical characteristics were collected. A multivariable logistic regression model was constructed to determine the impact of human milk on the use of vasoactive drugs in septic newborns. Results: 322 newborn infants were eligible to participate in this analysis. Exclusively formula-fed infants were more likely to be delivered via C-section, to have a lower birth weight and a lower 1-minute Apgar score than their counterparts. Human milk-fed newborns had 77% (adjusted OR = 0.231; 95% CI: 0.07-0.75) lower odds of receiving vasopressors than exclusively formula-fed newborns. Conclusion: We report that any human milk feeding is associated with a decrease in the need for vasoactive medications in sepsis-affected newborns. This observation encourages us to undertake further research to determine whether human milk feeds mitigate the use of vasopressors in neonates with sepsis.

Human Milk Feeding for Septic Newborn Infants Might Minimize Their Exposure to Ventilation Therapy.

Background. It has been well established that human milk feeding contributes to limiting lung diseases in vulnerable neonates. The primary aim of this study was to compare the need for mechanical ventilation between human milk-fed neonates with sepsis and formula-fed neonates with sepsis. Methods. All late preterm and full-term infants from a single center with sepsis findings from 2002 to 2017 were identified. Data on infant feeding during hospital admission were also recorded. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the impact of feeding type on ventilation support and main neonatal morbidities. Results. The total number of participants was 322 (human milk group = 260; exclusive formula group = 62). In the bivariate analysis, 72% of human milk-fed neonates did not require oxygen therapy or respiratory support versus 55% of their formula-fed counterparts (p < 0.0001). Accordingly, invasive mechanical ventilation was required in 9.2% of any human milk-fed infants versus 32% of their exclusively formula-fed counterparts (p = 0.0085). These results held true in multivariate analysis; indeed, any human milk-fed neonates were more likely to require less respiratory support (OR = 0.44; 95% CI:0.22, 0.89) than those who were exclusively formula-fed. Conclusion. Human milk feeding may minimize exposure to mechanical ventilation.

[Epidemiology and characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the newborn and pregnant woman. Transplacemental transfer of immunoglobulins]. / Epidemiología y características de la infección por SARS-COV-2 en el recién nacido y la gestante. Transferencia transplacentaria de inmunoglobulinas.

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and its impact on the newborn were, in the first months of the pandemic, unknown. Recent studies have provided information on the clinical involvement in the newborn and its evolution.This work shows how passive immunity varies in the newborn in relation to the moment of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy. Population and method: Observational, prospective and longitudinal study in a third level hospital. Epidemiological and clinical data from mothers and their newborns were collected from May 2020 to June 2021. Results: A total of 109 mothers and 109 neonates have been included. 28.4% of maternal infections were in the first trimester, 24.8% during the second and 58.8% in the third. 56% of maternal infections were symptomatic and only one pregnant woman with severe respiratory infection was admitted to intensive care. The mean gestational age of the newborns was 39 weeks, with a mean weight of 3232 g and a head circumference of 35 cm. Eight newborns born from mothers with SARS-CoV-2 required admission to the neonatal ICU: 2 due to jaundice, 2 due to respiratory distress, 1 due to moderate prematurity, and 3 due to other causes unrelated to infection attributable to SARS-CoV-2. IgG-type antibodies were positive in 56.9% of newborns. Of the mothers infected during the 1 st trimester, IgG were positive in 32.2% of the newborns, in the second trimester 81.5% were positive and in the third 58.8%. No neonate had positive IgM. Conclusions: SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy provides IgG antibodies to half of newborns. The presence of antibodies in the newborn is more likely when the infection has occurred in the second trimester of pregnancy.

Infección parotídea por Mycobacterium malmoense / Mycobacterium malmoense parotid gland infection

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Maternal mutations of FOXF1 cause alveolar capillary dysplasia despite not being imprinted.

Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACDMPV) is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension in newborns. Maternally inherited point mutations in Forkhead Box F1 gene (FOXF1), deletions of the gene, or its long-range enhancers on the maternal allele are responsible for this neonatal lethal disorder. Here, we describe monozygotic twins and one full-term newborn with ACD and gastrointestinal malformations caused by de novo mutations of FOXF1 on the maternal-inherited alleles. Since this parental transmission is consistent with genomic imprinting, the parent-of-origin specific monoallelic expression of genes, we have undertaken a detailed analysis of both allelic expression and DNA methylation. FOXF1 and its neighboring gene FENDRR were both biallelically expressed in a wide range of fetal tissues, including lung and intestine. Furthermore, detailed methylation screening within the 16q24.1 regions failed to identify regions of allelic methylation, suggesting that disrupted imprinting is not responsible for ACDMPV.

Sepsis y meningitis neonatal por Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Rotura prematura de membranas pretérmino: consideraciones y controversias / Preterm premature rupture of membranes: issues and controversies

Presentamos un caso de gestación gemelar bicorial biamniótica con rotura prematura de membranas al límite de la viabilidad fetal. Se adoptó una actitud expectante, produciéndose una corioamnionitis tras un periodo de 3 semanas. Se asistió al parto de 2 niñas cuya evolución al año de vida parece ser favorable. Existen múltiples controversias no resueltas sobre la mejor conducta en estos casos, particularmente con relación a cuándo finalizar la gestación. Asimismo, cabe destacar las dificultades del diagnóstico de esta complicación en las gestaciones múltiples, así como la complejidad del seguimiento en estos casos, siendo necesario definir protocolos específicos para su manejo(AU)

We report a case of preterm premature rupture of membranes in a diamniotic dichorionic twin pregnancy at the limit of fetal viability. Expectant management was adopted. After 3 weeks of latency the pregnancy ended in chorioamnionitis. The patient delivered two girls whose neurodevelopment seems to be satisfactory at 1 year of follow-up. There are several unresolved controversies about the optimal management of these cases, especially when rupture of membranes occurs at the limit of fetal viability. There is no agreement about the right time to end pregnancy. This case also highlights the complexity of the follow-up of this complication in multiple pregnancies and the need for specific protocols to be developed(AU)