Enfermedades invasoras por Streptococcus pyogenes en población pediátrica. Caracterización clínico-molecular 2014-2020

Introducción: Streptococcuspyogenes (EGA) es agente de enfermedad invasora (EI); su alta morbimortalidad exige vigilancia epidemiológica. Objetivo: Describir características clínicas y epidemiológicas de niños hospitalizados con EI por EGA en un centro de referencia de Uruguay del 1/1/2014 al 31/12/2020 incluyendo el estudio de los factores de virulencia encontrados en las cepas aisladas. Materiales y Métodos: Descriptivo y retrospectivo. Definición de caso: aislamiento de EGA. en sitios estériles. Variables: epidemiológicas, clínicas, laboratorio, tratamiento y evolución. Se tipificó por secuenciación del gen emm. Se obtuvieron perfiles cromosómicos por digestión del ADN con la enzima SmaI. Presencia de los genes que codifican SpeB, SpeA, SpeC y Ssa, y susceptibilidad a antimicrobianos. Resultados: Tasa de admisiones: 3,98/10.000. Se incluyeron 22 pacientes; infección osteoarticular (n = 11), infección pleuropulmonar (n = 6), absceso no cutáneo (n = 4) y aislamiento en sangre (n = 1). Media de edad: 44 meses; 8 fueron graves, siendo su media de edad menor (16 meses) Todas los casos con neumonías fueron graves y un paciente falleció. Se secuenciaron 12 cepas: 5 emm1 (4 emm 1.29 y 1 emm 1) y 1 de cada uno de los siguientes: emm 6.4, emm 81, emm12, emm28, emm 22, emm 87, emm 11. Todas eran SpeB+. Perfiles de toxinas: SpeA+SpeC-Ssa-(5), SpeA-SpeC+Ssa-(4) SpeA-SpeC-Ssa-(2) y SpeA-SpeC+Ssa+ (2). Conclusiones: Este estudio permite dar continuidad a un estudio previo. Se logró mayor tipificación de EGA. que puede contribuir a su conocimiento clínico molecular. No hubo registro de pacientes con diagnóstico de SST ni de fascitis necrosante, a diferencia de la serie anterior.

Background: Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) is an agent of invasive disease (ID); its high morbidity and mortality requires epidemiological surveillance. Aim: To describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children hospitalized with ID due to GAS in a reference center in Uruguay from January 1-2014 to December 31-2020, including a study of virulence factors. Methods: Descriptive and retrospective. Case definition: Isolation of GAS in sterile sites. Variables: epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, treatment and evolution. Strains were typified by sequencing of the emm gene. Chromosomal profiles were obtained by digestion of the DNA. with the Smal enzyme. Presence of SpeB, SpeA and SpeC genes and susceptibility to antibiotics were performed. Results: Admissions rate: 3.98/10,000. 22 patients were included; osteoarticular infection (n = 11), pleuropulmonary infection (n = 6), non-cutaneous abscess (n = 4) and blood isolation (n = 1). Mean age: 44 months; 8 cases were severe, their mean age was lower (16 months). All pneumonia cases were severe and one patient died. Twelve strains were sequenced: 5 emm1 (4 emm1.29 and 1 emm1) and 1 of each: emm6.4, emm81, emm 12, emm28, emm 22, emm 87, emm 11. All were SpeB+. Toxin profiles: SpeA+SpeC-Ssa-(5), SpeA-SpeC+Ssa-(4) SpeA-SpeC-Ssa-(2) and SpeA-SpeC+Ssa+(2). Conclusions: This study allows to give continuity to a previous study. Greater typing of GAS was achieved, which may contribute to its molecular clinical knowledge. There was no record of patients diagnosed with TSS or necrotizing fascitis, unlike the previous series.

Neumonía necrotizante en niños: 10 años de experiencia en un hospital pediátrico de referencia / Necrotizing pneumonia in children: 10 years of experience in a Pediatric Reference Hospital / Pneumonia necrosante em crianças: 10 anos de experiência em um Hospital Pediátrico de Referência

Resumen: Introducción: neumonía necrotizante (NN) es una complicación frecuente en niños hospitalizados por neumonía adquirida en la comunidad (NAC), caracterizada por importante morbilidad. En 2009, se elaboró una definición de caso, que permitió unificar criterios y racionalizar recursos en la asistencia de estos niños. Objetivo: describir características clínicas y evolutivas de niños que desarrollaron NN en los últimos 10 años. Metodología: estudio descriptivo de niños hospitalizados por NN entre 1/1/2009 y 31/12/2018. Definición de caso: neumatoceles y uno o más de los siguientes criterios: mal estado general, fiebre persistente o recurrente, leucocitosis mayor a 30.000 o menor a 5.000/mm3, proteína C reactiva mayor a 120 mg/dl, láctico deshidrogenasa en líquido pleural mayor a 2.500 UI/L y/o fístula broncopleural (FBP). Se describieron características epidemiológicas, clínicas, etiológicas y evolutivas. Resultados: se diagnosticó NN en 197 niños (7,92% de las hospitalizaciones por NAC), con número anual de casos y tasas/10.000 egresos variables. La mediana de edad fue de 25 meses; 89,8% eran sanos. La fiebre previa al diagnóstico tuvo mediana de cinco días. Tenían neumonía multilobar 58%, insuficiencia respiratoria 62%, sepsis 19%, empiema 80% y fístula bronquio-pleural 51%. Persistieron con fiebre mediana por siete días. Requirieron cuidados intensivos 46% y asistencia ventilatoria mecánica 18%. Los reactantes de fase aguda al ingreso fueron elevados. Se identificó agente etiológico en 102 casos, S. pneumoniae en 92. Fallecieron dos niños. Conclusiones: NN fue una complicación frecuente en niños hospitalizados por NAC. La presentación clínica y la evolución fueron graves. La identificación etiológica fue elevada, la mayoría correspondió a S. pneumoniae. La mortalidad fue baja.

Summary: Introduction: necrotizing pneumonia (NP) is a complication of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in hospitalized children, with significantly high morbidity. A case definition was devised in 2009, which enabled physicians to unify criteria and rationalize resources for the assistance of children with NP. Objective: describe clinical characteristics and evolution of children who developed NP. Methodology: descriptive study, NP hospitalized children between 1/1/2009 and 12/31/2018. Case definition: pneumatoceles and one or more of the following criteria: malaise, persistent/recurrent fever, white blood cell count over 30,000 or less than 5.000/mm3, C-reactive protein over 120 mg/dL, lactic dehydrogenase in pleural fluid over 2,500UI/L and/or bronchopleural fistula (BPF). Clinical, epidemiological, etiological and evolutionary characteristics were described. Results: NP was diagnosed in 197 children (7.92% of CAP hospitalizations), with variable annual cases and annual rate/10,000 discharges. Children had a median age of 25 months; 89.8% were previously healthy. They presented fever prior to diagnosis, median 5 days, multilobar pneumonia 58%, respiratory failure 62%, sepsis 19%, empyema 80% and BPF 51%, persistent fever median 7 days. 46% required intensive care and 18% required assisted mechanical ventilation. Acute phase reactants on admission were high. An etiological agent was identified in 102 cases, S.pneumoniae in 92. Two children died. Conclusions: NP was a frequent complication in CAP hospitalized children. Clinical presentation and evolution were severe. The etiological identification was high, most of them corresponded to S. pnuemoniae. Mortality was low.

Resumo: Introdução: a pneumonia necrosante (PN) é uma complicação da pneumonia adquirida na comunidade (PAC) em crianças hospitalizadas, com morbidade significativamente elevada. Em 2009, elaborou-se uma definição de caso, que possibilitou aos médicos unificar critérios e racionalizar recursos para o atendimento à criança com PN. Objetivo: descrever as características clínicas e evolutivas de crianças que desenvolveram PN nos últimos 10 anos. Metodologia: estudo descritivo de crianças internadas por PN entre 01/01/2009 e 31/12/2018. Definição de caso: pneumatoceles e um ou mais dos seguintes critérios: mau estado geral, febre persistente ou recorrente, leucocitose superior a 30.000 ou inferior a 5.000 / mm3, proteína C reativa superior a 120 mg / dl, desidrogenase láctica no líquido pleural superior 2.500 UI / L e / ou fístula broncopleural (BPF). Descreveram-se características epidemiológicas, clínicas, etiológicas e evolutivas. Resultados: a PN foi diagnosticada em 197 crianças (7,92% das internações por PAC), com número de casos e taxas anuais variáveis/10.000 altas. A idade média foi de 25 meses; 89,8% eram saudáveis. A febre antes do diagnóstico teve uma mediana de 5 dias. Eles tinham 58% de pneumonia multilobar, 62% de insuficiência respiratória, 19% de sepse, 80% de empiema e 51% de FBP. Eles persistiram com febre mediana por 7 dias. 46% necessitaram de cuidados intensivos e 18% de assistência ventilatória mecânica. Os reagentes de fase aguda na admissão foram elevados. Em 102 casos foi identificado um agente etiológico, S. pneumoniae em 92. 2 crianças morreram. Conclusões: NP é uma complicação frequente em crianças hospitalizadas por PAC. O quadro clínico e a evolução foram graves. A identificação etiológica foi alta, a maioria correspondeu a S. pneumoniae. A mortalidade foi baixa.

Heroin Use and Injection Risk Behaviors in Colombia: Implications for HIV/AIDS Prevention.

BACKGROUND: Heroin production in Colombia has increased dramatically in recent decades, and some studies point to an increase in local heroin use since the mid-1990s. Despite this rapid increase, little is known about the effects of these activities on heroin injection within Colombia. One of the biggest concerns surrounding heroin injection is the potential spread of HIV through drug user networks. OBJECTIVES: This article examines injection risk behaviors among heroin injectors in the Colombian cities of Medellín and Pereira to explore the implications for possible increased HIV transmission within this group. METHODS: A cross-sectional study used respondent-driving sampling to recruit a sample of 540 people who inject drugs (PWID) over 18 years of age (Medellín: n = 242, Pereira: n = 298). Structured interviews with each participant were conducted using the World Health Organization Drug Injection Study Phase II Survey. An HIV test was also administered. RESULTS: Information regarding the socio-demographics, injection drug use, HIV risk and transmission behaviors, injection risk management, and HIV knowledge and prevalence of participants are reported. The study identified many young, newly initiated injectors who engage in risky injection practices. The study also found that HIV prevalence is fairly low among participants (2.7%). CONCLUSIONS/IMPORTANCE: Findings indicate a potential risk for the spread of HIV among PWID in Colombia given their widespread sharing practices, high rate of new injector initiation, and unsafe syringe cleaning practices. Colombia has a possibly time-limited opportunity to prevent an HIV epidemic by implementing harm reduction interventions among young, newly initiated PWID.

Dinámicas, ritmos y significados de la sexualidad juvenil / Dynamics, rhythms, and meanings from youth sexuality

Esta publicación se constituye en el antecedente necesario para el diseño y construcción de la Estrategia Piloto de Promoción de la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva y Prevención de Problemas Asociados en Adolescentes de Colombia, en cuanto diagnóstico y punto de partida para el diseño de las acciones. El estudio es de corte exploratorio y diagnóstico, multimetodológico y con múltiples fuentes de información. Sus objetivos específicos están dentro del marco de: 1) Aspectos del contexto sociocultural de los y las adolescentes. 2) Aspectos de los servicios de salud desde la perspectiva adolescente. 3) Aspectos de la oferta de servicios de salud