[Visceral leishmaniasis in Argentina. Cases notification and distribution of vectors (2006-2012)]. / Leishmaniasis visceral en la Argentina. Notificación y situación vectorial (2006-2012).

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a notifiable disease in Argentina. Every new case diagnosed must be reported to the National Health Surveillance System. In the period 2006-2012, a total of 103 cases have been notified in four provinces: Entre Rios, Santa Fe, Misiones and Santiago del Estero. Misiones has the largest amount of cases: a total of 80, detected in 15 towns from May 2006 to July 2012. The highest incidence is observed in children (less than 15 years of age). In 2004 the vector Lutzomyia longipalpis was detected for the first time in Formosa Province. Cases of human and canine VL, as well as the presence of the canine vector were reported in 2006 in the province of Misiones, and in 2008-2009 in the province of Corrientes. In Santiago del Estero cases of human and canine VL (2008) were possibly associated with secondary vectors. In 2010 Lu longipalpis was found in Entre Rios, showing its dispersal to the south. Between January and April 2011 a systematic search of the VL vector was carried out in 13 towns, in Entre Ríos, Santa Fe and Santiago del Estero Provinces (275 traps/night). The colonization of the vector Lu longipalpis was proved in Chajarí town (Entre Rios), but not in Santiago del Estero Province, where Migonemyia migonei appears as a putative LV vector.

Severity of influenza illness by seasonal influenza vaccination status among hospitalised patients in four South American countries, 2013-19: a surveillance-based cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Although several studies have reported attenuated influenza illness following influenza vaccination, results have been inconsistent and have focused predominantly on adults in the USA. This study aimed to evaluate the severity of influenza illness by vaccination status in a broad range of influenza vaccine target groups across multiple South American countries. METHODS: We analysed data from four South American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay) participating in REVELAC-i, a multicentre, test-negative design, vaccine effectiveness network including 41 sentinel hospitals. Individuals hospitalised at one of these centres with severe acute respiratory infection were tested for influenza by real-time RT-PCR, and were included in the analysis if they had complete information about their vaccination status and outcomes of their hospital stay. We used multivariable logistic regression weighted by inverse probability of vaccination and adjusted for antiviral use, duration of illness before admission, and calendar week, to calculate the adjusted odds ratios (aORs) of intensive care unit (ICU) admission and in-hospital death (and combinations of these outcomes) among influenza-positive patients by vaccination status for three target groups: young children (aged 6-24 months), adults (aged 18-64 years) with pre-existing health conditions, and older adults (aged ≥65 years). Survival curves were used to compare length of hospital stay by vaccination status in each target group. FINDINGS: 2747 patients hospitalised with PCR-confirmed influenza virus infection between Jan 1, 2013, and Dec 8, 2019, were included in the study: 649 children (70 [10·8%] fully vaccinated, 193 [29·7%] partially vaccinated) of whom 87 (13·4%) were admitted to ICU and 12 (1·8%) died in hospital; 520 adults with pre-existing medical conditions (118 [22·7%] vaccinated), of whom 139 (26·7%) were admitted to ICU and 55 (10·6%) died in hospital; and 1578 older adults (609 [38·6%] vaccinated), of whom 271 (17·2%) were admitted to ICU and 220 (13·9%) died in hospital. We observed earlier discharge among partially vaccinated children (adjusted hazard ratio 1·14 [95% CI 1·01-1·29]), fully vaccinated children (1·24 [1·04-1·47]), and vaccinated adults with pre-existing medical conditions (1·78 [1·18-2·69]) compared with their unvaccinated counterparts, but not among vaccinated older adults (0·82 [0·65-1·04]). Compared with unvaccinated individuals, lower odds of ICU admission were found for partially vaccinated children (aOR 0·64 [95% CI 0·44-0·92]) and fully vaccinated children (0·52 [0·28-0·98]), but not for adults with pre-existing conditions (1·25 [0·93-1·67]) or older adults (0·88 [0·72-1·08]). Lower odds of in-hospital death (0·62 [0·50-0·78]) were found in vaccinated versus unvaccinated older adults, with or without ICU admission, but did not differ significantly in partially vaccinated (1·35 [0·57-3·20]) or fully vaccinated young children (0·88 [0·16-4·82]) or adults with pre-existing medical conditions (1·09 [0·73-1·63]) compared with the respective unvaccinated patient groups. INTERPRETATION: Influenza vaccination was associated with illness attenuation among those hospitalised with influenza, although results differed by vaccine target group. These findings might suggest that attenuation of disease severity might be specific to certain target groups, seasons, or settings. FUNDING: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. TRANSLATIONS: For the Spanish and Portuguese translations of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.

Temperature, traveling, slums, and housing drive dengue transmission in a non-endemic metropolis.

Dengue is steadily increasing worldwide and expanding into higher latitudes. Current non-endemic areas are prone to become endemic soon. To improve understanding of dengue transmission in these settings, we assessed the spatiotemporal dynamics of the hitherto largest outbreak in the non-endemic metropolis of Buenos Aires, Argentina, based on detailed information on the 5,104 georeferenced cases registered during summer-autumn of 2016. The highly seasonal dengue transmission in Buenos Aires was modulated by temperature and triggered by imported cases coming from regions with ongoing outbreaks. However, local transmission was made possible and consolidated heterogeneously in the city due to housing and socioeconomic characteristics of the population, with 32.8% of autochthonous cases occurring in slums, which held only 6.4% of the city population. A hierarchical spatiotemporal model accounting for imperfect detection of cases showed that, outside slums, less-affluent neighborhoods of houses (vs. apartments) favored transmission. Global and local spatiotemporal point-pattern analyses demonstrated that most transmission occurred at or close to home. Additionally, based on these results, a point-pattern analysis was assessed for early identification of transmission foci during the outbreak while accounting for population spatial distribution. Altogether, our results reveal how social, physical, and biological processes shape dengue transmission in Buenos Aires and, likely, other non-endemic cities, and suggest multiple opportunities for control interventions.

[Using Google Trends to estimate the incidence of influenza-like illness in Argentina]. / Uso de la herramienta Google Trends para estimar la incidencia de enfermedades tipo influenza en Argentina.

The aim of this study was to find a model to estimate the incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) from the Google Trends (GT) related to influenza. ILI surveillance data from 2012 through 2013 were obtained from the National Health Surveillance System, Argentina. Internet search data were downloaded from the GT search engine database using 6 influenza-related queries: flu, fever, cough, sore throat, paracetamol, and ibuprofen. A Poisson regression model was developed to compare surveillance data and internet search trends for the year 2012. The model's results were validated using surveillance data for the year 2013 and results of the Google Flu Trends (GFT) tool. ILI incidence from the surveillance system showed strong correlations with ILI estimates from the GT model (r = 0.927) and from the GFT tool (r = 0.943). However, the GFT tool overestimates (by nearly twofold) the highest ILI incidence, while the GT model underestimates the highest incidence by a factor of 0.7. These results demonstrate the utility of GT to complement influenza surveillance.

Epidemiological situation of pertussis and strategies to control it: Argentina, 2002-2011.

INTRODUCTION: Pertussis is a challenge for public health. OBJECTIVES: To describe pertussis-related morbidity and mortality and immunization coverage for the 2002-2011 period, profile of cases for 2011, and control strategies implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Argentina. METHODS: Descriptive, epidemiological surveillance study. Morbidity data were obtained from the National Health Surveillance System, while mortality data were obtained from the MoH's Health Statistics and Information Department and official jurisdictional reports. Administrative immunization coverage was used based on the data provided by the MoH's jurisdictions. The Epi Info software, version 7.1.2, was used for analysis. RESULTS: The number of reported cases of pertussis increased between 2002 and 2011, reaching its peak in 2011: an incidence of 16 x 100 000 inhabitants, and 76 deaths. Most deaths occurred in infants younger than 1 year old. Immunization coverage achieved at a national level with the third dose and the dose administered at the time of starting primary education was >90%, while the coverage achieved with the first booster dose was 80%-90%. In 2011, 2821 confirmed cases were reported (incidence of 7 x 100 000 inhabitants): 84% in infants <1 year old; 76 deaths: 97% in infants <1 year old (60.5% in infants <2 months old). Among the strategies that were deployed, a total of 906 clinical nodes and 405 laboratory nodes were consolidated; the use of the polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic method and the differential classification of cases were implemented, and additional vaccine doses were administered. CONCLUSIONS: The number of pertussis cases increased between 2002 and 2011; the highest morbidity and mortality occurred in infants younger than 1 year old; immunization coverage reached 80%-90%. . The highest number of pertussis-related deaths was recorded in 2011. The MoH strengthened the epidemiological surveillance and set guidelines for control measures.

Mortality, severe acute respiratory infection, and influenza-like illness associated with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 in Argentina, 2009.

INTRODUCTION: While there is much information about the burden of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 in North America, little data exist on its burden in South America. METHODS: During April to December 2009, we actively searched for persons with severe acute respiratory infection and influenza-like illness (ILI) in three sentinel cities. A proportion of case-patients provided swabs for influenza testing. We estimated the number of case-patients that would have tested positive for influenza by multiplying the number of untested case-patients by the proportion who tested positive. We estimated rates by dividing the estimated number of case-patients by the census population after adjusting for the proportion of case-patients with missing illness onset information and ILI case-patients who visited physicians multiple times for one illness event. RESULTS: We estimated that the influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 mortality rate per 100,000 person-years (py) ranged from 1.5 among persons aged 5-44 years to 5.6 among persons aged ≥ 65 years. A(H1N1)pdm09 hospitalization rates per 100,000 py ranged between 26.9 among children aged <5 years to 41.8 among persons aged ≥ 65 years. Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 ILI rates per 100 py ranged between 1.6 among children aged <5 to 17.1 among persons aged 45-64 years. While 9 (53%) of 17 influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 decedents with available data had obesity and 7 (17%) of 40 had diabetes, less than 4% of surviving influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 case-patients had these pre-existing conditions (p ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSION: Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 caused a similar burden of disease in Argentina as in other countries. Such disease burden suggests the potential value of timely influenza vaccinations.

Uso de la herramienta Google Trends para estimar la incidencia de enfermedades tipo influenza en Argentina / Using Google Trends to estimate the incidence of influenza-like illness in Argentina / Uso da ferramenta Google Trends para estimar a incidência de síndrome gripal na Argentina

El objetivo del presente estudio fue hallar un modelo para estimar la incidencia de enfermedades tipo influenza (ETI), a partir de los términos de búsqueda relacionados recolectados por el Google Trends (GT). Los datos de vigilancia de ETI para los años 2012 y 2013 se obtuvieron del Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud de Argentina. Las búsquedas de Internet se obtuvieron de la base de datos del GT, usando 6 términos: gripe, fiebre, tos, dolor de garganta, paracetamol e ibuprofeno. Se desarrolló un modelo de regresión de Poisson a partir de datos del año 2012, y se validó con datos del 2013 y resultados de la herramienta Google Flu Trends (GFT). La incidencia de ETI del sistema de vigilancia presentó fuertes correlaciones con las estimaciones de ETI del GT (r = 0,927) y del GFT (r = 0,943). Sin embargo, el GFT sobreestimó el pico de incidencia por casi el doble, mientras que el modelo basado en el GT subestimó el pico de incidencia por un factor de 0,7. Estos resultados demuestran la utilidad del GT como un complemento para la vigilancia de la influenza.

The aim of this study was to find a model to estimate the incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) from the Google Trends (GT) related to influenza. ILI surveillance data from 2012 through 2013 were obtained from the National Health Surveillance System, Argentina. Internet search data were downloaded from the GT search engine database using 6 influenza-related queries: flu, fever, cough, sore throat, paracetamol, and ibuprofen. A Poisson regression model was developed to compare surveillance data and internet search trends for the year 2012. The model's results were validated using surveillance data for the year 2013 and results of the Google Flu Trends (GFT) tool. ILI incidence from the surveillance system showed strong correlations with ILI estimates from the GT model (r = 0.927) and from the GFT tool (r = 0.943). However, the GFT tool overestimates (by nearly twofold) the highest ILI incidence, while the GT model underestimates the highest incidence by a factor of 0.7. These results demonstrate the utility of GT to complement influenza surveillance.

O objetivo deste estudo foi encontrar um modelo para estimar a incidência da síndrome gripal com base nos termos de busca relacionados recolhidos pelo Google Trends (GT). Os dados de monitoramento de síndrome gripal entre 2012 e 2013 foram obtidos no Sistema Nacional de Vigilância de Saúde da Argentina. As pesquisas na Internet foram feitas baseando-se no banco de dados do GT usando 6 termos: gripe, febre, tosse, dor de garganta, paracetamol e ibuprofeno. Um modelo de regressão de Poisson foi desenvolvido valendo-se de dados de 2012. O modelo foi ajustado e validado com dados de 2013 e comparado com os resultados da ferramenta Google Flu Trends (GFT). A incidência de síndrome gripal mostrou uma forte correlação com estimativas do GT (r = 0,927) e GFT (r = 0,943). No entanto, o GFT superestimou o pico de incidência por quase o dobro, e o modelo baseado no GT subestimou o pico de incidência por um fator de 0,7. Esses resultados demonstram a utilidade do GT como um suplemento para a vigilância da influenza.

Situación epidemiológica de coqueluche y estrategias para su control: Argentina, 2002-2011 / Epidemiological situation of pertussis and strategies to control it: Argentina, 2002-2011

Introducción. Coqueluche constituye un problema de salud pública. Objetivos: Describir la morbimortalidad y coberturas de vacunación entre 2002 y 2011, el perfil de los casos de 2011 y las estrategias de control implementadas por el Ministerio de Salud (MSN). Métodos. Estudio descriptivo de vigilancia epidemiológica. Los datos de morbilidad se tomaron del Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia, y los de mortalidad, de la Dirección de Estadística e Información en Salud del MSN y de los informes oficiales de las jurisdicciones. Se utilizó la cobertura administrativa de vacunación a partir de datos provistos por las jurisdicciones al MSN. Se analizó con Epiinfo 7.1.2. Resultados. Entre 2002 y 2011, la notificación de casos de coqueluche y de fallecimientos se incrementó y alcanzó los mayores valores en 2011: tasa de 16 x 100 000 habitantes y 76 fallecidos. Las muertes ocurrieron mayoritariamente en <1 año y las coberturas nacionales de vacunación para 3ra dosis e ingreso escolar fueron >90% y para el primer refuerzo, 80-90%. En 2011, se notificaron 2821 casos confirmados (incidencia 7 x 100 000 hab.): 84% <1 año; 76 fallecidos: 97% <1 año (60,5% <2 meses). Entre las estrategias implementadas, se consolidaron 906 nodos clínicos y 405 de laboratorio; se implementaron la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa como método diagnóstico y la clasificación diferencial de los casos, y se incorporaron dosis adicionales de vacunación. Conclusiones . Entre 2002 y 2011, aumentaron los casos de coqueluche; la mayor morbimortalidad fue en <1 año, con coberturas de vacunación de 80 y 90%. . El mayor número de fallecidos por coqueluche fue en el año 2011. . El MSN fortaleció la vigilancia epidemiológica y orientó las medidas de control.

Introduction. Pertussis is a challenge for public health. Objectives: To describe pertussis-related morbidity and mortality and immunization coverage for the 2002-2011 period, profile of cases for 2011, and control strategies implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Argentina. Methods. Descriptive, epidemiological surveillance study. Morbidity data were obtained from the National Health Surveillance System, while mortality data were obtained from the MoH's Health Statistics and Information Department and official jurisdictional reports. Administrative immunization coverage was used based on the data provided by the MoH's jurisdictions. The Epi Info software, version 7.1.2, was used for analysis. Results. The number of reported cases of pertussis increased between 2002 and 2011, reaching its peak in 2011: an incidence of 16 x 100 000 inhabitants, and 76 deaths. Most deaths occurred in infants younger than 1 year old. Immunization coverage achieved at a national level with the third dose and the dose administered at the time of starting primary education was >90%, while the coverage achieved with the first booster dose was 80%-90%. In 2011, 2821 confirmed cases were reported (incidence of 7 x 100 000 inhabitants): 84% in infants <1 year old; 76 deaths: 97% in infants <1 year old (60.5% in infants <2 months old). Among the strategies that were deployed, a total of 906 clinical nodes and 405 laboratory nodes were consolidated; the use of the polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic method and the differential classification of cases were implemented, and additional vaccine doses were administered. Conclusions . The number of pertussis cases increased between2002 and 2011; the highest morbidity and mortality occurred ininfants younger than 1 year old; immunization coverage reached 80%-90%. . The highest number of pertussis-related deaths was recorded in 2011. . The MoH strengthened the epidemiological surveillance and set guidelines for control measures.

Situación epidemiológica de coqueluche y estrategias para su control: Argentina, 2002-2011 / Epidemiological situation of pertussis and strategies to control it: Argentina, 2002-2011

Introducción. Coqueluche constituye un problema de salud pública. Objetivos: Describir la morbimortalidad y coberturas de vacunación entre 2002 y 2011, el perfil de los casos de 2011 y las estrategias de control implementadas por el Ministerio de Salud (MSN). Métodos. Estudio descriptivo de vigilancia epidemiológica. Los datos de morbilidad se tomaron del Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia, y los de mortalidad, de la Dirección de Estadística e Información en Salud del MSN y de los informes oficiales de las jurisdicciones. Se utilizó la cobertura administrativa de vacunación a partir de datos provistos por las jurisdicciones al MSN. Se analizó con Epiinfo 7.1.2. Resultados. Entre 2002 y 2011, la notificación de casos de coqueluche y de fallecimientos se incrementó y alcanzó los mayores valores en 2011: tasa de 16 x 100 000 habitantes y 76 fallecidos. Las muertes ocurrieron mayoritariamente en <1 año y las coberturas nacionales de vacunación para 3ra dosis e ingreso escolar fueron >90% y para el primer refuerzo, 80-90%. En 2011, se notificaron 2821 casos confirmados (incidencia 7 x 100 000 hab.): 84% <1 año; 76 fallecidos: 97% <1 año (60,5% <2 meses). Entre las estrategias implementadas, se consolidaron 906 nodos clínicos y 405 de laboratorio; se implementaron la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa como método diagnóstico y la clasificación diferencial de los casos, y se incorporaron dosis adicionales de vacunación. Conclusiones . Entre 2002 y 2011, aumentaron los casos de coqueluche; la mayor morbimortalidad fue en <1 año, con coberturas de vacunación de 80 y 90%. . El mayor número de fallecidos por coqueluche fue en el año 2011. . El MSN fortaleció la vigilancia epidemiológica y orientó las medidas de control.(AU)

Introduction. Pertussis is a challenge for public health. Objectives: To describe pertussis-related morbidity and mortality and immunization coverage for the 2002-2011 period, profile of cases for 2011, and control strategies implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Argentina. Methods. Descriptive, epidemiological surveillance study. Morbidity data were obtained from the National Health Surveillance System, while mortality data were obtained from the MoHs Health Statistics and Information Department and official jurisdictional reports. Administrative immunization coverage was used based on the data provided by the MoHs jurisdictions. The Epi Info software, version 7.1.2, was used for analysis. Results. The number of reported cases of pertussis increased between 2002 and 2011, reaching its peak in 2011: an incidence of 16 x 100 000 inhabitants, and 76 deaths. Most deaths occurred in infants younger than 1 year old. Immunization coverage achieved at a national level with the third dose and the dose administered at the time of starting primary education was >90%, while the coverage achieved with the first booster dose was 80%-90%. In 2011, 2821 confirmed cases were reported (incidence of 7 x 100 000 inhabitants): 84% in infants <1 year old; 76 deaths: 97% in infants <1 year old (60.5% in infants <2 months old). Among the strategies that were deployed, a total of 906 clinical nodes and 405 laboratory nodes were consolidated; the use of the polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic method and the differential classification of cases were implemented, and additional vaccine doses were administered. Conclusions . The number of pertussis cases increased between2002 and 2011; the highest morbidity and mortality occurred ininfants younger than 1 year old; immunization coverage reached 80%-90%. . The highest number of pertussis-related deaths was recorded in 2011. . The MoH strengthened the epidemiological surveillance and set guidelines for control measures.(AU)

Leishmaniasis visceral en la Argentina: Notificación y situación vectorial (2006-2012) / Visceral leishmaniasis in Argentina: Cases notification and distribution of vectors (2006-2012)

La leishmaniasis visceral (LV) en la Argentina se notifica obligatoriamente a través del Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (SNVS). El análisis de la notificación muestra un total de 103 casos distribuidos en cuatro provincias, siendo Misiones la de mayor casuística con un total de 80 casos en 15 localidades, desde mayo 2006 hasta julio de 2012. Los niños de 0 a 15 años de edad son el grupo con mayor incidencia. En el año 2004 fue registrado por primera vez el riesgo de LV urbana endémica en la provincia de Formosa tras el hallazgo del vector Lutzomyia longipalpis. En el año 2006 la provincia de Misiones registra casos de LV humana, LV canina, y la provincia de Corrientes en el verano 2008-2009. En Santiago del Estero los casos de LV humana y LV canina en el año 2008 estuvieron asociados posiblemente a vectores secundarios. En el año 2010 Lu. longipalpis fue hallado en Chajarí, Entre Ríos, mostrando su dispersión hacia el sur. Por ello, para conocer la distribución del riesgo, entre enero y abril del 2011 se realizó búsqueda sistemática del vector de LV en 13 localidades de las provincias de Entre Ríos, Santa Fe y Santiago del Estero, totalizando 275 trampas/noche. Se comprobó la colonización de Lu. longipalpis, en la localidad de Chajarí. En Santiago del Estero no se encontró Lu. longipalpis por lo que Migonemyia migonei sigue incriminada como vector putativo de LV en esta región.

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a notifiable disease in Argentina. Every new case diagnosed must be reported to the National Health Surveillance System. In the period 2006-2012, a total of 103 cases have been notified in four provinces: Entre Rios, Santa Fe, Misiones and Santiago del Estero. Misiones has the largest amount of cases: a total of 80, detected in 15 towns from May 2006 to July 2012. The highest incidence is observed in children (less than 15 years of age). In 2004 the vector Lutzomyia longipalpis was detected for the first time in Formosa Province. Cases of human and canine VL, as well as the presence of the canine vector were reported in 2006 in the province of Misiones, and in 2008-2009 in the province of Corrientes. In Santiago del Estero cases of human and canine VL (2008) were possibly associated with secondary vectors. In 2010 Lu longipalpis was found in Entre Rios, showing its dispersal to the south. Between January and April 2011 a systematic search of the VL vector was carried out in 13 towns, in Entre Ríos, Santa Fe and Santiago del Estero Provinces (275 traps/night). The colonization of the vector Lu longipalpis was proved in Chajarí town (Entre Rios), but not in Santiago del Estero Province, where Migonemyia migonei appears as a putative LV vector.

Leishmaniasis visceral en la Argentina: Notificación y situación vectorial (2006-2012) / Visceral leishmaniasis in Argentina: Cases notification and distribution of vectors (2006-2012)

La leishmaniasis visceral (LV) en la Argentina se notifica obligatoriamente a través del Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (SNVS). El análisis de la notificación muestra un total de 103 casos distribuidos en cuatro provincias, siendo Misiones la de mayor casuística con un total de 80 casos en 15 localidades, desde mayo 2006 hasta julio de 2012. Los niños de 0 a 15 años de edad son el grupo con mayor incidencia. En el año 2004 fue registrado por primera vez el riesgo de LV urbana endémica en la provincia de Formosa tras el hallazgo del vector Lutzomyia longipalpis. En el año 2006 la provincia de Misiones registra casos de LV humana, LV canina, y la provincia de Corrientes en el verano 2008-2009. En Santiago del Estero los casos de LV humana y LV canina en el año 2008 estuvieron asociados posiblemente a vectores secundarios. En el año 2010 Lu. longipalpis fue hallado en Chajarí, Entre Ríos, mostrando su dispersión hacia el sur. Por ello, para conocer la distribución del riesgo, entre enero y abril del 2011 se realizó búsqueda sistemática del vector de LV en 13 localidades de las provincias de Entre Ríos, Santa Fe y Santiago del Estero, totalizando 275 trampas/noche. Se comprobó la colonización de Lu. longipalpis, en la localidad de Chajarí. En Santiago del Estero no se encontró Lu. longipalpis por lo que Migonemyia migonei sigue incriminada como vector putativo de LV en esta región.(AU)

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a notifiable disease in Argentina. Every new case diagnosed must be reported to the National Health Surveillance System. In the period 2006-2012, a total of 103 cases have been notified in four provinces: Entre Rios, Santa Fe, Misiones and Santiago del Estero. Misiones has the largest amount of cases: a total of 80, detected in 15 towns from May 2006 to July 2012. The highest incidence is observed in children (less than 15 years of age). In 2004 the vector Lutzomyia longipalpis was detected for the first time in Formosa Province. Cases of human and canine VL, as well as the presence of the canine vector were reported in 2006 in the province of Misiones, and in 2008-2009 in the province of Corrientes. In Santiago del Estero cases of human and canine VL (2008) were possibly associated with secondary vectors. In 2010 Lu longipalpis was found in Entre Rios, showing its dispersal to the south. Between January and April 2011 a systematic search of the VL vector was carried out in 13 towns, in Entre Ríos, Santa Fe and Santiago del Estero Provinces (275 traps/night). The colonization of the vector Lu longipalpis was proved in Chajarí town (Entre Rios), but not in Santiago del Estero Province, where Migonemyia migonei appears as a putative LV vector.(AU)

Detección de violencia basada en género: análisis de situación del sistema de atención primaria de salud en Ciudad de Buenos Aires / Detection of gender based violence: analysis of the situation on the primary health care system on the city of Buenos Aires

INTRODUCCIÓN: la justificación del presente estudio se basa en la consideración de la violencia basada en género (VBG) como un problema de salud pública y del sector salud como un espacio privilegiado para su detección. La VBG es todo acto o amenaza de tal que tenga o pueda tener como resultado un daño o sufrimiento físico, sexual o psicológico para la mujer.OBJETIVO: realizar un análisis de situación del sistema de Atención Primaria de Salud de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (CABA) en relación a su capacidad de respuesta frente a la VBG. MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal. Se realizó un análisis de situación para caracterizar, analizar e interpretar cada centro frente a la VGB.Se aplicaron dos encuestas. Los sujetos fueron todos aquellos profesionales que atienden a mujeres de 21 años y más en los Centros de Salud y Acción Comunitaria de la CABA. RESULTADOS:respondieron 512 participantes, 415 eran mujeres, edad promedio de 44 años. El 49,7% refirió tener conocimientos poco o nada suficientes en esta problemática. Entre el 81,7 % yel 88, 6 % se reconoció como medianamente o poco capacitado en detección de VBG. El 72,3% consideró que la detección de VBG en la consulta debe realizarse en forma sistemática.CONCLUSIONES: los resultados indican la importancia de la capacitación de los profesionales de la salud para mejorar su práctica en la detección de la VBG.

INTRODUCTION: the justification of the present study is based on the consideration of gender based violence(GBV) as a public health issue and the health sector as a privileged space for its detection. GBV is understood as any act or threat that has or could have as a result injuries or physical, sexual or psychological suffering for a woman.OBJECTIVES: To perform an analysis of the situation in the Primary Health Care System, on the City of Buenos Aires in relationship to its responding capacity to Gender based Violence (GBV). METHODS: Descriptive study on transversal cut. The analysis allowed characterizing, understanding andinterpreting the situation of each centre in relationship to GBV. Two polls were carried out. The subjects were all those professionals who attend to women over 21 years of age on the Health and Community Centers in CABA. RESULTS:512 participants responded. 415 were women; average age was 44 years old. The 49.7% acknowledged having little or no knowledge regarding the problematic. Between the 81.7 % and 88.6% recognized them selves as being medium or little qualified on detecting GBV. The 72.3 % considered that GBV detection in health appointments should be done systematically. CONCLUSIONS: the results indicate the importance of health professional’s qualification in order to improve their practice in detecting GBV.

La concurrencia de Salud Mental en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires: la inserción profesional y el trabajo ad-honorem en los psicólogos recién graduados / The visitors System Mental Health of the Buenos Aires City: the professional work insertion and ad-honorem job inthe recent graduates psychologies

El trabajo que se expone tiene como finalidad presentar el comienzo de las indagaciones del proyecto de investigación "Representaciones Sociales acerca del quehacer Profesional del Psicólogo: El caso de las Concurrencias de Salud Mental de la Ciudad Autónoma de Bs. As.", enmarcado en la Beca Maestría UBACYT 2002.La presente comunicación explora tres ejes de análisis que permiten realizar una introducción general a la propuesta de la investigación:1-El análisis histórico de las primeras inserciones profesionales entendidas como la prehistoria de la Concurrencia; 2.-La caracterización general del Examen de Residencia, instancia previa al inicio de las Concurrencias y Residencias en Salud Mental; 3.-la exploración de las Representaciones Sociales de Psicólogos Ingresantes a la Concurrencia en relación con el trabajo ad-honorem.Esta investigación se inscribe como continuación de anteriores proyectos vinculados con la Hegemonía de la Representación Social Clínica en el quehacer del psicólogo (UBACYT AU18 -2000-, UBACYT U012 -2001-).

Los psicólogos en el Hospital Público. Caracterización socio-demográfica de los concurrentes de Salud Mental de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires / The psychologist in the Public Hospital. Socio-demographic characteristics of visitors at the mental health system from Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires

Este trabajo presenta los avances de la investigación “Representaciones Sociales del quehacer profesional del Psicólogo: el caso de las Concurrencias de Salud Mental de la CABA”. El posicionamiento del mismo se relaciona con la necesidad de generar información en materia de Recursos Humanos de Salud y campo de trabajo, en particular en el sector de la Salud Mental, donde las cifras del trabajo precario superan a las cifras de las demás profesiones; por ello, en esta etapa del proceso investigativo, se profundizó en la recolección y descripción de los datos por sobre el análisis. A lo largo del trabajo se visualizan tres instancias: · En primer término se analizan las cifras de todas las profesiones y especialidades, · en un segundo momento se compara la Concurrencia de Salud Mental, es decir, Psicólogos y Psiquiatras, · por último, se caracteriza en profundidad a los postulantes a la Residencia de Psicología.

Epidemiological situation of pertussis and strategies to control it: Argentina, 2002-2011. / Epidemiological situation of pertussis and strategies to control it: Argentina, 2002-2011.

INTRODUCTION: Pertussis is a challenge for public health. OBJECTIVES: To describe pertussis-related morbidity and mortality and immunization coverage for the 2002-2011 period, profile of cases for 2011, and control strategies implemented by the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Argentina. METHODS: Descriptive, epidemiological surveillance study. Morbidity data were obtained from the National Health Surveillance System, while mortality data were obtained from the MoHs Health Statistics and Information Department and official jurisdictional reports. Administrative immunization coverage was used based on the data provided by the MoHs jurisdictions. The Epi Info software, version 7.1.2, was used for analysis. RESULTS: The number of reported cases of pertussis increased between 2002 and 2011, reaching its peak in 2011: an incidence of 16 x 100 000 inhabitants, and 76 deaths. Most deaths occurred in infants younger than 1 year old. Immunization coverage achieved at a national level with the third dose and the dose administered at the time of starting primary education was >90

, while the coverage achieved with the first booster dose was 80

-90

. In 2011, 2821 confirmed cases were reported (incidence of 7 x 100 000 inhabitants): 84

in infants <1 year old; 76 deaths: 97

in infants <1 year old (60.5

in infants <2 months old). Among the strategies that were deployed, a total of 906 clinical nodes and 405 laboratory nodes were consolidated; the use of the polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic method and the differential classification of cases were implemented, and additional vaccine doses were administered. CONCLUSIONS: The number of pertussis cases increased between 2002 and 2011; the highest morbidity and mortality occurred in infants younger than 1 year old; immunization coverage reached 80

-90

. . The highest number of pertussis-related deaths was recorded in 2011. The MoH strengthened the epidemiological surveillance and set guidelines for control measures.

Leishmaniasis visceral en la Argentina. Notificación y situación vectorial (2006-2012). / [Visceral leishmaniasis in Argentina. Cases notification and distribution of vectors (2006-2012)].

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a notifiable disease in Argentina. Every new case diagnosed must be reported to the National Health Surveillance System. In the period 2006-2012, a total of 103 cases have been notified in four provinces: Entre Rios, Santa Fe, Misiones and Santiago del Estero. Misiones has the largest amount of cases: a total of 80, detected in 15 towns from May 2006 to July 2012. The highest incidence is observed in children (less than 15 years of age). In 2004 the vector Lutzomyia longipalpis was detected for the first time in Formosa Province. Cases of human and canine VL, as well as the presence of the canine vector were reported in 2006 in the province of Misiones, and in 2008-2009 in the province of Corrientes. In Santiago del Estero cases of human and canine VL (2008) were possibly associated with secondary vectors. In 2010 Lu longipalpis was found in Entre Rios, showing its dispersal to the south. Between January and April 2011 a systematic search of the VL vector was carried out in 13 towns, in Entre Ríos, Santa Fe and Santiago del Estero Provinces (275 traps/night). The colonization of the vector Lu longipalpis was proved in Chajarí town (Entre Rios), but not in Santiago del Estero Province, where Migonemyia migonei appears as a putative LV vector.

Conocimiento de la estrategia de vigilancia clínica y del sistema nacional de vigilancia de la salud por parte de los médicos del primer nivel / Knowledge of clinical surveillance strategy and the national system of health surveillance by primary health care physicians

INTRODUCCIÓN La vigilancia de la salud es la recopilación sistemática y oportuna de diferentes eventos o situaciones vinculados con el proceso de salud-enfermedad-atención-cuidado en una población a lo largo de un período de tiempo. Apunta a identificar hechos que afectan el estado de salud de las poblaciones, con la finalidad de intervenir precozmente en el control y prevención de los problemas hallados; asimismo, aporta conocimientos integrales para la planificación, ejecución y evaluación de las acciones de salud. OBJETIVOS Indagar en qué grado los médicos del primer nivel conocen el Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (SNVS), así como sus alcances, objetivos y funciones. MÉTODOS Se realizó una encuesta cerrada autoadministrada por medio de las direcciones provinciales de epidemiología. RESULTADOS Se recibieron 158 encuestas de 11 provincias. Según los resultados, el 86% conocía el SNVS, pero tenía un escaso acceso a él. El 10% desconocía si en su establecimiento de salud se realizaba el armado de la C2, y el 14% no sabía si se efectuaba o no la carga en el SNVS. La cantidad de establecimientos que notificaron al SNVS en 2012 fue menor al 50%. DISCUSIÓN En los últimos años la vigilancia de la salud se ha visto fortalecida sobre todo en los niveles intermedios y centrales, pero los efectores del primer nivel no han sido incorporados sistemáticamente. Para mejorar esta estrategia, es necesario romper las barreras, mejorando el acceso a Internet y destinando mayor tiempo a tareas de vigilancia en los establecimientos de salud.

Prevención de la transmisión perinatal de sífilis, hepatitis V y VIH. Recomendaciones para el trabajo de los equipos / Prevention of perinatal transmission of syphilis, hepatitis V and HIV. Recommendations for the work of health teams

En la última década, la Argentina ha logrado grandes avances en la prevención de la transmisión vertical del VIH mediante la implementación de una política pública que permitió disminuir en forma sustancial el número de niños infectados por esta vía. Sin embargo, aún existen reportes de casos que se atribuyen a pérdidas de oportunidades dentro del sistema sanitario. Esta situación también se presenta con respecto a la sífilis congénita.En el año 2009, nuestro país adhirió a la iniciativa regional de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) de disminuir la transmisión vertical de sífilis a menos de 0,5 por mil nacidos vivos y lograr alcanzar una tasa de transmisión vertical de VIH a menos del 2

para el año 2015. Este compromiso se refleja en los esfuerzos del trabajo cotidiano de los distintos equipos de salud.Para lograr estas metas se plantea como estrategia el fortalecimiento de los servicios de atención prenatal y del recién nacido, de la vigilancia epidemiológica y el uso de la información para garantizar el acceso a la salud de los niños expuestos, las madres infectadas y sus parejas sexuales. Otras estrategias apuntan a la difusión y capacitación para la aplicación de las guías, promoviendo la incorporación de la temática en los sistemas de educación y capacitación de los equipos de salud relacionados con la atención de la embarazada, su pareja y los niños. La presente guía contiene recomendaciones acerca del diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento del VIH, sífilis y hepatitis B y ofrece herramientas para la reflexión de los equipos de salud que participan y acompañan la salud de la mujer embarazada, la de su pareja y la del niño. Analizar los nudos críticos de nuestro sistema sanitario nos permite pensar cómo mejorar las intervenciones oportunas para prevenir la transmisión vertical.

Hepatitis virales / Viral hepatitis

Los virus que con mayor frecuencia producen hepatitis son los hepatotropos: virus de la hepatitisA (VHA), B (VHB), C (VHC), D (VHD), E (VHE). Otros virus como el citomegalovirus,Epstein Barr, herpes virus y varicela-zóster también pueden comprometer al hígado en forma aguda acompañando a la enfermedad sistémica producida por los mismos Los hepatotropos tienen distintas formas de transmisión y evolución clínica. Los virus de la hepatitis A y de la hepatitis E se transmiten por vía fecal-oral mientras que los de las hepatitis B y C se transmiten principalmente por vía parenteral. El modo de transmisión sexual es el más frecuente para virus B en zonas de baja endemia como la Argentina, mientras que las prácticas o derivados parenterales son el modo de transmisión más frecuente para el virus de la hepatitis C. Por su parte, el virus de la hepatitis D es un virus defectivo, ya que para resultar infectivo la persona debe portar el virus de la hepatitis B. El pronóstico y la gravedad de la hepatitis viral dependen de muchos factores, incluyendo la edad de la persona, el tipo de virus, el tipo de respuesta inmunológica que genera el huésped para controlar el virus, y la existencia de otros trastornos de salud que puedan influir en la evolución de la enfermedad hepática o su tratamiento.En la Argentina, la hepatitis A ha ocasionado brotes epidémicos cada tres a cuatro años hasta el año 2005, momento en el que se incorporó la vacuna al año de edad en el Calendario Nacional de Vacunación (Resolución Ministerial Nº653/05). Hasta entonces la hepatitis A era la causa principal de fallo hepático fulminante en la Argentina en niños menores de 10 años, llegando en algunos casos a la necesidad del trasplante hepático, con mayor frecuencia en niños de 5 años de edad. El último transplante realizado en la Argentina por FHF por VHA fue en el año 2006.