A5005426071- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Malaria Research and Control
- Travel-related health issues
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Helminth infection and control
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health and Surgery
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Lysosomal Storage Disorders Research
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Child and Adolescent Health
Hospital de Poniente
2016-2025
Hospital General Universitario Los Arcos del Mar Menor
2015
Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) has been adopted by the World Health Organization as a first-line treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. In endemic regions, it proven more effective in treating disease, and even reducing its transmission. Nonetheless, there is scarcity of studies carried out non-endemic areas on imported This retrospective, observational study performed patients diagnosed admitted with P. malaria between 2004 2015. The objective was to compare...
The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological profile, clinical characteristics, and microbiological findings in African immigrants newly arrived Spain attended at a specialized reference unit from October 2004 February 2017. A common protocol for screening imported cosmopolitan diseases was designed evaluate patients with ≤ 12 months stay Spain. total 523 were included study, 488 (93.3%) sub-Saharan origin. high number helminthic infections diagnosed patients, including...
<i>Background:</i> The relationship between parent-reported and measured height weight is not well established in schoolchildren. This has never been studied asthmatic children. objective of this study to test the validity for defining obesity by BMI know whether perception changes when child suffers from asthma. <i>Methods:</i> All classes children target ages 6–8 years (n = 1,672, participation rate 70.2%) all schools four municipalities Murcia (Spain) were...
Abstract Different agencies have emphasized the need to evaluate current serological methods for screening patients with suspected urogenital schistosomiasis. However, there is still a lack of evidence regarding most appropriate this purpose. Here we assessed diagnostic efficacy newly developed technique that utilizes recombinant protein Sh -TSP-2, applied urine and serum migrants having The sensitivity, specificity, positive negative predictive values an in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent...
Abstract Background Mansonella perstans is a vector-borne filarial parasite widely endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with sporadic cases Latin America. Infection often overlooked; treatment not standardized, and effectiveness of common regimes difficult to ascertain. Anti- Wolbachia macrofilaricidal doxycycline has been applied, but there are scant contrasting reports about the presence M. isolates from different geographical locations. Taking advantage network European centres expert traveller...
Abstract Background The western area of the province Almeria, sited in southern Spain, has one highest immigrant population rates mainly dedicated to agricultural work. In recent years, there been a significant increase number cases imported malaria associated with migrants from countries belonging sub-Saharan Africa. objective our study is describe epidemiological, clinical and analytical characteristics patients treated specialized tropical unit, paying special attention differences...
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease despite of being major public health problem affecting nearly 240 million people in the world. Due to migratory flow from endemic countries Western countries, an increasing number cases diagnosed non-endemic areas, generally migrants or visiting these areas. Serology recommended method for screening and diagnosis schistosomiasis regions. However, serological techniques have highly variable sensitivity. The aim this study was evaluate...
Species hybridization represents a real concern in terms of parasite transmission, epidemiology and morbidity schistosomiasis. It is greatly important to better understand the impact species for clinical management. A prospective observational study was carried out sub-Saharan migrants who were diagnosed with confirmed genitourinary tailored protocol applied, including Schistosoma serology, specific urine LAMP tests schistosomiasis an ultrasound examination before treatment praziquantel....
Abstract In a screening program, we detected submicroscopic malaria in 8.9% of recent migrants to Spain from sub-Saharan Africa. Hemoglobinopathies and filarial infection occurred more frequently newly arrived with than those without. Our findings could justify systematic immigrants travelers malaria-endemic areas.
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma. Schistosoma haematobium causes urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS), chronic characterized pathology tract leading to potentially severe morbidity for which treatment poorly standardized. We conducted survey in TropNet centres on clinical presentations and management strategies complicated (cUGS). Methods reviewed records patients seen at over 20-year timespan (January 2001–December...
We report the case of a patient from Mali who, after 10 years living in Spain, presented with symptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria without having visited an endemic area during that time. cannot completely rule out possibility indigenous transmission, but this most likely represents recrudescence infection acquired over earlier.
Strongyloides stercoralis is a widely distributed nematode more frequent in tropical areas and particularly severe immunosuppressed patients. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with strongyloidiasis migrants living non-endemic area assess the response treatment follow-up those diagnosed infection. We performed multicenter case-control 158 cases 294 controls matched 1:2 by department service. Participants were recruited simultaneously at six hospitals or clinics Spain....
To analyze the diagnostic delay in malaria related to misdiagnosis at first medical visit and its association with risk of severe non-endemic areas. Retrospective observational study sub-Saharan migrants imported from January-2010 December-2022. Patients were allocated two groups depending on if was suspected or not. Time delays seeking healthcare, (time between attending a facility diagnosis malaria) total onset symptoms calculated. 297 patients included analysis. At visit, misdiagnosed 137...