A5028239509- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Infant Health and Development
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Travel-related health issues
- Celiac Disease Research and Management
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
Hospital General de Niños Ricardo Gutierrez
2014-2025
Sanofi (France)
2020-2022
Children's Hospital
2021
In 2010, a safety signal was detected for narcolepsy following vaccination with Pandemrix, an AS03-adjuvanted monovalent pandemic H1N1 influenza (pH1N1) vaccine. To further assess possible association and inform policy on future use of adjuvants, we conducted multi-country study adjuvanted pH1N1 vaccines. We used electronic health databases to conduct dynamic retrospective cohort incidence rates (IR) before during virus circulation, after campaigns in Canada, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan,...
Background: Infants face a high risk of morbidity and mortality from pertussis early in life, leading to the adoption maternal vaccination. This study aimed review characteristics vaccination Latin American (LATAM) countries evaluate their impact on absolute case fatality rate (CFR) infants under 1 year old. Methods: LATAM with tetanus, diphtheria acellular (Tdap) National Immunization Programs were included. Data incidence, deaths cases <1-year-old; Tdap pregnancy; third dose diphtheria,...
Introduction.The decline in vaccination coverage has been very significant the past decade.Pediatricians play a key role catching-up and increasing confidence vaccination.Objectives.To describe pediatricians' perceptions of vaccine knowledge practices to identify barriers access.Methods.Observational, analytical study using an online survey.Variables related professional profile, training were included. Results.A total 1696 pediatricians participated (response rate: 10.7%).Their mean age was...
Introduction.In pediatrics, fever is a common reason for consultation.The objective was to assess parental knowledge, behaviors, and fears in the management of their children.Materials methods.Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study.In 2018, survey administered parents children aged 6 months 5 years who attended Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, Autonomous City Buenos Aires.The association between sociodemographic outcome measures cases analyzed.Results.A total 201 surveys were...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the major causative organism associated with acute lower respiratory tract infections in children.The objective of this study was to describe clinical and epidemiological pattern RSV identify risk factors for infection.Prospective, cohort on patients hospitalized due infection at Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez between March November throughout 2000-2013 period. The virological diagnosis RSV, adenovirus, influenza parainfluenza performed by indirect...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) in pediatrics. Preterm infants are at a higher risk for complications. We aimed to describe and compare clinical epidemiological characteristics associated with ALRTI due RSV preterm term establish predictors fatality among infants.Prospective, cross-sectional study patients admitted 2000-2018 period. Viral diagnosis was done by indirect immunofluorescence or reverse transcription...
Presentación de casos clínicos RESUMENEl síndrome Nicolau, también conocido como embolia cutis medicamentosa o dermatitis livedoide, es una reacción cutánea infrecuente, caracterizada por necrosis la piel y los tejidos blandos aparición súbita luego aplicación intramuscular algunas drogas.Presentamos a un bebé 6 meses edad que, al recibir tercera dosis vacuna séxtuple intramuscular, desarrolló lesión necrótica con reticulado violáceo periférico en el sitio aplicación.Se destaca importancia...
In Argentina, a pentavalent whole-cell pertussis vaccine (wP) is used in the National Immunization Program, however hexavalent acellular (aP) vaccines are available private market. To describe parent or guardianś perceptions on reactogenicity, daily routine and satisfaction after first third dose of wP-pentavalent plus IPV (wP-group) fully-liquid aP-hexavalent (aP-group) infants. This was prospective observational analytical study. Parents guardians infants born at term attending public...
Introduction.There are discrepancies in relation to pediatricians' approach fever.Our objective was describe the knowledge, prescription habits, and drug non-drug treatment indications for fever among physicians at a children's hospital Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.Material methods.Observational, descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study conducted Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez 2018.Results.A total 100 surveys were completed: 37 % pediatricians always indicated physical methods,...
Introducción: La Iniciativa Mundial de Erradicación la Polio promueve introducción vacuna polio inactivada (IPV) en sus programas, con posterior retirada Sabin (bOPV).
To assess direct medical costs, outof-pocket expenses, and indirect costs in cases of hospitalizations for acute diarrhea among children <5 years age at Hospital de Niños "Héctor Quintana" the province Jujuy during period rotavirus circulation Northwest region Argentina.Cross-sectional study on diseaserelated costs. All age, hospitalized with diagnosis dehydration between May 1st October 31st 2013, were included. The assessment was done by reviewing records whereas out-of-pocket expenses...
Background: In December 2020, Sputnik V was the first vaccine incorporated to National Strategic COVID-19 Immunization Plan in Argentina. An interim phase three analysis carried out Russian Federation had shown 98% of vaccinees developed specific antibodies SARS-CoV-2. To date, data on immunogenicity Argentina are scarce. The objective this study assess immune response following vaccination with two doses health-care workers (HCW) at a Children's Hospital.Methods: A prospective, cohort HCWs...
Conocimientos y manejo de la fiebre en padres niños menores 5 años un hospital pediátrico
Introduction.The Ministry of Health has established specific vaccines for people at high risk invasive infections with encapsulated bacteria (EB).There is currently no information about compliance the vaccination schedule.Our objective was to assess EB status in subjects ≤ 18 years factors.Population and methods.Observational, analytical study a survey parents aged HIV, asplenia and/or complement deficiency attending center children's hospital between October 2020 September...
Background: The Hypotonic-Hyporesponsive Episode (HHE) is characterized by the sudden onset of reduced muscle tone, hyporesponsiveness and change skin colour (pallor or cyanosis). It reported mainly after first doses pertussis component vaccines less frequently with other vaccines. recognition diagnosis are essential for correct management. Methods & Materials: Descriptive study a retrospective case series was performed. All children diagnosed HHE according to Brighton Criteria, who...
Background: Ricardo Gutiérrez Children's Hospital has a biosecurity program for health care workers (HCW). The aim of the study was to evaluate hepatitis A seropositivity among HCW, describe if there have been changes in last few years and estimate vaccination coverage this group. Methods & Materials: Cross-sectional, analytical, observational study. Unvaccinated personnel with no history illness from May 1999 July 2014 were included. Seroprevalence analized according years, age, number...
RSV is the main agent that causes Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection(ALRI) in children. Preterm infants(PT) have a higher risk of hospitalization and complications associated with infection. The aim this study was to describe epidemiology, clinical pattern factors infection PT infants. Prospective, Cross-sectional patients admitted for ALRI, 2000–2017. Virological diagnosis made by fluorescent antibody assay nasopharyngeal aspirates or RT-PCR. We compared epidemiological features,...