A5005249986- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
Hospital Pedro de Elizalde
2018-2025
Asociación Colombiana de Infectología
2023
Abstract Background Enterobacterales and Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause invasive infections their spread of antimicrobial resistance is great concern in the worldwide scientific community. Carbapenemases represent main mechanism can horizontally through mobile genetic elements. Clinical evidence suggests that mortality would be related to inadequate initial empirical treatment. Methods A prospective observational study was carried out three tertiary care pediatric hospitals Argentina, since...
Abstract Background Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections is emerging in the world and can have a serious evolution. The objective of this study were to hospitalization rate, clinical-epidemiological bacteriological pattern case fatality risk factors CA-MRSA infection. Methods Cross-sectional observational epidemiological study, with prospective data capture. All patients ≤ 15 years age community-acquired (CA-SA) infection hospitalized 6...
Abstract Background The clinical presentation of dengue fever has a wide spectrum; unussual manifestations have been reported and with the rising disease burden, atypical are also on rise, but underreported often missed due to lack awareness among health care professionals. In Argentina we witnessing largest historical outbreak in 2024. objective study is profile outcome severe children. Methods All children (0–18 y age) confirmed as at tertiary hospital Buenos Aires, between January...
Introduction. In pediatrics, dengue is usually oligosymptomatic; however, severe cases may occur. The objective to describe admitted a pediatric hospital during the 2023-2024 outbreak. Population and methods. A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study included all patients with dengue. Results. Of 205 hospitalized for dengue, 10 corresponded of which 5 had no risk factors. median age was 12 years. Seven required intensive care; 6 transaminase values higher than 1000 U/L, one patient...
OBJECTIVE We aimed to achieve a 15% reduction in days of antibiotic therapy (DOT) and 20% increase access group (narrower spectrum the World Health Organization classification) units after 24 weeks implementing an stewardship program (ASP) 2 pediatric hospitals. METHODS implemented quality improvement (QI) initiative preceded by formative phase identify barriers facilitators. The strategy included developing management program, establishing data learning system, fostering teamwork effective...
Western equine encephalitis (WEE) is a zoonotic disease caused by an RNA virus of the genus Alphavirus, and humans are accidental hosts. Although most patients do not develop symptoms upon infection, children at higher risk for neurological involvement. Here we describe case previously healthy 13-year-old male patient who lived in urban area province Buenos Aires, Argentina, was hospitalized diagnosed with meningoencephalitis. Due to torpid course his condition because none frequent...
Introducción: La enfermedad por arañazo de gato (EAG) es generalmente una benigna. Un 5-25 % presenta formas atípicas. Objetivos: Estimar frecuencia las atípicas y características clínicas, laboratorio tratamiento. Métodos:Estudio retrospectivo, observacional analítico realizado durante 2018-2021 en un hospital tercer nivel. Se registró el número serologías reactivas para Bartonella henselae(BH) mediante Inmunofluorescencia se analizaron datos clínicos, e imágenes EpiInfo versión 7.2....
Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) causes invasive disease.There are encapsulated strains, such as serotype b (Hib), and non-typeable strains (NTHi).One year after the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, number cases increased.In this report we describe clinical epidemiological characteristics children hospitalized with Hi disease (July 2021-July 2022).There were 14 cases; 12 previously healthy children.Isolations: Hib (n = 6), a 2), NTHi 5); 1 case was not typified.Median age: 8.5 months (IQR:...
Introduction.During 2020 and 2021, the circulation of influenza virus remained below expectations worldwide.In Argentina, in 2022, we observed an uninterrupted all year round.Our objectives were to describe patterns clinical characteristics hospitalized children with influenza.Population methods.Retrospective, analytical, observational study.All admitted a children's hospital during 2019-2022 period included.Results.A total 138 patients over 4 years; 2019, rate discharges was 4.5/1000,...
Abstract Background We aimed to test the feasibility of a multifaceted intervention enhance quality antibiotic prescription by reducing its overuse and increasing use narrow-spectrum agents, comprising range antimicrobial stewardship strategies in LMIC pediatric hospitals. Methods implemented improvement (QI) initiative for treatment three groups infections: acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI), urinary tract (UTI), skin soft tissue (SSTI) six units two academic used an uncontrolled...
Introducción: La toxocariasis es una enfermedad parasitaria ampliamente distribuida. Las formas clÃnicas descritas son la asintomática (TA), larva migrans visceral (LMV), ocular (LMO) y encubierta (TE).
El Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) causa enfermedad invasiva (EI).Se distinguen cepas capsuladas, como el serotipo b (Hib), y no tipificables (HNT).Al año de declarada la pandemia por COVID-19, observamos un aumento casos.Se describen las características clínico-epidemiológicas niños con EI Hi internados en hospital (julio 2021-julio 2022).Hubo 14 casos; 12 previamente sanos.Aislamientos: Hib (n = 6), a 2), HNT 5), 1 se tipificó.Mediana edad: 8,5 meses (RIC 4-21).Manifestaciones: meningitis...
Introducción: La piomiositis es una infección bacteriana agudasubaguda del músculo esquelético.
Background: Intra-abdominal infections are treated with antibiotic empirically. Each institution chose the antibiotics based on several factors, specially epidemiological data. In Argentina there is limited information about best treatment option. Methods & Materials: An analytical-retrospective study was performed at Pediatric Pedro Elizalde Hospital in from August 2014 to December 2015. Peritoneal fluid secondary appendicitis cultured order determine microorganism and sensitivity pattern....
Background: Toxocariasis is one of the most widely distributed zoonoses in world. Clinical forms presentation are:asymptomatic, ocular larva migrans(OLM) and visceral migrans(VLM). Methods & Materials: We retrospectively studied children with toxocariasis assisted a pediatric hospital Buenos Aires from January 2012 to June 2017.Data were drawn medical charts analyzed using Epi.Info7.2. Results: In 73 patients was diagnosed, 71.2% (n = 52)had asymptomatic infection. Mean age 76...
Introducción: La meningitis bacteriana aguda (MBA) y la encefalitis son infecciones graves el retraso en tratamiento determina mayor morbimortalidad. En 2015 FDA. aprobó un panel de RPC múltiple, BioFire® Filmarray® meningitis-encefalitis (FA-ME), que desde 2019 se encuentra disponible nuestro hospital.