Publications by authors named "Ana Milena Lozano"
Objective: To estimate the economic burden associated with COVID-19 in Córdoba, Colombia, 2020 and 2021.
Methods: Economic burden study. Direct costs were analyzed from the third-party payer perspective using healthcare administrative databases and interviews from a cohort of confirmed COVID-19 cases from Córdoba.
Article Synopsis
- - Papular urticaria is a chronic allergic reaction typically triggered by insect bites, prevalent in tropical regions, especially in Latin America, where recent studies indicate that approximately 25% of children under six in Bogotá are affected.
- - The review highlights a strong link between exposure to indoor fleas, poverty, and the prevalence of this condition, with limited data on the specific insects responsible, although Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus are noted as common culprits.
- - The pathogenesis involves Th2 cellular-mediated mechanisms, but the exact role of immunoglobulin E and the specific insect-derived antigens remain unclear, indicating a need for further research into the molecular causes of papular urtic