Publications by authors named "Ana-Alicia Leonso"
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- In summer 2018, New Mexico officials discovered an HIV infection case in a woman with no obvious risk factors linked to cosmetic procedures known as vampire facials at a spa.
- An investigation revealed multiple cases (including clients and a partner) with similar HIV strains, indicating a potential cluster, despite low-risk behaviors reported.
- The case highlights the importance of proper infection control at cosmetic service facilities to prevent HIV and other bloodborne pathogens, as well as the necessity for maintaining client records for tracking and notification purposes.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and tuberculosis (TB) are currently the two leading causes of death among infectious diseases. As we progress towards a "new normal", more information is required regarding post-COVID-19 syndromes. We present a case of latent tuberculosis reactivation 3 months after a successful inpatient treatment of COVID-19.
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