Publications by authors named "E Chacon-Cruz"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the epidemiology and outcomes of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) across 16 Latin American countries from August 2020 to June 2022.
- Out of 1239 children with MIS-C, the majority were previously healthy, with common symptoms including abdominal pain and conjunctival injection, and nearly half required intensive care.
- The overall death rate was 4.88%, notably higher for those not initially diagnosed with MIS-C, emphasizing the need for improved awareness and early detection of the syndrome.
Introduction: Unrecognized Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) can lead to multiple chains of transmissions if the first caretakers are not trained and prepared. This study aimed to assess healthcare workers (HCWs) preparedness in private hospitals located in Kampala, to detect, respond and prevent EVD.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among HCWs in direct clinical care provision in four private hospitals, and in one Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) using a self-administered questionnaire from March to June 2020.
Risk Factors Associated with Intensive Care Admission in Children with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2-Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) in Latin America: A Multicenter Observational Study of the REKAMLATINA Network.
J Intensive Care Med
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to COVID-19 shows varied severity, with a lower mortality rate in wealthier countries, highlighting differences in outcomes across regions.
- In a study of 1,239 children across 16 Latin American countries, the majority were previously healthy, but nearly half required admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), where they experienced more severe symptoms like myocardial dysfunction.
- Key risk factors for PICU admission included being over six years old, experiencing shock or seizures, having low platelet counts, elevated inflammatory markers, and abnormalities on chest X-rays, with an overall mortality rate of 4.8%, which is notably higher than in high-income countries.
Background: Influenza in pregnancy is associated with elevated morbidity and mortality. Influenza vaccines are safe and effective in pregnancy. There are no Mexican surveys of physicians on knowledge, beliefs, and practices towards influenza and influenza immunization during pregnancy.
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