[Mediterranean Spotted Fever: epidemiological Assessment in Spain during the Period 2009-2012].

Background: The Mediterranean Spotted Fever (MSF) is a zoonosis, produced by Rickettsia conorii whose vector is Rhipicephallus sanguineus. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology in Spain and its Autonomous Communities (AA.CC) and the average cost during the period 2009-2012.

[Impact of Integrated Model for Rational Use of Antibiotics in a health area (project MIURA)].

Background: MIURA (Integrated Model for the Rational Use of Antimicrobials) is a project that began in January 2004 and ended in December 2006. Through quarterly and training interventions intented for physicians, pharmacists and patients, pretends to improve antibiotic use in a health area. The goal was to analyze the evolution of antibiotic consumption and assess the impact of implementing this project in a health area.

[Marked hypertransaminasemia incidence in a health department in the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain (2002-2003)].

Background: Marked hypertransaminasemia (HT) is not an infrequent situation within clinical practice, which is usually interpreted as primary acute liver damage. The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence, mortality rate and aetiology of marked HT among the general population, and the use therefore as an indicator of primary acute liver damage.

Methods: A retrospective study was made of all patients with marked HT (ALT >400 IU/L) which were attended over a two-year period at the Healthcare Department n 11 in the Autonomous Community of Valencia.