Publications by authors named "Gabriela Oropeza"
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- In Argentina, hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotype 3 has been found in sporadic cases of acute and chronic hepatitis, but there's limited data on its effects in children.
- A study analyzed serum samples from 213 children aged 0-18, with low seropositivity for IgG anti-HEV at just 1.49%.
- One 18-year-old patient with acute hepatitis showed positive results for IgM anti-HEV, but also tested positive for IgM anti-EBV, indicating some awareness of viral infections in this age group.
Autoimmune hepatitis in pediatrics, a review by the Working Group of the Latin American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
Margarita Ramonet Nelson Ramirez-Rodriguez Felipe Álvarez Chávez María C Arregui Gustavo Boldrini Gabriela Oropeza
Arch Argent Pediatr
August 2022
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the liver characterized by a complex interaction among genetic factors, immune response to antigens present in hepatocytes, and immune regulation alterations. Its distribution is global and there is a female predominance. AIH is divided into 2 groups, depending on the type of serum autoantibodies detected.
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- The study investigated the prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in children across five urban districts in Argentina, as no prior data existed.
- Researchers analyzed serum samples from 2,219 children, aged 3-16, using serological tests to detect CD and proposed biopsies for further confirmation.
- The study found a prevalence of 1.26% with a notable female predominance, highlighting a need for increased awareness and early testing for celiac disease among pediatric populations to prevent complications.