Livestock associated Staphylococcus aureus in cystic fibrosis patients in Spain: Detection of MRSA and MSSA CC398.

Purpose: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most prevalent pathogens in cystic fibrosis (CF), being of special relevance those methicillin-resistant (MRSA). The livestock-associated (LA)-MRSA lineage CC398 is an emerging problem, specially related to pig-farming (PF) environments. The objective was to characterize the S.

Secondary pseudohypoaldosteronism: a 15-year experience and a literature review.

Background: Secondary pseudohypoaldosteronism (S-PHA) is a rare condition resulting from renal tubular resistance to aldosterone in children with urinary tract infection (UTI) and/or nephrourological malformations. It is characterized by nonspecific symptoms but with the potential for life-threatening complications. We aim to evaluate the clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic interventions in children with S-PHA, along with a review of recent publications.

Influence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on paediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus after one year of follow-up.

Objectives: Lockdown during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic generated uncertainty regarding its effects on the control of type 1 diabetes (DM1). Our study aims to evaluate the influence of the pandemic on the control of paediatric patients with DM1.

Methods: Longitudinal, retrospective, observational study in patients with DM1 attended between 15/10/2019 and 15/03/2020.