Publications by authors named "Johans Arica Gutierrez"
[Epidemiological profile of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Peru, 2013-2015Perfil epidemiológico da tuberculose extremamente resistente no Peru, 2013-2015].
Mirtha Gabriela Soto Cabezas César Vladimir Munayco Escate Oscar Escalante Maldonado Eddy Valencia Torres Johans Arica Gutiérrez
Rev Panam Salud Publica
September 2020
Objective: Describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics and resistance profile of cases of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) diagnosed in Peru from 2013 to 2015.
Methods: This descriptive study included patients who met the definition of XDR-TB and were reported to the national epidemiological surveillance system of Peru's Ministry of Health. It used a descriptive analysis and, to identify spatial distribution, a heat map based on kernel density estimation.
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzes the occurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in Peru using data from hospital discharges and mortality records from 2012 to 2017.
- A total of 955 GBS cases were identified, mostly affecting men aged 20 to 59, with a notable incidence among older adults and higher rates observed in Lima and several other regions.
- The case fatality rate was found to be 3.5%, particularly higher in people over 60, highlighting the need for improved understanding and management of GBS in the country.