Publications by authors named "L C Blesa-Baviera"
Meningococcal meningitis (MM) and invasive meningococcal disease remain a major public health problem that generates enormous public alarm. It is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a Gram-negative diplococcus with an enormous capacity for acute and rapidly progressive disease, both episodic and epidemic in nature, with early diagnosis and treatment playing a major role. It occurs at any age, but is most common in children under 5 years of age followed by adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most frequent food allergy in the first year of life. There is no clear consensus regarding its prevention. A recommendation to avoid CMP in the first week of life as a preventive measure in all infants, regardless of their atopic risk, has recently been published.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiagnostic action against hypertransaminasemia in paediatrics: Consensus document of Sociedad Española de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica (SEGHNP), Asociación Española de Pediatría de Atención Primaria (AEPap) and Sociedad Española de Pediatría de Atención Primaria (SEPEAP).
An Pediatr (Engl Ed)
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- Hypertransaminasemia is a common issue in children that may indicate serious medical conditions that can be treated.
- The document aims to provide a consensus on how to manage hypertransaminasemia from detection to diagnosis by reviewing existing evidence.
- A working group from key pediatric organizations developed 21 practical recommendations to aid medical professionals in both hospitals and primary care settings.