Publications by authors named "Luis Gonzalez Alvarez"
Background: Surgical glove perforation constitutes a risk for the maintenance of aseptic technique and the risk of surgical site infection and occupational exposure to blood borne infections for healthcare workers
Aim: To identify the frequency of glove perforation in selected surgical procedures.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out in the surgical unit of the Joaquin Albarrán Hospital (La Habana, Cuba) during the period September-December 2019. Gloves used by surgeons in major urgent or elective surgical procedures were collected and tested for perforations.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the clinical challenges of diagnosing Zika virus infections, especially during overlapping epidemics with Dengue, due to similarities in symptoms.
- Conducted at "Joaquín Albarrán" Hospital in Cuba from June to October 2017, the study involved 1541 patients with suspected Zika, confirming infection in 279 through PCR testing.
- Key findings revealed common symptoms like rash and arthralgia, with Zika patients showing more arthralgia, asthenia, and diarrhea; however, the symptoms alone were insufficient for clear clinical diagnosis.