Publications by authors named "M J Chavero"
Article Synopsis
- Malaria is a significant global health issue, particularly in Venezuela, where co-infections with other viral and bacterial pathogens complicate malaria diagnosis and treatment, leading to higher mortality rates.
- A study was conducted on 161 malaria patients to assess the prevalence of co-infections with pathogens like dengue virus and hepatitis viruses, using specific laboratory tests for diagnosis.
- Results showed that 34% of the malaria patients had co-infections, with a higher incidence in those infected with the Plasmodium falciparum strain compared to Plasmodium vivax, highlighting the need for improved diagnostic methods in endemic areas.
Clinical-epidemiological characteristics and maternal-foetal outcomes in pregnant women hospitalised with COVID-19 in Venezuela: a retrospective study.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
December 2022
Background: In low- and middle-income countries, pregnant women and newborns are more vulnerable to adverse outcomes from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, in Venezuela, there are no integrated data in a national surveillance system to identify the clinical-epidemiological characteristics and maternal-foetal outcomes of pregnant women hospitalised with COVID-19.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted among Venezuelan pregnant women hospitalised with COVID-19 seen at the "Ruiz y Páez" University Hospital Complex and the San Cristobal Central Hospital between June 2020 and September 2021.
Background: Venezuela accounted for 55% of the cases and 73% of the malaria deaths in the Americas in 2019. Bolivar state, in the southeast, contributes > 60% of the country's Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum cases every year. This study describes the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of clinical malaria patients in this high-transmission area.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Venezuela: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey.
Front Public Health
August 2021
The deterioration of Venezuela's health system in recent years undoubtedly contributes to an increased impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) toward COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic could inform their medical training and improve their preparedness. A online national cross-sectional survey was conducted between May 26th and May 30th, 2020, to assess KAPs among HCWs in Venezuela.
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