Publications by authors named "Maria Beatriz Garcia-Paba"
Background: Immunization with live attenuated viral yellow fever vaccine (YFV) grants effective immunity in most cases, and is recommended and prioritized for residents and travelers of endemic countries. YFV is seldom administered to egg-allergic patients (EAP) since it is cultivated in embryonated chicken eggs and may contain residual egg proteins, being a problem for egg-allergic residents and travelers of endemic countries.
Objective: Describe the frequency of allergic reactions after YFV administration in confirmed EAP from an allergy outpatient center in Bogotá, Colombia.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic urticaria (CU) is frequently managed with Omalizumab in cases where antihistamines are ineffective, but little research has focused on its use in Latin America, particularly in Colombia.
- A study was conducted with 123 patients in Colombia from 2014 to 2017, primarily consisting of women (73.1%) with an average age of 47.1 years, where most patients were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria.
- Emotional factors such as anxiety and stress were significant among patients, with 34.9% reporting anxiety symptoms and 34.1% experiencing exacerbations due to stress, highlighting the psychological aspect of CU management.