Publications by authors named "Nadina Eugenia Rubio-Perez"

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is an emerging entity during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Medium- and large-vessel changes are present in MIS-C; however, microcirculatory impairment has not been documented. We report a case of MIS-C in a toddler that presented with persistent fever, gastrointestinal symptoms and rash.

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  • The study focuses on the significant role of primary caregivers for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), emphasizing that their experiences are influenced by social, emotional, and financial factors that impact the care relationship.
  • A mixed methods approach was employed: first, qualitative interviews were conducted with caregivers to create a questionnaire, and then a quantitative phase validated this questionnaire among a larger group.
  • The findings highlight nine key themes affecting caregivers, including economic strain and mental health issues, and led to a validated questionnaire that revealed high levels of depression (90%) and anxiety about the future (72%) among the participants.
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The incidences of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Cryptococcus neoformans in immunocompromised patients have increased, but there are few documented cases of their coexistence. We present the case of a 9-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), treated with prednisone and cyclophosphamide, who was admitted to the emergency department with a 2-week history of fever, headache, malaise, fatigue, and diplopia 3 years after diagnosis. Physical examination showed limitation of abduction of the right eye, Kernig and Brudzinski signs, and hyporeflexia.

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