Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy for asthma: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with a standardized vaccine.

Background: Sensitization to () is very frequent in the tropics, and particularly in Cuba, being a significant cause of allergic asthma. Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) with can be a therapeutic option, however, placebo-controlled clinical trials have not been reported.

Objective: To assess the therapeutic effect and safety of AIT for asthma using a standardized allergen vaccine of by subcutaneous route, in allergic asthmatic patients exposed and sensitized to this mite species.

Is peanut causing food allergy in Cuba? Preliminary assessment of allergic sensitization and IgE specificity profile to peanut allergens in Cuban allergic patients.

Background: Peanut allergy is increasing at an alarming pace in developed countries. Peanut () is a common food in Cuba. Nevertheless, reported values of sensitization and symptom severity are usually low.

Non-imported malaria in non-endemic countries: a review of cases in Spain.

Spain declared the elimination of malaria in 1964. In non-endemic areas, the overwhelming majority of malaria cases are acquired abroad, and locally acquired infections are rare events. In Spain, malaria is a statutorily notifiable disease.

[Sensitivity and specificity of prick skin test with two concentrations of standardized extract of Culex quinquefasciatus in allergic children].

Background: Diagnostic options for immune reactions to mosquito bites are limited. In Cuba, IgE-mediated reactions are frequently related to Culex quinquefasciatus bite.

Objective: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of skin prick test with two doses of standardized extract in nitrogen protein units (PNU of Culex quinquefasciatus (BIOCEN, Cuba).

Epidemiological surveillance of congenital syphilis in Spain, 2000-2010.

The characteristics of 67 confirmed congenital syphilis cases reported to the surveillance system in Spain (2000-2010) were analyzed. The incidence rates ranged from 0.00 to 2.

[Surgical treatment of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis].

Objectives: Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) or abdominal cocoon is a rare disease characterized by the formation of a fibrocollagenous membrane that wraps around the loops of the small bowel, producing obstruction. We present the results of the surgical treatment of this disease in three patients with chronic renal failure who developed SEP during the course of peritoneal dialysis (PD) and provide a literature review on the subject aimed at the general surgeon.

Patients And Method: In our area, the PD program treated 150 patients in 14 years, with seven cases of suspected SEP.

Correlation between skin tests to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides siboney and Blomia tropicalis in Cuban asthmatics.

Background: Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides siboney and Blomia tropicalis are the most important allergenic mites in Cuba. The aim of this study was to determine the degree of polysensitization and correlation of the skin prick test (SPT) reaction size to these mites in asthmatic patients.

Methods: A total of 232 adult patients with asthmatic symptoms caused by house dust and positive SPT to at least one mite were included.