Publications by authors named "R A Perez-Cordova"
Article Synopsis
- Acquired epidermolysis bullosa is a rare autoimmune skin condition that affects children, characterized by autoantibodies against type VII collagen.
- A 12-year-old girl with bullous skin lesions was diagnosed through histopathological and immunofluorescence studies confirming the disease.
- Treatment with corticosteroids and dapsone showed positive results, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and timely intervention to prevent lasting damage.
Background: The first urinary tract infection can be a marker of a urinary tract anomaly, mainly vesicoureteral reflux. The aim of this work was to determine the association between isolated enterobacteria with the presence and grade of vesicoureteral reflux in neonatal patients with their first urinary tract infection.
Methods: A retrospective, observational and analytic study of newborns, who were admitted to the Neonatal Department, University Pediatric Hospital "Juan Manuel Márquez," in Havana, Cuba, from 1992 to 2013 was conducted.