Características epidemiológicas y clínicas de los lactantes hospitalizados por infecciones por parechovirus humanos. Estudio prospectivo en España

Abstract

Out of 850 specimens examined, 47 were positive (5.52%) for HPeV, with HPeV-3 being the most frequent (29 cases). Infections occurred throughout the year, but mainly in May and July, and a biennial distribution was observed. More than half (57%) were neonates, and only 2 children were older than 3 months. Fever was present in all children, with irritability in 45%, rash in 18.6%, and diarrhoea in 14%. The results of biochemical tests were all in normal range. The most common final diagnosis was FUO (61%), followed by clinical sepsis (29%). Up to 29% of infants were admitted to the intensive care unit, but only one patient had sequelae CONCLUSIONS: HPeV circulates in our country, mainly during spring and summer, and affects young infants with a FUO and clinical sepsis. Molecular diagnostic techniques in all hospitals could help in improving the management of patients with these infections.

Principales enfermedades causadas por el consumo directo de aguas residuales

“…Este virus es transmitido por contacto directo, por vía fecal, por vía inhalatoria y en aguas estancadas(Bernaola & Luque, 2001).c. Parechovirus humanoSon virus ARN altamente resistentes a las condiciones ambientales que pertenecen a la familia Picornaviridae(Martín del Valle et al, 2018). Los principales síntomas e infecciones causadas por estos virus son fiebre, gastroenteritis, meningitis o encefalitis que afecta principalmente a los niños menores a los 2 meses de edad.…”