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Invasive group A Streptococcus infection (Streptococcus pyogenes): Current situation in Spain

María Cruz Martín-Delgado, Pilar Ramos, Alejandra García‐Botella, Rafael Cantón et autres

Group A ß-hemolytic Streptococcus (S. pyogenes), also known as GAS, is a Gram-positive bacterium. It can be easily identified in the microbiology laboratory by its ability to hemolyse blood in culture media. This bacterium is highly virulent due to its production of …

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Human intestinal microbiome: Role in health and disease

Rafael Cantón, Pilar Ramos, Alejandra García‐Botella, Alberto García‐Lledó et autres

The study of the microbiota and the microbiome, and specifically the intestinal one, has determined great interest due to the possible association of their alterations with numerous diseases. These include entities as diverse as Crohn's disease, autism, diabetes, cancer or situations as …

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Meningococcal meningitis in Spain in the Horizon 2030: A position paper

Fernando A. Moraga, Elena Andradas, Luis Carlos Blesa-Baviera, Rafael Cantón et autres

Meningococcal meningitis (MM) and invasive meningococcal disease remain a major public health problem that generates enormous public alarm. It is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, a Gram-negative diplococcus with an enormous capacity for acute and rapidly progressive disease, both episodic and epidemic in …

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Respiratory syncytial virus: A new era

Julián Ruiz‐Galiana, Rafael Cantón, Pilar Ramos, Alejandra García‐Botella et autres

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major public health problem that has undergone significant changes in recent years. First of all, it has become easier to diagnose with highly reliable and rapidly available confirmatory tests. This has led to a better understanding …

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COVID -19: On the threshold of the fifth year. The situation in Spain

Fernando Rodríguez‐Artalejo, Julián Ruiz‐Galiana, Rafael Cantón, Pilar Ramos et autres

Despite having emerged from pandemic status, the incidence of COVID-19 episodes has recently increased in Spain, including pediatric cases and admissions to Intensive Care Units. Several recombinant variants are circulating among us, particularly XBB arising from two Omicron BA.2 sublineages with mutations …

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Tuberculosis in Spain: An opinion paper

Fernando Rodríguez‐Artalejo, Julián Ruiz‐Galiana, Rafael Cantón, Alejandra García‐Botella et autres

This document is the result of the deliberations of the Committee on Emerging Pathogens and COVID-19 of the Illustrious Official College of Physicians of Madrid (ICOMEM) regarding the current situation of tuberculosis, particularly in Spain. We have reviewed aspects such as the …

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Advantages and disadvantages of maintaining the mandatory use of masks in health centers and nursing homes in Spain. How and when is it justified to maintain it?

Manuel Martínez‐Sellés, Francisco Javier Martín Sánchez, Santiago Moreno, Fernando Rodríguez‐Artalejo et autres

We address the advantages and disadvantages of maintaining the mandatory use of masks in health centers and nursing homes in the current epidemiological situation in Spain and after the declaration of the World Health Organization on May 5, 2023 of the end …

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Sexually transmitted infections in Spain: Current status

Santiago Moreno, Fernando Rodríguez‐Artalejo, Julián Ruiz‐Galiana, Rafael Cantón et autres

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are a major public health problem. The problems inherent to their diagnosis, treatment and prevention have to do not only with their nature, but also with organizational issues and overlapping competencies of the different health authorities in Spain. …

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Acute Epstein–Barr virus infection: Diagnostic challenge in young children, risk factors for hospitalisation and cytomegalovirus co‐detection

Ana Gutiérrez‐Vélez, Cristina Castro‐Rodríguez, Ana Jové‐Blanco, David Aguilera‐Alonso et autres

AIM: Acute Epstein-Barr virus (aEBV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections frequently have similar manifestations. We aim to evaluate the characteristics of aEBV infection, risk factors for hospitalisation and differences according to CMV IgM detection (EBV-CMV co-detection) in children. METHODS: Retrospective, single-centre study including …

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Status of Herpes Zoster and Herpes Zoster Vaccines in 2023: A position paper

José Molero, Santiago Moreno, Fernando Rodríguez‐Artalejo, Julián Ruiz‐Galiana et autres

Herpes zoster infection (HZ) is an important public health problem due to its high incidence and frequent complications, especially post-herpetic neuropathy . The incidence of HZ increases with age and is more frequent in immunocompromised patients. It is estimated that at least …

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Insights for COVID-19 in 2023

Francisco Javier Martín‐Sánchez, Manuel Martínez‐Sellés, José Molero, Fernando Rodríguez‐Artalejo et autres

Predictions for a near end of the pandemic by the World Health Organization should be interpreted with caution. Current evidence indicates that the efficacy of a fourth dose of classical mRNA vaccines (BT162b2 or mRNA-1273) is low and short-lived in preventing SARS-CoV-2 …

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Use of computed tomography for the diagnosis of TB during a paediatric outbreak

Alicia Hernanz‐Lobo, María del Mar Santos‐Sebastián, Ángel Lancharro, Jesús Saavedra‐Lozano et autres

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