Publications by authors named "Veronica Deschutter"
Introduction: Dengue is a public health problem worldwide. It was originally confined to tropical and subtropical areas, but it is now present in other regions, such as Argentina. Epidemic outbreaks have been observed in the City of Buenos Aires since 2008, with few reports in children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarbapenem-resistant bloodstream infections: A case-control study from a pediatric referral hospital in Argentina.
Front Public Health
September 2022
Background: Antibiotic-resistant gram-negative bloodstream infections (BSI) remain a leading cause morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients with a high impact on the public health system. Data in resource-limited countries, including those in Latin America and the Caribbean region, are scarce. The aim of the study was to identify risk factors for acquiring carbapenem-resistant (CRE) bacteremia in children and to assess the use of resources.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics, resource utilization, and outcomes of children with COVID-19 at Garrahan Pediatric Hospital in Buenos Aires during the first 20 weeks after the first case was detected.
- A total of 280 pediatric patients were examined, revealing the majority had mild cases, with a median age of 83 months and a significant number requiring hospitalization.
- Key observations include that many patients had underlying health conditions, and there was a higher demand for intensive care resources in the early weeks of the pandemic, although only 0.7% of patients died, primarily due to severe comorbidities.