The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with cutaneous-visceral loxoscelism in children due to a Loxosceles laeta spider bite. The research was retrospective, observational and longitudinal. The sample corresponded to all patients under 20 years of age treated at the National Institute of Children's Health (n=74), who were transferred from less complex health facilities in the country with a diagnosis of L. laeta spider bite among the years 2010 to 2018. The categorical variables were contrasted with the Chi square test and Odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval. Additionally, a multivariate logistic regression was performed to establish possible associations. Results showed 45.9% of patients presented cutaneous-visceral loxoscelism and 54.1% cutaneous loxoscelism. January to March, summertime, were the months with the highest frequency of bites. Most patients came f...

The aim of this study was to systematize information about the knowledge, perceptions and practices associated with exposure to Echinococcus granulosus in families with a history of cystic echinococcosis (EQ) from the province of Huancayo, Junín region (Peru), attended at the National Institute of Child Health during the period 2004-2012. An interview guide was developed and applied to the family member closest to the case of the patient with EQ, but allowing the intervention of other members. Extracts from the transcription of the audios were categorized as risk factors for contracting the disease, impacts on the patient and the family, and change produced in the post disease environment. The quantitative section was summarized on descriptive statistics. It was demonstrated the persistence of deficiencies in the knowledge, perceptions and practices of the interviewees and their familie...

The aim of this study was to systematize information about the knowledge, perceptions and practices associated with exposure to Echinococcus granulosus in families with a history of cystic echinococcosis (EQ) from the province of Huancayo, Junín region (Peru), attended at the National Institute of Child Health during the period 2004-2012. An interview guide was developed and applied to the family member closest to the case of the patient with EQ, but allowing the intervention of other members. Extracts from the transcription of the audios were categorized as risk factors for contracting the disease, impacts on the patient and the family, and change produced in the post disease environment. The quantitative section was summarized on descriptive statistics. It was demonstrated the persistence of deficiencies in the knowledge, perceptions and practices of the interviewees and their familie...