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Ascaris lumbricoides infection induces both, reduction and increase of asthma symptoms in a rural community
Zakzuk, Josefina; Casadiego, Stephanie; Mercado, Ana; Alvis-Guzman, Nelson; Caraballo, Luis (Universidad de la Costa, 2018)Several studies, in different populations and environments, have shown that severe and light helminthiases diminish and increase allergy symptoms, respectively. However, data on the simultaneous presence of these contrary ... -
Dengue, Chikunguña and Zika in Colombia 2015-2016
Alvis-Guzmán, Nelson; Zakzuk, Josefina; Vargas Moranth, Rusvelt; Alcocer Olaciregui, Adalgisa Esther; Parra Padilla, Devian (Corporación Universidad de la Costa, 2017-05)Objective: To describe the epidemiological trends during 2015 - 2016 of three of the most important arthropod-borne virus infections occurred in the country in recent years: Zika, Dengue and Chikunguña. Materials and ... -
Health care costs and resource utilization for different asthma severity stages in Colombia: a claims data analysis
Flórez-Tanus, Álvaro; Parra, Devian; Zakzuk, Josefina; Caraballo, Luis; Alvis-Guzmán, Nelson (World Allergy Organization Journal, 2018)Background: Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory conditions worldwide. Asthma-related economic burden has been reported in Latin America, but knowledge about its economic impact to the Colombian health ... -
Inverse relationship between anemia in the third trimester of pregnancy and low birth weight in a reference maternity unit of a carribean region of Colombia
puerto lopez, alejandra; ALVIS ZAKZUK, NELSON RAFAEL; Edna Estrada, F.; Lopez Salame, R.; Trojan, A.; Zakzuk, Josefina (2020-05-01)Anemia is common amongst women in developing countries. Although a relationship has been established between gestational anemia and negative perinatal outcomes, it remains a controversial debate as opposite associations ... -
Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency in pregnant women living in Cartagena, Colombia
puerto lopez, alejandra; ALVIS ZAKZUK, NELSON RAFAEL; Trojan, A.; Lopez Salame, R.; Zakzuk, Josefina (2020-05-01)According to the World Health Organization, anemia affects more than 40% of pregnant women worldwide. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and has been shown to have a direct impact on health and quality ...