Irene Martín Rubio

Dr. Irene Martín Rubio

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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MSMarta González Sanz
Marta González Sanz
IRIrene Martín Rubio
Irene Martín Rubio
OMOihane Martin
Oihane Martin
AMAlfonso Muriel
Alfonso Muriel
SFSagrario de la Fuente-Hernanz
Sagrario de la Fuente-Hernanz
JPJose A Perez-Molina
Jose A Perez-Molina
Background: Chronic schistosomiasis can lead to significant morbidity. Serology is highly sensitive; however, its role in assessing treatment response is controversial. This study aimed to analyze serological values following treatment of chronic imported schistosomiasis. Methods: A retrospective observational study was performed including patients treated for chronic imported schistosomiasis from 2018 to 2022 who had at least one serological result at baseline and during follow-up. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were evaluated. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) models and Kaplan–Meier curves were used to analyze the evolution of serological values. Results: Of the 83 patients included, 72 (86.7%) were male, and the median age was 26 years (IQR 22–83). Most patients, 76 (91.6%), were migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. While 24 cases (28.9%) presented with urinary symptoms, the majority (59; 71.1%) were asymptomatic. Schistosoma haematobium eggs were observed in five cases (6.2%). Eosinophilia was present in 34 participants (40.9%). All patients had an initial positive Schistosoma ELISA serology, median ODI 2.3 (IQR 1.5–4.4); the indirect hemagglutination (IHA) test was positive/indeterminate in 34 cases (43.1%). Following treatment with praziquantel, serology values significantly decreased: −0.04 (IC95% −0.073, −0.0021) and −5.73 (IC95% −9.92, −1.53) units per month for ELISA and IHA, respectively. A quarter of patients (25%) had negative ELISA results 63 weeks after treatment. All symptomatic cases were clinically cured. Conclusions: Serial serological determinations could be helpful for monitoring chronic schistosomiasis in non-endemic regions. The ideal timing for these follow-up tests is yet to be determined. Further research is needed to determine the factors that influence a negative result during follow-up.

19 April 2024 in Medicina Clinica
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IRIrene Martín Rubio
Irene Martín Rubio
BMBeatriz Marín-García
Beatriz Marín-García
ERElisa Romero-Velasco
Elisa Romero-Velasco
ITIsrael John Thuissard-Vasallo
Israel John Thuissard-Vasallo
ABAzucena Bautista-Hernández
Azucena Bautista-Hernández
DADaniel Abad-Pérez
Daniel Abad-Pérez