Background:Molecular tests allow the detection of high-risk human papillomavirus in cervical samples, playing an important role in the prevention of cervical cancer.Objectives:We performed a study to determine the prevalence of HPV 16, HPV 18 and other high-risk human papillomavirus (pool 12 genotypes) in Peruvian females from diverse urban areas using the cobas 4800 HPV test.Methods:Routine cervical samples collected in our laboratory were analyzed by cobas 4800 HPV test.Results:A total of 2247 samples from female patients aged 17–79 years were tested. high-risk human papillomavirus was positive in 775 (34.49%) samples. Of these, 641 (82.71%) were single infections and 134 (17.29%) were multiple infections. The positivity rates for HPV 16, HPV 18, and other high-risk human papillomavirus were 10.77%, 2.0%, and 28.08%, respectively. In multiple high-risk human papillomavirus infections, the concomitance of HPV 16 and other high-risk human papillomavirus was more prevalent (13.42%).Conclusion:Our study showed high prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus in urban Peru, mainly among young women. In both single and multiple infections other high-risk human papillomavirus were more prevalent than HPV 16 and HPV 18, which might influence vaccine impact in our country. Furthermore, the cobas 4800 HPV test may be considered a useful tool for HPV molecular diagnosis.

Bartonellosis and rickettsiosis are commonly reported in Peru. In order to detect Bartonella sp. and Rickettsia sp. in fleas, ticks and lice, specimens from five distinct locations in Peru (Marizagua, Cajaruro, Jamalca, Lonya Grande and El Milagro) were collected and screened for the presence of these bacteria using PCR and later confirmation by DNA sequencing. The specimens collected were distributed in 102 pools (76 Ctenocephalides felis, 2 Ctenocephalides canis, 16Pulex irritans, 5 Pediculus humanus, 2 Rhiphicephalus sanguineus, and 1 Boophilus spp.), whereBartonella was detected in 17 pools (6 of C. felis, 9 of P. irritans, 1 of C. canis, and 1 P. humanus). Also, Rickettsia was detected in 76 pools (62 C. felis, 10 P. irritans, 2 P. humanus, and 2 C. canis). Bartonella clarridgeiae was detected in C. felis, C. canis and P. irritans pools at 5.3%, 50% and 12.5%, respectively. Bartonella rochalimae was detected in one C. felis and two P. irritans pools at 1.3% and 12.5%, respectively. Furthermore, B. henselae was detected in one C. felis pool and one P. humanus pool corresponding to 1.3% and 20%, respectively; andBartonella spp. was also found in 5 pools of P. irritans at 31.3%. Additionally, R. felis was detected in C. felis, C. canis and P. irritans pools at 76.3%, 100% and 37.5%, respectively; and Rickettsia spp. was detected in C. felis, P. irritans and P. humanus pools at 5.3%, 25% and 40%, respectively. These results demonstrate the circulation of these bacteria in Peru

La Bartonellosis y la Rickettsiosis son enfermedades comúnmente reportadas en Perú. Con el propósito de detectar Bartonella sp. y Rickettsia sp. especímenes de pulgas, garrapatas y piojos de cinco localidades del Perú (Marizagua, Cajaruro, Jamalca, Lonya Grande and El Milagro) fueron colectadas y analizadas. Para la detección se usó PCR y una posterior confirmación con secuenciamiento de DNA. Los especímenes colectados fueron agrupados en 102 pools (76 Ctenocephalides felis, dos Ctenocephalides canis, 16Pulex irritans, cinco Pediculus humanus, dos Rhiphicephalus sanguineus, y un Boophilus spp.). Bartonella fue detectada en 17 pools (seis de C. felis, nueve de P. irritans, uno de C. canis, y uno de P. humanus). Rickettsia fue detectada en 76 pools (62 de C. felis, 10 de P. irritans, dos de P. humanus, y dos de C. canis). Bartonella clarridgeiae fue detectada en C. felis (5.3% especímenes), C. canis (50%) y P. irritans (12.5%). Bartonella rochalimae fue detectada en C. felis (1.3%) y P. irritans (12.5%). Además, se detectó B. henselae en C. felis (1.3%) y P. humanus (20%). Bartonella spp. también se encontró en P. irritans (31,3%). Además, se detectó R. felis en C. felis (76.3%), C. canis (100%) y P. irritans (37.5%), y Rickettsia spp. se detectó en C. felis (5,3%), P. irritans (25%) y P. humanus (40%). Estos resultados demuestran la circulación de estas bacterias en el Perú

Ohashi described for the first time the IPMN on 1982 as a pancreatic neoplasia with mucine cells forming papillae and producing dilatation of the main pancreatic duct or its branches. The IPMN represent the 1% of the pancreatic tumors and 5% of the cystic neoplasias. It is potentially malignant in a period of five years being more frequent in males between 60-70 and clinically these patients’ presents as acute, recurrent or chronic pancreatitis, with an incidence of malignancy from 25% to 70%. CT scan and cholangio MRI allows the diagnosis, the variety, localization and possibility of determine malignancy. The treatment is the Whipple resection. We are reporting the case of an obese middle age male, being observed along the last 10 years because of recurrent pancreatitis with a cystic lesion of the head of the pancreas. The CT scan, endoscopic-ultrasound and the analysis of the liquid content suggested a mucinous lesion, reason why the patient underwent a pancreatic-duodenal resection. The histology study confirms the diagnosis of IPMN.

La neoplasia Intraductal papilar quística mucinosa (NIPM) fue descrita por primera vez en 1982 por Ohashi, como una neoplasia del páncreas caracterizada por una proliferación de células neoplásicas mucinosas, que forman papilas y causan dilatación del ducto principal o sus ramas. Las NIPM representan el 1% de las neoplasias pancreáticas y el 25% de las neoplasias quísticas. Son potencialmente malignas, progresan desde una lesión benigna hasta carcinoma en un promedio de 5 años. Afecta con mayor frecuencia al sexo masculino entre 60 y 70 años, con síntomas de pancreatitis crónica o pancreatitis aguda recidivante y se localiza preferentemente en la cabeza y proceso uncinado. La clasificación depende de su localización, en variante ducto principal, variante rama lateral o mixto y la importancia radica en el pronóstico, con incidencia de cáncer que varía de 25% a 70%. Las imágenes (T.E.M y Colangio RM) nos permiten establecer el diagnóstico, la variedad, la localización, la extensión y determinar indicios de benignidad o malignidad. Además la eco endoscopía nos permite obtener una muestra y poder estudiar el líquido del quiste. El tratamiento de estas neoplasias es la duodeno pancreatectomía de Whipple. Reportamos un paciente obeso, con historia de pancreatitis recurrente, observado a lo largo de 10 años por una lesión quística del páncreas que creció en los últimos 24 meses. El estudio eco endoscópico y el análisis del líquido del quiste orientó al diagnóstico de NIPM por lo que se le sometió a una resección duodeno pancreática con evolución favorable. El estudio histológico confirmó el diagnóstico de NIPM.

The most recent and astonishing scientific advances have allowed the development of fertilization techniques based on the somatic cell nuclear transfer method. Thanks to this, it has been possible to widen knowledge about embryo cells, maintaining their pluripotentiality and now there are some cell banks available for therapeutic purposes. However, embryo cell manipulation has been the subject of many discussion from the scientific, ethics, and politics point of view, because of many fears generated by the likelihood of manipulating the genetic machinery of a non-differentiated totipotent stem cell. In the last Presidential Elections in the USA, Mr. Barack Obama proimised to strengthen research in this promising field. This promise opens the way for many patients that are awaiing for therapy options that nowadays still are not possible.

El increíble avance científico ha permitido el desarrollo de tecnologías de fertilización por transferencia nuclear de células somáticas. Gracias ha estos adelantos ha sido posible desarrollar el conocimiento sobre las células embrionarias, el mantenimiento de su pluripotencialidad y la existencia de bancos de células con fines terapéuticos. Sin embargo la manipulación de células embrionarias no ha estado exenta de una ardua discusión científica, ética y política en base a los temores que genera el poder manejar a voluntad la maquinaria genética totipotente de una célula madre indiferenciada. En las últimas elecciones presidenciales de los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica, el entonces candidato Obama y ahora presidente prometió impulsar nuevamente la investigación en este campo. Esta promesa abre la esperanza para muchos que esperan opciones terapéuticas hoy imposibles.

This patient presented at one year of age with a dry and persistent cough prodominantly nocturnal, pneumonia on two occasions, and signs and symptoms compatible with bronchial asthma. Due to the high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux in patients with esophageal atresia , an entity that could be responsible for his symptoms, diagnostic procedures were done to confirm this diagnosis, and treatment was begun with cisapride during one month, but without improvement. It was then that a esophagogastroscopy was performed and Barrett's esophagus was diagnosed. The patient was medicated with cisapride and omeprazole, and two months later a Thal Fundoplication was done. The patient has continued on cisapride and omeprazole with great improvement, being asymptomatic for a period of nine months, and having had only on one occasion a respiratory crisis due to bronchospasm. A repeat esophagogastroscopy has been planned one year after his operation. ( Rev Med Hered 1998; 9: ).

Incontinentia Pigmenti is a rare X-linked multisystem neuroectodermic disorder with signs and symptoms related mainly to the dermatologic, dental, ocular and central nervous systems, and characterized by death in the majority of male embryos. Affected children do not appear sick, in spite of the skin eruption, the peripheral leucocytosis and marked eosinophilia. Most of the cases are reported in caucasians, although there are description in black children, orientals, north central and south american Indians, and in our mestizos. The name of Incontinentia Pigmenti describes the incontinence of the melanin pigment from the basal layer of the epidemermis into the superficial dermis.

A systematic study of the reactions elucidated by intracutaneous injections of Brucella mellitensis in the guinea pig is given, with the description of macro and microscopic characteristics. lt has been possible to demonstrate the intracelular multiplication of Brucella day by day, developing in the macrophages of inflamatory focus. Between the 9th. and the 13th. day after inoculation 100 % of the macrophages showed the organisms.

Se hace un estudio de la sucesión de fenómenos desencadenados en el cobayo por la inyección intracutánea de brucellas, dando los caracteres macro y microscópicos escalonados de la reacción. Se logra demostrar la multiplicación intracelular del germen habiéndose seguido cuantitativamente, día a día, el incremento del número de Brucellas desarrollándose en los macrófagos en el foco inflamatorio. Entre el 9° y 13° día el 100 % de los histiocitos estaban parasitados.