Resumo A epidemia zika trouxe ao cenário o nascimento de crianças com necessidades desconhecidas e inesperadas que exigem acompanhamento longitudinal, fortalecimento do vínculo, integralidade e coordenação do cuidado, atributos essenciais da atenção primária em saúde (APS). Este artigo tem o objetivo de avaliar a orientação da APS utilizando o instrumento PCATool-Brasil. Os dados foram coletados entre 2016 e 2019 por meio de entrevistas com responsáveis de crianças que nasceram em uma maternidade pública do Recife-PE no período crítico do surto de microcefalia, sobretudo no Nordeste do Brasil. Participaram do inquérito 109 responsáveis, dos quais 15,6% tiveram diagnóstico confirmado de microcefalia para suas crianças. Evidenciou-se a suficiência do grau de afiliação e acesso, mas a insuficiência da coordenação de cuidado, longitudinalidade, integralidade, orientação familiar e comunitária. No contexto da síndrome congênita da zika, esses atributos são imprescindíveis para o cuidado integral de crianças e famílias. A produção de saúde a partir desses domínios depende da orientação dos modelos de atenção e gestão com fortes investimentos estaduais e federal. A defesa da vida depende da capacidade de colocar a vida acima de todas as outras racionalidades.

Abstract The Zika epidemic brought to the fore the birth of children with unknown and unexpected needs that demand longitudinal follow-up, strengthening the bond, comprehensiveness and coordination of care in health, which are essential attributes of primary health care (PHC). This article aims to evaluate the orientation of PHC care, using the PCATool-Brasil. The data were collected between 2016 and 2019, by means of interviews with parents of children who were born in a public maternity hospital in Recife (state of Pernambuco) between October 2015 and February 2016, a critical period of the microcephaly outbreak, especially in the Northeast of Brazil. The parents of 109 children participated in the survey, 15.6% of which had a confirmed microcephaly diagnosis. The degree of affiliation and access was sufficient, but the aspects of coordination of care, longitudinality, comprehensiveness, family and community orientation were insufficient. In the context of congenital Zika syndrome, these attributes are essential for the care of children and families. The fostering of health from these domains depends on the orientation of the models of care and their management with state and federal investments. The defense of life depends on the ability to place life above all other rationalities.

Resumo A epidemia zika trouxe ao cenário o nascimento de crianças com necessidades desconhecidas e inesperadas que exigem acompanhamento longitudinal, fortalecimento do vínculo, integralidade e coordenação do cuidado, atributos essenciais da atenção primária em saúde (APS). Este artigo tem o objetivo de avaliar a orientação da APS utilizando o instrumento PCATool-Brasil. Os dados foram coletados entre 2016 e 2019 por meio de entrevistas com responsáveis de crianças que nasceram em uma maternidade pública do Recife-PE no período crítico do surto de microcefalia, sobretudo no Nordeste do Brasil. Participaram do inquérito 109 responsáveis, dos quais 15,6% tiveram diagnóstico confirmado de microcefalia para suas crianças. Evidenciou-se a suficiência do grau de afiliação e acesso, mas a insuficiência da coordenação de cuidado, longitudinalidade, integralidade, orientação familiar e comunitária. No contexto da síndrome congênita da zika, esses atributos são imprescindíveis para o cuidado integral de crianças e famílias. A produção de saúde a partir desses domínios depende da orientação dos modelos de atenção e gestão com fortes investimentos estaduais e federal. A defesa da vida depende da capacidade de colocar a vida acima de todas as outras racionalidades.

Abstract The Zika epidemic brought to the fore the birth of children with unknown and unexpected needs that demand longitudinal follow-up, strengthening the bond, comprehensiveness and coordination of care in health, which are essential attributes of primary health care (PHC). This article aims to evaluate the orientation of PHC care, using the PCATool-Brasil. The data were collected between 2016 and 2019, by means of interviews with parents of children who were born in a public maternity hospital in Recife (state of Pernambuco) between October 2015 and February 2016, a critical period of the microcephaly outbreak, especially in the Northeast of Brazil. The parents of 109 children participated in the survey, 15.6% of which had a confirmed microcephaly diagnosis. The degree of affiliation and access was sufficient, but the aspects of coordination of care, longitudinality, comprehensiveness, family and community orientation were insufficient. In the context of congenital Zika syndrome, these attributes are essential for the care of children and families. The fostering of health from these domains depends on the orientation of the models of care and their management with state and federal investments. The defense of life depends on the ability to place life above all other rationalities.

ABSTRACT The increase of H. pylori resistance to clarithromycin is a concern. This study evaluated the prevalence of H. pylori’s primary resistance to clarithromycin and its association with virulence factors in adult dyspeptic patients and asymptomatic children. The gastric mucosa from patients (153 gastritis, 24 gastric cancer, 21 peptic ulcer) and gastric juice obtained by string test from 24 H. pylori and 23S rRNA positive asymptomatic children were included. The clarithromycin resistance was assessed by TaqMan RT-PCR 23S rRNA point mutations, A2142G and/or A2143G, and H. pylori virulence markers by PCR. Overall, the clarithromycin resistance was 14.4% (32/222), 14.2% in adults, and 12% in children, whereas origin, gender, and disease were not distinctive factors. The most prevalent point mutation was A2143G (62.5%). The point mutation was significantly less frequent in cagA-positive (11.4%) than in cagA-negative (23.6%) strains (p=0.03 OR = 0.4 95%CI = 0.19 - 0.91) as well as in cagE-positive (10.2%), cagE-negative (21.2%) (p=0.03 OR: 0.4 I.C:0.20-0.91). No difference was found in iceA or vacA alleles genotypes. Primary resistance to clarithromycin was lower than that reported in Southeast Brazil. The cagA and cagE positive H. pylori samples have few point mutations suggesting that individuals infected with virulent strains may be more susceptible to anti-H. pylori treatment.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the importance attributed to tonsillitis by guardians and their level of knowledge about the disease, correlating their management with their schooling and socioeconomic profiles. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive and observational cross-sectional study involving students aged 5 to 17 years from state-owned and private schools. A questionnaire was applied on management of tonsillitis and knowledge about rheumatic fever, addressing demographic and socioeconomic data. Results: A total of 323 students were included, predominantly females (61.3%), from state-owned schools (77.1%), with a mean age of 9.7±0.3 years. Among the guardians, 48.6% completed high school. Among the students 75.2% had at least one episode of odynophagia in the previous 12 months. Considering the previous 2 years, 89.8% reported this symptom. There was no collection of bacteriological specimens in 67.8%, and in 83% if taking into account only the last episode, despite the search for medical care in most cases (92.6%). The use of anti-inflammatory drugs was very frequent (43.0% “always” and 42.4% “sometimes”). Among the guardians, 81.7% denied being aware of the relation between rheumatic fever and inappropriate treatment of odynophagia; 85.8% said they wished they had received more information. Conclusion: Although it is quite common in schoolchildren, tonsillitis is neglected by many guardians and health professionals, and the ignorance of its relation with rheumatic fever is practically universal, which may contribute to its high prevalence.