Author
Helena Brenes-Chacón
Recent research
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Background: Costa Rica introduced universal one-dose varicella vaccination in 2007 using a one-dose schedule administered at 15 months of age through the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS). A previous national study described epidemiological changes through 2014 by comparing...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Impact of virus and bacteria co-detection in children with severe malaria
Abstract Background Malaria is a leading cause of death in children under five years of age worldwide. Clinically, malaria, pneumonia, and other febrile illnesses often present with similar symptoms, complicating management. The extent to which respiratory pathogens influence the...