[Prevention and treatment of infections in phlebology and lymphology].
Skin and soft tissue infections in patients with venous and lymphatic diseases are a common occurrence with a notable impact on quality of life and healthcare costs. Furthermore, there are challenges in diagnosing and managing these infections, as inflammatory conditions linked to chronic venous disease can mimic infections, leading to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials and increased antimicrobial resistance. To effectively manage these infections, a multidisciplinary approach is essential, integrating non-pharmacological treatments and promoting the rational use of antimicrobials, particularly in resource-limited contexts like Latin America, where local needs are not adequately addressed by existing guidelines. This document, developed in collaboration with the Argentine Society of Infectology and national and regional Phlebology and Lymphology Societies, presents recommendations to prevent and effectively treat infections associated with venous and lymphatic pathologies in adults. Additionally, it incorporates the perspective of patient societies to provide a comprehensive and contextualized approach.
Authors
- Yanina Nuccetelli
- Marta N. Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1008-2965)
- Daniel Guglielmone
- Fanny Rodríguez Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6274-234X)
- Marcelo M. Morales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3742-2050)
- Daniela Calcina
- Marcelo Gañete
- Lorena Abusamra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6787-1738)
- Oscar Bottini
- Carlos Simkin
- María Victoria Loson
- Eugenia Di Líbero
- M Montserrat Asensi Diaz
- María Paula Herrera
- Rosana Cuini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0052-7131)
- L. Aguilar
- María Inés Staneloni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8259-7215)
- Cristina Freuler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1691-7089)
- Eduardo Halusch
- Edith Carbone
- Alicia Sisto
- Cecilia Jorge
- Guillermo Recupero
- Sofía Rochet
- Roberto Mengarelli
- Benilde C Aroca Fraccia
- Pablo Mañanes
- Marcelo Kornberg
- Rubén Velletaz
- Felipe Huaier
Institutions
- National University of Tucumán (AR)
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires (AR)
- El Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G. Durand (AR)
- Hospital Fernández (AR)
- Hospital Alemán (AR)
- Center for the Study of State and Society (AR)
- Hospital General de Agudos Dr. TEODORO ALVAREZ (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00