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Pediatric allergy and immunology in Brazil

Nelson A Rosario-Filho1, Cristina M Jacob, Dirceu Sole

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba, PR, Brazil. nelson.rosario@ufpr.br

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology : Official Publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
|April 13, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric allergy and immunology in Brazil shows high asthma and food allergy prevalence. Research indicates reduced asthma hospitalizations but persistent indoor allergen risks, alongside advances in diagnosing primary immunodeficiencies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • The subspecialty of pediatric allergy and immunology in Brazil is developing.
  • This review examines research on allergic and immunologic diseases in Brazil.
  • It highlights disease characteristics and trends in the country.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research on pediatric allergic and immunologic diseases in Brazil.
  • To characterize the epidemiology of these conditions.
  • To assess the state of education and training in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pediatric allergy and immunology in Brazil.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on asthma, food allergy, and anaphylaxis.
  • Examination of research on primary immunodeficiencies (PID).

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of asthma in children and adolescents, with reduced hospitalization rates.
  • Excessive indoor aeroallergen exposure and increased food allergy prevalence.
  • Key etiological agents for anaphylaxis identified; insights into PID, including fungal and mycobacterial infections.
  • Deficiencies in medical student education contrasted with effective residency programs.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric allergy and immunology in Brazil is advancing, with significant disease burdens.
  • Further training is needed, particularly in primary immunodeficiencies.
  • Residency programs are effective, but undergraduate education requires improvement.

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