Pandemias de 1918 y 2020, similitudes y diferencias. Apuntes del Dr. José Andrés Martínez-Fortún.

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    • Subject Terms:
      COVID-19 pandemic; INFLUENZA pandemic, 1918-1919; MEDICAL personnel; ANDRES, Jose, 1969-; MICRODROPLETS; PANDEMICS
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      CUBA
    • Abstract:
      Dr. José Andrés Martínez-Fortún y Foyo described the events that took place during the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918. The current experiences of the coronavirus pandemic will allow us to establish a comparison between ancient and present events in similar circumstances. Objective: to compare the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the 2020 coronavirus pandemic with emphasis on the central area of the country, especially the former Remedios area and its jurisdiction. Methods: we conducted a literature review of old books, as well as texts and journal articles related to the 1918 Spanish flu and 2020 coronavirus pandemics. Development: with similarities and differences, the Spanish flu pandemics in 1918 and the coronavirus in 2020 affected Cuba. In both cases, the spread was through respiratory microdrops, there were sick and dead patients and similar protective measures were established for the population and health personnel. Conclusions: the writings of Dr. José Andrés Martínez-Fortún and Foyo allow us to know the history when remembering the 1918 flu pandemic. This work is a tribute to his effort and the extensive amount of information he wrote and published over the years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
    • Abstract:
      El doctor José Andrés Martínez-Fortún y Foyo, describió los hechos acontecidos durante la pandemia de gripe española en 1918. Teniendo en cuenta las vivencias actuales durante la pandemia de coronavirus en 2020 nos permitirá establecer un paralelo entre antiguos y presentes hechos en circunstancias parecidas. Objetivo: Comparar las pandemias de gripe española en 1918 y de coronavirus en 2020 con énfasis en la zona central del país, en especial la antigua zona de Remedios y su Jurisdicción. Método: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de antiguos libros, además de textos y artículos de revistas relacionados con las pandemias de gripe española en 1918 y de coronavirus en 2020. Desarrollo: Con similitudes y diferencias las pandemias de gripe española en 1918 y de coronavirus en 2020 afectaron a Cuba, donde se incluyó la provincia de Villa Clara e involucró a los municipios de Camajuaní, Remedios, Caibarién y Placetas. Ambas pandemias se extendieron por microgotas respiratorias, existieron pacientes enfermos y fallecidos y se establecieron similares medidas de protección para cumplir por la población y el personal sanitario. Conclusiones: Los escritos del doctor José Andrés Martínez-Fortún y Foyo han permitido adentrarnos en la historia, esta vez rememorando la pandemia de gripe de 1918 y viviendo una situación similar con el coronavirus (COVID-19). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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