Comparison of methodologies for detecting Trypanosoma cruzi parasites by microscopic observation of microhematocrit capillary tubes.

abstract：:The prevalence of intestinal parasites was carried on users of the Health Center of Sousas District, Campinas, SP (1986-1990). From 770 observed medical records we verify 114 positive cases (14.8%) for protozoa, helminths and commensals. Ascaris lumbricoides (48.2%), Giardia lamblia (30.7%), Trichuris trichiura (18.4%...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Gioia I

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the detection of new cases of leprosy in Prudentópolis, State of Paraná, from 1998 to 2005. Additionally, we investigated the age group and predominant clinical form of leprosy cases. Data were obtained from clinical-epidemiological records of confirmed leprosy cases that were not...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Sanches LA,Pittner E,Sanches HF,Monteiro MC

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study evaluated the performance of an in-house nested-PCR system for the detection of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in pleural fluid, blood and urine samples from pleural effusion tuberculosis patients by health services physicians in Pernambuco, Brazil. METHODS:A prospective double-blind st...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Montenegro LM,Silva BC,Lima JF,Cruz HL,Montenegro Rde A,Lundgren FL,Albuquerque Filho AP,Schindler HC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction This study was conducted in Brazil and Colombia,where dengue is endemic and vector control programs use chemical insecticides. Methods We identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices about dengue and determined the infestation levels of Aedes aegypti in one Brazilian and four Colombian communities. Resu...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santos SL,Parra-Henao G,Silva MB,Augusto LG

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C is a public health problem of global dimensions, affecting approximately 200 million people worldwide. The main objective of this study was to estimate the incidence rate of hepatitis C in Brazil during the period between 2001 and 2012. METHODS:An epidemiological, temporal, and descriptive stu...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Hanus JS,Ceretta LB,Simões PW,Tuon L

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polypeptides of 46 and 58 kDa were recognized in different T. cruzi strains (Y, WSL and Colombiana) by serum of all chagasic patients studied. These polypeptides were isolated from T. cruzi Y strain and used in ELISA. The sensitivity and specificity were 97.6% [CI 95%: 86-100%] and 100% [CI 95%: 89.3-100%], respec...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pereira VR,Nakazawa M,Furtado VC,Abath FG,Gomes YM

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are selected based on their performances. Here, we compared the diagnostic performance of different malaria RDTs. METHODS:Febrile patients were tested for malaria using Vikia Malaria Pf/Pan, Meriline-Meriscreen Pf/Pv/Pan, Right Sign Malaria Pf/Pan, and Right Sign Malaria Pf R...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ditombi BCM,Minko JI,Tsamba RP,Ngomo JMN,Nymane T,Ognagosso FBB,M'bondoukwe NP,Mawili-Mboumba DP,Akotet MKB

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:HTLV-1 is the virus that causes T cell lymphoma/leukemia in adults and a neurological disorder known as HTLV-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis. One of the transmission means is through contaminated blood and its byproducts. Because of the risk of HTLV-associated infections, screening for HTLV was i...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Russo-Carbolante EM,Penteado FC,Medeiros L,Kashima S,Takayanagui OM,Covas DT

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively analyzed a series of 151 cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis treated between 1967 and 1982. One-hundred-and-thirty-nine (92%) patients presented with active lesions and were treated with daily doses of meglumine antimoniate: 81 adults received a 5-ml vial IM and 58 children received 1 to 5 ml. Forty-fi...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Schubach Ade O,Marzochi KB,Moreira JS,Schubach TM,Araújo ML,Vale AC,Passos SR,Marzochi MC

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:INTRODUCTION Characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) isolates by DNA fingerprinting has contributed to tuberculosis (TB) control. The aim of this study was to determine the genetic diversity of MTB isolates from Tehran province in Iran. METHODS MTB isolates from 60 Iranian and 10 Afghan TB patients were f...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Feyisa SG,Haeili M,Zahednamazi F,Mosavari N,Taheri MM,Hamzehloo G,Zamani S,Feizabadi MM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Canine brains infected with rabies virus were submitted to decomposition by being left at room temperature of 25 to 29 degrees C for up to 168 h. At 24 h intervals, brain fragments were analyzed by immunofluorescence (IF) and by the mouse intracerebral inoculation (MI) test to confirm the diagnosis of rabies and to me...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Albas A,Ferrari CI,da Silva LH,Bernardi F,Ito FH

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chagas Disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. This infection is endemic in the Americas region. Neurological Chagas reactivation is diagnosed through the visualization of the parasite in the cerebrospinal fluid, blood, or tissue samples. Herein, we report the visualization of trypomastigotes by direct microscopic obs...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Lopez-Albizu C,Bravo MP,Pico M,Fernandez ML

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors evaluated clinical and epidemiological differences among the serotypes of dengue in Rio de Janeiro's 2001-2002 outbreak of the disease. Out of 362 cases that had viral isolation samples, notified by the Information System for Notification Diseases (SINAN), from January/2001 to June/2002, 62 were caused by ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Passos MN,Santos LM,Pereira MR,Casali CG,Fortes Bde P,Ortiz Valencia LI,Alexandre Ade J,Medronho Rde A

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This paper presents the results of an extensive survey of freshwater mollusks in the Simplício Queda Única Hydroelectric Development area, Southeast Brazil. METHODS:Mollusks were collected between 2008 and 2013. All specimens were examined for the presence of larval trematodes. RESULTS:In total, 12,507 s...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Fernandez MA,Silva EFD,Esteves RA,Thiengo SC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bacterial translocation is the invasion of indigenous intestinal bacteria through the gut mucosa to normally sterile tissues and internal organs. Schistosomiasis may cause alterations in the immune system and damage to the intestines, portal system and mesenteric lymph nodes. This study investigated bacter...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Lima Kde M,Negro-Dellacqua M,Dos Santos VE,de Castro CM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Strongyloides venezuelensis has been used as a model for studying human strongyloidosis. METHODS:This study aimed to compare the ability of predatory nematophagous fungi Duddingtonia flagrans (AC001), Arthrobotrys robusta (I-31) and Monacrosporium sinense (SF53) and on infective larvae (L3) of Strongyloid...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Braga FR,Araujo JM,Silva AR,Araújo JV,Carvalho RO,Tavela Ade O,Silva ME,Fernandes FM,Melo AL

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HBV infection and associated factors among prison inmates in Campo Grande, MS. METHODS:A total of 408 individuals were interviewed regarding sociodemographic characteristics, associated factors and HBV vaccination using a standardized questionnaire. Blood sam...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Stief AC,Martins RM,Andrade SM,Pompilio MA,Fernandes SM,Murat PG,Mousquer GJ,Teles SA,Camolez GR,Francisco RB,Motta-Castro AR

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports an unusual pattern of serological HBV markers and the presence of HBsAg/anti-HBs immune complexes in serum samples from two patients with fulminant hepatitis from the Brazilian Western Amazon Basin. The diagnosis was made by both serologic tests and demonstration of antigen/antibody complexes by tra...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Soares MC,Bensabath G,Cartágenes PR,Alves MM,Silveira FA,Linhares AC

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 2000 and 2004, a survey of Triatominae fauna (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) and examination of natural infection caused by Trypanosomatidae in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, was conducted. A total of 13,671 specimens were collected. Through fauna analysis on the insects that were caught, Triatoma sordida wa...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Almeida PS,Ceretti Júnior W,Obara MT,Santos HR,Barata JM,Faccenda O

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study had the aim of evaluating the effects of intra and interspecies larval competition between Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, survival of larvae time taken to develop and wing length. The experiment was carried out with three densities and five proportions of the species. Aedes aegypti survival was greater...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Serpa LL,Kakitani I,Voltolini JC

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiological characteristics of Trypanosoma cruzi-infected mothers and the live birth conditions of neonates. METHODS:A serological survey with IgG-specific tests was conducted using dried blood samples from newborn infants in the State of Minas Gerais. T. cruzi ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pinto FS,de Andrade GM,Januario JN,Maia MC,Gontijo ED

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Professionals who handle rodents in the field and in the laboratory are at risk of infection by the microorganis mharbored by these animals. METHODS:Serum samples from professionals involved in rodent and Yersinia pestis handling in field or laboratory work were analyzed to determine hantavirus and plague...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Costa Éde C,Chioratto GT,Guaraná PT,Sobreira M,Aragão I,Silva R,Sotelino Rocha S,Tavares C,Paiva de Almeida AM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When the human T cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) is integrated with the host cell genome (provirus), its proviral DNA is a replication marker. Proviral load appears to be an important factor in the development of diseases related to these retroviruses. In this study, a methodology for absolute quantification of the HTL...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Tamegão-Lopes BP,Rezende PR,Maradei-Pereira LM,de Lemos JA

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An exceptional case of a 15-year-old puerpera with septic shock caused by Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus and Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is reported. The findings were observed at the necropsy. The characteristics of the diagnosis, pathogenesis and evolution of this puerperal infection (sepsis), associated ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Araújo Sde A,Lana AM,Garcia PP,Godoy P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Yeast infections are common in immunocompromised patients, although emerging species have been changing the epidemiological profile. The ability to secrete proteinases has been associated with pathogenicity within the genus Candida. This study had the aims of diagnosing yeast infections in immunocompromised patients a...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Macêdo DP,Farias AM,Lima Neto RG,Silva VK,Leal AF,Neves RP

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The diagnostic accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in children is lower than in adults. In Brazil, the diagnosis of PTB is based on a diagnostic score system (DSS). This study aims to study the role of Xpert in children and adolescents with PTB symptoms. METHODS:cross-section...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Aurilio RB,Luiz RR,Land MGP,Cardoso CAA,Kritski AL,Sant'Anna CC

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Staphylococcal species are pathogens that are responsible for outbreaks of foodborne diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of enterotoxin-genes and the antimicrobial resistance profile in staphylococcus coagulase-negative (CoNS) and coagulasepositive (CoPS) isolates from black p...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Moura TM,Campos FS,d'Azevedo PA,Van Der Sand ST,Franco AC,Frazzon J,Frazzon AP

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION: :Bottlenecks still exist during human immunodeficiency virus care that may delay the achievement of better outcomes. METHODS: :We established a monitoring system to trace patients throughout the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome care process in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, to ident...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Almeida MC,Araújo FF,Ortega-Jacome GP,Tuboi SH,Fernandes GC

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and spread of visceral leishmaniasis in the municipality of Várzea Grande, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil, between 1998 and 2007. Forty-eight human cases were reported, with an incidence rate of up to 11.7 per 100,000 inhabitants, particularly among children and adolescents ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Missawa NA,Borba JF

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION::Trypanosoma cruzi is the etiologic agent of Chagas disease in humans, mainly in Latin America. Trypanosome stocks were isolated by hemoculture from patients followed at Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases (FIOCRUZ) and studied using different approaches. METHODS::For species and geno...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Oliveira TD,Santos BN,Galdino TS,Hasslocher-Moreno AM,Bastos OM,Sousa MA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00