Insect vectors of Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi) in Northeastern Brazil.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed to analyze the relationship between visceral leishmaniasis mortality and social determinants of health (SDH). METHODS:This was an ecological study of all leishmaniasis-related deaths in Brazil, from 2001 to 2015. We analyzed 49 indicators of human development and social vulnerability. The associa...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Nunes BEBR,Leal TC,Paiva JPS,Silva LFD,Carmo RFD,Machado MF,Araújo MDP,Santos VS,Souza CDF

更新日期：2019-12-20 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：:An epidemiological survey was carried out in 3,344 people of an urban town in Lagamar, Minas Gerais, Brazil--during 1992-1993, to evaluate the main risk factors related to taeniasis and cysticercosis. A total number of 875 (78.9%) houses were visited and 1080 (32.3%) subjects were clinically examined. Poor sanitary co...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva-Vergara ML,Prata A,Netto HV,Vieira Cde O,Castro JH,Micheletti LG,Otaño AS,Franquini Júnior J

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amphotericin B, azole or sulfamide drugs are used for treatment of patients with paracoccidioidomycosis. Among the azole drugs, voriconazole was active in vitro against Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and showed efficacy in the treatment of patients infected with this fungus.In the present study the antifung...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Granzoto DS,Vitali LH,Martinez R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Considering that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been detected in feces, this study aimed to verify a possible relationship between basic sanitation indices and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) numbers/rates. METHODS:Data of COVID-19 cases registered in Brazil until May 28, ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva RRD,Santos MBD,Santos ADD,Tavares DDS,Santos PLD

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a potentially fatal disease, is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The number of cases has increased rapidly, but information on the clinical characteristics remains limited. METHODS:Cohort study. We collected and analyzed epide...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Schuelter-Trevisol F,Raimundo LJ,Soccas HD,Antunes AF,Mohr RLD,Marcon CEM,Trevisol DJ

更新日期：2020-11-25 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：: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：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:This communication reports the first occurrence of Panstrongylus lignarius in the State of Acre, Brazil. METHODS:A specimen of P. lignarius was collected from a residence in a rural area of the municipality of Rio Branco, Acre, Western Amazon. RESULTS:This new report of P. lignarius extends the distribut...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ribeiro MAL,Castro GVS,Souza JL,Cardoso ADS,Madeira FP,Camargo LMA,Meneguetti DUO

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic fungal disease occurring in Latin America that is associated with rural environments and agricultural activities. However, the incidence and prevalence of paracoccidiodomycosis is underestimated because of the lack of compulsory notification. If paracoccidiodomycosis is not diagnos...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Shikanai-Yasuda MA,Mendes RP,Colombo AL,Queiroz-Telles F,Kono ASG,Paniago AMM,Nathan A,Valle ACFD,Bagagli E,Benard G,Ferreira MS,Teixeira MM,Silva-Vergara ML,Pereira RM,Cavalcante RS,Hahn R,Durlacher RR,Khoury Z,Camar

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serologic studies in Brazil have indicated a 25% to 56% prevalence of dengue virus infections. However, these studies were carried out in populations of middle-sized and larger cities. The present study describes two epidemics of classic dengue fever in two small cities in the State of Bahia. The first occurred in 198...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Vasconcelos PF,Mota K,Straatmann A,Santos-Torres S,da Rosa AP,Tavares Neto J

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：:Accidents caused by scorpions are a serious public health problem in Brazil. Rhopalurus agamemnon is a large scorpion found in the Cerrado (savanna) biome, and it is very abundant in many localities in central Brazil. The species inhabits open savanna environments, and is common inside termite mounds. However, it disa...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Brandão RA,Françoso RD

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of a 12-year-old child with a complaint of pain and deformity in the lower thoracic region that had lasted for two years. Clinical, epidemiological and laboratory characteristics associated with images of apparent damage in the T9-T10 and T11-T12 vertebrae taken by radiography of the thoracic...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santos FC,Nascimento AL,Lira LA,Lima JF,Montenegro Rde A,Montenegro LM,Schindler HC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to verify the occurrence of intestinal parasites and commensal organisms among children attending a school located in a settlement of 'landless farm workers' in Campo Florido, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Coproparasitological analyses performed on 72 school children revealed 59.7% positivity and 4 t...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ferreira P,Lima MR,Oliveira FB,Pereira ML,Ramos LB,Marçal Md,Costa-Cruz JM

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the relative frequency of opportunistic fungal infections among hemodialysis patients, the reservoirs for these microorganisms in the environment remain unknown, although some recent studies have made correlations with the water supply as their source. The objective of the present study was to monitor the myco...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Varo SD,Martins CH,Cardoso MJ,Sartori FG,Montanari LB,Pires-Gonçalves RH

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A decline in hepatitis D virus (HDV) occurrence was described in Europe and Asia. We estimated HDV prevalence in the Brazilian Amazon following hepatitis B vaccination. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional survey of HDV measured by total antibodies to HDV (anti-HD T). RESULTS:HDV prevalence was 41.9% whitin...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Braga WS,Castilho Mda C,Borges FG,Leão JR,Martinho AC,Rodrigues IS,Azevedo EP,Barros Júnior GM,Paraná R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity of azole fungicides for agronomical use (epoxiconazole, difenoconazole and cyproconazole) was evaluated in comparison with the therapeutic antifungal agent fluconazole, on 23 environmental samples of Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans isolated from pigeon feces that were collected from farms with agri...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Drummond ED,Reimão JQ,Dias AL,de Siqueira AM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The emergence of a pandemic highlights the translational demands regarding science. This communication aims to propose theoretical-methodological elements for research on health work in pandemic context. METHODS:This reflective essay sets an framework for a research project on health work in Manaus, Amazo...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ramos FRS,Lacerda MVG,Ferreira DS,Lima KJV,Tavares IC,Monteiro WF,Martins CMG,Silva GLATD,Andrade LLC,Monteiro WM

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Leprosy in Brazil is a public health issue, and there are many regions in the State of Espírito Santo with high endemic incidence levels of leprosy, characterizing this state as a priority for leprosy programs. The aim of this study was to determine the spatial distribution of coefficients of new cases of ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Sampaio PB,Rossi TL,Cerutti Junior C,Zandonade E

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of this study was to investigate the possible link between influenza (Flu) infection and Kawasaki disease (KD). METHODS:We examined the medical records of 1,053 KD cases and 4,669 influenza infection cases hospitalized at our institute from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013. Cases of KD w...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Huang X,Huang P,Zhang L,Xie X,Xia S,Gong F,Yuan J,Jin L

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From May 2000 to January 2001 four, 15 hour-long collections of phlebotomine were done to the insect monitoring. The collection was done in an area of infection of American cutaneous leishmaniasis in the basin of the Araguari River in the municipality of Uberlandia (MG). The first collection was made in May (a cold, d...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Lemos JC,Lima Sdo C

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of human intoxication due to a snakebite by the opisthoglyphous dipsadid Thamnodynastes lanei. A 26-year-old man was bitten on the right hand and was not medicated. Bleeding lasted a few seconds, while paresthesia, chills, and headache persisted for up to 10 hours. The pain disappeared after a week, ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ganança PHS,Fraga R,Vasconcelos Neto LB,Santos Júnior APD

更新日期：2020-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case report of disseminated cutaneous sporotrichosis as the initial presentation of AIDS in a 24-year-old HIV-positive male patient. He presented multiple ulcerated skin lesions distributed over the face, thorax, legs and arms. Biopsy of one of the cutaneous lesions was suggestive of sporotrichosis and c...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Carvalho MT,de Castro AP,Baby C,Werner B,Filus Neto J,Queiroz-Telles F

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to confirm the identification of Enterococcus gallinarum and Enterococcus casseliflavus isolated from clinical and food samples by PCR-RFLP. METHODS:Fifty-two strains identified by conventional biochemical exams were submitted to PCR amplification and digested with HinfI. Only 20 (38.5%) ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Medeiros AW,d'Azevedo P,Pereira RI,Cassenego AP,Van Der Sand S,Frazzon J,Frazzon AP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION::We evaluated the associations between interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene polymorphisms -G1082A/-C819T/-C592A and periportal fibrosis regression after specific treatment for schistosomiasis. METHODS::This retrospective cohort study involved 125 Brazilian patients infected with Schistosomiasis mansoni, who were f...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva PC,Silva AV,Silva TN,Vasconcelos LM,Gomes AV,Coêlho MR,Muniz MT,Domingues AL

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of azithromycin and pyrimethamine in experimental infection of mice with Toxoplasma gondii was tested. Daily dosages of 200 mg/kg and 12.5 mg/kg, respectively, were given orally over a period of ten days. The medications were administered in combination or separately. The combined use of the drugs yielded...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Braz LM,Di Pietro AO,Amato Neto V,França FO

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present schistosomiasis mortality data in the country, in macrozones and in the federal units during the period of 1977-86. They relate mortality average to the control program. Its impact seems to be evident, especially concerning the population that underwent treatment. Here the reinfection risk has been...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silveira AC,Vasconcelos MF,Melo JE

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous leishmaniasis is usually transmitted by infected phlebotomine sand fly bites that initiate local cutaneous lesions. Few reports in the literature describe other modes of transmission. We report a case of a previously healthy 59-year-old woman who underwent electrocoagulation to remove seborrheic keratosis co...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Martins SS,Santos AO,Lima BD,Gomes CM,Sampaio RNR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00