Dengue infection in children and adolescents: clinical profile in a reference hospital in northeast Brazil.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Exclusive or associated lesions in various structures of the autonomic nervous system occur in the chronic forms of Chagas disease. In the indeterminate form, the lesions are absent or mild, whereas in the exclusive or combined heart and digestive disease forms, they are often more pronounced. Depending on...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Junqueira LF Jr

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The use of entomopathogenic fungi to control disease vectors has become relevant because traditional chemical control methods have caused damage to the environment and led to the development of resistance among vectors. Thus, this study assessed the pathogenicity of entomopathogenic fungi in Triatoma dimid...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Vázquez-Martínez MG,Cirerol-Cruz BE,Torres-Estrada JL,López MH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the State of Amazonas, accidents with snakes are a public health problem. For this reasons, the objective of this work was to carry out a descriptive study of the snake accidents attended in the health units of 34 municipalities, one district and two border platoons in the State of Amazonas. The characteristics mos...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Campos Borges C,Sadahiro M,dos Santos MC

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:with the objective of evaluating shortened therapeutic outlines effective in vivax malaria treatment, we accomplished an open, prospective study allocating 234 patients with vivax malaria distributed at random into eight therapeutic groups. Six groups used oral arthemisin as blood esquizonticide at different doses for...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： da Silva Rdo S,Pinto AY,Calvosa VS,de Souza JM

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we present a study of members of 265 nuclear families, aged six or more. This study is based of family heredograms, and takes into account the clinical form of schistosomiasis observed before treatment with oxamniquine. The probability of occurrence of two or more cases of hepatosplenomegaly is low, notw...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Tavares-Neto J,Prata A

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a randomised double-blind study 122 volunteers living in an endemic malarious area in Amazonian Rondônia state were divided into 4 groups to study malaria suppression. . The first group received 500 mg of mefloquine every month, group II 250 mg every two weeks, group III a tablet of Fansidar (500 mg sulphadoxine + ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santos JB,Prata A,Wanssa E

更新日期：1993-07-01 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：:In 1987 the University of Guadalajara performed a seroepidemiological survey in order to know the prevalence of infection for Trypanosoma cruzi in the 124 counties of the state of Jalisco, Mexico in which appraisals of 21.6 for 100 inhabitants were gotten. From December of 1993 to June of 1994 was carried out a pursui...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Contreras FT,Yerenas M,Gutiérrez MS,Anaya MR,Corder AJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recently proposed CSF method for diagnosing intestinal helminthiases was compared with the other methods (direct; Faust et al.; spontaneous sedimentation in water; and Kato-Katz) that are routinely for this purpose. The CSF method performed satisfactorily, thus showing that this technique can be adopted for use in...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Alarcón RS,Amato Neto V,Gakiya E,Bezerra RC

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study was undertaken in 648 children with less than 6 years of age in the municipality of Raposa, Maranhão, Brazil, from June 1997 to June 1998, to evaluate the characteristics of the infection by L.(L.)chagasi and verify if there is an association between malnutrition and asymptomatic infection. A stand...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Caldas AJ,Silva DR,Pereira CC,Nunes PM,Silva BP,Silva AA,Barral A,Costa JM

更新日期：2001-09-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Bacterial meningitis has great social relevance due to its ability to produce sequelae and cause death. It is most frequently found in developing countries, especially among children. Meningococcal meningitis occurs at a high frequency in populations with poor living conditions. This study describes the te...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Souza SF,Costa Mda C,Paim JS,Natividade MS,Pereira SM,Andrade AM,Teixeira MG

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of antibodies against Yersinia pestis in domestic carnivores (dogs and cats), in plague areas in the State of Ceará, was analyzed to establish the importance of monitoring these animals within the routine practice of the plague control program. Over the decade 1997-2006, 146,732 serum samples were exami...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Aragão AI,Pinheiro KM,Seoane AC,Tavares C,Almeida AM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The recent emergence and rapid spread of Zika and Chikungunya fevers in Brazil, occurring simultaneously to a Dengue fever epidemic, together represent major challenges to public health authorities. This study aimed to identify and compare the 2015-2016 spatial diffusion pattern of Zika, Chikungunya, and D...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santana LS,Braga JU

更新日期：2020-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the last recent years, the number of Q fever cases have has increased throughout the world. An epidemiological investigation was performed in the area in which the first molecular documentation of Q fever in Brazil was previously reported. METHODS:Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and PCR of Co...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Mares-Guia MA,Rozental T,Guterres A,Gomes R,Almeida DN,Moreira NS,Barreira JD,Favacho AR,Santana AL,Lemos ER

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Besides mosquito species adapted to urban environments (Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), only 15 species of Anopheles had been recorded in the State of Pernambuco. METHODS:Human-landing mosquitoes were collected in Dois Irmãos Park, in Recife. RESULTS:The first report for the ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Aragão NC,Müller GA,Balbino VQ,Costa Junior CR,Figueirêdo Júnior CS,Alencar J,Marcondes CB

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：: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 city of Campinas is located in an endemic area for Brazilian spotted fever in São Paulo State, where several cases have recently occurred. Capybaras have been associated with the cycle of this disease, for they present positive serology and serve as host for ticks of the genus Amblyomma, the main vectors of Brazil...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Estrada DA,Schumaker TT,Souza CE,Rodrigues Neto EJ,Linhares AX

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to detect anti-Leptospira spp antibodies and Leptospira DNA in domestic dogs. METHODS:Blood and urine from 106 dogs were evaluated by microscopic agglutination test (MAT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), respectively. RESULTS:Six (5.7%) and one (1%) animals were positive by MAT and P...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Latosinski GS,Fornazari F,Babboni SD,Caffaro K,Paes AC,Langoni H

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected disease, with territorial expansion and regional differences in Brazil that require explanation. This study aimed to describe changes in the epidemiology of VL in Brazil from 2001 to 2014. METHODS:The incidence rates, sociodemographic and clinical data, and case ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Reis LLD,Balieiro AADS,Fonseca FR,Gonçalves MJF

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Armadillos have been involved in leprosy transmission and are considered a source of Mycobacterium leprae in numerous reports. Clinicians from certain areas of the USA consider contact with armadillos a risk factor for leprosy. However, there is a challenge associated with the role of wild armadillos perpetuating huma...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Deps PD,Antunes JM,Faria C,Bührer-Sékula S,Camargo ZP,Opromola DV,Tomimori J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are bacterial enzymes capable of hydrolyzing beta-lactams. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of TEM- and SHV-type ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae strains in Zahedan, Southeast Iran. METHODS:A total of 170 non-repetitive K. pneumoniae strain...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Shahraki-Zahedani S,Rigi S,Bokaeian M,Ansari-Moghaddam A,Moghadampour M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Some human papillomavirus (HPV) types are involved in malignant processes in the cervical epithelium, with 99% of cases attributed to oncogenic HPV infection. This study aimed to detect S100, CD68, and major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC-II) molecules in cervical uterine epithelial samples in pa...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Cassandri F,Tozetti IA,Fernandes CE,Almeida FG,Falcão GR,Scapulatempo ID,Prata TT,Padovani CT,Alves DB,Ferreira AT,Abdo MA

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Renal damage is a consequence of severe malaria, and is generally caused by sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum -infected erythrocytes in the renal microcirculation, which leads to obstruction, hypoxia, and ischemia. This triggers high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) to send a danger signal through toll-li...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Fitri LE,Rosmarwati E,Rizky Y,Budiarti N,Samsu N,Mintaroem K

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors studied the killer effect of nine standard strains of yeasts on 146 samples of Candida albicans isolated from the following clinical specimens: oral mucosa, feces, bronchial wash, sputum, vaginal secretion, urine, skin lesion, nail lesion and blood. Using this system it was possible to differentiate 23 bio...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Candido RC,Fischman O,Zaror L,Ito IY

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evlachovaea sp was tested on nymphs of 5 Triatoma spp 5 Rhodnius spp, Panstrongylus herreri and Dipetalogaster maximus at 25 degrees C, 75% humidity and humidity >98%. Most species showed susceptibility to fungal infection at high humidity. Mortality was reduced at 75% humidity. Fungal development was observed on 69.5...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Luz C,Rocha LF,Silva IG

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several cases of acute Chagas disease (ACD) have been reported in the Peruvian Amazon basin. METHODS:The objective was to describe and investigate 6 ACD cases in children from indigenous Amazon communities in the province of Datem del Marañón in Loreto department (2006-2010). RESULTS:The mean age was 3.6...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Cabrera R,Vega S,Valderrama Y,Cabanillas K,Fernández C,Rodríguez O,Del Aguila C,Hernández J,Mendoza L,Ramón Meza J

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chagas disease remains a public health problem in the rural and urban areas of 19 countries in the Americas. METHODS:The aim of the present study was to investigate the Trypanosoma cruzi infection rate of triatomines collected from both intra- and peridomiciliary areas in eleven municipalities of Southeas...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Fidalgo ASOBV,Costa ACD,Silva Filho JDD,Cândido DDS,Freitas EC,Pereira LDS,Andrade MC,Gomes KCMS,Bezerra CM,Oliveira MF

更新日期：2018-03-01 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