[Prevention concerning the different alternative routes for transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi in Brazil].

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Illicit drug users (DUs) are vulnerable to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The shared use of illicit drugs is the main method of HCV transmission. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Breves, in northern Brazil. We surveyed 187 DUs to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pacheco SD,Silva-Oliveira GC,Maradei-Pereira LM,Crescente JÂ,Lemos JA,Oliveira-Filho AB

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the agar dilution and broth microdilution methods for determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, griseofulvin and terbinafine for 60 dermatophyte samples belonging to the species Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrop...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Mota CR,Miranda KC,Lemos Jde A,Costa CR,Hasimoto e Souza LK,Passos XS,Meneses e Silva H,Silva Mdo R

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a high prevalence of accidental human infection with Angiostrongylus costaricensis in some areas in southern Brazil and sometimes it presents as severe intestinal disease. Prophylaxis is important since there is no medical treatment for the disease. The ingestion of fruits and vegetables contaminated with the...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Zanini GM,Graeff-Teixeira C

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent cutaneous or mucosal candidiasis is characterized by the occurrence of at least four candidiasis episodes within a one-year period. The factors involved in recurrence of infection are still unknown. In the present study the lymphoproliferative response and the IFN-gamma production by candidiasis patients wer...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Carvalho LP,Bacellar O,Neves NA,Carvalho EM,de Jesus AR

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic response of hepatitis C in patients coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1). METHODS:A retrospective study of 20 patients coinfected with HIV-1/HCV who were treated in the outpatient liver clinic at the Sacred House of Mercy Foundation Hos...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Amaral Ido S,Móia Lde J,Barbosa MS,Demachki S,Araújo MT,Soares Mdo C

更新日期：2013-01-01 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:The increasing reports of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus strains (VRS) haves caused concern worldwide, from the laboratory detection to patient management. This study aimed to identify the occurrence of VRS strains among healthcare professionals from a university hospital. METHODS:A total of 102 Stap...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Bezerra Neto AM,Rabelo MA,Lima JLDC,Loibman SO,Leal NC,Maciel MAV

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For antistreptolysin "O" and C-reactive protein determination, carried out in Laranjal-PR, we analyzed the serum of 411 school children aged from 5 to 16. For antistreptolysin O, 13.6% had elevated titers and 5.1% were reactive for C-reactive protein. No differences related to age or sex were observed. ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Prestes-Carneiro LE,Acêncio Edos S,Pompei AC

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes five additional Brazilian human cases of polycystic hydatid disease due to Echinococcus vogeli, reviews the previous cases reported in Brazil, including one report of E. oligarthus (20 in total), and some epidemiological aspects of this disease which is no longer a curiosity but rather a problem t...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： D'Alessandro A,Moraes MA,Raick AN

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to describe the clinical spectrum of dengue in children and adolescents from a hyperendemic region who were admitted for hospitalization. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted on patients diagnosed with dengue infection upon admission to a reference center in Fortaleza, Brazil. RES...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pires Neto Rda J,de Sá SL,Pinho SC,Pucci FH,Teófilo CR,Evangelista PD,Thé CS,Bezerra DE,Lima JC,Ponte HJ,Daher Ede F,Coelho IC

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HTLV-1 infection among remnant black quilombo communities in Central Brazil. A total of 1,837 individuals were evaluated, among whom nine were HTLV-1/2 seropositive according to ELISA. All of them were positive for HTLV-1 by means of Western blot and/or PCR, thus resulti...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Nascimento LB,Carneiro MA,Teles SA,Lopes CL,Reis NR,Silva AM,Motta-Castro AR,Otsuki K,Vicente AC,Martins RM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Early identification of patients at higher risk of progressing to severe disease and death is crucial for implementing therapeutic and preventive measures; this could reduce the morbidity and mortality from kala-azar. We describe a score set composed of four scales in addition to software for quick assessm...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Costa DL,Rocha RL,Chaves EB,Batista VG,Costa HL,Costa CH

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to evaluate the response to hepatitis B (HB) revaccination of healthcare workers (HCW) who are negative for antibodies to HB surface antigen (anti-HBs) after a complete vaccination series. METHODS:HCW whose anti-HBs test was performed > 90 days after a HB vaccination course were given a 4...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Lopes MH,Sartori AM,Souza TV,Mascheretti M,Chaves Tdo S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Leishmaniasis is a global public health concern. Currently available treatments are associated with considerable side effects. The use of nanotechnology has shown promise for improving efficacy and bioavailability and minimizing side effects. METHODS:This study investigated available literature, including...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Marques CSF,Machado Júnior JB,Andrade LRM,Andrade LN,Santos ALSD,Cruz MDSPE,Chaud M,Fricks AT,Severino P

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Visceral leishmaniasis has been notified in nearly all states of Brazil, and particularly in the north of Minas Gerais, where the disease is endemic. The aim of this study was to detect natural infection of Lutzomyia longipalpis and, through the PCR/RFLP technique, identify Leishmania species found in sand...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Michalsky EM,Guedes Kde S,Lara e Silva Fde O,França-Silva JC,Dias CL,Barata RA,Dias ES

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION: :This study analyzed blackfly awareness and perceptions of health education practices for blackfly control among vulnerable populations in Brazil. METHODS: :An exploratory descriptive quantitative research analysis was performed to investigate and analyze the awareness of and potential participation in b...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Nascimento-Carvalho ÉSD,Maia-Herzog M

更新日期：2017-05-01 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 sought for evidence of previous CMV infection in patients of a general hospital serving the low income population of Rio de Janeiro. An enzyme immunoassay was used to detect anti-CMV antibodies in 713 typical hospital patients classified into eight different groups. Positive tests were found in 87% of pregn...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Suassuna JH,Leite LL,Villela LH

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antigenic extracts from five Leishmania stocks were used to vaccinate C57BL/10 mice. The Leishvacin(R) and PH8 monovalent vaccine yielded the highest IFN-gamma levels in the supernatants of spleen cell culture from vaccinated animals. Each single strain immunized group showed evidence of protective immunity six months...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Mayrink W,Santos GC,Toledo Vde P,Guimaraes TM,Machado-Coelho GL,Genaro O,da Costa CA

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A time series study of admissions, deaths and acute cases was conducted in order to evaluate the context of Chagas disease in Pernambuco. METHODS:Data reported to the Information Technology Department of the Brazilian National Health Service between 1980 and 2008 was collected for regions and Federal Unit...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Braz SC,Melo Mde F,Lorena VM,Souza WV,Gomes Yde M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is spread out in hospitals across different regions of the world and is regarded as the major agent of nosocomial infections, causing infections such as skin and soft tissue pneumonia and sepsis. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for methi...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Naves KS,Vaz da Trindade N,Gontijo Filho PP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a matter of concern for blood bank professionals and blood transfusion recipients, especially in cases of transfusions to neonates and immunocompromised patients. Thus, the present study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of CMV IgG and IgM antibodies among blood donor...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Souza MA,Passos AM,Treitinger A,Spada C

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:We report the first case of cryptococcosis due to Cryptococcus decagattii in an immunocompetent pediatric patient from an indigenous community in Argentina with a successful outcome. Two isolates (blood, cerebrospinal fluid) were genotyped by restriction fragment length polymorphism of the orotidine monophosphate pyro...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Berejnoi A,Taverna CG,Mazza M,Vivot M,Isla G,Córdoba S,Davel G

更新日期：2019-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Abdominal palpation and ultrasound findings among patients from an endemic area for schistosomiasis in Brazil who had been followed up for 27 years were compared. METHODS:In 2004, 411 patients from Brejo do Espírito Santo, in the State of Bahia, were selected for the present investigation after giving the...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Prata A,Ruiz-Guevara R,Antunes CM,Marinho CC,Queiroz LC,Voieta I,Lambertucci JR

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Leptospirosis is an endemic disease in Brazil that can become an epidemic during the rainy season resulting from floods in areas susceptible to natural disasters. These areas are widespread in Santa Catarina, particularly in the coastal region. Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify environ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva AEP,Conceição GMS,Chiaravalloti Neto F

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There was a follow-up of pregnant women treated for multidrug-resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB) during pregnancy in Campinas, State of São Paulo, Brazil, from 1995 to 2007. METHODS:In a retrospective study, patients with tuberculosis who were resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin and had pregnancy...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Oliveira HB,Mateus SH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interaction between clinical infection, vector, and population serotype immunity defines dengue epidemic risk. An endemic-sporadic epidemiological situation is an acceptable control target in metropolitan regions deficient in urban upgrading, sanitation, and health agents' access to residences, besides low residual po...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Marzochi KB

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. Wild and perianthropic mammals maintain the infection/transmission cycle, both in their natural habitat and in the peridomestic area. The aim of this paper was to present the results from a study on wild rodents in the central and northern regions of San Luis ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Brigada AM,Doña R,Caviedes-Vidal E,Moretti E,Basso B

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first three months of 2002 witnessed a dengue epidemic in the State of Rio de Janeiro. At that time, health authorities encouraged community participation in the elimination of vector breeding sites. For this campaign, a great quantity of information about the disease was extensively publicized in order to guide t...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Lenzi Mde F,Coura LC

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00