Simultaneous occurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis and carcinomatous lymphangitis.

abstract：:Two cases of malaria by Plasmodium vivax relapsed after treatment with drugs in doses recommended by the Ministry of Health are presented. Both patients were overweight and were followed in the Federal District, an area considered free from vector transmission of the disease. Radical cure was obtained after medication...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santos JB,Luz Fd,Deckers FA,Tauil PL

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents the clinical and epidemiological aspects of children affected with dengue, in Manaus, AM, in 2006 and 2007. There were 482 The aim of this study was to present the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children affected by dengue, in Manaus, State of Amazonas, in 2006 and 2007. Analysis w...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Rocha LA,Tauil PL

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：: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：:Eight hundred and sixty six bio-sensors for the passive detection of triatomine bugs, were tried in intra-domiciles of thirteen municipalities of an endemic area of Triatoma sordida in the North of Minas Gerais State, Brazil. This species is nowadays the most captured in Brazil and mainly in the above region. The sens...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Dias JC,Vieira Ede P,Tadashi H,Azeredo BV

更新日期：2005-09-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:Low handgrip strength (HS) is associated with cardiometabolic alterations that have affected people with HIV/AIDS. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study performed in adults receiving antiretroviral treatment. HS was evaluated using a dynamometer and divided by body weight to obtain the relative strengt...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santos FB,Conceição-Machado MEPD,Sampaio EJ,Ramos LB,Barreto-Medeiros JM

更新日期：2019-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Congenital infection by the Zika virus (ZIKV) is responsible for severe abnormalities in the development of the central nervous system. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the ability of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) to detect patterns of involvement of the central nerv...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ribeiro BNF,Muniz BC,Marchiori E

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：:In the endemic regions of Bolivia the infection of the feminine population in fertile age by T. cruzi is frequent (20 to 50 % of the women in fertile age) and the rate of fetal maternal transmission is of approximately 5%. A great percentage of infected women do not transmit the infection to the fetus. The intention o...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Torrico F,Castro M,Solano M,Rodriguez P,Torrico MC,Truyens C,Carlier Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ML Flow and anti-PGL-I ELISA are serological tests that detect IgM antibodies against the phenolic glycolipid I (PGL-I), specific to Mycobacterium leprae. To evaluate the outcomes of ML Flow and ELISA (PGL-I) serological tests in leprosy-endemic areas in comparison to non-endemic ones, a total of 351 volunteers from B...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva RC,Lyon S,Araos R,Lyon AC,Grossi MA,Lyon SH,Penido RA,Bührer-Sékula S,Antunes CM

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：:Yellow fever in the Region of Ribeirao Preto at the turn of XIX century: scientific importance and economic repercussion. This historical review describes the bad situation of public health in Brazil during the XIX Century caused by multiple yellow fever outbreaks. The knowledge regarding to yellow fever at that time ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Figueiredo LT

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work describes radiography studies of the esophagus in chagasic patients of the Mambaí project over a 25 year period. Each person realized two radiographs in four different periods (1975-1976, 1980-1982, 1988-1991 and 1998-2000). The first radiograph was realized in the right anterior oblique position after swall...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Peñaranda-Carrillo R,Castro C,Rezende J,Prata A,Macêdo V

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1954 to 1990 granuloma inguinale was diagnosed in 259 patients al the dermatology service of the Universidade Federal do Pará in Belém, Brazil. Among them, 56 cases had occurred in the twenty-year period 1954-1974 and as many as 133 cases were seen during the last five years only. Greater sexual liberty, poor soc...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva D,Salgado U,Macêdo C,Neves C

更新日期：1991-10-01 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：: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:Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi and treated with benznidazole (BNZ). This drug has the troublesome features of presenting partial effectiveness and high toxicity ranging from hypersensitivity reactions to medullary aplasia. The objective here was to describe and evaluate the occurrence of adv...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： de Pontes VM,Souza Júnior AS,Cruz FM,Coelho HL,Dias AT,Coêlho IC,Oliveira Mde F

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study evaluates the factors associated with the development of severe periportal fibrosis in patients with Schistosoma mansoni. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to December 2012 involving 178 patients infected with S. mansoni who were treated in the Hospital das Clínicas of Pe...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva PC,Leal TV,Domingues AL

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mice previously infected with Schistosoma mansoni, and cured by specific treatment (400mg/kg oxamniquine, p.o.) in the chronic phase of the disease, were reinfected 20 days after treatment to assess their capacity for modulation of the granulomatous response. Histopathologic examination of the animals' liver, at 60 da...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Coelho PM,Raso P,de Mello RT,Toppa NH

更新日期：1994-07-01 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：:Vertebral localization of Brucellosis has a low occurrence nowadays. Because of its rarity, it is essential to pay attention to structural modifications of the vertebral segment caused by bacterial spondylodiscitis. Based on a clinical case, with radiological, anatomicopathological and labatorial aspects related to th...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ferreira CR,Ferreira CR,Tatagiba TA,Souto Filho JT

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rabies is an acute zoonotic disease, caused by a rhabdovirus that can affect all mammals, and is commonly transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal. The definitive diagnosis is laboratorial, by the Fluorescent Antibody Test (FAT) as a quick test and Mouse Inoculation Test (MIT) as a confirmatory test (gold...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Corona TF,Böger B,Rocha TCD,Svoboda WK,Gomes EC

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased frequency and dissemination of enterobacteria resistant to various antimicrobials is currently worldwide concern. In January 2010, a 94-year-old patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia was admitted to the University Hospital. This patient died 21 days after hospitalization due to the clinical worsening...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Chang MR,Biberg CA,Lopes FA,Tetila AF,Pignatari AC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rupestrian triatomines were captured in six Quaraí city localities, RS, to verify the level of Trypanosomatidae infection, as well as the animal reservoir. The capture occurred in a wild environment and 453 samples were collected, which were identified and separated by nymphal instar. 421 (92.9%) samples of Triatoma r...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Martins LP,Castanho RE,Casanova C,Caravelas DT,Frias GT,Ruas-Neto AL,Rosa JA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) is a chronic infection that can affect the skin and mucous membranes. We report a case of oral, nasopharyngeal, and penile lesions in a 35-year-old cocaine user. The patient presented with ulcerated lesions in 2014. Histopathologic analysis revealed amastigotes, and serological test r...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Sbroglio LL,Maiolini VM,Rabelo IMMA,Giraldelli GA,Tuccori LP,Cunha RG

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION.:This study aimed to evaluate different methods for differentiation of species of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) that caused infections in hospitalized immunocompromised patients. METHODS.:A total of 134 CoNS strains were characterized using four different methods. RESULTS. :The results of matri...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Trevisoli LE,Bail L,Rodrigues LS,Conte D,Palmeiro JK,Dalla-Costa LM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Monitoring disability trends is required to evaluate leprosy elimination. We assessed the trends in disability indicators and its association with space in Alagoas, Brazil. METHODS:We conducted an ecological study in all leprosy cases from 2006 to 2016. Disability indicators were analyzed using the joinpo...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Souza CDF,Tavares DLC,Tavares CM,Almeida AGCDS,Accioly SMPDS,Paiva JPS,Leal TC,Santos VS

更新日期：2019-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Fractionation of Piper nigrum ethanol extract, biomonitored by assays on pyrethroid-resistant Aedes aegypti larvae yielded isolation of the larvicidal amides piperolein-A and piperine. Comparing LC50 values, the ethanol extract (0.98 ppm) was the most toxic, followed by piperolein-A (1.46 ppm) and piperine (1.53 ppm)....

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Simas NK,Lima Eda C,Kuster RM,Lage CL,de Oliveira Filho AM

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The responses of Plasmodium falciparum to antimalarial drugs were evaluated through the in vitro test using blood sample collected from patients of 7 municipalities of the south of Pará State. Sixty nine microtests for chloroquine and mefloquine, 62 for amodiaquine and 61 for quinine were performed. The results showed...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Couto AA,Calvosa VS,Santos MA,Souza JM

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00