[Phagocytes rate and cellular viability of the monocytes in patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni who underwent splenectomy and auto-implantation of spleen tissue].

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: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:The increase in American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL) cases in 2005 was due to an outbreak that occurred in the towns of Itapema and Balneário Camboriú. This study aimed to determine the possible presence of infection by Leishmania sp in domestic dogs living in an endemic focus of ATL in the town of Bal...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Heusser Júnior A,Bellato V,Souza AP,Moura AB,Sartor AA,Santos EG,Silva VL

更新日期：2010-11-01 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：:The present study was effected aiming the verification of the seasonal, spatial and hourly of the phlebotominic species found in the county of Itupeva. Captures were performed fortnightly and 864 sand flies were collected between april/94 and march/95. 81.3% of the captured specimens belonged to 4 species: L. migonei ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Mayo RC,Casanova C,Mascarini LM,Pignatti MG,Rangel O,Galati EA,Wanderley DM,Corrêa FM

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：: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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Coccidioidomycosis, a disease caused by Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii, is endemic in arid climatic regions in Northeast Brazil. Its prevalence is higher among young adult males living in rural areas. Existing literature about this disease in Ceará, a Northeast Brazilian state, are scarce. ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Morais JLDS,Borges MCM,Cavalcante LMMB,Motoyama PVP,Libório MP,Távora LGF

更新日期：2020-10-21 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：:During the period October 1992 to July 1995 we measured the osmolarity and pH of ampoules of meglumine antimoniate (glucantime) from lot 9206L-004 (manufactured by Rhodia Farma Ltd, of São Paulo, SP, Brazil) maintained in three temperature conditions namely 4 degrees C, 37 degrees C and ambiental. Although we observed...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Romero GA,de Oliveira MR,Correia D,Marsden PD

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of rickettsial infection was surveyed in 3,545 Amblyomma cajennense ticks and 2,666 Amblyomma dubitatum ticks. Using the hemolymph test, polymerase chain reaction and isolation of Rickettsia in cell cultures, all of the Amblyomma cajennense were negative, whereas 634 (23.8%) of the Amblyomma dubitatum tic...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pacheco RC,Horta MC,Pinter A,Moraes-Filho J,Martins TF,Nardi MS,Souza SS,Souza CE,Szabó MP,Richtzenhain LJ,Labruna MB

更新日期：2009-05-01 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: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：:Aspergillosis is an infection caused by saprophytic fungi of the genus Aspergillus, which typically occurs in immunosuppressed individuals, but has also been reported in immunocompetent patients. The main routes of entry are the respiratory tract, skin, cornea, and ear, and the infection may be localized or disseminat...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Azulay-Abulafia L,Sousa MA,Pussanti A,Coimbra DD,Vega H,Bernardes Filho F

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：: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：:We report three cases of children with visceral larva migrans confirmed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), in Goiânia. Pulmonary interstitial infiltrates with dry cough and peripheral eosinophilia characterised the first case. Clinical and laboratorial finding in the second case included dry cough, pulmonar...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Campos DM,Sousa MN,Zacariotti ET,Nardini R,Campos ML,Barbosa AP,Gebrin MC,Lima FM

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The production of phospholipase and proteinase exoenzymes was evaluated in seventy nine samples of Candida isolated from the oral cavity of patients with oral lesions characteristic of candidosis and from individuals presenting a clinically normal mouth, attended at the University of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto USP. A...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Candido RC,Azevedo RV,Komesu MC

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aedes albopictus was first detected in Brazil in 1986. This mosquito species presents a major threat to public health because Brazilian populations have shown substantial vector competence for arboviruses such as dengue and chikungunya. METHODS:We updated the records of Ae. albopictus in several States of...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pancetti FG,Honório NA,Urbinatti PR,Lima-Camara TN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study had the aim of isolating and identifying keratinophilic fungi from soil and correlating them with dermatomycosis agents. According to our results, the predominance of Trichophyton tonsurans as a dermatomycosis agent among children in the city of Recife, PE, is probably due to children's greater contact with...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Leal AF,Macêdo DP,Laranjeira D,de Souza-Motta CM,Fernandes MJ,Magalhães OM,Beltrão EI,Neves RP

更新日期：2009-07-01 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: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：: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：:From a canine case of american cutaneous leishmaniasis in the locality of Santa Rita de Cássia, municipality of Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro, a serological survey was performed on 177 dogs and 43 cats. Evaluation of the canine serum samples showed that 10% had a positive reaction in the indirect immunofluorescence test...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Figueiredo FB,Bonna IC,Nascimento LD,Costa Td,Baptista C,Pacheco TM,Amendoeira MR,Madeira Mde F

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiostrongylus costaricensisis is an intra-arterial nematode of rodents. Man may become accidentally infected through ingestion of contaminated food or water. Our objective was to describe the parasite structures recognized by human antibodies in serum samples from acute and convalescent phases of abdominal angiostro...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Bender AL,Maurer RL,da Silva MC,Ben R,Terraciano PB,da Silva AC,Graeff-Teixeira C

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Present report demonstrates that repeated radiation of Schistosoma mansoni-infected Biomphalaria glabrata, totaling 15,000 rads, caused a sudden, albeit transient, suppression of cercarial shedding. Initially, sporocysts practically disappeared from the snail tissues. The more resistant developing cercariae presented ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Azevedo CM,Borges CC,Andrade ZA

更新日期：2004-05-01 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::Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus hominis (MRSHo) has been recognized as an important human pathogen, particularly in immunocompromised patients. METHODS::A total of 19 S. hominis isolates were collected from children at the Children's Medical Centre, Tehran, Iran, from March 2012 to February 2013. MR...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Soroush S,Jabalameli F,Taherikalani M,Eslampour MA,Beigverdi R,Emaneini M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

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