Immunotherapy, immunochemotherapy and chemotherapy for American cutaneous leishmaniasis treatment.

abstract：:Benznidazole, drug of choice for Chagas disease (CD), has been associated with a high incidence of adverse reactions that can become serious, necessitating discontinuation of the drug. We describe the case of a Bolivian patient living in Spain for 9 years, who, following treatment with benznidazole for CD in indetermi...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Coronel MV,Frutos LO,Muñoz EC,Valle DK,Rojas DH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested deltamethrin (K-Othrine 50 FW) in the control of triatomine bugs, in an semi arid area with about 56.6% of houses bug infested. We used in 402 Domiciliary Units, 125, 75, 60 or 50 ml per pump of 10 liters, equivalent, if applied on 250 m2, to 25, 15, 12 and 10 mg/m2. The invasion, colonization and cumulative...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Marcondes CB,Pinto CT

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：:Clinical presentation of paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) can be diverse. Morphology and quantity of skin lesions depends on interactions between host immunity and fungus virulence. Diagnosis can be a challenge considering that this fungus has low virulence and some individuals have immunity to microorganism, which result...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Abreu MAMM,Lastória JC,Mattos ALA,Alchorne MMA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sex workers (SWs) are vulnerable to HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis coinfection. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tubarão, Laguna, and Imbituba, Southern Brazil. We surveyed 147 SWs using face-to-face interviews and blood sampling for serological evaluation. RESULTS:Prevalence of hepatitis B...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Schuelter-Trevisol F,Custódio G,Silva AC,Oliveira MB,Wolfart A,Trevisol DJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polypeptides of 46 and 58 kDa were recognized in different T. cruzi strains (Y, WSL and Colombiana) by serum of all chagasic patients studied. These polypeptides were isolated from T. cruzi Y strain and used in ELISA. The sensitivity and specificity were 97.6% [CI 95%: 86-100%] and 100% [CI 95%: 89.3-100%], respec...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pereira VR,Nakazawa M,Furtado VC,Abath FG,Gomes YM

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study characterized the clinico-epidemiological profile of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL) cases in Barbalha, Ceará State, Brazil. METHODS:Medical records of 363 patients visiting Federal University of Cariri between 2009 and 2014 were analyzed. RESULTS:ACL was more prevalent in men with low ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Grangeiro Júnior CRP,Pimentel JVC,Teixeira Júnior AG,Jesus AF,Galvão TCF,Souza LAA,Gadelha MDSV,Damasceno KS,Rolim Neto ML,Lima MAP,Nascimento VBD,Silva CGLD

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous evaluation of the genetic variability of four biogeographical populations of Lutzomyia whitmani from known foci of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Brazil demonstrated two main spatial clusters: Corte de Pedra-BA, Ilhéus-BA and Serra de Baturité-CE in the first cluster, and Martinho Campos-MG in the second. Further...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： de Souza CM,Fortes-Dias CL,Linardi PM,Dias ES

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have become common in hospitals and the community environment, and this wide resistance has limited patient treatment. Clindamycin (CL) represents an important alternative therapy for infections caused by S. aureus. Antimicrobial susce...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Bottega A,Rodrigues Mde A,Carvalho FA,Wagner TF,Leal IA,Santos SO,Rampelotto RF,Hörner R

更新日期：2014-09-01 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:We compared feces culturing in charcoal or vermiculite to obtain Strongyloides venezuelensis larvae. METHODS:Feces (5 g) from infected rats was mixed with vermiculite (10 g) or coal (10 g) in plastic cups and incubated at 28°C for 48 h. Larvae were recovered using Baermann-Moraes method. RESULTS:Signific...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ribeiro SR,Maia CO,Pereira FE,Moreira NI

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The type of pulmonary histoplasmosis presents limited lesions to the lungs, with symptoms that are clinically and radiological similar to chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. This paper describes the clinical features of four cases of pulmonary histoplasmosis. Aspects of diagnostic and clinical, epidemiological, laboratory...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Zöllner MS,Rezende KM,Birman S,Elias CP,Arisawa EÂ,Santos MA

更新日期：2010-09-01 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 this study, four compounds were utilized at the dose of 12.5 mg/kg body weight, p.o., to treat Cebus monkeys experimentally infected with about 200 cercariae of Schistosoma mansoni (SJ strain), via transcutaneous route. The oograms performed with rectal snips, as well as stool examinations carried out periodically,...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Coelho PM,Pereira LH,de Mello RT

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In vitro bioassays were performed to access the larvicidal activity of crude extracts from the endophytic fungus Pestalotiopsis virgulata (Melanconiales, Amphisphaeriaceae) and the saprophytic fungus Pycnoporus sanguineus (Basidiomycetes, Polyporaceae) against the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Anopheles nun...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Bücker A,Bücker NC,Souza AQ,Gama AM,Rodrigues-Filho E,Costa FM,Nunez CV,Silva AC,Tadei WP

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：:Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast agent of human and animal cryptococcosis. The variety neoformans is an important cause of mortality in AIDS-patients throughout the world. It has already been isolated worldwide from different environmental sources, including avian habitats. However, in spite of the occ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Filiú WF,Wanke B,Agüena SM,Vilela VO,Macedo RC,Lazéra M

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors presented a detailed review about the treatment of bancroftian filariasis with diethylcarbamazine. The interesting aspects about the drug discovery and the basic concepts about its pharmacology were reported in a summarised form. On the other hand, emphasis was made about the speculation done by several au...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Dreyer G,Norões J

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Strongyloides venezuelensis has been used as a model for studying human strongyloidosis. METHODS:This study aimed to compare the ability of predatory nematophagous fungi Duddingtonia flagrans (AC001), Arthrobotrys robusta (I-31) and Monacrosporium sinense (SF53) and on infective larvae (L3) of Strongyloid...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Braga FR,Araujo JM,Silva AR,Araújo JV,Carvalho RO,Tavela Ade O,Silva ME,Fernandes FM,Melo AL

更新日期：2011-05-01 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:The genera Enterococcus, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are recognized as important Gram-positive human pathogens. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of Vitek 2 in identifying Gram-positive cocci and their antimicrobial susceptibilities. METHODS:One hundred four isolates were analyzed...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Paim TG,Cantarelli VV,d'Azevedo PA

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the State of Amazonas, Brazil, urban expansion together with precarious basic sanitation conditions and human settlement on river banks has contributed to the persistence of waterborne and intestinal parasitic diseases. Time series of the recorded cases of cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and leptospirosis are d...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Martins M,Lacerda MV,Monteiro WM,Moura MA,Santos EC,Saraceni V,Saraiva MG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As highly specific molecular biology-based techniques may not be sensitive enough for the diagnosis of American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL), clinicians frequently rely on immunological tests before treatment initiation. Hence, the correct combination of diagnostic tests is imperative for ATL diagnosis....

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pinheiro ABS,Kurizky PS,Ferreira MF,Mota MAS,Ribeiro JS,Oliveira Filho EZ,Souza CA,Barroso DH,Sampaio RNR,Gomes CM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is an important cause of mortality due to its high prevalence, considering that one third of the worlds population is infected with the tuberculosis bacillus. We report the first case of carcinomatous lymphangitis associated with active pulmonary tuberculosis. Carcinomatous lymphangitis is a rare event th...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Tuon FF,Miyaji KT,de Vidal PM,da Silva LF,Kono A,Franca FO

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We report the larvicidal activity of two formulations from Amanita muscariaagainst Culex quinquefasciatus, as well as the viability of the aqueous extract after storage. METHODS The larvicidal activity of aqueous extract and powder from A. muscaria, and the viability of the aqueous extract after storage, w...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Cárcamo MC,Carapeto LP,Duarte JP,Bernardi E,Ribeiro PB

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is being increasingly reported among the elderly and major depression (MD) may be associated with suboptimal adherence to treatment. METHODS:Cross-sectional study on factors associated with MD among 72 HIV-infected elderly individuals. RESULTS:Twenty (27.7%) pati...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Carmo Filho Ad,Fakoury MK,Eyer-Silva Wde A,Neves-Motta R,Kalil RS,Ferry FR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms continue to increase, and therapeutic options remain scarce. Given this challenge, it has become necessary to use older antimicrobials for treatment of these pathogens. We report three patients with lower urinary tract infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapene...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： da Silva JO,Yu MC,Doi A,de Araujo MR,Neto PA,Furtado GH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The genus Staphylococcus is of great importance because of its high prevalence in hospital infections and because it presents high rates of resistance to oxacillin and other antimicrobials. Thus, evaluation of the accuracy of the phenotypic methods that are used to determine the profile of antimicrobial re...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Kaiser TD,Pacheco FC,Lima AA,Pereira EM,Santos KR,Nunes AP

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an expanding zoonosis in Brazil and is becoming urbanized in several Brazilian regions. This study aims to describe the epidemiological features of human and canine VL in the municipality of Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais, by focusing on their spatial distribution. MET...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Prado PF,Rocha MF,Sousa JF,Caldeira DI,Paz GF,Dias ES

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00