Abstract:
:The authors report a case of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis in a 45-year-old patient who was unsuccessfully treated with pentavalent antimonial for 30 days. After 10 days from the initial treatment and before starting a new therapeutic regimen with the same drug the patient died due to sudden cardiac arrest.
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Rev Soc Bras Med Tropjournal_title
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropicalauthors
Oliveira MC,Amorim RF,Freitas Rde A,Costa Ade Ldoi
10.1590/s0037-86822005000300011subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2005-05-01 00:00:00pages
258-60issue
3eissn
0037-8682issn
1678-9849pii
S0037-86822005000300011journal_volume
38pub_type
杂志文章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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0110-2013
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::In vivo antimalarial drug efficacy studies of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria at an isolated site in the Amazon basin of Peru bordering Brazil and Colombia showed >50% RII/RIII resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine but no evidence of resistance to mefloquine. ...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822004000300015
更新日期:2004-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Favorable responses in American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL) patients to treatment with 5 mg Sbv/kg/day meglumine antimoniate (MA) has been reported in Rio de Janeiro, but little is known regarding the therapeutic response to low doses in patients from other locations. METHODS:A retrospective review of...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0464-2017
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The Montenegro skin test, used to diagnose cutaneous leishmaniasis, is now being considered to detect immunogenicity after vaccination. In this study, we evaluated the ability of this test to induce immune response and IFN-g production in subjects not previously exposed to Leishmania. The Montenegro skin test was perf...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822001000600007
更新日期:2001-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::In order to investigate the pathogenicity of the virus strain GOI 4191 that was isolated from a fatal adverse event after yellow fever virus (YFV) vaccination, an experimental assay using hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) as animal model and YFV 17DD vaccine strain as virus reference was accomplished. The two virus stra...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822004000700011
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The article evaluates available scientific information concerning the prevalence and clinical characteristics of hepatitis C virus infection in the Brazilian Amazon, a know endemic area for hepatitis A, B and D viruses infection. All the information was obtained through extensive analysis of original and review articl...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822004000700001
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Congenital transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in Argentina has being increasing its relative importance with control of vectorial and transfusional transmission growth. It is for this reason that vertical transmission is seen, in the future, as a continuous source of infected newborns, even with vectorial and...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2005-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0063-2013
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The microscopic examination of microhematocrit tubes (mHCT) has been proposed as the gold standard for acute and congenital Chagas disease diagnosis. We compared different mHCT methodologies detecting T. cruzi parasites in the blood. METHODS:The rotating method, water mount, and immersion oil methods were...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0505-2018
更新日期:2019-06-27 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0563-2019
更新日期:2020-04-03 00:00:00
abstract::With the aim of evaluating the cardiac autonomic function in elderly chagasic patients living in an endemic area, we evaluated, by using computadorized heart rate variability, 28 elderly chagasic with the indeterminate form, 28 elderly non chagasic and 28 young healthy control. In all patients we performed conventiona...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2003-11-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822012000300009
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, which affects humans and other animals. The most severe form is congenital toxoplasmosis. Thus, it is important to establish the serological profile of women before pregnancy. This study aimed to analyze the serology of toxopla...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822010000100013
更新日期:2010-01-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822004000200017
更新日期:2004-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The increasing practice of ecotourism and rural tourism in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, highlights the importance of studies concerning the occurrence of potential intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni. This study aimed to identify species of Biomphalaria snails in municipalities along the Estrad...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822011005000005
更新日期:2011-03-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822005000500002
更新日期:2005-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::As a first measure of Chagas' disease control in Brazil with chemical elimination of the most important vector of the disease, Triatoma infestans was removed. Attention is now being paid to Triatoma sordida and Panstrongylus megistus. That species can eventually be found inside houses, as happened with the specimens w...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86821997000400010
更新日期:1997-07-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0384-2016
更新日期:2017-05-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86821989000100003
更新日期:1989-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In 1992 during a trial with deltamethrin-impregnated bed nets conducted in Porto Murtinho, municipality of Costa Marques, Rondônia, in the Brazilian Amazon, we investigated community compliance and the economic aspects capable of reducing the impact of this intervention on malaria morbidity. Impregnated bed nets were ...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1999-07-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822004000500009
更新日期:2004-09-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86822002000200001
更新日期:2002-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Diagnosing cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with only non-respiratory symptoms has been challenging. We reported the diagnosis of a child who tested positive for COVID-19 with abdominal pain/diarrhea and tracked his family cluster. One member of the family tested positive for COVID-19 on real-time reverse-trans...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0494-2020
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Since the initial descriptions of Chagas cardiomyopathy (ChCM), the electrocardiography has played a key role in patient evaluations. The diagnostic criterion of chronic ChCM is the presence of characteristic electrocardiographic (ECG) abnormalities in seropositive individuals, regardless of the presence of symptoms. ...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0184-2018
更新日期:2018-09-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/s0037-86821989000200004
更新日期:1989-04-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0405-2018
更新日期:2019-05-16 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
pub_type:
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0040-2020
更新日期:2020-06-22 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) constitutes an important risk factor for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The link between circulating microRNAs and HBV has been previously reported, although not as a marker of liver disease progression in chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The aim of this study was to charac...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0416-2016
更新日期:2017-03-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0258-2016
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Currently, dengue fever, chikungunya fever, and zika virus represent serious public health issues in Brazil, despite efforts to control the vector, the Aedes aegypti mosquito. METHODS: :This was a descriptive and ecological study of dengue deaths occurring from 2002 to 2013 in São Luis, Maranhão, Brazil. ...
journal_title:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1590/0037-8682-0272-2016
更新日期:2017-01-01 00:00:00