[Prevalence of varicella-zoster virus antibodies in young adults from different Brazilian climatic regions].

abstract：:The growth capacity at 39 degrees C and 42 degrees C, production of hydrolytic enzymes and hemolytic activity of 21 clinical and reference strains of seven species of Candida spp were evaluated in vitro.Candida dubliniensis and Candida krusei demonstrated lower virulence potential and Candida albicans higher potential...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Rörig KC,Colacite J,Abegg MA

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：: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：: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：:780 patients with recurrent conjunctival infections or persistent complaints of itching, burning pain, lacrimation and conjunctival hyperemia were subject to conjunctival smear examination for cytology and the presence of inclusion bodies. Two hundred and forty seven (31.7%) showed cytoplamic inclusions; 235 of them w...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Couto-Júnior A,Corrêa SM,Campos Filho W,Bottari CO,Sawan FM,Tavares-Neto J,Angotti HS

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Were analyzed 648 serum samples from laboratory staff in Goiânia, Goiás aiming detection of three serological markers of HBV: HBsAg, anti-HBsAg and anti-HBcAg. The HBsAg and anti-HBcAg positive samples were also analyzed for HBeAg, anti-HBeAg and anti-HBcAgIgM markers. HBV infection rate of 24.1% was observed and, fro...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silva PA,Fiaccadori FS,Borges AM,Silva SA,Daher RR,Martins RM,Cardoso Dd

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:IgG subclasses involved in the immune response to hepatitis C virus (HCV) antigens have been rarely studied. We investigated the immune response mediated by IgG1 and IgG4 antibodies against the recombinant core and NS3 antigens in patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS:Sixty patients infected with HCV...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santos VCD,Schinoni MI,Oliveira IS,Atta MLS,Atta AM

更新日期：2019-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a retrospective study with ecological features that describes the epidemiological pattern and geographical distribution of American tegumentary leishmaniasis cases in Campinas, São Paulo, between 1992 and 2003. The probable infection locations were georeferenced by means of Global Position System and spatially...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Nasser JT,Donalisio MR,Vasconcelos CH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Renal damage is a consequence of severe malaria, and is generally caused by sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum -infected erythrocytes in the renal microcirculation, which leads to obstruction, hypoxia, and ischemia. This triggers high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) to send a danger signal through toll-li...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Fitri LE,Rosmarwati E,Rizky Y,Budiarti N,Samsu N,Mintaroem K

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evidence suggests that giardiasis is a zoonotic disease. The present work aimed to evaluate the genetic identity of Giardia duodenalis isolated from human and dog fecal samples from Belo Horizonte. METHODS:Human and dog fecal samples were cultured for isolation of G. duodenalis. To determine the genotype ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Gomes KB,Fernandes AP,Menezes A,Amorim Júnior R,Silva EF,Rocha MO

更新日期：2011-07-01 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:The aim of this study was to establish the incidence rates of congenital syphilis in the South Region of Brazil from 2001 to 2009. METHODS:Temporal ecological and descriptive study based on the cases recorded by the System of Information of Notifiable Diseases. RESULTS:The incidence of congenital syphili...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Serafim AS,Moretti GP,Serafim GS,Niero CV,da Rosa MI,Pires MM,Simões PW

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considered as an American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL) endemic area, Ribeira Valley, in the south region of São Paulo State, presented 929 notified cases in the last 15 years. Aiming to identify the phlebotomine fauna, captures were performed fortnightly in the rural area of Pedro de Toledo County during one year, ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Domingos Mde F,Carreri-Bruno GC,Ciaravolo Rde M,Galati EA,Wanderley DM,Corrêa FM

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The emergence of a pandemic highlights the translational demands regarding science. This communication aims to propose theoretical-methodological elements for research on health work in pandemic context. METHODS:This reflective essay sets an framework for a research project on health work in Manaus, Amazo...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Ramos FRS,Lacerda MVG,Ferreira DS,Lima KJV,Tavares IC,Monteiro WF,Martins CMG,Silva GLATD,Andrade LLC,Monteiro WM

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Appropriate preservation of specimens is important for taxonomic identification. In sandfly research, various methods have been used for slide preparation; however, high cost, low commercial availability, and associated hazards make their use impossible in some studies. Therefore, the efficacy of Kisser gl...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Holanda VG,Barbosa DBES,Pereira LA,Soares MRA

更新日期：2019-02-21 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：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：INTRODUCTION:This study evaluated the performance of an in-house nested-PCR system for the detection of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in pleural fluid, blood and urine samples from pleural effusion tuberculosis patients by health services physicians in Pernambuco, Brazil. METHODS:A prospective double-blind st...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Montenegro LM,Silva BC,Lima JF,Cruz HL,Montenegro Rde A,Lundgren FL,Albuquerque Filho AP,Schindler HC

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nervous system is frequently involved in patients with AIDS. The lesions can be due to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), to opportunistic agents, to the development of tumours, and to occasional nonspecific factors, such as circulatory, metabolic and degenerative changes. The changes directly related to the ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Chimelli L,Rosemberg S

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing number of HIV/AIDS infected women is one of the main characteristics of the AIDS epidemic, besides the wide expansion of the disease among the poor. This study focused on a group of 82 women with AIDS from Salvador-Bahia. The mean age was 32 +/- 7.2 years, 75% had children, 82.5% were jobless, and 77.8%...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Nunes Cde L,Gonçalves LA,Silva PT,Bina JC

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An outbreak of American Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) occurring in the Northeast region of São Paulo state in 1992 is described. After the notification of the 12 human cases, a skin test survey of the local population was carried out in a rural area of the Itupeva municipality. The survey consisted of 144 interviews a...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pignatti MG,Mayo RC,Alves MJ,Souza SS,Macedo F,Pereira RM

更新日期：1995-07-01 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

authors： da Fonseca JC,Brasil LM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the State of Amazonas, accidents with snakes are a public health problem. For this reasons, the objective of this work was to carry out a descriptive study of the snake accidents attended in the health units of 34 municipalities, one district and two border platoons in the State of Amazonas. The characteristics mos...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Campos Borges C,Sadahiro M,dos Santos MC

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Saprophytic fungi are being increasingly recognized as etiologic agents of mycoses in immunosuppressed patients. We report a case of subcutaneous infiltration by Aureobasidium pullulans, likely due to traumatic inoculation, in a neutropenic patient during chemotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The patient was ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Oliveira LR,Moraes-Souza H,Maltos AL,Santos KC,Molina RJ,Barata CH

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：:Seven cases of patients with ectopic schistosomiasis from the State of Sergipe, Brazil, are presented (five involving skin, one ovarian and one adrenal). Data were collected from surveying the clinical records and anatomopathological reports in the files of the dermatology and pathology clinics of the University Hospi...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Poderoso WL,Santana WB,Costa EF,Cipolotti R,Fakhouri R

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is a lymphoproliferative disorder of mature T lymphocytes associated with infection with human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type I (HTLV-I). Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is characterized by clinical and laboratory polymorphism that allows it to be classified into four distinct subgroups:...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Olivo RA,Martins FF,Soares S,Moraes-Souza H

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：:We report a case of intestinal involvement of Paracoccidioidomycosis, in a patient considered to have colonic cancer. The diagnosis of this mycosis should be considered when an abdominal mass associated with intra-lesional calcifications on X-ray is observed. CT scans increase the findings. ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Chojniak R,Vieira RA,Lopes A,Silva JC,Godoy CE

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present schistosomiasis mortality data in the country, in macrozones and in the federal units during the period of 1977-86. They relate mortality average to the control program. Its impact seems to be evident, especially concerning the population that underwent treatment. Here the reinfection risk has been...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Silveira AC,Vasconcelos MF,Melo JE

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00