Multiple lymphoid nodules in bone marrow biopsy in immunocompetent patient with cytomegalovirus infection: an immunohistochemical analysis.

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:Illicit drug users (DUs) are vulnerable to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The shared use of illicit drugs is the main method of HCV transmission. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Breves, in northern Brazil. We surveyed 187 DUs to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pacheco SD,Silva-Oliveira GC,Maradei-Pereira LM,Crescente JÂ,Lemos JA,Oliveira-Filho AB

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From a total of 1,020 students examined, 983 (92%) showed positive results for at least one species of parasite. Six months after treatment, a sample of 383 students (37.5%) was reevaluated and 347 (90.6%) presented positive results. There was no significant change in prevalence before and after treatment, although th...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Fontes G,Oliveira KK,Oliveira AK,da Rocha EM

更新日期：2003-09-01 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

abstract：:Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is an uncommon, contagious, sexually transmitted disease (STD). We report a case of a 17-year-old teenager who presented with a 2-month-old ulcerous vegetant lesion in the right inguinal region. The patient was diagnosed with LGV and received erythromycin treatment. Three months after tr...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Passos MR,Arze WN,Passos FD,Faria PF,Varella RQ,Passos MD,Ferreira Dde C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and thirty-three cases of the acute phase of Chagas disease, from Pará, Amapá and Maranhão, were observed between 1988 and 2005. One hundred and sixty were studied retrospectively from 1988 to 2002 and seventy-three were prospectively followed up from 2003 to 2005. Among the cases studied, 78.5% (183/233) ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pinto AY,Valente SA,Valente Vda C,Ferreira Junior AG,Coura JR

更新日期：2008-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Based on reports, infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis is believed to induce the development of antibodies that are considered to be biological indicators for the diagnosis of some other diseases. However, conflicting results have been published regarding the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic ant...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Huan G,Yang G,Xiao-Yu Q,Jiancheng X,Yan-Qing S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C is a public health problem of global dimensions, affecting approximately 200 million people worldwide. The main objective of this study was to estimate the incidence rate of hepatitis C in Brazil during the period between 2001 and 2012. METHODS:An epidemiological, temporal, and descriptive stu...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Hanus JS,Ceretta LB,Simões PW,Tuon L

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：:In March 2005, a resident of the municipality of Monte Alegre de Minas, State of Minas Gerais, without any history of traveling to endemic areas for malaria, was diagnosed with Plasmodium vivax infection and local mosquito-borne transmission was suspected. The epidemiological investigation identified another 10 cases ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Limongi JE,Chaves KM,Paula MB,Costa FC,Silva Ade A,Lopes Ide S,Pajuaba Neto Ade A,Sales JM,Rodrigues F,Resende MA,Ferreira MS

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Carbapenemase-resistant enterobacteria that produce the bla NDM gene are found worldwide. However, this is the first report of blaNDM in Klebsiella aerogenes in Brazil. METHODS:The identification of bacterial species was performed using anautomated system and confirmed by biochemical tests, 16S rRNA gene ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Soares CRP,Oliveira-Júnior JB,Firmo EF

更新日期：2020-12-21 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：:The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological profile of snakebite accidents in the healthcare macroregion of the north of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Database information on snakebite accidents covering the period from January 2002 to December 2006 was analyzed. It was found that 10,553 cases were ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Lima JS,Martelli Júnior H,Martelli DR,Silva MS,Carvalho SF,Canela Jdos R,Bonan PR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An occurrence of pruritic papular dermatitis among the whole crew of a Filipino commercial ship in Salvador, State of Bahia, was associated with contact with Hylesia moths. This unusual type of dermatitis is caused by the bristles (flechettes) on the moths' bodies. Reporting on such cases serves to warn about possible...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Moreira SC,de Lima JC,Silva L,Haddad V Jr

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Triatomines are targeted for the control of Chagas disease in endemic areas of Brazil. METHODS:Data regarding triatomines captured during 2001-2008 in 34 municipalities in the Northeast of Minas Gerais were analyzed. RESULTS:In total, 11,187 triatomines from eight species were captured, mostly in henhous...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Dias JV,Fernandes EG,Pires HH,Dias JC

更新日期：2016-07-01 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

authors： Sosa-Estani S

更新日期：2005-01-01 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: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: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

authors： Vera-Ku M,Meza-González G,Carlier Y,Truyens C,Gamboa-León R

更新日期：2019-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：:We present postmortem evidence of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) in a patient with severe COVID-19. Autopsies of COVID-19 confirmed cases were performed. The patient died despite antimicrobials, mechanical ventilation, and vasopressor support. Histopathology and peripheral blood galactomannan antigen testing c...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Santana MF,Pivoto G,Alexandre MAA,Baía-da-Silva DC,Borba MGDS,Val FA,Brito-Sousa JD,Melo GC,Monteiro WM,Souza JVB,Pinheiro SB,Ferreira LCL,Naveca FG,Nascimento VA,Corado ALG,Hajjar LA,Silva Neto JR,Siva GAV,Pasqualott

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to confirm the identification of Enterococcus gallinarum and Enterococcus casseliflavus isolated from clinical and food samples by PCR-RFLP. METHODS:Fifty-two strains identified by conventional biochemical exams were submitted to PCR amplification and digested with HinfI. Only 20 (38.5%) ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Medeiros AW,d'Azevedo P,Pereira RI,Cassenego AP,Van Der Sand S,Frazzon J,Frazzon AP

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to investigate the frequency of pityriasis versicolor occurrence and to identify yeasts of the genus Malassezia in patients at the mycology laboratory of the Federal University of Goiás, in Goiânia, State of Goiás. Ninety-five cases of pityriasis versicolor were diagnosed, and four sp...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Miranda KC,de Araujo CR,Soares AJ,de Aquino Lemos J,Souza LK,do Rosário Rodrigues Silva M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiological characteristics of Trypanosoma cruzi-infected mothers and the live birth conditions of neonates. METHODS:A serological survey with IgG-specific tests was conducted using dried blood samples from newborn infants in the State of Minas Gerais. T. cruzi ...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Pinto FS,de Andrade GM,Januario JN,Maia MC,Gontijo ED

更新日期：2013-03-01 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: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：: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：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：:Cutaneous leishmaniasis is usually transmitted by infected phlebotomine sand fly bites that initiate local cutaneous lesions. Few reports in the literature describe other modes of transmission. We report a case of a previously healthy 59-year-old woman who underwent electrocoagulation to remove seborrheic keratosis co...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Martins SS,Santos AO,Lima BD,Gomes CM,Sampaio RNR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the last recent years, the number of Q fever cases have has increased throughout the world. An epidemiological investigation was performed in the area in which the first molecular documentation of Q fever in Brazil was previously reported. METHODS:Indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and PCR of Co...

journal_title：Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

authors： Mares-Guia MA,Rozental T,Guterres A,Gomes R,Almeida DN,Moreira NS,Barreira JD,Favacho AR,Santana AL,Lemos ER

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00