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Genotyping methods and their contributions to the study of tuberculosis dynamic...
Castillos De Ibrahim Das Neves, Yasmin; Reis, Ana Julia; Xavier Maio, Nathália; Vianna, Júlia; Perdigão, João; Bastos Ramis, IvyIntroduction: Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotyping has impacted evolutionary studies worldwide. Nonetheless, its application and the knowledge generated depend on the genetic marker evaluated and the detection technologies that have evolved over the years. Here we describe the timeline of main genotypic methods related to M. tuberculosis in Latin America and the main findings obtained. Methodology: Systematic ...
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis in sout...
Quaresma de Souza, Mariana; Lemos Dal Pizzol, Juliana; Scholante Silva, Ana Bárbara; Furtado Gomes Riet Vargas, Felipe; Silva Brião, DeniseBackground and objectives: to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in different settings is essential to guide the establishment of appropriate TB control strategies. This study aimed to assess the influence of COVID-19 pandemic in laboratory diagnosis of TB in patients tested and diagnosed for TB. Methods: a data survey was carried out in the database of laboratories th...
Helicobacter pylori pathogenicity genes, cytokine polymorphisms and environment...
Vianna, Júlia Silveira; Almeida da Silva, Pedro Eduardo; Bastos Ramis, IvyBackgrounds and objectives: Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the stomach of approximately 50% of the world´s human population. This microorganismis the major causal agent of gastritis and is an important risk factor for the development of peptic ulcer disease and gastric carcinoma. The factors that determine these diverse clinical outcomes are subject to continuous investigations ...
Evaluation of antifungal, antimycobacterial and larvicide activity of the Duroi...
Reis, Ana Júlia; Lucas Carrion, Lillian; Rodrigues, Katiane; Montelli Fenalti, Juliana; Mata-Santos, Tais; Scaini, Carlos James; Martins, DaianeBachground and objective: The wide Amazonian biodiversity has been identified as a source of natural product candidates to various pharmacological activities, particularly in combating infectious diseases. Some species, such as the genus Duroia, belonging to the Rubiaceae family, has been characterized by the production of secondary metabolites with important biological properties, but there are few studies wit...