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Spatial distribution of synanthropic triatomines in Piaui State, Northeastern B...
Santos, Jessica Pereira dos; Guimarães, Lucas Melo; Lima, Inácio Pereira; Batista, Francisca Miriane de Araújo; Carvalho-Costa, Filipe AnibalThis study aimed to describe the spatial distribution and assess entomological indicators of synanthropic triatomines in Piaui State, Northeastern Brazil. We used surveillance data on the detection, identification and assessment of natural infection with trypanosomatids from triatomines in the State from 2014 to 2017. The State was divided into four macroregions. In relation to the dispersion rates of triatomin...
Interactions between malnutrition, soil-transmitted helminthiasis and poverty a...
Almeida, Mayron Morais; Monteiro, Kerla Joeline Lima; Bacelar, Polyanna Araújo Alves; Santos, Jéssica Pereira dos; Freitas, Simone Patrícia Carneiro dePoverty, malnutrition and neglected tropical diseases such as soil-transmitted helminthiases (STHs) interact in a multi-causal feedback network. This study aimed to assess the relationships between STHs, income and nutritional status of children in impoverished communities in the city of Caxias, Maranhao State, Northeastern Brazil. A cross-sectional survey (n=259 children) was carried out with the collection of...
Cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus in...
Barbosa, Jakeline Ribeiro; Bezerra, Cristianne Sousa; Carvalho-Costa, Filipe Anibal; Azevedo, Carolina Pimentel de; Flores, Geane LopesBackground: HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) and HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) infections are more prevalent in vulnerable populations than the general population. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of HBV and HCV infection in HIV-positive patients (GI), chronic renal failure (CRF) patients (GII) and coagulation disorder individuals (GIII). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 20...
Preheating of urine improves the specificity of urinary cryptococcal antigen te...
Brito-Santos, Fábio; Ferreira, Marcela de Faria; Trilles, Luciana; Muniz, Mauro de Medeiros; Santos, Valdiléa Gonçalves Veloso dosA delay in laboratory diagnosis is related to sequelae and death. Thus, early diagnosis is the key to decrease the high lethality rate due to cryptococcosis. The cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay (CrAg LFA) Immy test is standardized for a fast screening point-of-care test for cryptococcosis, detecting cryptococcal antigen in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Urine screening would be ideal as a noninvas...
Entomological survey in the state of Piauí , Northeastern Brazil, reveals intra...
Santos, Silvia Menezes dos; Sousa, Danielle Misael de; Santos, Jessica Pereira dos; Vieira, Felipe Pinheiro do NascimentoThis survey aimed to assess the presence of triatomine vectors of Chagas disease within the rural communities of São João do Piauí, Northeast Brazil. Intradomiciliary and peridomiciliary collection strategies were implemented wherein 279 specimens of Triatoma brasiliensis macromelasoma, both nymph and adult were found in 15 (50%) of the studied homes. Of the intradomiciliary insects, 73 (67.6%) were identified ...
Enteric viruses in HIV-1 seropositive and HIV-1 seronegative children with diar...
Portes, Silvana Augusta Rodrigues; Carvalho-Costa, Filipe Anibal; Rocha, Monica Simões; Fumian, Tulio Machado; Maranhão, Adriana GonçalvesDiarrheal diseases (DD) have distinct etiological profiles in immune-deficient and immune-competent patients. This study compares detection rates, genotype distribution and viral loads of different enteric viral agents in HIV-1 seropositive (n = 200) and HIV-1 seronegative (n = 125) children hospitalized with DD in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Except for group A rotavirus (RVA), which were detected through enzyme im...
Status of benzimidazole resistance in intestinal nematode populations of livest...
Jaeger, Lauren Hubert; Carvalho-Costa, Filipe AnibalBackground Benzimidazoles (BZ) are a class of drugs widely used in veterinary and human medicine, creating a great selection pressure and the emergence of BZ resistance. We conducted a systematic review to assess the status of resistance and/or effectiveness reduction of BZ drugs in animal nematodes in Brazil, and make information accessible to the scientific community, as many studies are published in Portugue...
Occurrence of uterine carriers for Leptospira interrogans on slaughtered cows
Pires, Bruno Cabral; Grapiglia, Junia Berzin; Moreira, Lio; Jaeger, Lauren Hubert; Carvalho-Costa, Filipe Anibal; Lilenbaum, WalterReproductive tract is an important site of infection for chronic leptospirosis and cooperate in pathogenesis of reproductive failure, leading to economic losses. Since serology techniques cannot detect chronic carriers, the molecular analysis of clinical samples is an alternative to detect these animals on livestock. The aim of the present study was to perform a retrospective study in order to detect leptospira...
Focal persistence of soil-transmitted helminthiases in impoverished areas in th...
Monteiro, Kerla Joeline Lima; Reis, Elis Regina Chaves dos; Nunes, Beatriz Coronato; Jaeger, Lauren Hubert; Calegar, Deiviane AparecidaThis study aims to describe the prevalence, distribution, and factors associated with soil-transmitted helminthiases (STHs) in rural localities in Piaui, Brazil. Two cross-sectional surveys (n=605 subjects; 172 families) were carried out in order to obtain socio-demographic, anthropometric, spatial and parasitological data. Parasites were evaluated using Kato-Katz and centrifugal sedimentation techniques. Eggs ...
Entomological survey in the state of Piauí, Northeastern Brazil, reveals intrad...
Santos, Silvia Menezes dos; Sousa, Danielle Misael de; Santos, Jessica Pereira dos; Vieira, José Felipe Pinheiro do NascimentoThis survey aimed to assess the presence of triatomine vectors of Chagas disease within the rural communities of São João do Piauí, Northeast Brazil. Intradomiciliary and peridomiciliary collection strategies were implemented wherein 279 specimens of Triatoma brasiliensis macromelasoma, both nymph and adult were found in 15 (50%) of the studied homes. Of the intradomiciliary insects, 73 (67.6%) were identified ...