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Brazilian Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections 2020: human T-cell lymph...
Rosadas,Carolina; Brites,Carlos; Arakaki-Sanchez,Denise; Casseb,Jorge; Ishak,RicardoAbstract This article addresses the Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV). This subject comprises the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health. HTLV-1/2 infection is a public health problem globally, and Brazil has the largest number of individuals living with the virus. HTLV-1 causes several cl...
Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation among persons living with HIV/AIDS in São...
Almeida-Afonso,Rosa; Finamor,Danilo; Fonseca,Luiz Augusto M.; Veiga,Ana P. Rocha; Monteiro,Mariana A.; Magri,Marcello; Duarte,Alberto JS; Casseb,JorgeABSTRACT Hypovitaminosis D is now considered a pandemic, especially among more vulnerable populations and in HIV-infected subjects, with 80% presenting levels below 30 ng/mL. As there is no consensus on the more adequate dosage needed to correct such deficiency, the objective of this study was to evaluate 25 (OH) vitamin D supplementation in HIV-1 patients deficient of vitamin D. A total of 73 HIV-1-infected pa...
Prevalence of infection by human T Cell lymphotropic viruses (HTLV-1/2) in adul...
Orletti,Maria P.S; Assone,Tatiane; Sarnaglia,Glenia Daros; Martins,Marina Lobato; Rosadas,Carolina; Casseb,Jorge; Taylor,GrahamABSTRACT Introduction: Brazil has a high number of HTLV-1/2 infections which are unequally distributed in the country. Most prevalence studies have focused on specific populations, such as blood donors and pregnant women. Some areas, for example the state of Bahia, have robust information about HTLV-1/2 infection, however there is no information available about this infection in the general population of Vitori...
In vitro basal T-cell proliferation among asymptomatic Human T cell Leukemia Vi...
Assone,Tatiane; Kanashiro,Tatiana M.; Baldassin,Maira P.M.; Paiva,Arthur; Haziot,Michel E.; Smid,Jerusa; Oliveira,Augusto Penalva deABSTRACT Background: Infection with Human T cell Leukemia Virus type 1 can be associated with myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and other inflammatory diseases. Lymphocytes from about half of Human T cell Leukemia Virus type 1-infected subjects spontaneously proliferate in vitro, and how this phenomenon relates to symptomatic disease and viral burden is poorly understood. Objective: To evaluate ...
The impact of urinary incontinence on the quality of life and on the sexuality ...
Gascón,Maria Rita Polo; Mellão,Mirella de Almeida; Mello,Sandra Helena; Negrão,Rosangela Maria; Casseb,Jorge; Oliveira,Augusto César Penalva deABSTRACT This study evaluated the impact of urinary incontinence (UI) on sexuality, body image, mood, and quality of life of patients with myyelopathy associated with HTLV-1/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). The sample consisted of 31 HAM/TSP outpatients, of both sexes, followed-up at the Emílio Ribas Infectology Institute. The following instruments were used: sociodemographic questionnaire, Hospital Anxi...
Sexual transmission of human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1
Paiva,Arthur; Casseb,JorgeHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is endemic in many parts of the world and is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse or from mother to child. Sexual transmission occurs more efficiently from men to women than women to men and might be enhanced by sexually transmitted diseases that cause ulcers and result in mucosal ruptures, such as syphilis, herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2), and chancroid...
Prevalence of anxiety, depression and quality of life in HTLV-1 infected patients
Gascón,Maria Rita Polo; Capitão,Claudio Garcia; Casseb,Jorge; Nogueira-Martins,Maria Cezira Fantini; Smid,Jerusa; Oliveira,Augusto César Penalva deThe HAM/TSP caused by HTLV-1 infection usually affects patients to disabling states, and sometimes can lead them to paraplegia presenting symptoms of depression and anxiety, impacting on quality of life. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency of depression and anxiety and its impact on quality of life in HTLV-1-infected TSP/HAM patients. Material and Methods: This was a cross-section...