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Clinical and laboratory findings of acute Zika virus infection in patients from...
Bandeira,Antonio Carlos; Gois,Luana Leandro; Campos,Gubio Soares; Sardi,Silvia; Yssel,Hans; Vieillard,Vincent; Autran,BrigitteAbstract Several major epidemics of Zika fever, caused by the ZIKA virus (ZIKV), have emerged in Brazil since early 2015, eventually spreading to other countries on the South American continent. The present study describes the clinical manifestations and laboratory findings of patients with confirmed acute ZIKV infection during the first epidemic that occurred in Salvador, Brazil. All included patients were see...
Evaluation of the cervicovaginal environment in asymptomatic Human T-cell lymph...
Firmino,Alisson de Aquino; Martins,Adenilda Lima Lopes; Gois,Luana Leandro; Paixão,Taiane Silva; Batista,Everton da Silva; Galvão-Castro,BernardoABSTRACT Introduction: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is sexually transmitted and causes persistent infection. This virus induces activation of the immune system and production of inflammatory cytokines. This study aimed to assess the cytokine profile and cytopathological findings in the cervicovaginal fluid of asymptomatic HTLV-1-infected women. Methods: HTLV-1-infected and uninfected women we...
Revisiting Keratoconjunctivitis sicca associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic...
Rathsam-Pinheiro,Regina Helena; Boa-Sorte,Ney; Grassi,Maria Fernanda Rios; Copello,Úrsula Cury; Rios,Karla Tayrine Silva Guimarães; Araújo,ThessikaABSTRACT Background: The prevalence of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) (HTLV-1/KCS) has been estimated at around 37%, but its clinical manifestations are poorly described. Purpose: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of HTLV-1/KCS in a large cohort of HTLV-1-infected individuals living in Salvador, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional...
Algorithm for dry eye disease diagnosis in individuals infected with human T-ce...
Castro-Lima-Vargens,Cristina; Grassi,Maria Fernanda Rios; Boa-Sorte,Ney; Rathsam-Pinheiro,Regina Helena; Almeida,Paula Caroline MatosABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of lacrimal film tests and propose an algorithm for the diagnosis of dry eye disease in individuals infected with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1. Methods: Ninety-six patients infected with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 were enrolled in the study. To assess clinical complaints, patients completed the Ocular Surface Disease Index questionnaire. To evalua...
Completeness of tuberculosis reporting forms for disease control in individuals...
Lírio,Monique; Santos,Normeide Pedreira dos; Passos,Louran Andrade Reis; Kritski,Afrânio; Galvão-Castro,Bernardo; Grassi,Maria Fernanda RiosThe control of HIV / Tuberculosis (TB) co -infection remains a challenge for public health. Notification is mandatory for both diseases and the National Case Registry Database (Sinan) is responsible for the collection and processing of individual forms of reporting and monitoring. The adequate fulfillment of these fields chips (completeness) is essential to follow the dynamics of the disease and set priorities ...
Evidence of a higher prevalence of HPV infection in HTLV-1-infected women: a cr...
Lôpo,Sônia Sampaio; Oliveira,Paula Matos; Santana,Iuri Usêda; Pena,Geisa Barbosa; Torrales,Maria Betânia; Mascarenhas,Rita ElizabethINTRODUCTION:HTLV-1 infection increases susceptibility to other infections. Few studies have addressed the co-infection between HPV and HTLV-1 and the immune response involved in this interaction. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of cervical HPV infection in HTLV-1-infected women and to establish the risk factors involved in this co-infection. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried ou...
Evolution of HTLV-1 proviral load in patients from Salvador, Brazil
Olavarria,Viviana Nilla; Gomes,Alline do Nascimento; Kruschewsky,Ramon de Almeida; Galvão-Castro,Bernardo; Grassi,Maria Fernanda RiosINTRODUCTION: Variations in human T cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) proviral load (PVL) in infected individuals over time are not well understood. Objective: To evaluate the evolution of proviral load in asymptomatic individuals and HAM/TSP patients in order to help determine periodicity for measuring proviral load. METHODS: A group of 104 HTLV-1 infected patients, followed at the HTLV reference center ...
Candida species isolated from the vaginal mucosa of HIV-infected women in Salva...
Oliveira,Paula Matos; Mascarenhas,Rita Elizabeth; Lacroix,Claire; Ferrer,Suzana Ramos; Oliveira,Rone Peterson C; Cravo,Elaine AndradeBACKGROUND: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is the second most common vaginal infection. HIV-infection is a risk factor for this infection. OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of VVC and to describe the main Candida species isolated and their susceptibility to antifungal drugs in HIV-infected patients, compared to HIV-uninfected women in Salvador, Brazil. METHODS: Cross-sectional study including a group of 64 ...
Prevalence and risk factors for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in HIV-infec...
Oliveira,Paula Matos; Oliveira,Rone Peterson Cerqueira; Travessa,Iane Érica Martins; Gomes,Marques Vinícius de Castro; Santos,Maria Lícia de Jesus dosCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is frequently associated with high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia. Immunosuppression and high HIV viral load are the main risk factors for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of CIN in HIV-infected women in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and to describe the risk factors in comparison with non-inf...
Vulvovaginites em mulheres infectadas pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana
Oliveira,Paula Matos; Mascarenhas,Rita Elizabeth; Ferrer,Suzana Ramos; Oliveira,Rone Peterson Cerqueira; Travessa,Iane Érica MarquesOBJETIVO: comparar a freqüência de vulvovaginites em mulheres infectadas pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) com mulheres não infectadas. MÉTODOS: estudo de corte transversal com 64 mulheres infectadas pelo HIV e 76 não infectadas. Foram calculadas as freqüências de vaginose bacteriana, candidíase e tricomoníase, que foram diagnosticadas por critérios de Amsel, cultura e exame a fresco, respectivamente....