A5055192925- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Science and Education Research
- Education during COVID-19 pandemic
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Infections and bacterial resistance
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Public Health in Brazil
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Instituto Evandro Chagas
2022-2024
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
2018-2023
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
2018
By October 30, 2022, 76,871 cases of mpox were reported worldwide, with 20,614 in Latin America. This study reports characteristics a case series suspected and confirmed at referral infectious diseases center Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Following the 2022 global mpox outbreak, diagnoses decreased worldwide, even in settings with limited vaccine access. In 2023-2024, a new outbreak emerged Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, highlighting importance of continuous surveillance, preventive measures such as vaccination vulnerable populations, and treatment options, emphasizing equitable health technology distribution.
Mostly cisgender men were affected during the 2022 mpox multinational outbreak, with few cases reported in women. This study compares characteristics of individuals diagnosed infection according to gender Rio de Janeiro. We obtained surveillance data notified Janeiro State Health Department (June 12 December 15, 2022). compared women (cisgender or transgender) using chi-squared, Fisher's exact, and Mood's median tests. A total 1306 reported; 1188 (91.0%) men, 108 (8.3%) (87.0% cisgender,...
To estimate the prevalence of major depressive episode (MDE) in patients with presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis (pre-PTB, defined by cough lasting ≥ 3 weeks) and compare it between (PTB) without PTB.Patients pre-PTB (n=260) were screened for depression using Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Those individuals scores 10 subsequently assessed module Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI-Plus) to confirm diagnosis. Associations categorical variables PTB MDE calculated...
To evaluate the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approach, and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) in children living a high-burden metropolitan area.This was retrospective study, based on medical chart review, involving under 15 years old treated for TB between 2007 2016, four primary health units (PHU) three reference centers (RC) five cities Rio de Janeiro area. Factors associated with setting, microbiological diagnosis, were evaluated.A total 544 enrolled; 71% PHU, 36% 5 old, 72%...
Although the management of latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) is a core component End TB Strategy, there limited information about status implementation such interventions in most African countries.A web-based survey involving 47 countries Region was conducted between November 2016 and April 2017.The questionnaire completed by 32/47 (68.1%) National Programme managers or their delegates. LTBI guidelines were available four (12.5%), while 13 (40.6%) had an section national guidelines; no...
The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic abruptly changed the dynamics of basic health care, with consequent need for adjustments in essential services. objective this study was to evaluate acceptance and impact telemedicine at a Reference Center Special Immunobiologicals (CRIE). Patients aged 18 years or older who had medical referral CRIE agreed have consultation were included. After appointments, participants answered satisfaction survey. From April 2021 February 2022, 702 conducted. Over...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the concordance between two versions scoring system (2011 and 2019), recommended by Brazilian Ministry Health, for diagnosis pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in children adolescents. A retrospective descriptive performed assess medical records adolescents with PTB, TB units from cities located Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Parana States, January 1 st , 2004, December 2018. Patients aged 0 18 years old a PTB were included. comparison systems showed moderate...
A supressão do HIV com a terapia antirretroviral (TAR) pode ser acompanhada pela piora paradoxal ou pelo desmascaramento de infecções oportunistas (IO) em decorrência da Síndrome Inflamatória Reconstituição Imune (IRIS). Leishmaniose Visceral (LV), geralmente subnotificada, é uma protozoose alta letalidade quando não tratada e quase sempre hipótese negligenciada fora das áreas endêmicas. Neste trabalho, relatamos o caso um homem, 24 anos, natural Ipaporanga/CE, residente há 6 anos no Rio...
Introdução: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a necrose espontânea como possível fator isolado de progressão e recorrência em meningiomas grau I classificados acordo com classificação atual da Organização Mundial Saúde (OMS). Os são os tumores intracranianos primários mais frequentes, representando 35%. A 2016 OMS dos do sistema nervoso central divide nos graus (benignos), II (atípicos) III (malignos), aspectos histopatológicos risco ou recorrência.
A tuberculose (TB) e hoje a principal causa de morte por doenca infecciosa no mundo. No Brasil, o abandono do tratamento da TB representa maior desafio ser superado controle doenca. presente estudo, profissionais area saude, educacao comunicacao avaliaram produziram material educativo sobre tendo como tema primeira fase projeto consistiu na avaliacao ja existente, feita meio ficha para impresso em saude Organizacao Panamericana Saude (OPAS). Em seguida, foram realizados outros quatro...
A Hanseníase é uma doença negligenciada com alto estigma e carga em países desenvolvimento. Infecção crônica, granulomatosa, causada pelo M. leprae que afeta principalmente a pele nervos periféricos. O Fenômeno de Lúcio (FL) manifestação incomum graves lesões cutâneas necróticas pacientes Lepromatosa. Dentre os fatores precipitantes, destacam-se infecções, uso drogas gravidez. JAFS, 17 anos, Nova Iguaçu, RJ, admitida disseminadas, recebendo antibióticos sob suspeita sepse cutânea. História...
A pandemia causada pelo SARS-CoV-2 mudou de forma abrupta toda a dinâmica da assistência básica saúde, havendo necessidade adaptações dos serviços considerados essenciais. O objetivo desse trabalho é avaliar aplicabilidade e o impacto telemedicina em um Centro Referência para Imunobiológicos Especiais (CRIE). Métodos Foram incluídos pacientes com 18 anos ou mais idade que, após leitura assinatura do TCLE eletrônico, completaram formulário solicitação consulta online upload encaminhamento...
LP is an uncommon reaction characterized by outbreaks of erythematous, painful, slightly infiltrated macules and hemorrhagic bullae that progress to ulceration occurs in patients with Lucio leprosy lepromatous leprosy; it can be considered a variant type 2 or 3 reaction. Death occur because blood dyscrasia sepsis. Precipitating factors include infections, drugs, pregnancy.A 17-year-old female presented fever, tachycardia, adynamia, extensive hyperchromic purplish macular lesions,...