- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Public Health in Brazil
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Science and Education Research
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Helminth infection and control
- Health Education and Validation
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Stoma care and complications
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
Federal University of São João del-Rei
2016-2025
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
2011-2023
Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública
2012-2023
Weatherford College
2023
Universidade Federal do Ceará
2023
Office of Environmental Management
2023
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora
2013-2014
The physical characteristics of the environment influence composition, distribution and behavior vectors mammalian hosts involved in transmission visceral leishmaniasis (VL), thereby affecting epidemiology disease. In Brazil, urbanization human VL is a recent phenomenon represents an issue particular concern to local health authorities. present study aimed establish degree spatial dependency between canine municipality Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, identify priority risk areas which stricter...
The existence of free-roaming dogs raises important issues in animal welfare and public health. A proper understanding these animals' ecology is useful as a necessary input to plan strategies control populations. present study addresses the population dynamics effectiveness sterilization unrestricted using capture recapture procedures suitable for open Every two months, over period 14 we captured, tagged, released recaptured regions city southeast region Brazil. In one animals were also...
In recent years, the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), especially omeprazole, has been associated with development chronic kidney disease (CKD). These drugs are widely used worldwide. Although some studies have found an association between PPI and onset acute renal failure CKD. This study aims to analyze continuous omeprazole progression CKD in adult elderly individuals.A retrospective cohort was conducted patients followed up at a nephrology clinic Brazil, 2016 2017. Information about...
Background Evaluation of the quality evidence in systematic reviews (SRs) is essential for assertive decision-making. Although Grading Recommendations Assessment, Development and (GRADE) affords a consolidated approach rating level evidence, its application complex time-consuming. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to overcome these barriers. Design Analytical experimental study. Objective The objective develop appraise proof-of-concept AI-powered tool semiautomation an adaptation...
Abstract Introduction Brazilian spotted fever (BSF), caused by Rickettsia rickettsii , is a disease transmitted ticks that has high fatality rate. The process of urbanization been observed in recent decades. It recommended the management capybaras ( Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris ) be implemented order to reduce risk population contagion. In municipal park Divinópolis-MG, city with autochthonous cases and deaths BSF, following procedures were proposed aim controlling BSF: sterilization groups...
Adolescence is a phase of several structural and functional transformations. Physical exercise capable inducing adaptive plasticity on the nervous system, reducing risks future psychiatric pathologies. This research aimed to investigate adolescents' knowledge about benefits physical mental health. cross-sectional study, carried out in state school from city Midwestern region Minas Gerais. Data collection included self-developed questionnaire measure Exercise Mental Health, an International...
Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the morbidity and mortality profile factors associated with death due severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) by COVID-19 in pregnant postpartum women. Methods: this is a quantitative retrospective research that analyzed SIVEP-gripe Database (Influenza Epidemiological Surveillance Information System), from 01/01/2020 04/01/2021. All women diagnosed SARS caused State of Minas Gerais were included. After descriptive analysis hospitalizations profile,...
Background Tegumentary leishmaniasis (TL) is a significant public health issue in Brazil. The present ecological study describes the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of TL cases reported country, analyzes spatial temporal patterns incidences risks occurrence across five geopolitical regions 27 federative units. Methodology/Principal findings Data regarding new notified between 2001 2020 were obtained from Information System for Notifiable Diseases Brazilian Ministry Health....
The transmission of Leishmania involves several species sand flies that are closely associated with various parasites and reservoirs, differing cycles in Brazil. A study on the phlebotomine composition has been conducted municipality Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil, an endemic area for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), which intense occurrence visceral (VL) cases. In order to populations their seasonality, CDC light traps (HP model) were distributed 15 houses presented at least one case CL or...
OBJETIVOS: Analisar a prevalência de infecções por parasitos intestinais em crianças e adolescentes matriculados escolas ensino fundamental no município São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, os fatores associados à infecção. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico seccional, realizado entre março/2008 julho/2009. Foram realizados exames coproscópicos sedimentação espontânea Kato-Katz 1.172 escolares. ajustados modelos regressão logística múltipla para o estudo dos às geral e, separadamente, helmintos...
Diagnosis of Trypanosoma cruzi ( T. ) infection in the chronic phase Chagas disease (CD) is performed by serologic testing. Conventional tests are currently used with very good results but require time, laboratory infrastructure, and expertise. Rapid diagnostic (RDTs) an alternative as immediate do not specialized knowledge, making them suitable for epidemiologic studies promising a screening tool. Nevertheless, few conducted comparative evaluations RDTs to validate assess their performance....
The maintenance of nutrition for the person with ileostomy is a major challenge despite to proper management stoma eliminations.This study aimed evaluate nutritional status people ileostomy.This cross-sectional carried out on population 17 enrolled in Service Attention Health Person Stoma level II, referring health region Minas Gerais. anthropometric evaluation consisted collection weight, height, and calculation body mass index. A 24-hour food recall assessment method Global Subjective...