Journal Article Epidemiological, parasitological and molecular aspects of Giardia duodenalis infection in children attending public daycare centers southeastern Brazil Get access Cynthia K.S. Santos, Santos aInstituto de Ciências Biomédicas, Departamento Parasitologia, Universidade Federal Uberlândia, Av. Pará 1720, Bloco 4C, Umuarama, Minas Gerais, Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Daliane F. Grama, Grama Jean E. Limongi, Limongi bSecretaria...

The unexpected high proportion of submicroscopic malaria infections in areas with low transmission intensity challenges the control and elimination Americas. current PCR-based assays present limitations as most protocols still rely on amplification few-copies target gene. Here, hypothesis was that different plasmodial targets-ribosomal (18S rRNA) non-ribosomal multi-copy sequences (Pvr47 for Plasmodium vivax Pfr364 falciparum)-could increase chances detecting infection.A real-time PCR assay...

Objetivo: analisar os padrões de associação espacial da concessão benefícios assistenciais para pessoas vivendo com aids no Brasil, entre anos 2004 e 2016, estratificação dados sociodemográficos. Método: trata-se estudo do tipo ecológico, base em secundários Sistema Único Informações Benefícios Ministério Trabalho Previdência Social (SUIBE). As análises foram realizadas uso das técnicas exploratórias espaciais, nomeadamente a autocorrelação espacial, por meio dos índices I Moran Global...

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods for the diagnosis of malaria infection are expected to accurately identify submicroscopic parasite carriers. Although a significant number PCR protocols have been described, few studies addressed performance amplification in cases field samples with infection. Here, reproducibility two well-established (nested-PCR and real-time Plasmodium 18 small subunit rRNA gene) were evaluated panel 34 blood from individuals that potential reservoirs...

Giardia duodenalis is a parasite of several mammalian species, including humans, distributed worldwide. This research aimed to identify the molecular assemblages/sub-assemblages G. and determine intra-assemblage genetic variation different genes assemblages A B in pre-school children cities Araguari Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The characterization followed β-giardin (bg), glutamate dehydrogenase (gdh) triose phosphate isomerase (tpi) protocols. Of 226 stool samples, cysts were found 45...

Introduction: Sources of pathogenic Rickettsia in wildlife are largely unknown Brazil. In this work, potential tick vectors and seroreactivity small mammals against four spotted-fever group (R. rickettsii, R. parkeri, amblyommii rhipicephali) bellii from peri-urban areas Uberlândia, a major town Brazil, described for the first time. Methodology: Small were captured blood samples collected. Ticks collected surface host environment posteriorly identified. Reactivity mammal sera to was tested...

Integration of larvivorous fish and biolarvicides at low concentrations to control mosquito larvae in field situations may result a safer more effective tool. However, the usefulness integrated approach depends upon survival ecological fitness employed. Thus, aim this study was examine genotoxic effects combining different sublethal spinosad, naturally occurring neurotoxic insecticide, with male adult poecilid guppy (Poecilia reticulata) platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) on Aedes mosquitos. Both...

The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to affect all individuals, however in a heterogeneous way. In this sense, identifying specificities of each location is essential minimize damage caused by disease. Therefore, aim research was assess vulnerability 853 municipalities second most populous state Brazil, Minas Gerais (MG), order direct public policies. An epidemiological study carried out based on Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) using indicators with some relation process illness...

Background: Association analysis between common mental disorders (CMD) and working conditions is necessary to achieve a better understanding of the reasons for physical illness among teachers.Objective: In present cross-sectional study we sought establish prevalence CMD teachers in public municipal elementary schools Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, its correlation with sociodemographic, environmental occupational aspects.Methods: A random sample 330 from 36 responded General Health...

A cross-sectional serosurvey was conducted to assess the proportion of persons exposed hantaviruses in a virus-endemic area state Minas Gerais, Brazil. Findings this study suggested presence > or =1 circulating region causing hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, mild disease, asymptomatic infection.

Studies have revealed high prevalence rates of Trichomonas vaginalis in men and women worldwide. In Brazil, where reporting is not mandatory, the true rate unknown. This study determined parasite attending public health units city Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, identifying possible risk factors for infection, also compared three diagnostic techniques detecting parasite. Samples vaginal secretions collected from 742 were analyzed by direct wet mount examination, culture smear test. Epidemiological...

SUMMARY This paper describes the diversity of rodent fauna in an area endemic for hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) Brazil, population dynamics and relationship rodents with Cerrado (savanna-like) biome. Additionally, analysis is made partial S segment sequences hantaviruses obtained from serologically confirmed human HCPS cases specimens. Rodents were collected during four campaigns. Human serum samples suspected at hospitals state Minas Gerais. The antibody-reactive by ELISA...

Foram analisados os achados epidemiológicos, clínicos, laboratoriais e terapêuticos de 23 casos síndrome cardiopulmonar por hantavírus, identificados sorologicamente ou imunohistoquímica em hospitais do município Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. Febre (100%), dispnéia (100%) mialgias (78%) foram sintomas mais frequentemente observados nesta casuística. Os sinais físicos prevalentes hipotensão (65%) taquicardia (65%). Achados comuns incluíram trombocitopenia (96%), hemoconcentração (83%) leucocitose...

In March 2005, a resident of the municipality Monte Alegre de Minas, State Minas Gerais, without any history traveling to endemic areas for malaria, was diagnosed with Plasmodium vivax infection and local mosquito-borne transmission suspected. The epidemiological investigation identified another 10 cases all them were related imported malaria case that detected in this region. potential exposure site banks river Tejuco, an area frequented by mineral prospectors. Some these prospectors known...

We conducted a serological survey to determine the presence of hantavirus infection in rodents Uberlândia, Minas Gerais as well identify and characterize associated factors. Rodents were captured using Sherman live-capture traps set rural peri-urban environments. A total 611 captured. There was higher trap success areas (26.3%) prevalence antibodies among (2.9%). Necromys lasiurus most common species (42.2%) more frequently infected (4.6%). One Calomys tener (1/141; 0.7%) one sp. (1/14;...

This study determined the prevalence of intestinal protozoa in Long Term Residency Institutions for Elderly (ILPI) elders, nurses and food handlers, identifying risk factors associated with infections. Stool samples taken from elderly (n = 293), (63) handlers (19) were studied. Questionnaires used questions related to sociodemographic variables, health, behavior health characteristics. examined using techniques Faust Ziehl Neelsen, G. duodenalis, Cryptosporidium spp., E. histolytica/dispar...

Resumo Introdução Estudos que aperfeiçoam e/ou aferem a capacidade de armadilhas na detecção vetores auxiliam sobremaneira o processo controle das doenças causadas por eles. Objetivo Objetivou-se comparar quatro tipos para captura/coleta A. aegypti em condições campo e avaliar influência da temperatura precipitação eficiência destas armadilhas. Método Armadilhas ovitrampas (papel-filtro paleta), mosquitéricas MosquiTRAP ® foram instaladas 10 quarteirões, recebiam, cada uma suas faces, um...

from an epidemiological point of view, more than 120 species triatomine (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) are known. The occurrence and positivity for Trypanosoma cruzi in triatomines 16 municipalities the Triângulo Mineiro Alto Paranaíba were evaluated January 2002 to December 2004.the captured basically according classic norms National Health Foundation. parasitological exams conducted technique described by Ministry Health. During study period, 990 specimens these, 771 could be examined.five...

Objetivo: descrever as características sociodemográficas, condições e organização do trabalho, carreira docente, hábitos de vida antecedentes patológicos entre professores uma Universidade Federal Brasileira, além pesquisar a prevalência transtornos mentais comuns sua relação com variáveis em estudo. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal, mediante aplicação questionário estruturado, autoaplicável instrumento padronizado validado no Brasil, o Questionário Saúde Geral Goldberg (GHQ-28)....

Epidemiological studies around the world suggest that infection with Toxocara spp. can contribute to development or worsening of atopic diseases, especially in children. This study investigated seroprevalence toxocariasis children treated at pediatric clinic Federal University Uberlândia Clinical Hospital, identifying possible relationships risk factors. The was conducted between November 2011 and March 2013. Blood samples were collected from 173 aged 6 15 years, who first subjected clinical...