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Medicina (Ribeirao Preto, Online) ; 55(1)maio 2022. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1410544

ABSTRACT

Introdução: O quadro da dermatite atópica (DA) é caracterizado por prurido crônico de evolução flutuante, que pode resultar em distúrbios no padrão de sono e em estigmatização social devido à presença de lesões visíveis e recidivantes, as quais tendem a se tornar progressivamente liquenificadas. Fatores como os já citados e outros associados, como incapacidade laboral, falta de concentração ao longo do dia e isolamento apresentam-se como profundos impactantes para a saúde mental do paciente, podendo resultar em baixa autoestima, depressão e frustração. Além disso, sabe-se que a DA é uma doença essencialmente inflamatória, ao mesmo tempo em que estudos recentes demonstram papel de citocinas no desenvolvimento de síndromes depressivas, podendo haver correlação causal entre os quadros por vias inflamatórias. Objetivos: Essa revisão sistemática de literatura objetivou analisar a relação entre dermatite atópica e sintomas depressivos, identificando possíveis mecanismos responsáveis por essa ligação. Métodos: A busca foi feita entre 17/11/2020 e 18/11/2020 seguindo o modelo PRISMA e utilizando as bases PUBMED, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) - IBECS, LILACS e CUMED - e EMBASE. As palavras-chave "Depression" e "Atopic Eczema", em conjunto com seus termos MeSh e DECS, foram utilizadas e associadas através do método booleano. Critérios para inclusão foram definidos como artigos que são ensaios clínicos ou observacionais envolvendo grupo de pacientes com dermatite atópica e grupo controle, que pôde ser constituído pelo próprio grupo com dermatite atópica, porém, após intervenção. Os sintomas depressivos precisavam ser medidos por escalas ou terem critérios para diagnóstico de síndrome depressiva estabelecidos. A seleção foi feita por todos os autores de forma independente, sendo discordâncias solucionadas por consenso. Resultados: Ao final, quinze estudos restaram, os quais foram classificados entre aqueles que comparam tratamentos e seus desfechos relacionados à depressão e DA, aqueles que propõem DA como agravante de sintomas depressivos, aqueles que propõem sintomas depressivos como agravantes da DA e aqueles que trazem análises estatísticas sem estabelecer claramente onde reside a relação de causalidade entre os dois quadros. Conclusões: Diversos estudos mostraram a existência de relação entre o quadro de DA e sintomas depressivos em vias distintas, tanto analisando a DA como agravante de sintomas depressivos como vice-versa. A partir dessa perspectiva, é possível que haja uma causalidade bidirecional cíclica, na qual um constante feedback positivo gera piora de ambos os quadros até que a abordagem adequada seja tomada, evidenciando a importância da propedêutica multidisciplinar para esses pacientes (AU)


Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by chronic itching, presenting with fluctuating evolution, resulting in sleep disorders and social stigmatization due to the presence of visible and recurrent lesions, that might become progressively lichenified. Factors such as those mentioned and others associated, such as incapacity for work, lack of concentration throughout the day and isolation have profound impacts on the patient's mental health, resulting in low self-esteem, depression and frustration. In addition, it is known that AD is essentially an inflammatory disease. And, recent studies demonstrate the role of inflammatory cytokines in the development of depressive syndromes, therefore may be a causal correlation between the conditions by inflammatory pathways. Objectives: This systematic literature review aimed to analyze a relationship between atopic dermatitis and depressive symptoms, identifying mechanisms responsible for this connection. Methods: The research was carried out between 11/17/2020 and 11/18/2020 following the PRISMA model and using PUBMED, Virtual Health Library (VHL) - IBECS, LILACS and CUMED - and EMBASE databases. Keywords "Depression" and "Atopic Eczema", along with its MeSh and DECS terms, were used and associated using the Boolean method. Inclusion criteria were defined as articles that are clinical or observational trials involving a group of patients with atopic dermatitis and a control group, which could be constituted by the group with atopic dermatitis itself, however, after an intervention. The depressive symptoms had to be measured by scales or, at least, the criteria for diagnosis of depressed syndrome must have been established. Results:In the end, fifteen studies remained, which were classified among those that compare treatments and their outcomes related to depression and AD, those that propose AD as an aggravator of depressive symptoms, those that propose depressive symptoms as an aggravating factor for AD and those that bring statistical analysis without clearly establishing where the causality relation resides. Conclusion: Several studies have presented a relationship between the condition of AD and depressive symptoms in distinct pathways, or analyzing AD as an aggravating factor for depressive symptoms or vice-versa. From this perspective, there may be a cyclical bidirectional causality, in which constant positive feedback generates worsening of both conditions until the adequate approach is taken, highlighting the importance of the multidisciplinary propaedeutics for these patients (AU)


Subject(s)
Sleep Wake Disorders , Depression , Dermatitis, Atopic/diagnosis
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1368953

ABSTRACT

RESUMO: Introdução: O quadro da dermatite atópica (DA) é caracterizado por prurido crônico de evolução flutuante, que pode resultar em distúrbios no padrão de sono e em estigmatização social devido à presença de lesões visíveis e recidivantes, as quais tendem a se tornar progressivamente liquenificadas. Fatores como os já citados e outros associados, como incapacidade laboral, falta de concentração ao longo do dia e isolamento apresentam-se como profundos impactantes para a saúde mental do paciente, podendo resultar em baixa autoestima, depressão e frustração. Além disso, sabe-se que a DA é uma doença essencialmente inflamatória, ao mesmo tempo em que estudos recentes demonstram papel de citocinas no desenvolvimento de síndromes depressivas, podendo haver correlação causal entre os quadros por vias inflamatórias. Objetivos: Essa revisão sistemática de literatura objetivou analisar a relação entre dermatite atópica e sintomas depressivos, identificando possíveis mecanismos responsáveis por essa ligação. Métodos: A busca foi feita entre 17/11/2020 e 18/11/2020 seguindo o modelo PRISMA e utilizando as bases PUBMED, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) - IBECS, LILACS e CUMED - e EMBASE. As palavras-chave "Depression" e "Atopic Eczema", em conjunto com seus termos MeSh e DECS, foram utilizadas e associadas através do método booleano. Critérios para inclusão foram definidos como artigos que são ensaios clínicos ou observacionais envolvendo grupo de pacientes com dermatite atópica e grupo controle, que pôde ser constituído pelo próprio grupo com dermatite atópica, porém, após intervenção. Os sintomas depressivos precisavam ser medidos por escalas ou terem critérios para diagnóstico de síndrome depressiva estabelecidos. A seleção foi feita por todos os autores de forma independente, sendo discordâncias solucionadas por consenso. Resultados: Ao final, quinze estudos restaram, os quais foram classificados entre aqueles que comparam tratamentos e seus desfechos relacionados à depressão e DA, aqueles que propõem DA como agravante de sintomas depressivos, aqueles que propõem sintomas depressivos como agravantes da DA e aqueles que trazem análises estatísticas sem estabelecer claramente onde reside a relação de causalidade entre os dois quadros. Conclusões: Diversos estudos mostraram a existência de relação entre o quadro de DA e sintomas depressivos em vias distintas, tanto analisando a DA como agravante de sintomas depressivos como vice-versa. A partir dessa perspectiva, é possível que haja uma causalidade bidirecional cíclica, na qual um constante feedback positivo gera piora de ambos os quadros até que a abordagem adequada seja tomada, evidenciando a importância da propedêutica multidisciplinar para esses pacientes.(AU)


ABSTRACT: Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by chronic itching, presenting with fluctuating evolution, resulting in sleep disorders and social stigmatization due to the presence of visible and recurrent lesions, that might become progressively lichenified. Factors such as those mentioned and others associated, such as incapacity for work, lack of concentration throughout the day and isolation have profound impacts on the patient's mental health, resulting in low self-esteem, depression and frustration. In addition, it is known that AD is essentially an inflammatory disease. And, recent studies demonstrate the role of inflammatory cytokines in the development of depressive syndromes, therefore may be a causal correlation between the conditions by inflammatory pathways. Objectives: This systematic literature review aimed to analyze a relationship between atopic dermatitis and depressive symptoms, identifying mechanisms responsible for this connection. Methods: The research was carried out between 11/17/2020 and 11/18/2020 following the PRISMA model and using PUBMED, Virtual Health Library (VHL) - IBECS, LILACS and CUMED - and EMBASE databases. Keywords "Depression" and "Atopic Eczema", along with its MeSh and DECS terms, were used and associated using the Boolean method. Inclusion criteria were defined as articles that are clinical or observational trials involving a group of patients with atopic dermatitis and a control group, which could be constituted by the group with atopic dermatitis itself, however, after an intervention. The depressive symptoms had to be measured by scales or, at least, the criteria for diagnosis of depressed syndrome must have been established. Results:In the end, fifteen studies remained, which were classified among those that compare treatments and their outcomes related to depression and AD, those that propose AD as an aggravator of depressive symptoms, those that propose depressive symptoms as an aggravating factor for AD and those that bring statistical analysis without clearly establishing where the causality relation resides. Conclusion: Several studies have presented a relationship between the condition of AD and depressive symptoms in distinct pathways, or analyzing AD as an aggravating factor for depressive symptoms or vice-versa. From this perspective, there may be a cyclical bidirectional causality, in which constant positive feedback generates worsening of both conditions until the adequate approach is taken, highlighting the importance of the multidisciplinary propaedeutics for these patients. (AU)


Subject(s)
Depression , Dermatitis, Atopic
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An. bras. dermatol ; 96(6): 759-761, Nov.-Dec. 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1355639

ABSTRACT

Abstract Histoid leprosy is a rare form of multibacillary leprosy, characterized by the presence of papules, plaques, or nodules whose appearance is keloid-like, skin colored, or erythematous. Fusiform cells are the main histopathological feature. Due to the fact that it can simulate other dermatological lesions, for example, dermatofibroma and neurofibroma, it constitutes a diagnostic challenge for clinicians and pathologists. It is a bacilliferous form of leprosy, and it plays an important role in disease transmission. A case of a patient with histoid leprosy living in the Northeast Region of Brazil is reported.


Subject(s)
Humans , Leprosy, Lepromatous/diagnosis , Leprosy, Lepromatous/pathology , Leprosy, Multibacillary/diagnosis , Leprosy, Multibacillary/pathology , Leprosy, Multibacillary/drug therapy , Keloid/pathology , Leprosy/pathology , Neoplasms , Skin/pathology
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 117(2): 416-422, ago. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1339143

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Resumo Hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) e diabetes mellitus (DM) são dois dos principais fatores de risco para a mortalidade por COVID-19. Descrever a prevalência e o perfil clínico-epidemiológico de óbito por COVID-19 ocorridos em Pernambuco, Brasil, entre 12 de março e 14 de maio de 2020 entre pacientes que possuíam hipertensão arterial sistêmica e/ou diabetes mellitus como doenças prévias. Estudo observacional transversal. Foram analisadas as seguintes variáveis: município de procedência, sexo, faixa etária, tempo entre o início dos sinais/sintomas e o óbito, sinais/sintomas, tipo de comorbidades e hábitos de vida. Variáveis categóricas foram descritas por meio de frequências e variáveis contínuas por meio de medidas de tendência central e de dispersão. Os testes de Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis foram utilizados. Dos 1.276 registros incluídos no estudo, 410 apresentavam HAS e/ou DM. A prevalência de HAS foi 26,5% (n=338) e de DM foi 19,7% (n=252). Dos registros, 158 (12,4%) eram de pacientes que possuíam somente HAS, 72 (5,6%) somente DM e 180 (14,1%) apresentavam HAS e DM. Dos indivíduos com HAS, 53,3% apresentavam DM e 71,4% dos diabéticos apresentam HAS. A mediana (em dias) do tempo entre o início dos sinais/sintomas e o desfecho óbito foi 8,0 (IIQ 9,0), sem diferença significativa entre os grupos de comorbidades (p=0,633), sexo (p=0,364) e faixa etária (p=0,111). Observou-se maior prevalência de DM e HAS na população masculina (DM — 61,3% eram homens e 38,9% mulheres; HAS — 53,2% eram homens e 46,8% mulheres). Os sinais/sintomas mais frequentes foram dispneia (74,1%; n=304), tosse (72,2%; n=296), febre (68,5%; n=281) e saturação de O2<95% (66,1%; n=271). Dos hipertensos, 73,3% (n=100) apresentavam outras comorbidades/fatores de risco associados, e 54,2% (n=39) dos diabéticos apresentavam outras comorbidades/fatores de risco associados. Destacaramse as cardiopatias (19,5%; n=80), obesidade (8,3%; n=34), doença respiratória prévia (7,3%; n=30) e nefropatia (7,8%; n=32). A prevalência de tabagismo foi 8,8% (n=36) e de etilismo alcançou 3,4% (n=14). O estudo mostrou que a prevalência de HAS foi superior à prevalência de DM nos indivíduos que foram a óbito por COVID-19. Em idosos, a prevalência foi superior à observada em indivíduos não idosos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology , COVID-19 , Hypertension/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , SARS-CoV-2
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 67(1): 19-25, Jan. 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1287796

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To describe the epidemiological and neurofunctional profile, as well as the prevalence of factors associated with the occurrence of physical disabilities due to leprosy in a reference center in Northeast Brasil. METHODS: A cross-sectional study including 50 leprosy patients diagnosed in Juazeiro-Bahia. Variables analyzed: sex, age, history of leprosy in the family, time to diagnosis, clinical form, operational classification, degree of disability, eyes-hand-foot score, peripheral nerve function, muscle strength and sensitivity. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (χ² test or Fisher's exact, Poisson regression with robust estimation and prevalence reason were used. Significance of 5%). RESULTS: An equal distribution was found between men and women of economically active age and low education; multibacillary forms in men (64%) and paucibacillary forms in women (60%). 78% of individuals had some degree of disability and 64% had a compromised ulnar nerve. Plantar sensitivity was decreased in 66% of patients. The predictors of disability were: age ≥45 years (PR 1.44; p=0.005), no education (PR 1.21; p=0.013) and OMP score ≥6 (PR 1.29; p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The findings show the importance of monitoring neural functions and developing measures that allow early diagnosis, the opportune method and the prevention of disabilities, especially in the male population.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Leprosy/complications , Leprosy/epidemiology , Middle Aged , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 67(1): 140-149, Jan. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1287801

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To review the literature and to report a clinical case with initial suspicion of pure neural leprosy and final diagnosis of amyloid neuropathy. METHODS: The study was conducted in two stages. In stage one, a systematic literature review was carried out, with searches performed in the PubMed, Medline, and Lilacs databases, as well as in the leprosy sectoral library of the Virtual Health Library, using the following descriptors: neuritic leprosy, pure neural leprosy, primary neural leprosy, pure neuritic leprosy, amyloid polyneuropathy, amyloid neuropathies, and amyloid polyneuropathy. The search was carried out on May 28, 2020. Clinical trials, cohort studies, cross-sectional studies, clinical cases, and case studies published in Portuguese, English or Spanish between 2010 and 2020 were included. Stage two reports a case with initial suspicion of pure neural leprosy. Laboratory tests, electroneuromyography, ultrasound, and biopsy of the sural nerve were requested. RESULTS: Twenty-three scientific texts were included. No publications were found that contained both topics together. The challenging diagnosis of pure neural leprosy and the possibility of using auxiliary resources in diagnosis were the most emphasized themes in the studies. In the clinical case, the patient's electroneuromyography showed sensitive and motor polyneuropathy of the lower limbs, which was predominantly sensory and axonal, symmetrical, of moderate intensity, and the mixed type (axonal-demyelinating). Ultrasonography of the sural nerve revealed changes in the contour of the deep fibular nerves; biopsy of the sural nerve showed an accumulation of amorphous eosinophilic material in the nerve path, and Congo red stain showed apple-green birefringence of the deposit under polarized light. The final diagnosis was amyloid neuropathy. CONCLUSIONS: The final clinical diagnosis was amyloid neuropathy. The diagnosis of pure neural leprosy in endemic areas in Brasil is still a challenge for the health system.


Subject(s)
Humans , Leprosy, Tuberculoid/diagnosis , Amyloid Neuropathies , Leprosy , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(10): 1338-1343, Oct. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136146

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: We compared the hidden prevalence of leprosy in two Brazilian cities with distinct differences regarding geographic region and socio-economic development profile, namely, Juazeiro, Bahia and Joinville, Santa Catarina. METHODS: A retrospective epidemiological study based on secondary data obtained from leprosy case notifications in the cities of Juazeiro-BA and Joinville-SC, 2007-2017. To calculate hidden prevalence, we used the method proposed by Gil Suárez and Lombardi. RESULTS: Joinville had 105 cases of leprosy that went undiagnosed (addition of 42.0% to the registered prevalence). For Juazeiro, it was estimated that 295 cases went undiagnosed (addition of 18.9%). CONCLUSION: Joinville presents a higher hidden prevalence than Juazeiro.


RESUMO OBJETIVO: Comparar a prevalência oculta de hanseníase entre duas cidades brasileiras com diferenças distintas quanto à região geográfica e perfil de desenvolvimento socioeconômico, como Juazeiro, Bahia e Joinville, Santa Catarina. MÉTODOS: Estudo epidemiológico retrospectivo baseado em dados secundários obtidos nas notificações de casos de hanseníase nos municípios de Juazeiro-BA e Joinville-SC, 2007-2017. Para o cálculo da prevalência oculta foi utilizado o método proposto por Gil Suárez e Lombardi. Resultados: Joinville teve 105 casos de hanseníase que não foram diagnosticados no período (adição de 42,0% à prevalência registrada). Para Juazeiro, estimou-se que 295 casos não foram diagnosticados (adição de 18,9%). CONCLUSÃO: Joinville apresentou maior prevalência oculta que Juazeiro.


Subject(s)
Humans , Leprosy/diagnosis , Leprosy/epidemiology , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Cities/epidemiology
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(9): 1196-1202, Sept. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136368

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To describe the temporal trend, clinical profile, and the prevalence of risk factors and associated comorbidities in new cases of tuberculosis in the Northeast (2001-2016). METHODS: A prevalence study involving all tuberculosis cases registered in Northeast Brasil, 2001-2016. Data were obtained from the National System of Notification of Disorders. For statistical analysis, the inflection point regression model and descriptive statistics were used. RESULTS: 331,245 cases of tuberculosis were reported. The overall incidence rate decreased from 44.84/100,000 inhabitants (2001) to 30.92/100,000 inhabitants (2016), with a decreasing trend (AAPC: −2.3; p<0.001). The profile was characterized by men (73.53%), age 20-59 years (73.56%), pulmonary tuberculosis (86.37%), positive smear microscopy (54.78%). The main risk factors and comorbidities were: AIDS (4.64%), HIV (12.10%), Diabetes mellitus (5.46%), alcohol (11.63%), institutionalized, (4.31%) and deprived of liberty (2.30%). The cure rate was 70.66% and the abandonment rate was 9.11%. CONCLUSIONS: Even with a reduced incidence, tuberculosis represents a real public health problem in the Northeast region. The profile was characterized by a male population, in economically-active age, lung smear-positive pulmonary presentation, and the risk factors and comorbidities of Aids, TB/HIV co-infection, diabetes mellitus, alcohol consumption, institutionalized and deprived of freedom reflect the complexity of the challenges in facing the disease.


RESUMO OBJETIVO: Descrever a tendência temporal, o perfil clínico e a prevalência de fatores de risco e comorbidades associadas em casos novos de tuberculose no Nordeste (2001-2016). MÉTODOS: Estudo de prevalência envolvendo todos os casos de tuberculose registrados no Nordeste do Brasil, no período 2001-2016. Os dados foram obtidos do Sistema de Nacional de Agravos de Notificação. Para a análise estatística, empregaram-se o modelo de regressão por pontos de inflexão e a estatística descritiva. RESULTADOS: Foram notificados 331.245 casos de tuberculose. A taxa de incidência geral reduziu de 44,84/100.000 habitantes (2001) para 30,92/100.000 habitantes (2016), com tendência decrescente (AAPC: −2,3; p<0,001). O perfil foi caracterizado por homens (73,53%), idade 20-59 anos (73,56%), tuberculose pulmonar (86,37%), baciloscopia positiva (54,78%). Os principais fatores de risco e comorbidade foram: Aids (4,64%), HIV (12,10%), Diabetes mellitus (5,46%), álcool (11,63%), institucionalizados (4,31%) e população privada de liberdade (2,30%). A taxa de cura foi 70,66% e a de abandono, 9,11%. CONCLUSÕES: Mesmo com redução da incidência, a tuberculose representa um real problema de saúde pública na região Nordeste. O perfil caracterizado pela população masculina, idade economicamente ativa, forma pulmonar com baciloscopia positiva e os fatores e comorbidade Aids, coinfecção TB/HIV, diabetes mellitus, consumo de álcool, institucionalizados e privados de liberdade refletem a complexidade dos desafios para o enfrentamento à doença.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Tuberculosis/epidemiology , Brazil , Comorbidity , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Middle Aged
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An. bras. dermatol ; 95(1): 91-94, Jan.-Feb. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1088716

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Abstract This ecological study aims to analyze both the tendency and the characteristics of leprosy in the elderly population in the state of Bahia, 2001-2017. The tendency was analyzed through joinpoint regression. Epidemiological variables were also included in the study. The average detection rate was 38.73/100,000, with prevalence of men (45.19/100,000). A downward trend occurred in both genders, from 2004, with a greater magnitude in women (annual percent change [APC] = −3.4%). Men presented higher proportions of the multibacillary forms and physical disabilities. The epidemiological scenario indicates the need of implementation of actions that stimulate early diagnosis and treatment of the elderly population.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Leprosy/epidemiology , Socioeconomic Factors , Time Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Age Factors , Disabled Persons/statistics & numerical data , Sex Distribution , Age Distribution , Endemic Diseases , Middle Aged
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Acta fisiátrica ; 24(1): 27-32, mar. 2017. graf, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-906651

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Objetivo: Analisar o grau de incapacidade física na população idosa afetada pela hanseníase no estado da Bahia, entre 2001 e 2012. Métodos: Os dados referentes aos casos de hanseníase foram obtidos do Sistema Nacional de Agravos de Notificação. Variáveis analisadas: sexo, faixa etária, raça/cor, escolaridade, classificação clínica e operacional, grau de incapacidade física no diagnóstico e na alta. Foram calculados indicadores epidemiológicos relacionados à incapacidade física. Resultados: A hanseníase apresenta elevada magnitude na população idosa, com coeficiente de detecção de casos novos superior ao da população geral, situando-se em nível hiperendêmico. Quanto ao perfil epidemiológico da hanseníase em idosos, destaca-se: homens, faixa etária 60 a 69 anos, raça branca, baixa escolaridade, forma clínica dimorfa e classificação operacional multibacilar. 36,25% dos casos diagnosticados apresentavam incapacidade física no momento do diagnóstico, com destaque para o gênero masculino. Conclusão: A elevada proporção de indivíduos com incapacidades físicas no momento do diagnóstico sugere diagnóstico tardio e prevalência oculta da doença, sobretudo em indivíduos do gênero masculino


Objective: To analyze the degree of physical disability in the elderly population affected by leprosy in Bahia State, between 2001 and 2012. Methods: The data relating to cases of leprosy was obtained from National System of Notifiable Diseases. Variables analyzed gender, age, race/color, education level, clinical and operational classification, degree of physical incapacity in diagnosis and discharge. Epidemiological indicators related to physical incapacity were calculated. Results: The leprosy features high magnitude in the elderly population, with a coefficient of detection of new cases higher than the general population, situated at a hyperendemic level. As to the epidemiological profile of leprosy in elderly, stands out: men, age 60 to 69 years, white race, low education level, dimorphic clinical manifestation and multibacillary operational classification. 36.25% of diagnosed cases had a physical incapacity at the time of diagnosis, with emphasis on the masculine gender. Conclusion: The high proportion of individuals with physical incapacity at the time of diagnosis suggests late diagnosis and hidden prevalence of the disease, mostly in Individuals of the male gender


Subject(s)
Animals , Disabled Persons , Leprosy/diagnosis , Leprosy/immunology , Health Profile , Health Information Systems
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Hansen. int ; 42(1/2): 37-42, 2017. ilus
Article in Portuguese | HANSEN, SES-SP, CONASS, LILACS, HANSENIASE, SESSP-ILSLPROD, SES-SP, SESSP-ILSLACERVO, SES-SP | ID: biblio-1150393

ABSTRACT

Hanseníase é doença infectocontagiosa de grande relevância para o Brasil. País que juntamente com a Índia e a Indonésia, notificam 81% dos novos casos mundialmente. Provocam desde lesões em pele até graves lesões em olhos, nervos periféricos, endotélio vascular, ossos e articulações, implicando em importantes sequelas e consequências psicossociais. O diagnóstico precoce dos casos interrompe a cadeia epidemiológica de transmissão da doença e diminui consideravelmente o risco de incapacidade. Relataremos 2 casos de hanseníase em fases avançadas, incapacitantes e transmissíveis, cujo estigma das deformidades, levou ao autoisolamento retardando a procura por diagnóstico(AU).


Leprosy is an infectious contagious disease of great relevance to Brazil, which together with India and Indonesia, report 81% of new cases worldwide. They cause from skin lesions to severe lesions in eyes, peripheral nerves, vascular endothelium, bones, and joints, implying important sequelae and psychosocial consequences. Early diagnosis of cases interrupts the epidemiological transmission chain of the disease and decreases considerably the risk of incapacity. We will report two cases of leprosy in advanced stages, incapacitating and transmissible, whose stigma of deformities led to self-isolation, delaying the search for diagnosis(AU).


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Delayed Diagnosis , Leprosy/complications , Leprosy/diagnosis , Peripheral Nerve Injuries , Leprosy/transmission
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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(5): 673-675, Sept.-Oct. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827770

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Abstract: In Brazil, leprosy is a widespread infectious and contagious disease. Clinicians and specialists view leprosy broadly as a systemic infection, since, in its manifestations, it mimics many conditions, such as rheumatic, vascular, ENT, neurological and dermatological diseases. There are few studies that characterize the factors associated with ulcers in leprosy. These injuries should be prevented and treated promptly to avoid serious problems like secondary infections, sepsis, carcinomatous degeneration and amputations. We describe a patient with ulcers on his legs, involving late diagnosis of lepromatous leprosy.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Leprosy, Lepromatous/complications , Leg Ulcer/etiology , Leprosy, Lepromatous/diagnosis , Hoarseness/etiology , Nose Deformities, Acquired/etiology , Delayed Diagnosis/adverse effects
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An. bras. dermatol ; 90(3,supl.1): 73-76, May-June 2015. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-755749

ABSTRACT

Abstract

Leprosy is aneasily recognizable disease due to its dermato-neurological manifestations. It must be present in the physician’s diagnostic repertoire, especially for those working in endemic areas. However, leprosy reaction is not always easily recognized by non-dermatologists, becoming one of the major problems in the management of patients with leprosy, as it presents clinical complications characterized by inflammatory process, accompanied by pain, malaise and sometimes the establishment or worsening of the patient’s disabilities. We report the case of a patient with type-1 periorbital reaction admitted to the hospital, diagnosed and treated as facial cellulitis, whose late diagnosis may have contributed to the appearance or worsening of facial neuritis.

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Subject(s)
Aged , Humans , Male , Cellulitis/diagnosis , Facial Dermatoses/diagnosis , Leprosy, Borderline/diagnosis , Biopsy , Diagnosis, Differential , Early Diagnosis , Face , Facial Dermatoses/drug therapy , Leprosy, Borderline/drug therapy , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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An. bras. dermatol ; 89(2): 323-325, Mar-Apr/2014. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-706979

ABSTRACT

Leprosy is clinically characterized by involvement of peripheral nerves and skin. The immunological profile of the individual defines the diversity of clinical manifestations, from skin disorders to systemic manifestations, especially the articulation ones, common in multibacillary forms, which may mimic collagen diseases and often posing diagnostic difficulties in endemic areas. This is a case report of asymmetric polyarthritis of small and large articulations associated with skin lesions which had been treated by a rheumatologist for 2 years with initial clinical diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, and later, with the appearance of skin lesions, of systemic lupus erythematosus.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis , Leprosy/diagnosis , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/drug therapy , Diagnosis, Differential , Leprosy/drug therapy , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/diagnosis , Treatment Outcome
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Acta cir. bras ; 29(1): 7-15, 01/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-697552

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To study the possible potentiation of the carcinogenic effects of ultraviolet radiation associated with an organophosphate pesticide. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were assigned into four groups (n=10 each) randomized according to the procedures: group A received only UVR-B radiation; group B, UVR-B for eight weeks followed by a seven week period of pesticide exposure; group C, UVR-B + pesticide concomitantly: group D, only pesticide application. At the end of the fifth, tenth and fifteenth weeks the animals were photographed. Skin biopsy and histopathological study with Hematoxylin-Eosin were done on the fifteenth week. Statistical analysis with Fisher's and Sign (unilateral) tests, 5% value for significance. RESULTS: Macroscopic lesions in the group A evolved from the erythema to erythema + desquamation. The groups B and C, with the association of two carcinogens, and group D presented evolution to keratosis, with higher incidence in group D. The histology showed a significant increase in the severity of injuries when the UVR-B and the pesticide were applied simultaneously, leading to cellular atypia. CONCLUSIONS: Concurrent association of UVR-B to organophosphate pesticide produced more severe lesions microscopically, although this has not been so apparent macroscopically. In daily practice the clinical evaluation should be complemented with laboratory evaluation. .


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Organophosphates/analysis , Skin/anatomy & histology , Pesticides/analysis , Solar Radiation/adverse effects , Wounds and Injuries , Neoplasms/pathology , Rats/classification
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Hansen. int ; 37(2): 75-80, 2012. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, SES-SP, SESSP-ILSLPROD, SES-SP, SESSP-ILSLACERVO, SES-SP | ID: biblio-1063243

ABSTRACT

A hanseníase é doença infecciosa granulomatosa crônica causada pelo Mycobacterium leprae, um bacilo ácido-resistente com a sua predileção para afetar as áreas mais frias do corpo, como pele e nervos periféricos,o que torna o diagnóstico simples na maioria dos casos 1,2. No entanto, com base na resposta imune do paciente infectado, o envolvimento sistêmico pode ocorrer,principalmente nas formas multibacilares. Estes eventos são pouco encontrados, mas têm extrema relevância clínica devido à sua semelhança com doenças reumáticas 5, 6. Relata-se um caso de hanseníase confundida com artrite inespecífica em que o paciente apresentou inicialmente artralgia, edema das articulações, poliartrite e,finalmente, o aparecimento de lesões na pele. Em áreas endêmicas, os clínicos e reumatologistas deve sempre estar atentos sobre a hanseníase com essas manifestações iniciais.


Leprosy is a chronic caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast bacillus with its predilection to affect the cooler areas of the body such as skin and peripheral nerves, which makes diagnosis simpler in most cases 1.2 granulomatous infectious disease . However, based on the immune response of the infected patient, systemic involvement may occur, characterized Multibacillary manner. These events are rarely found, but have extremelyclinical relevance because of its similarity with rheumatic diseases 5, 6. Report a case of leprosy confused with nonspecific arthritis in a patient who initially presented with joint pain, joint swelling, polyarthritis, and finally the appearance of skin lesions.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Arthritis , Leprosy, Borderline/diagnosis , Leprosy/therapy , Peripheral Nerves , Rheumatology
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Hansen. int ; 37(1): 45-50, 2012. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, SES-SP, SESSP-ILSLPROD, SES-SP, SESSP-ILSLACERVO, SES-SP | ID: biblio-868996

ABSTRACT

A hanseníase é uma doença que requer atenção dos órgãos e profissionais de saúde. A alta endemicidade da doença em um local pode ser detectada através do coeficiente de detecção em menores de 15 anos, quando maior de 10 por 100.000 habitantes indica alta taxa de transmissibilidade da doença no meio. Em 2010 em Juazeiro, esse coeficiente foi de 41,89 por 100.000 habitantes. O presente estudo trata-se de um projeto vinculado ao Programa de Educação para o Trabalho em Saúde (PET-Vigilância em Saúde) e à Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF), o qual visa identificar e analisar de acordo com dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos e Notificações (SINAN) e o Sistema de Informação da Atenção Básica (SIAB) os casos de Hanseníase notificados em menores de 15 anos,no ano de 2010. Dentre os dados analisados, destaca-seque dos 183 casos de hanseníase notificados em 2010,10% (18 casos) ocorreram em menores de 15 anos, com ocorrência predominante em bairros periféricos, nas faixas etárias de 6 a 11 anos e de 12 a 14 anos, sendo prevalente o sexo feminino, a classificação operacional predominante foi paucibacilar. A implantação e a efetividade de novas ações vinculadas ao PET caracterizam-se como de extrema importância para município, dado a sua hiper endemicidade para hanseníase. Educação em saúde, treinamentos, incentivo a notificação correta dos casos e acompanhamento dos doentes e seus contatos são ações que podem melhorar os índices encontrados e qualidade de vida da população.


Leprosy is a disease that requires attention of agencies and health professionals. The high endemicity of the disease in one location can be detected through the detection rate in children under 15 years, when greater than 10 per 100,000 population indicates a high rate of transmissibility of the disease in the middle. Juazeiro in 2010, this rate was 41.89 per 100,000 inhabitants. The present study deals with a project linked to the Education Program for Health Work (PET-Health Surveillance)and the Federal University of São Francisco Valley(UNIVASF), which aims to identify and analyze the data according to Information System Diseases and Notifications (SINAN) and Information System of Primary Care(ISPC) reported cases of leprosy in children under 15 in2010. Among the data analyzed, it is emphasized that the 183 leprosy cases reported in 2010, 10% (18 cases)occurred in children younger than 15 years, occurring predominantly in the suburbs, in the age groups 6-11 years and 12 to 14 years, is prevalent among females, the predominant operational classification was paucibacillary. The implementation and effectiveness of new shares linked to PET are characterized as extremely important for the city, given its hyperendemicity for leprosy. Health education, training, encouraging proper notification of cases and monitoring of patients and their contacts are actions that can improve the indexes found and quality of life of the population.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Leprosy/epidemiology , Leprosy/transmission , Socioeconomic Survey , Leprosy/prevention & control , Health Information Systems
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