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Biomédica (Bogotá) ; 41(4): 756-772, oct.-dic. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1355748

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Resumen | Introducción. Los endoparásitos y ectoparásitos en perros son de distribución mundial. La estrecha relación entre los perros y el hombre implica un riesgo de transmisión de parasitosis zoonóticas, por lo cual es necesario conocer las especies que parasitan a los perros de esta zona y determinar los factores asociados. Objetivos. Estimar la prevalencia de endoparásitos y ectoparásitos, identificarlos en perros domiciliados de la zona metropolitana de Toluca, México, y determinar la prevalencia de Dipyilidium caninum en pulgas del género Ctenocephalides spp. Materiales y métodos. Se recolectaron muestras de 402 perros que fueron llevados a consulta en cuatro hospitales de referencia de Toluca. En el diagnóstico de endoparásitos, se utilizaron las técnicas coproparasitoscópicas de frotis directo, flotación y sedimentación; además, se recolectaron ectoparásitos para su identificación taxonómica. Por último, la detección de D. caninum en pulgas se hizo mediante la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR). Resultados. El 37,2 % de los perros resultó positivo para endoparásitos. Los géneros o especies identificados fueron Toxocara spp., Giardia spp., Ancylostoma spp., Cystoisospora spp., D. caninum, Taenia spp. y Trichuris vulpis. Se determinó una prevalencia de ectoparásitos de 13,13 %. Se identificaron pulgas de las especies Ctenocephalides felis y C. canis, en tanto que solo un animal presentó parasitosis por Rhipicephalus sanguineus y otro por Trichodectes canis. La prevalencia de D. caninum en pulgas fue del 9,5 %. Conclusión. La prevalencia de endoparásitos fue de 37,2 % y, la de ectoparásitos, de 13,1 %. Por primera vez en México se hizo un análisis de endoparásitos y ectoparásitos en una misma población de perros, así como el diagnóstico molecular de D. caninum.


Abstract | Introduction: Endoparasites and ectoparasites in dogs are of global distribution. The close relationship between dogs and man implies a risk for the transmission of zoonotic parasites. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the parasites hosted by dogs in specific areas and the factors associated with their presence. Objectives: To identify and to estimate the prevalence of endoparasites and ectoparasites in domiciled dogs in the Metropolitan area of Toluca, México, and the prevalence of D. caninum in fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides spp. Materials and methods: We collected samples from 402 domiciled dogs in four reference hospitals in the area in Toluca. We diagnosed endoparasites using direct smear, flotation, and sedimentation techniques and we performed the taxonomic identification of ectoparasites. Finally, the molecular diagnosis of D. caninum in fleas was made using the polymerase chain reaction technique (PCR). Results: A total of 37.2% of dogs were positive for endoparasites; the genera or species identified were Toxocara spp., Giardia spp., Ancylostoma spp., Cystoisospora spp., D. caninum, Taenia spp., and Trichuris vulpis; the prevalence of ectoparasites was 13.13%. We identified fleas of the species Ctenocephalides felis, Ctenocephalides canis; only one animal was parasitized with Rhipicephalus sanguineus and another one with Trichodectes canis; the prevalence of D. caninum in fleas was 9.5%. Conclusion: The prevalence of endoparasites was 37.2% while that of ectoparasites was 13.1%; this is the first analysis of endoparasites and ectoparasites conducted in the same population of dogs in México together with the molecular diagnosis of D. caninum in fleas.


Subject(s)
Zoonoses/epidemiology , Mexico , Toxocara canis , Ctenocephalides , Giardia , Ancylostoma
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Rev. invest. clín ; 72(3): 138-143, May.-Jun. 2020. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1251847

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ABSTRACT Background: On January 23, 2020, China imposed a quarantine on the city of Wuhan to contain the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak. Regardless of this measure, the new infection has spread to several countries around the world. Objective: We developed a method to study the dissemination of this infection by airline routes and provide estimations of the time of arrival of the outbreak to different cities. Methods: Using the Kermack and McKendrick model complemented with diffusion on a graph composed of nodes and edges, we made an analysis of COVID-19 dispersion to other cities by air travel. Results: The estimation was accurate in that it was possible to predict in the middle of February 2020 the arrival of the first outbreak in Mexico, which eventually occurred between March 20 and 30. This estimation was robust with respect to small changes in epidemiological parameters at the other nodes. Conclusions: The estimation of the time of arrival of the outbreak from its epicenter, allows for a time period to implement and strengthen preventive measures aimed at the general population as well as to strengthen hospital infrastructure and training of human resources. In the present study, this estimation was accurate, as observed from the real data of the beginning of the outbreak in Mexico City up to April 6, 2020.


Subject(s)
Humans , Pneumonia, Viral/transmission , Coronavirus Infections/transmission , Pandemics/prevention & control , Air Travel , Betacoronavirus , Travel-Related Illness , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Time Factors , China/epidemiology , Urban Health , Disease Outbreaks/prevention & control , Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Geography, Medical , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19 , Mexico/epidemiology , Models, Theoretical
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Acta méd. peru ; 36(3): 222-226, jul.-set. 2019. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1141949

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El ameloblastoma es un tumor benigno, localmente agresivo, que ocasiona deformidades faciales y con tendencia a la recurrencia. El objetivo del tratamiento del ameloblastoma es la remoción completa del tumor, la restauración de la función y el mantenimiento del aspecto estético. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 19 años que presenta tumoración en región mandibular y acude a consulta para tratamiento quirúrgico. Se realizó planificación virtual y modelo de impresión en 3D para reconstrucción mandibular con colgajo libre de peroné y modelo estereolitográfico para el manejo de su patología. Se observó una evolución post operatoria favorable; y una patología compatible con ameloblastoma mandibular intraóseo de patrón plexiforme. Si bien la cirugía es el tratamiento de elección para el diagnóstico de ameloblastoma; la planificación virtual y el modelo de impresión en 3D para la reconstrucción son herramientas útiles en el manejo de esta patología.


Ameloblastoma is a benign, locally aggressive tumor that causes facial deformities and a tendency to recur. The objective of the treatment of ameloblastoma is the complete elimination of the tumor, the restoration of function and the maintenance of the aesthetic appearance. The case of a 19-year-old male presenting a tumor in the mandibular region is presented and a consultation for surgical treatment is accessed. Virtual planning and 3D printing model were performed for mandibular reconstruction with fibula-free flap and stereolithographic model for the management of its pathology. A favorable post-operative evolution evolved; and a pathology compatible with intraosseous mandibular ameloblastoma of the plexiform pattern. Although surgery is the treatment of choice for the diagnosis of ameloblastoma; Virtual planning and the 3D printing model for reconstruction are useful tools in the management of this pathology.

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Salud pública Méx ; 60(1): 41-47, Jan.-Feb. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-903843

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Abstract: Objective: To identify and characterize Aedes aegypti's AAEL006536 gene proximal upstream cis-regulatory sequences activated by dengue virus infection. Materials and methods: A. aegypti Rockefeller strain mosquitoes were blood fed or infected with dengue virus 2. Open chromatin profiling was then carried out in pools of midguts from each group of mosquitoes. Results: The proximal upstream region does not contain open chromatin sites in the midguts of blood-fed mosquitoes as detected by FAIRE-qPCR. In contrast, two cis-regulatory sites were identified in the same upstream region of dengue virus-infected mosquito midguts. The distal sequence contains STAT-, REL- and C/EBP-type transcription factor binding sites. Conclusion: The activation of two proximal cis-regulatory sequences, induced by dengue virus infection, is mediated by chromatin remodeling mechanisms. Binding sites suggest a dengue virus infection-induced participation of immunity transcription factors in the up-regulation of this gene. This suggests the participation of the AAEL006536 gene in the mosquito's antiviral innate immune response.


Resumen: Objetivo: Identificar y caracterizar las secuencias reguladoras activadas por la infección por virus dengue en la región proximal del gen AAEL006536 de Aedes aegypti. Material y métodos: Mosquitos de la cepa Rockefeller de A. aegypti se infectaron con virus dengue o se alimentaron con sangre. Se obtuvieron los perfiles de cromatina abierta del locus en los intestinos de cada uno de los grupos. Resultados: Se identificaron dos sitios reguladores solo en los intestinos de mosquitos infectados por virus dengue. El sitio distal contiene sitios de unión a factores de transcripción tipo REL, STAT y C/EBP. Conclusiones: La activación de dos sitios reguladores proximales está mediada por la remodelación de la cromatina. Los sitios de unión a factores de transcripción en el sitio regulador distal sugieren la participación de las vías de inmunidad en la regulación del gen. Esto sugiere la participación de este gen en la respuesta inmune del mosquito frente a la infección viral.


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Genes, Insect , Insect Proteins/genetics , Aedes/genetics , Dengue Virus/physiology , Mosquito Vectors/genetics , Gene Expression Regulation, Viral , Sequence Analysis, DNA , Aedes/immunology , Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly , Host-Pathogen Interactions , Mosquito Vectors/immunology , Immunity, Innate , Intestines/virology
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Braz. j. microbiol ; 48(4): 769-773, Oct.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-889183

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ABSTRACT This is the first report on circulating canine rotavirus in Mexico. Fifty samples from dogs with gastroenteritis were analyzed used polymerase chain reaction and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in order to identify parvovirus and rotavirus, respectively; 7% of dogs were infected with rotavirus exclusively, while 14% were co-infected with both rotavirus and parvovirus; clinical signs in co-infected dogs were more severe.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Female , Dogs , Coinfection/veterinary , Dog Diseases/virology , Gastroenteritis/veterinary , Parvoviridae Infections/veterinary , Parvovirus/isolation & purification , Rotavirus Infections/veterinary , Rotavirus/isolation & purification , Coinfection/virology , Feces/virology , Gastroenteritis/virology , Mexico , Parvoviridae Infections/virology , Parvovirus/genetics , Parvovirus/physiology , Rotavirus Infections/virology , Rotavirus/genetics , Rotavirus/physiology
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Rev. argent. microbiol ; 49(2): 132-138, jun. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-957994

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Enteropathies in rabbits are difficult to diagnose; their etiology involves pathogens that act synergistically, causing damage to the intestine. The aim of the present study was isolate enteric pathogens from rabbits in Mexico. Using parasitological, bacteriological and molecular analyses, we screened 58 samples of the intestinal content of rabbits having a clinical history of enteric disease from the southeastern part of the State of Mexico. Out of the 58 samples analyzed, a total of 86 identifications were made, Eimeria spp. were found in 77.5%, followed by Aeromonas spp. in 15.5% and Escherichia coli in 8.6%, which were identified as enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), and the presence of the following agents was also confirmed: Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp., Mannheimia spp. and Rotavirus. The concurrent presence of Eimeria spp. with Aeromonas was frequent (15.5%); there was statistical significance for the presence of an association between the clinical profiles and Eimeria spp. (p = 0.000), Mannheimia spp. (p = 0.001), Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Streptococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp. (p = 0.006).


Las enteropatías en conejos son difíciles de diagnosticar, debido a que en su etiología participan patógenos que actúan en sinergia y causan daño al intestino. El objetivo de este estudio fue el aislamiento de patógenos de cuadros entéricos en conejos de México. Mediante métodos parasitológicos, bacteriológicos y moleculares, se analizaron 58 muestras de contenido intestinal de conejos con el antecedente de cuadro clínico entérico procedentes de granjas cunícolas de la zona suroriente del Estado de México. A partir de las 58 muestras se realizaron un total de 86 identificaciones, los patógenos más frecuentes fueron Eimeria spp. (77,6%), seguidas de Aeromonas spp. (15,5%) y de Escherichia coli (8,6%), identificadas como E. coli enterpatogénicas (EPEC). También se determinó la presencia de otros agentes: Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Streptococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp., Mannheimia spp. y Rotavirus. La presencia concurrente de Eimeria spp. y Aeromonas spp. (15,5%) fue la observación más frecuente. Se encontró asociación estadísticamente significativa entre la presentación del cuadro clínico en conejos y la presencia de Eimeria spp. (p = 0,000), Mannheimia spp. (p = 0,001), Salmonella spp., Klebsiella spp., Streptococcus spp. y Enterococcus spp. (p = 0,006).


Subject(s)
Animals , Rabbits , Rabbits , Rabbits , Bacteria , Rotavirus , Syndrome , Bacteria/isolation & purification , Rotavirus/isolation & purification , Intestines/microbiology , Animal Diseases/microbiology , Animal Diseases/virology , Mexico
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Rev. biol. trop ; 63(2): 559-569, Apr.-Jun. 2015. ilus, graf
Article in English | LILACS, SaludCR | ID: lil-764987

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The infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPNV) is the causative agent of an acute illness well characterized in salmonids worldwide. Clinical signs and mortality rates are dependent on several factors such as the viral dose, the age of the fish, the water temperature, among others. An experimental study was conducted to measure the effect of temperature on the gene expression profile of IFN-1(α), STAT-1 and Mx-1 in rainbow trout fry, exposed to IPNV. Fry (n=198) were exposed at 8, 12 and 16°C, and samples were taken for 21 days to determine the virus titer and gene expression. In the first 11 days the greatest viral titer was recorded at 8°C compared with the values obtained at 12 and 16°C. At 8°C, there was a significant increase on day 4 of mRNA Mx-1 (t-test, p<0.05), time in which the viral titer began to decrease. Furthermore, as the viral titer increased, STAT-1 and Mx-1 (r=0.91) and (r=0.96) increased, respectively. The animals were able to recover from day 4 from some of the symptoms of IPN. Clinical disease was developed only in fish exposed to 12°C and all died between days 6 and 14, despite the highly significant increase shown in the average expression level of Mx-1, compared with the values recorded at 8°C and 16°C (Tukey, p<0.0001). Additionally, the expression profiles of IFN-1(α) and STAT-1 decreased completely (~0.016) and (~0.020 times) on day 7. The highest expression level of IFN-1(α), occurred at 16°C (Tukey, p<0.0005). Fry exposed at 16°C were normal during the experiment. IFN-1(α) possibly generated a protector effect from day 2 when they showed a significant expression increase compared with the results at 8°C and 12°C (t-student, p<0.0001); however, STAT-1 was not significantly affected by temperature, although the highest average expression value was recorded at 16°C. Our research supports the expression of relevant anti-viral response genes as IFN-1(α), STAT-1 and Mx-1 are physiologically modulated by the water temperature, directly influencing the development of the IPN disease in rainbow trout.


El virus de la necrosis pancreática infecciosa (IPNV) es el agente etiológico de una enfermedad aguda bien caracterizada en salmónidos alrededor del mundo. Los signos clínicos y la tasa de mortalidad dependen de varios factores tales como la dosis viral, la edad del pez y la temperatura del agua, entre otros. Un estudio experimental se llevó a cabo para medir el efecto de la temperatura sobre el perfil de expresión génica de IFN-1(α), STAT-1 y Mx-1 en alevines de trucha arcoíris expuestos con IPNV. Los alevines (n=198) fueron expuestos a 8, 12 y 16°C, y se tomaron muestras durante 21 días para determinar el título viral y la expresión génica. En los primeros 11 días el mayor titulo viral se registró a 8ºC en comparación con 12 y 16. A 8°C, existió un incremento significativo en el día 4 del ARNm de Mx-1 (t-test, p<0.05), momento en que el título viral empezó a disminuir. Además conforme el título viral aumentaba, también STAT-1 y Mx-1 aumentaron (r=0.91) y (r=0.96) respectivamente. Los animales fueron capaces de recuperarse desde el día 4 de algunos de los síntomas de IPN. La enfermedad clínica se desarrolló únicamente en peces expuestos a 12°C y todos murieron entre el día 6 y 14, a pesar del incremento altamente significativo mostrado en el nivel promedio de expresión de Mx-1 a 12°C, comparados con los valores registrados a 8 y 16°C (Tukey, p<0.0001). Además los perfiles de expresión de IFN-1(α) y STAT-1 decrecieron el día 7 completamente (~0.016) y (~0.020) veces, respectivamente. El nivel de expresión promedio más alto de IFN-1(α) se registró a 16°C (Tukey, p<0.0005). Los alevines expuestos a 16°C se mostraron normales durante el experimento. IFN-1(α) posiblemente generó un efecto protector desde el día 2 cuando mostró un aumento significativo en comparación con los resultados a 8 y 12°C (t-student, p<0.0001); sin embargo, STAT-1 no fue afectado de manera significativa por la temperatura, aunque el más alto valor de expresión promedio se registró a 16°C. Nuestra investigación confirma que la expresión de genes relevantes de respuesta antiviral como IFN-1(α), STAT-1 y Mx-1 son fisiológicamente modulados por la temperatura del agua, influyendo directamente en el desarrollo de la enfermedad de IPN en trucha arcoíris.


Subject(s)
Animals , Temperature , Trout/abnormalities , Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus
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An. Fac. Med. (Perú) ; 75(4): 319-322, oct.-dic. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: lil-745412

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Introducción: Las fracturas del tercio superior facial corresponden a una patología importante pero poco frecuente en la especialidad de cabeza, cuello y máxilo-facial, consecuencia de traumatismos severos; determinarlas por edad, sexo y agente causal ayudará para su manejo. Objetivos: Determinar la presentación de fracturas del tercio superior facial por edad, sexo, agente causal y clasificación. Diseño: Estudio observacional descriptivo. Lugar: Servicio de Cirugía de Cabeza, Cuello y Máxilo-Facial del Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo, Lima-Perú. Participantes: Pacientes con fractura del tercio superior facial. Métodos: Recolección de datos registrados en las historias clínicas, entre junio 1999 y mayo 2009. Principales medidas de resultados: Edad, sexo, agente causal y clasificación. Resultados: Se encontró 49 pacientes, 90 por ciento de sexo masculino, 67,5 por ciento entre 21 y 40 años de edad, 55 por ciento por accidentes de tránsito y 23 por ciento por robos; 41 por ciento eran solamente fracturas del tercio superior y 59 por ciento acompañadas del tercio medio facial. Conclusiones: Las fracturas del tercio superior facial son importantes en la región de la cara. El diagnóstico clínico depende de la estructura afectada. Se debe actuar oportunamente para evitar secuelas y complicaciones. Los accidentes de tránsito y robos son causas que van en aumento. Se espera que este trabajo ayude a elaborar protocolos de atención en servicios de emergencia...


Introduction: Superior third facial fractures represent an important but rare pathology in the specialty of head, neck and maxillofacial surgery, and result from severe trauma. Objectives: To determine the presentation of superior third facial fractures by age, sex, causal agent and classification. Design: Observational descriptive study. Setting: Head, Neck and Maxillofacial Surgery Service, Dos de Mayo National Hospital, Lima, Peru. Participants: Patients with superior third facial fracture. Methods: Medical records data between June 1999 and May 2009 were captured. Main outcome measures: Age, sex, causing agent and classification. Results: Forty nine patients were included. Ninety per cent were male, about two thirds (67.5 per cent) were between 21 and 40 years old. More than half of the lesions (55 per cent) resulted from traffic accidents and 23 per cent from robberies; more than 40 per cent had superior third fractures only and 59 per cent were accompanied by midface fractures. Conclusions: Superior third facial fractures are important in the facial region. Clinical diagnosis depends on the affected structure. Treatment should be timely to prevent sequelae and complications. Traffic injuries and robberies are increasingly important causes. This study may contribute to developing treatment protocols in emergency services...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Skull Fractures/complications , Frontal Bone/injuries , Neurosurgery , Craniocerebral Trauma , Observational Studies as Topic
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Braz. j. infect. dis ; 18(1): 71-76, Jan-Feb/2014. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-703054

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Objectives: To determine the prevalence of HPV and the risky sexual behaviors associated to it in a sample of male college students, taking into account genotype and viral load. Methods: From 2002 to 2003, male students from the Autonomous University of Morelos State completed a questionnaire and provided self-collected genital samples to detect and quantify HPV. We performed a bivariate and a multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify correlates associated with the infection and to assess the viral load as a function of the viral infecting type. The fragments of β-globin gene and L1 of HPV, were amplified, purified and cloned, to evaluate viral load. Results: Among 253 subjects, HPV prevalence was 19.4%, and HPV16 was the most common subtype. History of STIs (OR = 4.8; 95% CI 1.2–18.9), contraceptive pill use by female partner (OR = 2.6; 95% CI 1.1–6.3) and exchanging sex for money (OR = 4.9; 95% CI 1.2–20) were associated to the HPV infection. HPV16 viral load was 7.8 copies (HPV/beta-globin) compared to 0.9 copies for other HPV types. Discussion: HPV16 displayed the highest viral load, and it was the most prevalent. It was found that using contraceptive pills by female partners was associated with HPV infection. .


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Papillomavirus Infections/epidemiology , Sexual Behavior/statistics & numerical data , Students/statistics & numerical data , Mexico/epidemiology , Prevalence , Papillomavirus Infections/diagnosis , Papillomavirus Infections/virology , Risk Factors , Universities , Viral Load
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Kiru ; 10(1): 63-68, ene.-jun. 2013. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: lil-753381

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El ameloblastoma es una neoplasia benigna de origen epitelial; su lugar de aparici¢n, en la mayor¡a de casos, se encuantra entre las corticales ¢seas que conforman el maxilar, con mayor frecuencia en la mand¡bula, pocas veces se presentan de manera extra¢sea y suelen localizarse en la enc¡a. Puede aparecer en cualquier edad, pero con frecuencia es diagnosticada entre la cuarta y quinta d‚cada de vida. No existe predilecci¢n respecto alg£n sexo en particular, pero tiene una preferencia algo superior en varones. Existe una variedad de opciones quir£rgicas, de acuerdo al tipo histol¢gico y tama¤o de ameloblastoma, que est n bien documentadas en distintos reportes. En este reporte se presenta el caso de un paciente adulto al que se le realiz¢ una hemimandibulectom¡a, seguida de la reconstrucci¢n del defecto ¢seo con una placa preformada de titanio y un autoinjerto vascularizado de peron.


Ameloblastoma is a benign neoplasm of epithelial origin, in relation with its place of occurrence in most cases occur between the corticalplates that make up the jaw, being the place of most frequency the jaw, rarely presented extraosseous manner, and usually are locatedin the gingiva. In terms of age the tumor may appear at any age but is often diagnosed between the fourth and fifth decade of life. Thereis no predilection regarding with any particular sex but has a somewhat higher preference in males. A variety of surgical alternativesaccording to histological type and size of ameloblastoma which are well documented in various reports existed. In this report we presentthe case of an adult patient who underwent an hemimandibulectomy, followed by reconstruction of the bone defect with a preformedtitanium plate and a vascularized fibular autograft.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Ameloblastoma , Mandible/surgery , Mandibular Injuries , Neoplasms
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Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1484543

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Background : The venom of Centruroides limpidus limpidus (Cll) is a mixture of pharmacologically active principles. The most important of these are toxic proteins that interact both selectively and specifically with different cellular targets such as ion channels. Recently, anticancer properties of the venom from other scorpion species have been described. Studies in vitro have shown that scorpion venom induces cell death, inhibits proliferation and triggers the apoptotic pathway in different cancer cell lines. Herein, after treating human cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cells with Cll crude venom, their cytotoxic activity and apoptosis induction were assessed. Results : Cll crude venom induced cell death in normal macrophages in a dose-dependent manner. However, through viability assays, HeLa cells showed high survival rates after exposure to Cll venom. Also, Cll venom did not induce apoptosis after performing ethidium bromide/acridine orange assays, nor was there any evidence of chromatin condensation or DNA fragmentation. Conclusions : Crude Cll venom exposure was not detrimental to HeLa cell cultures. This may be partially attributable to the absence of specific HeLa cell membrane targets for molecules present in the venom of Centruroides limpidus limpidus. Although these results might discourage additional studies exploring the potential of Cll venom to treat human papilloma cervical cancer, further research is required to explore positive effects of crude Cll venom on other cancer cell lines.

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J. venom. anim. toxins incl. trop. dis ; 19: 20, maio 2013. graf, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-954698

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Background : The venom of Centruroides limpidus limpidus (Cll) is a mixture of pharmacologically active principles. The most important of these are toxic proteins that interact both selectively and specifically with different cellular targets such as ion channels. Recently, anticancer properties of the venom from other scorpion species have been described. Studies in vitro have shown that scorpion venom induces cell death, inhibits proliferation and triggers the apoptotic pathway in different cancer cell lines. Herein, after treating human cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cells with Cll crude venom, their cytotoxic activity and apoptosis induction were assessed. Results : Cll crude venom induced cell death in normal macrophages in a dose-dependent manner. However, through viability assays, HeLa cells showed high survival rates after exposure to Cll venom. Also, Cll venom did not induce apoptosis after performing ethidium bromide/acridine orange assays, nor was there any evidence of chromatin condensation or DNA fragmentation. Conclusions : Crude Cll venom exposure was not detrimental to HeLa cell cultures. This may be partially attributable to the absence of specific HeLa cell membrane targets for molecules present in the venom of Centruroides limpidus limpidus. Although these results might discourage additional studies exploring the potential of Cll venom to treat human papilloma cervical cancer, further research is required to explore positive effects of crude Cll venom on other cancer cell lines.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Scorpions , Adenocarcinoma , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Apoptosis
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Vet. Méx ; 40(1): 85-93, ene.-mar. 2009. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-632905

ABSTRACT

Electroporation has been the method of election for transfection of murine embryonic stem cells for over 15 years; however, it is a time consuming protocol because it requires large amounts of DNA and cells, as well as expensive and delicate equipment. Lipofection is a transfection method that requires lower amounts of cells and DNA than electroporation, and has proven to be efficient in a large number of cell lines. It has been shown that after lipofection, mouse embryonic stem cells remain pluripotent, capable of forming germ line chimeras and can be transfected with greater efficiency than with electroporation; however, gene targeting of mouse embryonic stem cells by lipofection has not been reported. The objective of this work was to find out if lipofection can be used as efficiently as electroporation for regular gene targeting protocols. This context compares gene targeting efficiency between these techniques in mouse embryonic stem cells E14TG2a, using a gene replacement type vector. No differences were found in gene targeting efficiency between groups; however, lipofection was three times more efficient than electroporation in transfection efficiency, which makes lipofection a less expensive alternative method to produce gene targeting in mouse embryonic stem cells.


Durante los últimos 15 años se ha demostrado que la electroporación representa el método ideal para la transfección de células troncoembrionarias de ratón; sin embargo, demanda grandes cantidades de ADN y células, así como equipo caro y delicado, ello hace que este proceso sea costoso y laborioso. La lipofección es un método de transfección que requiere menos de células y ADN que la electroporación; asimismo, ha probado ser eficiente en gran número de líneas celulares. Se ha demostrado que después de lipofectar células troncoembrionarias de ratón, éstas mantienen su pluripotencia y son capaces de formar quimeras de línea germinal y se transfectan con mayor eficiencia que con electroporación, pero no se ha notificado la mutagénesis dirigida mediante la lipofección de células troncoembrionarias de ratón. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue saber si la lipofección puede ser utilizada con la misma o mayor eficiencia que la electroporación para los protocolos regulares de mutagénesis dirigida; en este contexto, se compara la eficiencia en mutagénesis dirigida entre estas técnicas en células troncoembrionarias de ratón E14TG2a, utilizando un vector de reemplazo. Entre las células transfectadas no se hallan diferencias en la eficiencia en mutagénesis dirigida entre grupos; sin embargo, los resultados que aquí se ofrecen muestran que la lipofección es tres veces más eficiente en la transfección, lo cual indica que la lipofección es un método alternativo menos costoso para obtener mutagénesis dirigida en células troncoembrionarias de ratón.

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Salud pública Méx ; 51(supl.3): s403-s409, 2009. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-556047

ABSTRACT

El comportamiento endémico de la fiebre por dengue en México durante los últimos cinco años ha generado gran preocupación en todos los sectores relacionados con la salud. Los esfuerzos para interrumpir la transmisión se han concentrado en el control vectorial; sin embargo, al margen de la efectividad de las intervenciones, resulta importante establecer con claridad cuáles son los elementos determinantes de la transmisión del dengue para establecer medidas de control y vigilancia eficaces. En cuanto a los determinantes moleculares de la transmisión, mucho se ha avanzado con el desarrollo de la genómica y la bioinformática. Esta revisión pretende ofrecer un panorama de los desarrollos más recientes en ese aspecto con un énfasis en la situación de México.


The endemic behavior of dengue fever in Mexico during the past five years is of major concern to every sector related with public health and the effort to control the transmission has been focused on vector control. However, regardless of the effectiveness of the intervention measures it is important to know which elements determine dengue transmission. With regard to the molecular basis for dengue transmission, a great deal of progress has been made due to the introduction of genomic and bioinformatic approaches. The goal of this review is to describe the most recent developments in this area with emphasis on the Mexican situation.


Subject(s)
Humans , Dengue Virus/genetics , Dengue/transmission , Dengue/virology , Dengue Virus/classification , Dengue/epidemiology , Genetics, Population , Mexico/epidemiology , Serotyping
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Gac. méd. Méx ; 144(6): 481-484, nov.-dic. 2008. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-567774

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Determinar la seroprevalencia del antígeno de superficie del virus de la hepatitis B (HBsAg) en diversos grupos de la población de la ciudad de Durango, México. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional y comparativo en seis grupos de población en un total de 775 personas adultas en la ciudad de Durango, México. Los grupos estudiados fueron 141 sexoservidoras registradas, 100 estudiantes de medicina, 150 donadores de sangre, 104 solicitantes de certificados médicos, 100 mujeres embarazadas, y 180 adictos a drogas. Se analizó el suero de los participantes para detectar el HBsAg mediante ensayo inmunoenzimático. La confirmación del HBsAg se realizó mediante prueba de neutralización. Resultados: De 775 personas, 13 (1.7%) fueron positivas al ensayo inmunoenzimático y solo una (0.1%) resultó positiva a la prueba confirmatoria. Este caso confirmado fue un adicto a drogas con antecedentes de cirugía y viajes nacionales y al extranjero. Conclusiones: La seroprevalencia de HBsAg en diversos grupos de la población de la ciudad de Durango, México, es baja, es comparable o más baja a las informadas en otras ciudades de México. Se recomienda realizar la prueba confirmatoria del HBsAg por la baja especificidad del ensayo inmunoenzimático.


OBJECTIVE: To determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in several groups of populations in Durango City, Mexico. METHODS: An observational and comparative study was conducted in 6 groups of population in a total of 775 persons in Durango City, Mexico. The groups studied were 141 registered female sex workers, 100 medical students, 150 blood donors, 104 persons applying for medical certificates, 100 pregnant women, and 180 drug addicts. Serum samples of participants were analyzed for HBsAg by an immunoassay. HBsAg confirmation was performed by neutralization assay. RESULTS: Out of the 775 participants, 13 (1.7%) were positive by the immunoassay, and only 1 (0.1%) resulted positive by the confirmatory assay. This positive case was a drug addict and had a history of surgery and national and international trips. CONCLUSIONS: The seroprevalence of HBsAg in several groups of population in Durango City is low; the seroprevalence is comparable to or lower than those informed in other Mexican cities. It is strongly recommended to perform the HBsAg confirmation test due to low specificity of the immunoassay.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Hepatitis B Surface Antigens/blood , Hepatitis B/blood , Hepatitis B/epidemiology , Mexico , Seroepidemiologic Studies , Urban Population
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Salud pública Méx ; 50(5): 362-366, sept.-oct. 2008. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-494720

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Determinar la seroprevalencia de anticuerpos neutralizantes de los serotipos del virus dengue en estudiantes universitarios de Tabasco, México, durante los meses de septiembre a noviembre del año 2005. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se determinó la presencia de IgG contra el virus en el suero de estudiantes que acudieron al centro clínico de la universidad; en los sueros positivos se determinaron los anticuerpos neutralizantes mediante el ensayo de reducción de placa lítica. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de IgG contra el dengue fue de 9.1 por ciento; de esta proporción, los anticuerpos neutralizantes fueron DENV-1 (20 por ciento), DENV-2 (100 por ciento), DENV-3 (4 por ciento) y DENV-4 (68 por ciento). CONCLUSIONES: Este estudio muestra que el serotipo transmitido con mayor frecuencia en el estado de Tabasco es el DENV-2, aunque no ha sido el aislado con más frecuencia. La elevada prevalencia de anticuerpos neutralizantes contra el DENV-4, al parecer de reacción cruzada, podría explicar la baja circulación de este serotipo en Tabasco.


OBJECTIVE: Determine the seroprevalence of neutralizing antibodies to dengue virus in students from the state university of Tabasco, Mexico. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A transversal study was conducted of serum collected from students between September and November, 2005. The sera were screened for anti-dengue IgG and those that had evidence of dengue antibodies were analyzed by a plaque reduction neutralization test. RESULTS: Prevalence of anti-dengue IgG was 9.1 percent. The frequency of neutralizing antibodies was 100 percent for DENV-2, 68 percent for DENV-4, 20 percent for DENV-1, and 4 percent for DENV-3. CONCLUSIONS: We found that in this population, DENV-2 circulates more than DENV-3 despite the fact that DENV-3 is more frequently isolated. Unexpectedly, neutralizing antibodies against DENV-4 were frequently found even though this serotype is almost extinct; thus, it is probable that cross-immunity could suppress DEN-4 transmission, as has been suggested.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Viral Plaque Assay , Antibodies, Viral/blood , Dengue Virus/immunology , Dengue/epidemiology , Immunoglobulin G/blood , Antibodies, Viral/immunology , Cross Reactions , Cross-Sectional Studies , Dengue Virus/classification , Dengue Virus/growth & development , Dengue/blood , Dengue/transmission , Dengue/virology , Immunoglobulin G/immunology , Mexico/epidemiology , Neutralization Tests , Seroepidemiologic Studies , Serotyping , Students , Universities , Young Adult
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Salud pública Méx ; 44(3): 228-236, mayo-jun. 2002. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-464186

ABSTRACT

Objective. To evaluate the genetic variability of domain III of envelope (E) protein and to estimate phylogenetic relationships of dengue 4 (Den-4) viruses isolated in Mexico and from other endemic areas of the world. Material and Methods. A phylogenetic study of domain III of envelope (E) protein of Den-4 viruses was conducted in 1998 using virus strains from Mexico and other parts of the world, isolated in different years. Specific primers were used to amplify by RT-PCR the domain III and to obtain nucleotide sequence. Based on nucleotide and deduced aminoacid sequence, genetic variability was estimated and a phylogenetic tree was generated. To make an easy genetic analysis of domain III region, a Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) assay was performed, using six restriction enzymes. Results. Study results demonstrate that nucleotide and aminoacid sequence analysis of domain III are similar to those reported from the complete E protein gene. Based on the RFLP analysis of domain III using the restriction enzymes Nla III, Dde I and Cfo I, Den-4 viruses included in this study were clustered into genotypes 1 and 2 previously reported. Conclusions. Study results suggest that domain III may be used as a genetic marker for phylogenetic and molecular epidemiology studies of dengue viruses.


Objetivo. Evaluar la variabilidad genética del dominio III de la proteína de envoltura (E) y estimar la relación filogenética de los virus dengue 4 (Den-4) aislados en México y en otras regiones endémicas del mundo. Material y métodos. En el presente trabajo reportamos un estudio filogenético del dominio III de la proteína de envoltura (E) que se realizó en 1998 con virus Den-4 aislados en distintos años en México y en otras partes del mundo. Se usaron oligonucleótidos específicos para amplificar por RT-PCR la región del dominio III y para obtener la secuencia de nucleótidos. Mediante el análisis de la secuencia de nucleótidos y de la secuencia deducida de aminoácidos se estimó la variabilidad genética y se generó un árbol filogenético. Para facilitar el análisis genético del dominio III se usó la técnica basada en el polimorfismo de fragmentos generados con enzimas de restricción (PFER) utilizando seis enzimas de restricción. Resultados. Los datos demuestran que la información del análisis de la secuencia de nucleótidos y de aminoácidos de la región del dominio III es similar a la del gene completo de la proteína E. El análisis de PFER con las enzimas de restricción Nla III, Dde I y Cfo I, mostró que los virus Den-4 incluidos en este estudio se agruparon en los genotipos 1 y 2 reportados previamente. Conclusiones. Los resultados sugieren que el dominio III se puede utilizar como un marcador para estudios filogenéticos y de epidemiología molecular del virus Den-4.


Subject(s)
Dengue Virus/genetics , Phylogeny , Viral Envelope Proteins/genetics , Base Sequence , Mexico , Molecular Sequence Data
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Bol. Soc. Peru. Med. Interna ; 13(1): 52-5, 2000. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-267276

ABSTRACT

El presente reporte tiene la finalidad de describir un caso de neumotórax bilateral, secundario a barotrauma, en una paciente asmática asistida con ventilación mecánica a presión positiva. Se analiza el caso señalando el cuadro clínico, patrones radiográficos característicos, factores asociados, fisiopatoloía, tratamiento y prevención. Se concluye que en pacientes asmáticos asistidos con ventilación mecánica a presión positiva y con una presión pico mayor de 40 cm. H2O, debe realizarse un seguimiento radiográfico temprano debido a la alta probabilidad de producirse barotrauma en estos pacientes, asi mismo disminuir la frecuencia respiratoria, minimizar la presión pico, disminuir el número de respiraciones por minuto e incrementar el volumen tidal de las respiraciones restantes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adolescent , Barotrauma , Barotrauma/physiopathology , Barotrauma/prevention & control , Barotrauma/therapy , Pneumothorax/physiopathology , Pneumothorax/prevention & control , Pneumothorax , Pneumothorax/therapy , Respiration, Artificial , Status Asthmaticus
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Rev. cuba. med. trop ; 51(1): 38-45, ene.-abr. 1999.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-333542

ABSTRACT

It is described an instrument for the epidemiological surveillance of communicable diseases (VIGILA) that is based on the generalization of a modification of the statistical model proposed by Serfling for the prognosis of the endemic levels of the rates of communicable diseases in a period of 52 weeks (1 year). The comparison made between the observed rates and the prognosticated rates allows to detect unusual patterns of this indicator. The observation of rates over the higher limit of the prognosis interval during successive periods is suggested as a signal of alert. The introduction of this method in a computer program allows its application in the epidemiological surveillance units at the different levels of the health system.


Subject(s)
Humans , Communicable Diseases/epidemiology , Models, Statistical , Population Surveillance/methods , Data Interpretation, Statistical
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