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Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1551116

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Introdução: a própolis é uma composição resinosa produzida por abelhas e utilizada em suas colmeias contra microrganismos. Existem diversos tipos desse composto, sendo o de coloração vermelha o último espécime relatado na literatura. Assim, dentre suas aplicabilidades, a atividade antifúngica da própolis vermelha tem sido explorada com vistas a ampliar sua ação terapêutica. Objetivo: explorar estudos acerca da ação antifúngica da própolis vermelha, identificando suas potencialidades e desafios. Metodologia: foi realizada uma revisão integrativa nas bases de dados bibliográficos MEDLINE (via PubMed), SciELO e Google Acadêmico, complementada por uma diligência nas bases de ensaios clínicos ReBEC e Clinical Trials. Em seguida todos os estudos selecionados foram explorados para obtenção do cenário atual sobre o tema. Resultados: foram incluídos 08 estudos, sendo 01 deles um ensaio clínico. Os estudos comprovam a ação antifúngica da própolis vermelha, principalmente contra Candida spp. e Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, e evidenciam a maior potência fungicida deste composto em detrimento de outros tipos de própolis. Conclusão: a ação antifúngica da própolis vermelha mostra-se uma potencialidade em diversos estudos. Entretanto, o volume de pesquisas científicas relativas a esse tema é insuficiente e a complexidade desse composto configura-se como um desafio à sua aplicabilidade.


Introduction: propolis is a resinous composition produced by compounds and used in their hives against microorganisms. There are several types of this compound, the red one is the last specimen reported in the literature. Thus, among its applicability, the antifungal activity of red propolis has been explored as a path to expand its therapeutic action. Objective: to explore studies about the antifungal action of red propolis, identifying its potentialities and challenges. Methodology: Na integrative review was carried out in the bibliographic databases MEDLINE (via PubMed), SciELO and Google Scholar, complemented by a diligence in ReBEC and Clinical Trials databases. Then, all selected studies were explorers to obtain the current scenario on the subject. Results: 08 studies were included, which 01 of them was a clinical trial. Studies prove the antifungal action of red propolis, mainly against Candida spp. and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, and show the greater fungicidal power of this compound compared to other types of propolis. Conclusion: the antifungal action of red propolis shows potential in several studies. However, the volume of scientific research on this theme is insufficient and the complexity of this compound represents a challenge to its applicability.


Introducción: el propóleo es una composición resinosa producida por las abejas y utilizada en sus colmenas contra los microorganismos. Existen varios tipos de este compuesto, siendo el rojo el último ejemplar reportado en la literatura. Así, entre sus posibilidades de aplicación, se ha explorado la actividad antifúngica del propóleo rojo con vistas a ampliar su acción terapéutica. Objetivo: explorar estudios sobre la acción antifúngica del propóleo rojo, identificando sus potencialidades y desafíos. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión en las bases de datos bibliográficas MEDLINE (vía PubMed), SciELO y Google Scholar, complementada con una diligencia en las bases de datos de ensayos clínicos ReBEC y Clinical Trials. Luego se exploraron todos los estudios seleccionados para obtener el escenario actual sobre el tema. Resultados: Se incluyeron 08 estudios, 01 de los cuales fue un ensayo clínico. Los estudios demuestran la acción antifúngica del propóleo rojo, principalmente contra Candida spp. y Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, y muestran el mayor poder fungicida de este compuesto en detrimento de otros tipos de propóleos. Conclusión: la acción antifúngica del propóleo rojo muestra potencial en varios estudios. Sin embargo, el volumen de investigación científica sobre este tema es insuficiente y la complejidad de este compuesto representa un desafío para su aplicabilidad.

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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 28(1): e232198, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1430271

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ABSTRACT Introduction: The emergence of orthodontic aligners has provided an aesthetic and comfortable option for orthodontic treatment. However, the encapsulated design of the aligners can influence the masticatory muscles, and might compromise safe treatment. Objective: This preliminary longitudinal study aimed to investigate whether the use of orthodontic aligners affects the biting force and myoelectric activity of the superficial masseter and anterior temporal muscles. Methods: Ten subjects participated in the study and underwent treatment during an 8-month follow-up period. The root mean square (RMS), the median power frequency (MPF) of the surface electromyography (sEMG) signals, and the biting force (kgf) were recorded and normalized relative to the pretreatment condition. The data were analyzed by repeated-measure analysis of variance (ANOVA), with the significance level set at 5%. Results: Both the superficial masseter and the anterior temporal muscles presented an increase in sEMG signal activity during the treatment, with a marked increase in the latter compared to the former (p<0.05). Moreover, a significant decrease in bite force was evidenced (p<0.05). Conclusions: This preliminary study observed that the orthodontic aligners affected the muscle recruitment pattern of masticatory muscles, and reduced biting performance during the 8-month follow-up period.


RESUMO Introdução: O surgimento dos alinhadores ortodônticos tem proporcionado uma opção estética e confortável para o tratamento ortodôntico. No entanto, o design encapsulado dos alinhadores pode influenciar os músculos mastigatórios e comprometer a segurança do tratamento. Objetivo: Este estudo longitudinal preliminar teve como objetivo investigar se o uso de alinhadores ortodônticos afeta a força de mordida e a atividade mioelétrica dos músculos masseter superficial e temporal anterior. Métodos: Dez indivíduos participaram do estudo e foram submetidos a tratamento durante um período de acompanhamento de 8 meses. A raiz quadrada média (RMS), a frequência mediana de potência (FMP) dos sinais de superfície da eletromiografia (sEMG) e a força de mordida (kgf) foram registradas e normalizadas em relação à condição de pré-tratamento. Os dados foram analisados por análise de variância para medidas repetidas (ANOVA), com nível de significância estabelecido em 5%. Resultados: Tanto o masseter superficial quanto o temporal anterior apresentaram aumento da atividade do sinal sEMG durante o tratamento, com aumento acentuado desse último em comparação ao primeiro (p<0,05). Além disso, foi evidenciada uma diminuição significativa da força de mordida (p<0,05). Conclusões: Esse estudo preliminar observou que os alinhadores ortodônticos afetaram o padrão de recrutamento muscular dos músculos mastigatórios e reduziram o desempenho da mordida durante o período de acompanhamento de oito meses.

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Rev. Fac. Odontol. Porto Alegre (Online) ; 63(1): 129-135, jun. 2022.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1517683

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Objetivo: Apresentar, através de uma revisão de literatura, métodos de tratamento do Granuloma mais conservadores, estabelecendo comparações entre estes, afim de fornecer à comunidade científica mais clareza e opções mais efi-cazes e seguras para o paciente. Revisão da literatura:O Granuloma Central de Células Gigantes (GCCG) é uma lesão proliferativa benigna intraóssea de etiologia incerta e comportamento clínico variável que possui como forma de tratamento mais utilizado os métodos cirúrgicos, entretanto, observou-se que os métodos cirúrgicos apresentam alta taxa de recidiva e um grande comprometimento estético e funcional. Em contrapartida, métodos mais conserva-dores mostram regressão completa da lesão e baixa taxa de recidiva, porém com a desvantagem de apresentar um longo período de tratamento e alguns efeitos adversos. Discussão: Ainda não existe um protocolo de gerenciamento de GCCG, seu manejo clínico deve levar em consideração a possibilidade de combinação de duas ou mais terapias objetivando melhores resultados. Conclusão: Os métodos conservadores são promissores por diminuir o tempo de tratamento e preservar a estética e função, além de ter a possibilidade de serem empregados juntos conforme a necessidade do paciente, apesar de nenhuma forma de tratamento individual ser a ideal.


Aim: To present, through a literature review, more conservative methods of treatment for Granuloma, establishing comparisons between them, in order to provide the scientific community with more clarity and more effective and safer options for the patient. Literature review: The Central Giant Cell Granuloma (GCCG) is a benign proliferative intraosseous lesion of uncertain etiology and variable clinical behavior that has surgical methods as the most used form of treatment, however, it was observed that surgical methods have a high recurrence rate and a great aesthetic and functional compromise. On the other hand, more conservative methods show complete regression of the lesion and a low recurrence rate, but with the disadvantage of presenting a long period of treatment and some adverse effects. Discussion: There is no protocol for managing GCCG, its clinical management should consider the possibility of com-bining two or more therapies aiming at better results. Conclusion: Conservative methods are promising for reducing treatment time and preserving aesthetics and function, in addition to having the possibility of being used together according to the patient's need, although no individual treatment is ideal.


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Therapeutics , Granuloma, Giant Cell/surgery , Calcitonin , Adrenal Cortex Hormones , Denosumab
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Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1451964

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Introduction: SARS-CoV2 is a worldwide health threat, which has as its main risk group patients with head and neck cancer. In the time being and in the chance of an emerging second wave of infection, a new protocol based on when to treat patients with head and neck cancer must be implemented. Aim: Reporting the handling protocols for patients with head and neck cancer, facilitating the clinician's decision in the pandemic scenario. Materials and Methods: A bibliographic search was performed in PubMed. A search strategy with descriptors was applied to the database, aiming at reaching scientific articles. The articles reached in such database had their titles and abstracts read in search for the adequacy to the objective proposed. Only scientific articles published between De-cember 1st 2019, and July 10th 2020, were chosen. There was no restriction either on country or language. Literature review: New protocols were created based on the type and stage of cancer, classifying them in order to identify the ideal time to operate safely. Thus, the protocol has levels from initial to advanced, where the initial level comprises benign neoplasms, skin cancers smaller than 2 mm and cases in asymptomatic early stages, and the advanced level comprises malignant, aggressive neoplasms, with painful symptoms and/or that are compromising the other systems and organs. Conclusion: It is necessary to follow the detailed care protocol to guide the progress of head and neck cancer services, by operating patients immediately or postponing surgery, depending on the case and seriousness.


Introdução: O novo coronavirus SARS-CoV2 é uma ameaça de saúde mundial que tem como um de seus principais grupo de risco os pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço. Na atual conjuntura e em caso de uma segunda onda de infecção, há necessidade de um novo protocolo de quando tratar esses pacientes. Objetivo: Relatar os protocolos de manejo e atendimento dos pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço, facilitando a decisão do clínico no cenário de pandemia. Materiais e Métodos: Uma busca bibliográfica foi realizada no PubMed. Uma estratégia de busca com descritores foi aplicada, onde os artigos alcançados tiveram seus títulos e resumos lidos em busca da adequação ao objetivo proposto. Foram selecionados artigos científicos publicados entre 1 de dezembro de 2019 e 10 de julho de 2020, sem restrição de país ou idioma. Revisão da literatura: Novos protocolos foram criados baseados no tipo e estágio de câncer, classificando-os para saber o momento ideal de intervir com segurança. O protocolo se dá em níveis de inicial ao avançado onde o inicial compreende as neoplasias benignas, ou seja, cânceres de pele menores de 2 mm e casos em estágios iniciais assintomáticos, e o nível avançado compreende neoplasias malignas, agressivas, com sintomatologia dolorosa e/ou que estejam comprometendo os outros sistemas e órgãos. Conclusão: Há necessidade de seguir o protocolo de atendimento detalhado que norteie o andamento dos serviços oncológicos de cabeça e pescoço, atendendo os pacientes imediatamente ou adiando o tratamento dependendo do caso e severidade.


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COVID-19 , Head and Neck Neoplasms , Patient Care Management , Comprehensive Health Care
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Arq. Inst. Biol ; 88: e00302020, 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1348972

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Plant parasitic nematodes are major threats to Brazilian and world agriculture. Among them, Pratylenchus brachyurus and Meloidogyne incognita stand out as major pests for several crops, including corn, cotton, soybean among others, which can be components of integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems (ICLFs). In this context, information about the host status of eucalypts (Corymbia spp. and Eucalyptus spp.) to plant parasitic nematodes becomes more relevant in Brazil, due to the use of eucalypts in ICLFs. If tree components used on this system increase the population density of P. brachyurus and M. incognita, it is possible that these pathogens could damage shorter-cycle crops. Since information about the host status of eucalypts to plant parasitic nematodes is scarce, this study evaluated the host status of some eucalypt species to P. brachyurus and M. incognita. Two greenhouse trials were done to evaluate the reproduction of P. brachyurus and one to M. incognita, using some of the most cultivated species and hybrids of eucalypts in Brazil. The population growth of P. brachyurus increased on Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalyptus dunnii × Eucalyptus urophylla, and E. grandis × E. urophylla after ~90 days of inoculation. Conversely, despite M. incognita reproducing well in the control plants, no individuals were recovered from C. citriodora, E. urophylla and E. grandis × E. urophylla, which were classified as resistant plants. Based on both obtained and available data, M. incognita poses no threat to eucalypt species today. However, P. brachyurus is suggested to be a threat to eucalypts.


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Tylenchoidea , Eucalyptus , Nematoda/pathogenicity , Soybeans , Forestry , Agricultural Pests , Zea mays , Gossypium
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 54: e20200066, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136919

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: We investigated the prevalence of human T-cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV-1/2) infection in patients with hematological diseases from the western Amazon region of Brazil. METHODS: Samples from 306 patients were submitted for the molecular diagnosis of HTLV-1/2 infection by real time PCR (qPCR), with amplification, sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis of the long terminal repeat (LTR) region. RESULTS: A 29-year-old male carrier of sickle cell anemia with a history of multiple blood transfusions was diagnosed with the HTLV-2c subtype. CONCLUSIONS: This study describes the first known occurrence of HTLV-2c in the urban area of Brazil's western Amazon region.


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Humans , Male , Pregnancy , Adult , Human T-lymphotropic virus 1/genetics , HTLV-I Infections/diagnosis , HTLV-I Infections/epidemiology , HTLV-II Infections/diagnosis , HTLV-II Infections/epidemiology , Phylogeny , Brazil/epidemiology , Human T-lymphotropic virus 2/genetics
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Cogit. Enferm. (Online) ; 26: e75769, 2021. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1345852

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RESUMO Objetivo: caracterizar impactos do distanciamento social ocasionado pela pandemia da doença do Coronavírus na vida de pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus. Método: estudo descritivo quantitativo, realizado com 102 portadores de Diabetes Mellitus, por meio de formulário virtual, abordando questões sociodemográficas, de autocuidado e de saúde mental, no Brasil no período de maio a junho de 2020. A associação entre as variáveis foi avaliada pelo teste qui-quadrado (p<0,05). Resultados: dos 45 (44,11%) que disseram se alimentar mal, 33 (32,35%) relataram mudanças de peso (p=0,008); com relação à saúde mental, 59 (57,84%) expuseram condições regulares ou ruins; com relação às consultas, 84 indivíduos (82,75%) alegaram interrupção ou irregularidade; dos 58 (56,86%) que declararam prejuízos socioeconômicos, 37 (36,27%) apresentaram dificuldades na adesão de insumos (p<0,000). Conclusão: medidas multiprofissionais devem ser focadas nos fatores que influenciam negativamente o controle metabólico, assim como em estabelecer atendimento a distância, para minimizar a diminuição da atenção assistencial.


RESUMEN Objetivo: caracterizar los impactos del distanciamiento social provocado por la pandemia de la enfermedad por Coronavirus en la vida de las personas con Diabetes Mellitus. Método: estudio descriptivo cuantitativo, realizado con 102 pacientes con Diabetes Mellitus, a través de un formulario virtual, con el abordaje de temas sociodemográficos, de autocuidado y de salud mental, en Brasil de mayo a junio de 2020. La asociación entre variables fue evaluada por la prueba de chi-cuadrado (p<0,05). Resultados: de los 45 (44,11%) que admitieron comer mal, 33 (32,35%) reportaron cambios de peso (p=0,008); con respecto a la salud mental, 59 (57,84%) expusieron condiciones regulares o malas; En cuanto a las consultas, 84 personas (82,75%) alegaron interrupción o irregularidad; de los 58 (56,86%) que declararon pérdidas socioeconómicas, 37 (36,27%) tuvieron dificultades en la adhesión de insumos (p<0,000). Conclusión: las medidas multiprofesionales deben centrarse en los factores que influyen negativamente en el control metabólico, así como en el establecimiento de cuidados a distancia, para minimizar la disminución de la atención asistencial.


ABSTRACT Objective: to characterize the impacts of social distancing caused by the Coronavirus disease pandemic on the lives of people with Diabetes Mellitus. Method: a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, carried out in Brazil from May to June 2020 with 102 patients with Diabetes Mellitus, through a virtual form, addressing sociodemographic, self-care and mental health issues. The association between the variables was assessed using the chi-square test (p<0.05). Results: of the 45 (44.11%) individuals who stated eating poorly, 33 (32.35%) reported weight changes (p=0.008); in relation to mental health, 59 (57.84%) presented regular or bad conditions; with regard to consultations, 84 individuals (82.75%) indicated interruption or irregularity; of the 58 (56.86%) who stated socioeconomic losses, 37 (36.27%) had difficulties in adherence to inputs (p<0.000). Conclusion: multi-professional measures must be focused on the factors that exert a negative influence on metabolic control, as well as on establishing remote care, to minimize the reduction in assistance.

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Rev. bras. cineantropom. desempenho hum ; 23: e77035, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1340967

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ABSTRACT We aimed to investigate the influence of alpha-actinin-3 (ACTN3) R577X polymorphism on responsiveness to post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) of countermovement jumps (CMJ) in untrained subjects. Sixteen untrained men were allocated into two groups according to their ACTN3 gene alleles: homozygous for the X allele (XX, n = 9) or homozygous for the R allele (RR, n = 7). CMJ height, mean power output and vertical force were determined twice (CMJ1 and CMJ2) in two conditions: control (CON) and potentiated (PAPE). In the CON condition, CMJ were performed before and after a 15-min rest. In the PAPE condition, CMJ were performed 15 min before and 4 min following five squats with a 5-repetition maximum (5RM) load. Different conditions were applied on separate days in a randomized order. Statistical analysis involved three-way ANOVAs to compare the differences between conditions (CON and PAPE), time (CMJ1 and CMJ2), and groups (XX and RR). Significance level considered was p < 0.05. Effect sizes were calculated as Cohen's d. The effect sizes for changes in CMJ height for CON and following pre-activation for PAPE were 0.04 and 0.08, respectively. No significant differences were found for CMJ height between XX and RR at baseline (1.07 ± 2.54 cm e -0.82 ± 2.56 cm, respectively). No differences were found (p>0.05) in responsiveness to PAPE between the groups (XX = -0.20 ± 1.6 cm and RR = -0.81 ± 2.7 cm). We conclude that ACTN3 gene polymorphisms does not influence responsiveness to PAPE.


RESUMO Tivemos como objetivo investigar a influência do polimorfismo do gene ACTN3 na responsividade à potencialização do desempenho de salto com contra movimento (CMJ) pós-ativação (PAPE). Dezesseis homens destreinados foram divididos em dois grupos: homozigotos para os alelos X (XX, n = 9) ou R (RR, n = 7). A altura de CMJ, a potência média e a força vertical aplicada durante o salto pelos participantes foram determinadas duas vezes (CMJ1 e CMJ2) em duas condições: controle (CON) e potencializado (PAPE). Na condição CON, os CMJ foram realizados antes e depois de um período de 15 minutos de repouso. Na condição PAPE, os CMJ foram realizados 15 minutos antes e 4 minutos após a realização de cinco agachamentos com carga de cinco repetições máximas (5RM). As diferentes condições foram realizadas em dias separados e em ordem randomizada. ANOVAs fatoriais de três caminhos foram utilizadas para comparar diferenças entre condições, tempos e grupos. O tamanho do efeito foi calculado pelo d de Cohen. Os tamanhos do efeito para alterações na altura de CMJ para os grupos CON e PAPE foram 0.04 e 0.08, respectivamente. Não houve diferenças significantes entre os grupos XX e RR na altura de salto em condição basal (1.07 ± 2.54 cm e -0.82 ± 2.56 cm, respectivamente). Não houve diferenças significativas na responsividade à PAPE entre os grupos (XX = -0.20 ± 1.6 cm e RR = -0.81 ± 2.7 cm). O polimorfismo do gene ACTN3 parece não ser influenciar isoladamente a responsividade à PAPE.

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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 115: e190338, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1091240

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Oropouche virus (OROV) is an arthropod-borne virus of the Peribunyaviridae family, transmitted to humans primarily by Culicoides paraensis. It is one of the main arboviruses infecting humans in Brazil, primarily in the Amazon Region. Here, we report the detection of OROV in the saliva and urine of a patient whose samples were collected five days after the onset of symptoms. Nucleotide sequencing and phylogenetic analysis further confirmed the results. To our knowledge, this is the first study reporting the detection of OROV in the saliva and urine of an infected patient. In addition, the results of our study expand the current knowledge pertaining to the natural history of Oropouche fever.


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Humans , Female , Saliva/virology , Urine/virology , Orthobunyavirus/isolation & purification , Orthobunyavirus/genetics , Bunyaviridae Infections/diagnosis , Phylogeny , RNA, Viral/genetics , Base Sequence , Amino Acid Sequence , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , Middle Aged
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Arq. Inst. Biol ; 86: e0262019, 2019. tab
Article in English | VETINDEX, LILACS | ID: biblio-1007014

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Nowadays, the root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus brachyurus (Godfrey) is a major pest of soybean in Brazil, mainly in areas using double cropping with maize or cotton, which are suitable hosts for P. brachyurus. A great effort has been made to find cash crops for P. brachyurus management. Grain sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.)] was classified as a non-host for P. brachyurus but based on a single trial. It would be a valuable option as a culture for double cropping with soybean, as it is profitable and can be used in root-lesion nematode management. Sudangrass (S. bicolor var. sudanense) is not directly profitable, but Brazilian farmers favor it because it can produce pasture, green chop, silage, or hay under unfavorable hydric conditions. However, no information is available regarding the suitability of sudangrass for P. brachyurus. Thus, the current study aimed to assess the suitability of grain sorghum and sudangrass for P. brachyurus in two glasshouse trials. The first trial tested sudangrass and grain sorghum 'DKB 510', 'Dow 740', 'Dow 822', 'DKB 599', and 'AG 1040'. The second trial retested sudangrass and grain sorghum 'Dow 740' and 'DKB 599'. The results demonstrated that sudangrass and grain sorghum were suitable hosts for P. brachyurus. These results, in addition to those obtained for other types of sorghum, emphasize that S. bicolor and sudangrass should be avoided in fields infested with P. brachyurus, as they increase the nematode population.(AU)


Atualmente, o nematoide das lesões radiculares Pratylenchus brachyurus Godfrey é um dos principais patógenos para a soja no Brasil, principalmente em áreas com sucessão de milho ou algodão, que também são suscetíveis a P. brachyurus. Grandes esforços têm sido feitos a fim de encontrar uma cultura rentável que possa ser utilizada no manejo de P. brachyurus. O sorgo granífero (Sorghum bicolor L.) é relatado como resistente a P. ­brachyurus, porém com base em apenas um ensaio. Adicionalmente, o capim-sudão (S. ­bicolor var. sudanense) não é diretamente rentável, mas é apreciado pelos agricultores brasileiros por produzir pasto, material verde picado, silagem ou feno, mesmo sob condições hídricas desfavoráveis. Entretanto, não há nenhuma informação sobre a suscetibilidade dessa cultura a P. brachyurus. Dentro desse contexto, o objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a suscetibilidade de cultivares de sorgo granífero e capim-sudão a P. brachyurus em dois ensaios em casa de vegetação. No primeiro experimento, foram testados o capim-sudão e os sorgos graníferos DKB 510, Dow 740, Dow 822, DKB 599 e AG 1040. No segundo experimento, capim-sudão e os cultivares de sorgo granífero Dow 740 e DKB 599 foram testados novamente. Os resultados de ambos os ensaios demonstraram que o capim-sudão e o sorgo granífero são suscetíveis a P. ­brachyurus. Esses resultados, mais os obtidos para outros tipos de sorgo, demonstram que S. ­bicolor e o capim-sudão devem ser evitados em áreas infestadas com P. ­brachyurus, já que essas culturas aumentam dramaticamente as densidades populacionais do nematoide das lesões no solo.(AU)


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Sorghum , Nematoda/pathogenicity , Soybeans
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 52: e20190304, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1020443

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Human parvovirus B19 (B19V) is a common pathogen, which on infection causes variety of clinical conditions from benign self-limiting exanthematous disease and other similar pathologies to fetal death. METHODS: We collected 341 serum samples between the first and fourth day after the onset of symptoms from all patients suspected of dengue fever who were attended at Regional Hospital of Tefé. Initially, patients were screened for malaria by blood smear test and negative samples were sent to Fundação de Medicina Tropical Doutor Heitor Vieira Dourado (FMT-HVD) situated in Manaus (AM) for dengue testing using semi-nested multiplex PCR. Further, we investigated 44 malaria and dengue-negative samples of children for B19V DNA by nested-PCR. Positive samples were analyzed by BLAST against entire public non-redundant nucleotide database and genotyped by phylogenetic analyses using neighbor-joining clustering method. RESULTS: Eight samples (18.2%) were found to be PCR positive. Fever, headache, ocular pain, and/or muscle pain were reported as the most frequent symptoms by the patients and none were diagnosed with rash at the time of sample collection. Phylogenetic analysis of major capsid protein 2 (VP2) and VP3 coding region showed high similarity with B19V genotype 1. CONCLUSIONS: Our results reveal the spread of B19V genotype 1 in Tefé. Moreover, our results emphasize the significance of laboratorial differential diagnosis using molecular techniques in patients with acute febrile, and thereby aid the health surveillance system in improving patient care even in the remote areas of Amazon.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Young Adult , DNA, Viral/blood , Parvovirus B19, Human/genetics , Parvoviridae Infections/diagnosis , Parvoviridae Infections/virology , Dengue/diagnosis , Phylogeny , Brazil , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Genotype , Middle Aged
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 114: e180545, 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-990191

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Measles is a human infectious disease of global concern that is caused by the measles virus. In this study, we report the complete genome sequencing of one measles virus isolate, genotype D8, that was obtained directly from a urine sample in Boa Vista city, the capital of Roraima state in Brazil. Phylogenetic reconstruction grouped the genome described in this study with that of samples from Australia, South Korea, and Italy. To our knowledge, this is the first complete genome sequence of a wild-type measles virus reported from Latin America. Therefore, the present data strengthen the current knowledge on the molecular epidemiology of measles worldwide.


Subject(s)
Humans , Genotype , Measles virus , Brazil/epidemiology
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Estud. Interdiscip. Psicol ; 9(3,supl.1): 54-72, dez. 2018. graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-975284

ABSTRACT

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as propriedades psicométricas do Inventário de Sintomas de Stress para Adultos de Lipp (ISSL) no contexto da Segurança Pública. Para tanto, o inventário foi aplicado em 786 profissionais da Segurança Pública de 18 estados brasileiros e de diversas instituições de segurança pública. Foram analisadas a discriminação dos itens do inventário pela teoria de resposta ao item e as dimensões fatoriais pela análise de correspondência múltipla. A partir da análise dos autovalores, do exame do diagrama de sedimentação e da conformidade com a teoria foi observada apenas uma dimensão para o instrumento, diferentemente da proposta de dois fatores até então indicada na literatura. Pela análise dos itens pela TRI, é sugerida a exclusão de três itens do instrumento, por não possuírem graus suficientes de discriminação. Ao final, os autores indicam uma agenda de pesquisa que busque identificar as propriedades psicométricas do ISSL em outros contextos.


The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Lipp Adult Stress Symptom Inventory (ISSL) in the context of Public Security. For this purpose, the inventory was applied to 786 Public Security professionals from 18 Brazilian states and several public security institutions. We calculated the discrimination of inventory items by item response theory and factorial dimensions according to the multiple correspondence analysis. From the analysis of the eigenvalues, the scree plot and by the conformity with the theory, only one dimension was observed for the instrument, as opposed to two, as previously reported in the literature. By analyzing the items using IRT, we suggest the exclusion of three items from the instrument, as they do not have sufficient discrimination power. Finally, we suggest new study regarding the psychometric properties of ISSL in other contexts.


El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas del Inventario de Síntomas de Stress para Adultos de Lipp (ISSL) en el contexto de la Seguridad Pública. Para ello se aplicó el inventario en 786 profesionales de la Seguridad Pública de 18 estados brasileños y de diversas instituciones de seguridad pública. Se analizaron la discriminación de los ítems del inventario por la teoría de respuesta al ítem y las dimensiones factoriales por el análisis de correspondencia múltiple. A partir del análisis de los autovalores, del examen del diagrama de sedimentación y de la conformidad con la teoría se observó sólo una dimensión para el instrumento, a diferencia de dos, como propuesto por la literatura. Por el análisis de los ítems por la TRI, se sugiere la exclusión de 3 ítems del instrumento, por no poseer grados suficientes de discriminación. Al final, los autores sugieren una agenda de investigación que busca identificar las propiedades psicométricas del ISSL en otros contextos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Stress, Psychological , Psychological Tests , Safety , Occupational Stress
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 112(7): 510-513, July 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-841812

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ABSTRACT We describe a sensitive method for simultaneous detection of Oropouche and Oropouche-like viruses carrying the Oropouche S segment, as well as the Mayaro virus, using a multiplexed one-step reverse transcription real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). A chimeric plasmid containing both Mayaro and Oropouche targets was designed and evaluated for the in vitro production of transcribed RNA, which could be easily used as a non-infectious external control. To track false-negative results due to PCR inhibition or equipment malfunction, the MS2 bacteriophage was also included in the multiplex assay as an internal positive control. The specificity of the multiplex assay was evaluated by Primer-Blast analysis against the entire GenBank database, and further against a panel of 17 RNA arboviruses. The results indicated an accurate and highly sensitive assay with amplification efficiency greater than 98% for both targets, and a limit of detection between two and 20 copies per reaction. We believe that the assay described here will provide a tool for Mayaro and Oropouche virus detection, especially in areas where differential diagnosis of Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya viruses should be performed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Orthobunyavirus/classification , Orthobunyavirus/genetics , Bunyaviridae Infections/diagnosis , Bunyaviridae Infections/virology , Alphavirus Infections/diagnosis , Alphavirus Infections/virology , Alphavirus/classification , Alphavirus/genetics , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Rev. bras. hematol. hemoter ; 39(1): 13-19, Jan.-Mar. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-843943

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Abstract Background: Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is a peripheral disease associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1. Treatment is carried out according to clinical type with watchful waiting being recommended for less aggressive types. Aggressive adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma is generally treated with chemotherapy and/or antivirals. The objective of this study was to correlate the survival of patients diagnosed in Bahia, Brazil, with the therapeutic approaches employed and to evaluate what issues existed in their treatment processes. Methods: Eighty-three adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma patients (26 smoldering, 23 chronic, 16 acute, 13 lymphoma and five primary cutaneous tumoral) with available data were included in this study. Results: Complete response was achieved in seven smoldering patients with symptomatic treatment, in two with chronic disease using antivirals/chemotherapy, in one with acute disease using antivirals and in one lymphoma using the LSG15 regimen [vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisolone (VCAP); doxorubicin, ranimustine, and prednisolone (AMP); and vindesine, etoposide, carboplatin, and prednisolone (VECP)]. Smoldering patients who received symptomatic treatment presented longer survival. Favorable chronic patients treated with antivirals presented longer survival compared to the unfavorable subtype. However, for the acute form, first-line chemotherapy was better, albeit without significance, than antivirals. Only one of the patients with lymphoma and primary cutaneous tumors responded. Conclusions: Watchful waiting associated with phototherapy represents the best option for smoldering adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma with survival in Bahia being superior to that described in Japan. There was a trend of better results with zidovudine/interferon-alpha in favorable chronic disease. Excellent results were achieved in the lymphoma type treated with the LSG15 protocol. Patients are diagnosed late probably due to lack of knowledge of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma by primary healthcare doctors and a Brazilian treatment protocol needs to be established.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 , HTLV-I Infections , Leukemia-Lymphoma, Adult T-Cell , Zidovudine , Leukemia , Lymphoma, T-Cell, Peripheral
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Comun. ciênc. saúde ; 28(1): 31-35, jan. 2017.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-972647

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O sistema de saúde brasileiro é constituído por um conjunto de ações e serviços que prestam assistência a população por meio de estratégias que visam a promoção, proteção e recuperação da saúde. Um dos pontos de maior destaque é a prevenção, na qual incluem-se o diagnóstico e o tratamento precoce das doenças. A detecção e a identificação clássica de patógenos baseiam-se na microscopia e cultura, entretanto a baixa sensibilidade; a necessidade de profissionais capacitados e de infraestrutura adequada resultam, em alguns casos, na falha do diagnóstico e no atraso para o início do tratamento. Objetivo: desenvolver um equipamento para realização de ensaios LAMP (Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification) em ambientes com reduzida infraestrutura laboratorial. Resultados: Foram padronizados protocolos para cinco importantes doenças encontradas na região amazônica: tuberculose, malária, dengue e as febres mayaro e oropouche para utilização na CEL, equipamento portátil para a realização dos ensaios LAMP. O equipamento possui detecção fotométrica integrada, com capacidade de oito reações simultâneas, detectando a alteração da cor nas reações positivas. O resultado é mostrado em um display alfanumérico, de fácil leitura, mesmo para pessoas sem experiência com a técnica. Os resultados também podem ser transferidos por bluetooth para um smartphone, onde é possível, com o aplicativo próprio fazer a visualização gráfica. Conclusão: por se tratar de um equipamento de baixo-custo, desenvolvido para a aplicação em diagnóstico molecular, pode representar uma alternativa para ampliação da oferta de diagnóstico molecular nos serviços da rede básica de saúde, permitindo maior acesso da população, mesmo em áreas remotas.


The Brazilian Health System consists of a set of actions and services that assist the population through strategies aimed at the promotion, protection, and health recovery. One of the highlights is prevention, which includes the diagnosis and early treatment of diseases. The detection and classical identification of pathogens are based on microscopy and culture, however the low sensitivity; the need for trained professionals and adequate infrastructure leads, in some cases, to the failure of the diagnosis and in the delay to start treatment. Objective: to develop CEL, an equipment for LAMP (Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification) assays for use in low-resource settings laboratories. Results: Protocols were standardized for five important diseases found in the Amazon region: tuberculosis, malaria, dengue, mayaro and oropouche fevers. The equipment has integrated photometric detection, with the capacity of eight simultaneous reactions, detecting the color change observed in the positive reactions. The results are shown in an easy-to-read alphanumeric display, even for people with no experience with the technique. The results can also be transferred by bluetooth to a smartphone with the CEL App, where it is possible to see the results in a graphical interface. Conclusion: Once CEL is a low-cost device, developed for molecular diagnostics, it can represent an alternative to the expansion of the molecular diagnosis in the services of the primary health attention, allowing higher population access, even in remote areas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Tuberculosis , Malaria , Arbovirus Infections , Amazonian Ecosystem
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Motriz rev. educ. fís. (Impr.) ; 21(4): 403-406, Oct.-Dec. 2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-770387

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The purpose of this study was to verify the date of birth is a decisive factor for the success of players selected by the coaches to participate in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Emirates 2013. The players' date of birth were classified into four quartiles of three months each (Q1 to Q4). In the qualifying round, 46.5% of the selected players born in Q1, while 12.5% in Q4. This significantly different distribution occurred until the semi-finals. However, in the final match, there were no significant differences between Q1 and Q4. A similar relative age effect also occurred when analyzed only players who actually participated to the matches. Interestingly, despite there was birth date effect on performance in all World Cup stages except in the final, other issues should take into consideration for a team became champion.


O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se a data de nascimento é um fator decisivo para o sucesso de jogadores selecionados pelos treinadores para participar da Copa do Mundo Sub-17 Emirates 2013. As datas de nascimento dos jogadores foram classificadas em quatro quartis de três meses de cada (Q1 a Q4). Na qualificação, 46,5% dos jogadores selecionados nasceram em Q1, enquanto 12,5% em Q4. Esta distribuição significativamente diferente ocorreu até às semifinais. Entretanto, na final, não houve diferenças significativas entre Q1 e Q4. Um efeito similar da idade relativa também ocorreu quando analisados apenas os jogadores que efetivamente participaram das partidas. Curiosamente, apesar de haver efeito da data de nascimento sobre o desempenho em toda Copa do Mundo, exceto na final, outras questões devem levadas em consideração para uma equipe sagrar-se campeã.


La finalidad de este estudio fue verificar la fecha de nacimiento es un factor decisivo para el éxito de los jugadores seleccionados por los entrenadores para participar de la Copa Mundial sub-17 FIFA Emirados Árabes Unidos 2013. Fecha de nacimiento se clasificaron en cuatro cuartiles de tres meses (Q1 a Q4). En la qualificación, 46,5% de los seleccionados nacieron en Q1, mientras 12,5% en Q4. Esta distribución diferente ocurrió hasta las semifinales. Sin embargo, en la final, no hubo diferencias entre Q1 y Q4. Un efecto similar también ocurrió cuando se analizaron sólo los jugadores que efectivamente hugaron. Curiosamente, mismo con efecto de la fecha de nacimiento en toda la Copa Mundial, excepto la final, otros temas deben tener en cuenta para un equipo hacerse campeón.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Athletic Performance , Physical Fitness , Soccer , Time Factors
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Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz ; 110(6): 745-754, Sept. 2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-763101

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to investigate the circulation of Orthobunyavirus species in the state of Mato Grosso (MT) Brazil. During a dengue outbreak in 2011/2012, 529 serum samples were collected from patients with acute febrile illness with symptoms for up to five days and 387 pools of female Culex quinquefasciatuscaptured in 2013 were subjected to nested-reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction for segment S of the Simbu serogroup followed by nucleotide sequencing and virus isolation in Vero cells. Patients (5/529; 0.9%) from Cuiabá (n = 3), Várzea Grande (n = 1) and Nova Mutum (n = 1) municipalities were positive for the S segment of Oropouche virus (OROV). Additionally, eight/387 Cx. quinquefasciatuspools were positive for the segment, with a minimum infection rate of 2.3. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that all the samples belong to the subgenotype Ia, presenting high homology with OROV strains obtained from humans and animals in the Brazilian Amazon. The present paper reports the first detection of an Orthobunyavirus, possibly OROV, in patients and in Cx. quinquefasciatus mosquitoes in MT. This finding reinforces the notion that arboviruses frequently reported in the Amazon Region circulate sporadically in MT during dengue outbreaks.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Animals , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Bunyaviridae Infections/epidemiology , Culex/virology , RNA, Viral/isolation & purification , Simbu virus/classification , Animal Distribution , Base Sequence , Brazil/epidemiology , Bunyaviridae Infections/blood , Chlorocebus aethiops , Culex/classification , Disease Outbreaks , Dengue/epidemiology , Fever/physiopathology , Fever/virology , Genotype , Orthobunyavirus/classification , Orthobunyavirus/genetics , Phylogeny , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Prevalence , Serogroup , Simbu virus/genetics , Vero Cells
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