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The present study aimed to analyze the dynamics of containers used as breeding sites by Aedes aegypti (L.) in the city of Aracaju, SE, one of the Northeast Brazilian states. A total of three entomological surveys were performed during different precipitation levels. Breeding sites were categorized according to their function into storage, disposable containers, and reusable containers. "Mean number of pupae" and "frequency of each type of breeding site" were the criteria considered to identify key breeding sites. House index and Breteau index were calculated in each survey. A total of 3,647 water reservoirs were found, of which 220 were breeding sites, where 22,880 immature forms were identified. There were no differences in the mean number of larvae of several types of breeding sites and in the number of larvae among surveys. Larval indices showed a reduction in the second visit, but with no effect on adult occurrence when the number of pupae was considered. Key breeding sites resulted from containers used for water storage. The area studied showed conditions favorable to a new epidemic of dengue fever.
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Aedes/physiology , Animals , Brazil , Larva , Population Dynamics , Pupa , ReproductionABSTRACT
The authors show a typical case of harlequin fetus. After a description of the gross features found in a male newborn, several aspects concerning genetics, physiopathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are discussed.
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Os autores analisam o resultado funcional de uma escapulectomia com preservacao do acromio e processo coracoide, realizada em decorrencia de um fibrossarcoma da escapula. Fazem uma revisao da literatura comentam a importancia desta intervencao e comparam com outros autores e resultado obtido