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Dynamis (Granada) ; 43(1): 31-48, 2023.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-227327

ABSTRACT

El cuidado y el embellecimiento del cabello forman parte de la tradición de todas las culturas y, a lo largo de la historia, los hombres y las mujeres se han preocupado por su aspecto, no solo desde el punto de vista estético sino también desde el punto de vista terapéutico. Un cabello sano indica una piel sana y, por lo tanto, un cuerpo sano. El trabajo que aquí presentamos recoge una colección de recetas de carácter médico-farmacológico destinadas al cuidado y el embellecimiento del cabello. Para ello, y partiendo de la Materia Médica de Dioscórides, obra de cabecera de la ciencia árabe, se han seleccionado una serie de fuentes árabes medievales de las que se han extraído dichas recetas. Los autores elegidos son: Al-Idrīsī, Abū l-Qāsim al-Zahrāwī, Abū l-ʿAlā’ Zuhr, Ibn Zuhr e Ibn al-Bayttār (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Hair/anatomy & histology , Hair/growth & development , Hair Preparations/history , Medicine, Arabic/history , Medicine, Arabic/methods , Cookbooks as Topic/history
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Rev. saúde pública (Online) ; 56: 1-20, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1365952

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To map and analyze the vulnerabilities of Arab refugees in the context of primary health care. METHOD Scoping review in which studies published in English, Spanish and Portuguese languages from 2011 onwards were reviewed. The following databases were surveyed: Cochrane, Scopus, Health System Evidence, MedLine-PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Lilacs, Web of Science, SciELO, NYAM Grey Literature, BVS, Capes Thesis and Dissertation Database, Refworld and Journal of Refugee Studies. Data were analyzed in light of the concept of vulnerability. RESULTS Of the 854 studies identified, 40 articles were held for analysis and extraction of vulnerability indicators in the individual, social and programmatic dimensions. Regarding the individual dimension, the main indicators identified were unemployment, unstable and overcrowded housing, lack of sanitation and access to water, mental disorders, communicable and chronic noncommunicable diseases, etc. In the programmatic dimension, were identified, mainly, health teams with work overload, lack of preparation to deal with cultural and linguistic barriers, and delays in providing care. In relation to the social dimension, lack of access to schools, to information about health programs in the host countries, and to rights, among others, were found. CONCLUSION Vulnerabilities found highlight the disadvantage of refugees regarding health programs, services and system in host countries, in addition to highlighting the deep inequalities that affect this group. It is pointed out the need for programs and policies that promote actions, within the scope of primary health care, which recognize and respond to the health needs of refugees.


RESUMO OBJETIVO Mapear e analisar as vulnerabilidades de refugiados árabes no contexto da atenção primária à saúde. MÉTODO Revisão de escopo em que foram analisados estudos publicados nos idiomas inglês, espanhol e português, a partir de 2011. As bases foram Cochrane, Scopus, Health System Evidence , MedLine-PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Lilacs, Web of Science , SciELO, NYAM Grey Literature , BVS, Banco de teses e dissertações Capes, Refworld e Journal of Refugee Studies. A análise dos dados foi realizada à luz do conceito de vulnerabilidade. RESULTADOS Dos 854 estudos identificados, restaram 40 artigos para análise e extração dos indicadores de vulnerabilidade nas dimensões individual, social e programática. Em relação à dimensão individual, os principais indicadores identificados foram desemprego, moradias instáveis e superlotadas, falta de saneamento e de acesso à água, agravos mentais, doenças transmissíveis e crônicas não transmissíveis etc. Na dimensão programática foram identificadas, principalmente, equipes de saúde com sobrecarga de trabalho, falta de preparo para lidar com as barreiras culturais e linguísticas, demora para o atendimento. Em relação à dimensão social, constatou-se falta de acesso às escolas, à informação sobre os programas de saúde dos países de acolhida, aos direitos, entre outros. CONCLUSÃO As vulnerabilidades constatadas evidenciam desvantagem dos refugiados perante os programas, serviços e sistema de saúde nos países de acolhida, além de colocar em evidência as profundas desigualdades que incidem nesse grupo. Aponta-se a necessidade de programas e políticas que promovam ações, no âmbito da atenção primária à saúde, que reconheçam e respondam às necessidades de saúde de refugiados.


Subject(s)
Humans , Refugees , Primary Health Care , Brazil , Arabs , Health Promotion
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Encephale ; 46(6): 414-419, 2020 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32928536

ABSTRACT

This cross-sectional survey examines the prevalence rate of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in 818 children (16-48 months) across all Lebanese regions. Screening was done using the revised form of the Modified-Checklist for Autism in Toddlers. Based on the total score of items failed, children were classified into 3 categories of ASD risk (low, moderate and high). Phone calls follow-up interviews and clinical assessments for diagnosis ascertainment were conducted. Given the caregivers' reluctance to participate, the prevalence rate was estimated between 49 and 513 per 10,000 with a male predominance. Our prevalence estimation, even under restrictive assumptions, is higher than elsewhere in the Arab region. Anti- stigma interventions adapted to the socio-cultural context are needed prior to future research in the field.


Subject(s)
Autism Spectrum Disorder , Autistic Disorder , Autism Spectrum Disorder/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Lebanon/epidemiology , Male , Prevalence
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São Paulo; s.n; 2019. 218 p
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1397795

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Introdução: A crise global do refúgio do final do século XX e início do século XXI constitui a pior crise nesse campo desde a Segunda Guerra Mundial. Há cerca de 244 milhões de migrantes internacionais no mundo, dos quais 25,9 milhões são refugiados. Devido aos conflitos ocorridos na Síria, o refúgio dos árabes tornou-se um dos epicentros do problema. A Síria hoje é o país que mais apresenta refugiados no mundo, com 6,7 milhões. A Síria, a Palestina, o Iraque e Líbano são os países de origem que mais solicitaram refúgio no Brasil entre os anos 2007 a 2017. A própria condição de refúgio e suas diferentes fases são condicionantes de vulnerabilidade que incidem sobre o processo saúde-doença. Objetivo: Mapear e analisar as vulnerabilidades de refugiados árabes no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde. Método: Trata-se de uma Revisão de Escopo. Foram analisados estudos publicados nos idiomas inglês, espanhol e português, no período de 2011 a 2019, nas bases de dados: COCHRANE, SCOPUS, Health System Evidence, MedLine-PubMed-, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, SciELO, NYAM Grey Literature, Banco de teses e dissertações CAPES, Refworld e Journal of Refugee Studies. A análise dos dados foi realizada à luz do conceito de vulnerabilidade. Resultados e discussão: Após buscas realizadas com duas estratégias, foram encontrados 854 estudos. Com base nos critérios de inclusão e de exclusão restaram 40 artigos para análise e extração dos indicadores de vulnerabilidade. Em relação à dimensão individual foram constatadas altas taxas de desemprego, moradias instáveis e superlotadas, falta de saneamento e de acesso à água, agravos de saúde mental, gastrointestinais, nutricionais, dermatológicos, neurológicos, musculoesqueléticos, odontológicos, relacionados à gestação e à primeira infância, além de doenças transmissíveis e doenças crônicas não transmissíveis. Na dimensão programática foram identificadas equipes de saúde com sobrecarga de trabalho, com falta de preparo para lidar com as barreiras culturais e linguísticas. Também se verificou longas horas de espera para o atendimento, alto custo da Atenção Primária à Saúde, falhas na atualização do calendário vacinal e na busca ativa de pacientes em programas voltados às doenças crônicas, assim como políticas de saúde que revogam direito ao acesso a saúde. Em relação à dimensão social, constatou-se falta de acesso às escolas, à informação sobre os programas de saúde dos países de acolhida, aos direitos, e participação limitada na economia local. Conclusão: Todas as dimensões de vulnerabilidade se fizeram presentes, identificadas por meio dos indicadores estudados. Os elementos de vulnerabilidade evidenciam desigualdade e desvantagem dos refugiados perante os programas, serviços e sistema de saúde nos países de acolhida. Nesse sentido, aponta-se a necessidade de programas e políticas que considerem tais elementos de vulnerabilidade, e promovam ações, no âmbito da Atenção Primária à Saúde, que reconheçam e respondam às necessidades de saúde dos refugiados. Também se aponta a necessária abordagem em saúde na perspectiva do conceito de vulnerabilidade, sobretudo na dimensão social, o que implica em reconhecer que a situação desse grupo social decorre fundamentalmente, de processos estruturais que envolvem embate de poder entre países.


Introduction: The global crisis of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century refuge is the worst crisis in this field since World War II. There are about 244 million international migrants in the world of which 25.9 million are refugees. Due to the conflicts in Syria, the refuge of the Arabs has become one of the epicenters of the problem. Today, Syria is the world's largest refugee country with 6.7 million. Syria, Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon are the countries of origin that most sought asylum in Brazil between 2007 and 2017. The condition of refuge itself and its different phases are conditions of vulnerability that affect the health-disease process. Objective: To map and analyze the vulnerabilities of Arab refugees in the context of Primary Health Care. Methodology: This is a Scope Review. Studies published in English, Spanish and Portuguese from 2011 to 2019, have been analyzed in the following databases: COCHRANE, SCOPUS, Health System Evidence, MedLine-PubMed-, CINAHL, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, SciELO, NYAM Grey Literature, Bank of theses and dissertations CAPES, Refworld e Journal of Refugee Studies. Data analysis was performed in light of the concept of vulnerability. Results and discussion: After researching with two strategies, 854 studies were found. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria 40 articles remained for analysis and extraction of vulnerability indicators. Regarding the individual dimension, high unemployment rates, unstable and overcrowded housing, poor sanitation and access to water, mental health, gastrointestinal, nutritional, dermatological, neurological, musculoskeletal, dental, pregnancy-related and early childhood problems were found as well as communicable diseases and non-communicable chronic diseases. In the programmatic dimension health teams were identified with work overload, lack of preparation to deal with cultural and language barriers. There were also long waiting hours for care, high cost of Primary Health Care, failures to update the vaccination schedule and the active search of patients in programs focused on chronic diseases besides health policies that revoke the right to access to health. Regarding the social dimension, there was a lack of access to schools, information about the health programs of the host countries, rights and limited participation in the local economy. Conclusion: All dimensions of vulnerability were presented, identified through the indicators studied. The elements of vulnerability highlight the inequality and disadvantage of refugees towards the program, services and health system in the host countries. In this sense, there is a need for programs and policies that consider such elements of vulnerability and promote actions within the scope of Primary Health Care that recognizes and responds to the health needs of refugees. It also points out the necessary approach to health from the perspective of the concept of vulnerability especially in the social dimension, which implies recognizing that the situation of this social group derives fundamentally from structural processes that involve a clash of power between countries.


Subject(s)
Primary Health Care , Refugees , Nursing , Arabs
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Ann Pharm Fr ; 76(5): 348-354, 2018 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29706469

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Use of overdosage of Non-Prescription Drugs (NPD) among university students is a serious public health issue. However, there are no extensive studies that measured the prevalence of taking more than the recommended dose of NPD and/or identified the risk associated with this behavior among university students. OBJECTIVES: This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence and associated risks of self-overdosage with NPDs in university students in United Arab Emirates (UAE). METHODS: A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted from January to April 2014, among 2875 students in three randomly selected universities. A structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect the responses of the students. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data. RESULTS: Out of 2875 students, only 2355 surveys were fully answered, returned back and included in the present study. Of 2355, more than half (1348; 57.2%) the participants reported using Oral NPD (ONPD) in the past 90 days before conducting the study and were asked to complete the survey. Only 290 (22%) of a total 1348 participants reported taking more than the recommended dose of ONPD in the previous three months before conducting the study. Analgesic/antipyretic (223, 16.5%) and anti-allergic (67, 4.9%) drugs were more than other classes of the ONPD, reported to be taken in a dose, more than the recommended dosage. The most common justifications for taking more than the recommended dose of ONPD among respondents were severe symptoms (6%), the belief that the recommended dose would not be sufficient to relieve the symptom (5%), the belief that a stronger dose would relieve the symptoms faster (11%), and previous experience (4%). Our results identified three risk factors for taking more than the recommended dose of NPD. High frequently drug-users of daily use (OR=3.494, 95% CI: 1.677-7.279) (P<0.001), and students from non-medical colleges had higher odds of taking more than the recommended dosage as compared to students from medical colleges (OR=1.486, 95% CI: 1.060-2.085, P-value<0.05). Furthermore\re, participants with a poly-pharmacy behavior had higher odds of taking overdosage of ONPD than single NPD users (OR=1.918, 95% CI: 1.440-2.555) (P<0.001). CONCLUSION: There are a sizable proportion of university students that use overdosage of NPD, but it is more serious issue when it comes to non-medical student. There is a need for educational programs designed to increase awareness among all university students and to motivate them not to use overdosage of NPD. Further studies are also required to investigate additional explanatory variables that could influence the practice of overdosage with NPD.


Subject(s)
Drug Overdose/epidemiology , Nonprescription Drugs , Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology , Adolescent , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Prevalence , Students , Students, Medical , Surveys and Questionnaires , United Arab Emirates/epidemiology , Universities , Young Adult
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Ciênc. rural ; 46(5): 909-914, May 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-777276

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: The most frequently causes of gastric ulcers in horses are fasting, feeding type and management, as well as administration of certain medications. More recently, exercise has also been identified as an important factor in the development of gastric lesions in athlete horses. The purpose of the present study was to assess whether treadmill exercise predisposes the horses to the occurrence of gastric ulcers. Five Arabian horses underwent a twelve-week training period on a treadmill and a gastroscopic evaluation before and after the training period. All animals showed gastric lesions after the training period. Based on these results, it is concluded that Arabian horses undergoing exercise on a treadmill may develop gastric lesions varying in number and severity.


RESUMO: As causas mais frequentes de úlceras gástricas em cavalos são jejum, tipo de alimentação e manejo, bem como a administração de alguns medicamentos. Mais recentemente, o exercício também foi identificado como um fator importante no desenvolvimento das lesões gástricas em cavalos atletas. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar se o exercício em esteira rolante predispõe os cavalos à ocorrência de úlceras gástricas. Cinco cavalos árabes foram submetidos a um período de doze semanas de treinamento em esteira rolante e a avaliação gastroscópica antes e após o período de treinamento. Todos os animais apresentaram lesões gástricas após o treinamento. Com base nesses resultados, conclui-se que cavalos árabes submetidos a exercício em esteira rolante podem desenvolver lesões gástricas em número e gravidade variados.

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ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.) ; 28(2): 102-104, Apr-Jun/2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-751846

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Only few studies have examined the impact of racial differences on the age of onset, course and outcomes of diverticulitis. AIM: To provide data about the epidemiology of diverticulitis in northern Israel, and to determine whether ethnicity is a predictor of age of onset, complications, and need for surgery. METHODS: Was conducted a retrospective review of the charts of all patients diagnosed with a first episode of diverticulitis in our hospital between 2005 and 2012. RESULTS: Were found 638 patients with a first episode of acute diverticulitis in the eight year interval. Israeli Arabs developed a first episode of diverticulitis at a younger age compared to Jews (51.2 vs 63.8 years, p<0.01). Arabs living in rural areas developed diverticulitis at a younger age than Arabs living in urban centers (49.4 vs 54.5 years, P=0.03). Jewish and Arabic men developed diverticulitis at younger age compared to their female counterparts (59.9 vs 66.09, p<0.01, and 47.31 vs 56.93, p<0.01, respectively). Arabs were more likely [odds ratio (OR)=1.81 ,95% confidence interval (CI)1.12-2.90, p=0.017] than Jews to require surgical treatment (urgent or elective) for diverticulitis. CONCLUSIONS: Israeli Arabs tend to develop diverticulitis at a younger age and are more likely to require surgical treatment for diverticulitis compared to Jews. Arabs living in rural areas develop diverticulitis at a younger age than Arabs living in urban centers. These findings highlight a need to address the root cause for ethnic differences in onset, course and outcome of acute diverticulitis. .


RACIONAL: Somente poucos estudos examinaram o impacto das diferenças raciais na idade de início, curso e os resultados da diverticulite. OBJETIVO: Fornecer dados sobre a epidemiologia da diverticulite no norte de Israel, e determinar se a etnia é preditor de idade de início, complicações e necessidade de tratamento cirúrgico. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo retrospectivo dos prontuários de todos os pacientes diagnosticados com um primeiro episódio de diverticulite em nosso hospital entre 2005 e 2012. RESULTADOS: Foram encontrados 638 pacientes com um primeiro episódio de diverticulite aguda no intervalo de oito anos. Os árabes israelenses desenvolveram o primeiro episódio de diverticulite em idade mais jovem em comparação com os judeus (51,2 vs 63,8 anos, p<0,01). Árabes que vivem em áreas rurais a diverticulite foi desenvolvida em idade mais jovem do que os árabes que vivem em centros urbanos (49,4 vs 54,5 anos, p=0,03). Homens judeus e árabes desenvolveram diverticulite em idade mais jovem em comparação com os seus homólogos do sexo feminino (59,9 vs 66,09, p<0,01, e 47,31 vs 56,93, p<0,01, respectivamente). Os árabes eram mais prováveis ​​do que os judeus de necessitar de tratamento cirúrgico (urgência ou eletiva) para a diverticulite [odds ratio (OR)=1,81, intervalo de confiança de 95% (CI) 1,12-2,90, p=0,017]. CONCLUSÕES: Os árabes israelenses tendem a desenvolver diverticulite em idade mais jovem e são mais propensos a necessitar de tratamento cirúrgico para a diverticulite em comparação com os judeus. Árabes que vivem em áreas rurais desenvolvem diverticulite em idade mais jovem do que os árabes que vivem em centros urbanos. Estes resultados destacam a necessidade de abordar a causa raiz para diferenças étnicas em início, o curso e o resultado da diverticulite aguda. .


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Colonic Diseases/epidemiology , Colonic Diseases/surgery , Diverticulitis/epidemiology , Diverticulitis/surgery , Acute Disease , Age Factors , Arabs , Israel , Jews , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. cuba. med. gen. integr ; 31(1)ene.-mar. 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-64314

ABSTRACT

Introducción: la lepra es una enfermedad crónica infecciosa, causada por Mycobacterium leprae, que se manifiesta mediante el desarrollo de lesiones granulomatosas específicas y neurotróficas en piel, membranas mucosas, nervios, ojos y vísceras. Objetivo: destacar, casuísticamente, lo más relevante de la Lepra nasal que sea de utilidad para el diagnóstico precoz de esta enfermedad por los médicos de la Atención Primaria de Salud. Métodos : estudio descriptivo de corte transversal y retrospectivo realizado por el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología del Policlínico Docente Carlos Manuel Portuondo, durante el periodo Enero de 2010 a Enero 2012. El Universo estuvo comprendido por 106 pacientes del área de Marianao diagnosticados de lepra por el Servicio de Dermatología del Hospital Carlos Juan Finlay, la muestra quedó constituida por 90 casos que presentaron patología nasosinusal. Resultados: 90 casos presentaron patología nasosinusal. Fue muy frecuente el hallazgo de lesiones nasales en pacientes hansenianos. Conclusiones: el síntoma más comúnmente referido como antecedente fue la obstrucción nasal, seguida por el de epistaxis o sangramiento nasal. La única forma clínica en la que hemos encontrado la destrucción total del septum nasal fue la lepromatosa (AU)


Introduction: leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is manifested by the development of specific and neurotrophic granulomatous lesions in skin, mucous membranes, nerves, eyes and viscera. Objective: highlight casuistically is the most relevant knowledge of nasal leprosy for helping early diagnosis of this disease by doctors at Primary Health Care. Methods: adescriptive cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted by the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Carlos Manuel Portuondo Polyclinic, from January 2010 to January 2012. The universe was comprised of 106 patients from Marianao area diagnosed with leprosy by the dermatology service at Carlos Finlay Hospital. The sample was composed of 90 cases with sinonasal pathology. Results: 90 cases showed sinus pathology. Nasal lesions were very common finding in leprosy patients. Conclusions: The most commonly referred symptom as antecedent was nasal obstruction, followed by epistaxis or nasal bleeding. Lepromatous was only clinical way in which we found total destruction of the nasal septum (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Leprosy, Lepromatous/epidemiology , Erythema Nodosum/diagnosis , Retrospective Studies , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Cohort Studies
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Rev. cuba. med. gen. integr ; 31(1): 52-60, ene.-mar. 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: lil-752991

ABSTRACT

Introducción: la lepra es una enfermedad crónica infecciosa, causada por Mycobacterium leprae, que se manifiesta mediante el desarrollo de lesiones granulomatosas específicas y neurotróficas en piel, membranas mucosas, nervios, ojos y vísceras. Objetivo: destacar, casuísticamente, lo más relevante de la Lepra nasal que sea de utilidad para el diagnóstico precoz de esta enfermedad por los médicos de la Atención Primaria de Salud. Métodos : estudio descriptivo de corte transversal y retrospectivo realizado por el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología del Policlínico Docente "Carlos Manuel Portuondo", durante el periodo Enero de 2010 a Enero 2012. El Universo estuvo comprendido por 106 pacientes del área de Marianao diagnosticados de lepra por el Servicio de Dermatología del Hospital "Carlos Juan Finlay", la muestra quedó constituida por 90 casos que presentaron patología nasosinusal. Resultados: 90 casos presentaron patología nasosinusal. Fue muy frecuente el hallazgo de lesiones nasales en pacientes hansenianos. Conclusiones: el síntoma más comúnmente referido como antecedente fue la obstrucción nasal, seguida por el de epistaxis o sangramiento nasal. La única forma clínica en la que hemos encontrado la destrucción total del septum nasal fue la lepromatosa.


Introduction: leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is manifested by the development of specific and neurotrophic granulomatous lesions in skin, mucous membranes, nerves, eyes and viscera. Objective: highlight casuistically is the most relevant knowledge of nasal leprosy for helping early diagnosis of this disease by doctors at Primary Health Care. Methods: adescriptive cross-sectional and retrospective study was conducted by the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Carlos Manuel Portuondo Polyclinic, from January 2010 to January 2012. The universe was comprised of 106 patients from Marianao area diagnosed with leprosy by the dermatology service at Carlos Finlay Hospital. The sample was composed of 90 cases with sinonasal pathology. Results: 90 cases showed sinus pathology. Nasal lesions were very common finding in leprosy patients. Conclusions: The most commonly referred symptom as antecedent was nasal obstruction, followed by epistaxis or nasal bleeding. Lepromatous was only clinical way in which we found total destruction of the nasal septum


Subject(s)
Humans , Leprosy, Lepromatous/epidemiology , Erythema Nodosum/diagnosis , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Retrospective Studies , Cohort Studies
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 31(supl.1): 89-93, dez. 2011. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-613498

ABSTRACT

A fase perinatal do desenvolvimento constitui um dos períodos de vida mais desafiadores para o sistema imunológico dos potros. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar o perfil protéico sérico de parâmetros relacionados à imunidade de equinos jovens no período perinatal, verificando-se a transferência de imunidade passiva. Oito animais desmamados há um dia, formaram o Grupo 1 (G1), enquanto vinte animais desmamados há mais de trinta dias formaram o Grupo 2 (G2). A concentração sérica de proteína total foi determinada por refratometria. Para o fracionamento das proteínas, utilizou-se eletroforese em gel de acrilamida. Os resultados obtidos foram submetidos à análise de medidas repetidas e ao teste Tukey (p<0,05) para comparação das médias. As concentrações de IgA apresentaram diferença (p<0,05) entre os grupos, porém os valores observados encontravam-se dentro do considerado normal para equinos adultos. Não houve diferença (p>0,05) nas concentrações de IgG. O estabelecimento adequado da imunidade celular ocorre durante a fase neonatal, nos animais que ingerem adequadamente o colostro e o leite. O presente estudo determinou diferenças no perfil protéico sérico de parâmetros relacionados à imunidade de equinos jovens no período imediato ao desmame, comparados com animais desmamados há mais de 30 dias. De acordo com os valores observados, concluiu-se que os animais, mesmo desmamados precocemente, obtiveram transferência adequada de imunidade passiva.


The perinatal phase of foal development is one of the most challenger period for the immune system. The present study has analyzed serum protein profile, considering variables related to immunity in foals at the perinatal phase, verifying passive immunity transfer. The group 1 (G1) contained eight foals evaluated one day after weaning, and group 2 (G2) included twenty foals at more than thirty days after weaning. Total protein concentration was determined by means of refractometry. The concentration of serum proteins was determined through sodium dodecyl sulphatepolyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Results were submitted to analysis of variance and Tukey test (P<0.05). IgA concentration showed difference (P<0.05) between the two studied groups, however data were within adult healthy horses normal values. IgG didn't show statistical difference (P>0.05). The cellular immunity establishment occurs in the neonatal phase, in foals that suckled colostrum and milk properly. The present study showed differences in serum protein profile, considering variables related to immunity, in foals immediately after weaning comparing to foals at more than 30 days after weaning. According to the observed values, we conclude that foals, even early weaned, showed proper passive immunity tranfer.


Subject(s)
Animals , Horses/growth & development , Immunity, Cellular/genetics , Immunity, Humoral/genetics , Immunization, Passive/veterinary , Weaning , Colostrum/immunology , Plasma/immunology
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