Contributions to the history of ocular toxoplamosis in Southern Brazil
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 104(2): 358-363, mar. 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| HISA - História da Saúde
| ID: his-17234
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1273.1
Localização: BR1273.1
ABSTRACT
The evolution of knowledge regarding ocular toxoplasmosis over the last 30 years is described based on suties and observations performed in Southern Brazil. The isolation of Toxoplasma gondii established the definitive diagnosis of the disease. It was proven that in most cases, the disease was acquired after birth, a concept supported by the description of numerous familial cases and observation of the disease many years after primary infection. Epidemiological studies showed important regional variations in the prevalence of the disease due to different factors, including the types of strains involved, of which type I predominates. The large number of patients also enabled detailed study of the different formas of clinical preservation of the disease and its complications. New parameters have been established for the use of steroids and the management of pregnant women with active lesions. Studies on the epidemiology of toxoplasmic infection in pregnant women and newborns showed a high prevalence of infection. The different factors of exposure to infection have also been studied. Gradually, preventive actions have been development in the sphere of public health, although they have not been sufficiently effective. Trends for future resarch over the next few years are also outlined. [AU]
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Bases de dados temática
Contexto em Saúde:
Doenças Negligenciadas
Problema de saúde:
Doenças Negligenciadas
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Zoonoses
Base de dados:
HISA - História da Saúde
Assunto principal:
Parasitologia
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Toxoplasma
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Toxoplasmose Ocular
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Saúde Pública
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História da Medicina
Tipo de estudo:
Fatores de risco
Aspecto:
Determinantes sociais da saúde
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil