Epidemiological Surveys
Mostrando 13-24 de 160 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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13. Study of Chronic Diseases (Edoc): methodological aspects
RESUMO OBJETIVO: Descrever o desenho amostral e os demais aspectos metodológicos do Estudo das Doenças Crônicas (Edoc). MÉTODOS: O Edoc compreende duas pesquisas domiciliares com populações distintas, uma com adultos de 18 a 59 anos (Edoc-A) e outra com idosos de 60 anos ou mais (Edoc-I), residentes em Rio Branco, Acre. A seleção dos participantes
Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 31/01/2019
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14. Seroprevalence and spatial distribution dynamics of Yersinia pestis antibodies in dogs and cats from plague foci in the State of Ceará, Northeastern Brazil
Abstract INTRODUCTION: In Brazil, the plague is established in several foci located mainly in the northeastern part of the country, where it alternates between active and quiescent periods. These foci in the State of Ceará have high epidemiological importance. In addition to other plague detection activities, plague areas can be monitored through serologi
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2017-12
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15. Nursing infant with acquired toxoplasmosis in the first months of life – a case report
ABSTRACT Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii and the probability of this infection occurring in the first months of life is usually low because its transmission is related to eating habits. A 6-month-old nursing infant was diagnosed with acute toxoplasmosis, which was identified through anti- T. gondii IgA, IgM and low-avidity IgG serologic assays,
Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 24/08/2017
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16. Brazilian cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the List of Threatening Events Questionnaire (LTE-Q)
Objective: To perform a construct validation of the List of Threatening Events Questionnaire (LTE-Q), as well as convergence validation by identifying its association with drug use in a sample of the Brazilian population. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of the Second Brazilian National Alcohol and Drugs Survey (II BNADS), which used a cross-cultural
Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 22/05/2017
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17. Epidemiology of snakebites in Kédougou region (eastern Senegal): comparison of various methods for assessment of incidence and mortality
Abstract Background Although considered a public health issue in Senegal, the actual incidence and mortality from snakebite are not known. In the present study, an epidemiological survey was carried out in Kédougou region, southeastern Senegal, where envenomations, particularly by Echisocellatus, are frequent and severe. Methods Three sources of data we
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 29/04/2016
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18. Musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents
ABSTRACT Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in children and adolescents is responsible for substantial personal impacts and societal costs, but it has not been intensively or systematically researched. This means our understanding of these conditions is limited, and healthcare professionals have little empirical evidence to underpin their clinical prac
Braz. J. Phys. Ther.. Publicado em: 16/02/2016
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19. Detection of canine visceral leishmaniasis by conjunctival swab PCR
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Conjunctival swab PCR was evaluated as a tool to diagnose visceral leishmaniasis in dogs. METHODS: Conjunctival swab PCR was compared to indirect immunofluorescence antibody test and blood PCR. RESULTS: Indirect immunofluorescence was significantly correlated with conjunctival swab PCR (p < 0.05), but not with blood PCR (p > 0.0
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2016-02
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20. Surveillance, health promotion and control of Chagas disease in the Amazon Region - Medical attention in the Brazilian Amazon Region: a proposal
We refer to Oswaldo Cruz’s reports dating from 1913 about the necessities of a healthcare system for the Brazilian Amazon Region and about the journey of Carlos Chagas to 27 locations in this region and the measures that would need to be adopted. We discuss the risks of endemicity of Chagas disease in the Amazon Region. We recommend that epidemiological su
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2015-11
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21. Epidemiological study of traumatic dental injuries in 5- to 6-year-old Brazilian children
Monitoring traumatic dental injury (TDI) in primary teeth through epidemiological cross-sectional surveys provides descriptive information relevant to the development of public policies focused on the prevention of such injuries for the target population. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of TDI in 5- to 6-year-old Brazilian children and
Braz. oral res.. Publicado em: 21/08/2015
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22. Injuries caused by aquatic animals in Brazil: an analysis of the data present in the information system for notifiable diseases
AbstractINTRODUCTION:We present a review of injuries in humans caused by aquatic animals in Brazil using the Information System for Notifiable Diseases [ Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN)] database.METHODS:A descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study was conducted from 2007 to 2013.RESULTS:A total of 4,118 accidents were re
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-08
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23. Chagas disease in the State of Amazonas: history, epidemiological evolution, risks of endemicity and future perspectives
Chagas disease (CD) is a parasitic infection that originated in the Americas and is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. In the last few years, the disease has spread to countries in North America, Asia and Europe due to the migration of Latin Americans. In the Brazilian Amazon, CD has an endemic transmission, especially in the Rio Negro region, where an occupationa
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-06
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24. The use of singleplex and nested PCR to detect Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in free-living frogs
Many microorganisms are able to cause diseases in amphibians, and in the past few years one of the most reported has been Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. This fungus was first reported in Brazil in 2005; following this, other reports were made in specimens deposited in museum collections, captive and free-living frogs. The aim of this study was to compare si
Braz. J. Microbiol.. Publicado em: 2015-06