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13. Genome-wide analyses of HTLV-1aD strains from Cape Verde, Africa
We characterised and reported the first full-length genomes of Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 subgroup HTLV-1aD (CV21 and CV79). This subgroup is one of the major determinants of HTLV-1 infections in North and West Africa, and recombinant strains involving this subgroup have been recently demonstrated. The CV21 and CV79 strains from Cape Verde/Africa
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2016-09
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14. The Middle Ages Contributions to Cardiovascular Medicine
Abstract The historical period called the Middle Ages, a long interval between the 5th and the 15th centuries, is still commonly known as the Dark Ages, especially in the area of health sciences. In the last decades, this "classic" view of the Middle Ages has been gradually modified with advances in historiographical studies and the history of science. Durin
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2016-04
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15. The mitogenome of Onchocerca volvulus from the Brazilian Amazonia focus
We report here the first complete mitochondria genome of Onchocerca volvulus from a focus outside of Africa. An O. volvulus mitogenome from the Brazilian Amazonia focus was obtained using a combination of high-throughput and Sanger sequencing technologies. Comparisons made between this mitochondrial genome and publicly available mitochondrial sequences ident
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2016-01
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16. Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreaks: strategies for effective epidemic management, containment and control
Ebola hemorrhagic fever, caused by the highly virulent RNA virus of the filoviridaefamily, has become one of the world's most feared pathogens. The virus induces acute fever and death, often associated with hemorrhagic symptoms in up to 90% of infected patients. The known sub-types of the virus are Zaire, Sudan, Taï Forest, Bundibugyoand RestonEbola viruses
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2015-06
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17. A historical overview of leprosy epidemiology and control activities in Amazonas, Brazil
Leprosy is an ancient infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. According to comparative genomics studies, this disease originated in Eastern Africa or the Near East and spread with successive human migrations. The Europeans and North Africans introduced leprosy into West Africa and the Americas within the past 500 years. In Brazil, this disease arr
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-03
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18. Outbreaks of Ebola virus disease in Africa: the beginnings of a tragic saga
The tremendous outbreak of Ebola virus disease occurring in West Africa since the end of 2013 surprises by its remoteness from previous epidemics and dramatic extent. This review aims to describe the 27 manifestations of Ebola virus that arose after its discovery in 1976. It provides an update on research on the ecology of Ebola viruses, modes of contaminati
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 18/11/2014
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19. Public health aspects of snakebite care in West Africa: perspectives from Nigeria
Snakebite envenoming is a major public health problem among rural communities of the Nigerian savanna. The saw-scaled or carpet viper (Echis ocellatus) and, to a lesser extent, the African cobras (Naja spp.) and puff adders (Bitis arietans) have proved to be the most important cause of mortality and morbidity. The main clinical features of E. ocellatus enven
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 17/10/2013
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20. Uma nova espécie de Colosmittia Andersen et Sæther da Costa Rica (Chironomidae: Orthocladiinae)
A espécie Colosmittia anamariae sp. n., da Costa Rica, é descrita e ilustrada com base no macho adulto. O gênero Colosmittia Andersen et Sæther, 1994 foi descrito para uma única espécie, C. clavata Andersen et Sæther, 1994, de "West Usambara Mountains" na Tanzânia, leste da África e recentemente registrado para o Brasil, com a descrição de C. bras
Biota Neotropica. Publicado em: 2011-09
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21. A pterodactyloid pterosaur from the Upper Cretaceous Lapurr sandstone, West Turkana, Kenya
Uma vértebra cervical caudal isolada de pterossauro (~ pós-cervical) foi recuperada do Cretáceo Superior do arenito de Lapurr do Oeste de Turkana, noroeste do Quênia. O centro vertebral é curto, largo e comprimido dorsoventralmente. Embora o espécime seja leve como grande parte dos pterossauros, ele é aqui referido a Pterodactyloidea e tentativamente
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências. Publicado em: 2011-03
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22. História, memória e comemorações: em torno do genocídio e do passado colonial no sudoeste africano
Com base na nova historiografia alemã, o artigo trata de algumas formas de compartilhar a experiência, do dever da memória e do reescrever da história no que tange ao genocídio durante a guerra colonial (1904-1907) no sudoeste africano. A história e a memória passam por um processo de descolonização, tanto na Alemanha quanto na Namíbia, que transco
Revista Brasileira de História. Publicado em: 2011
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23. HIV/AIDS-associated visceral leishmaniasis in patients from an endemic area in Central-west Brazil
An increase in morbidity associated with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS patients has been described in Africa and the Mediterranean. Despite the high endemicity of VL and HIV-1/AIDS in Brazil, this association has not been thoroughly investigated. Our aim was to evaluate the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics o
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Publicado em: 2010-08
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24. Primeiro registro do gênero Colosmittia Andersen & Sæther (Chironomidae: Orthocladiinae) para a região Neotropical
Colosmittia brasileira sp. n., proveniente do estado de São Paulo, é descrita e ilustrada com base no macho. O gênero Colosmittia Andersen & Sæther foi descrito com base em uma única espécie, C. clavata Andersen & Sæther, de "West Usambara Mountains" na Tanzânia, leste da África. A descoberta de C. brasileira sp. n. indica que o gênero Colosmittia
Neotropical Entomology. Publicado em: 2009-10