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Leprosy is a silent, chronic disease caused by the agent Mycobacterium leprae. Causes skin damage, loss of sensation, neural impairment and physical disabilities. These are items responsible for the taboo and prejudice surrounding the disease. The aim of this study was analysis of the active search in contact exams of leprosy cases in the city of Almenara/MG in the years 2017-2021, based on the analysis of information reported in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), provided by the Municipal Department of Health. A descriptive-exploratory bibliographic review of a qualitativequantitative nature was used as an investigative method to obtain pertinent and coherent information for the theoretical foundation of the problem. Results: The data analyzed in the municipality of Almenara - MG and in the district of Pedra Grande - MG are worrying, as they show that the multibacillary operational classification was the most prevalent. It was evidenced that there is a predominance of male cases with leprosy. There was an increase in cases of recurrence, where the main cause is MDT treatment done inappropriately or incorrectly. The average number of contacts for 2017-2021 data is 3-4 people per notified patient. Leprosy is a public health problem in Brazil; thus, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of the pharmacist for early diagnosis. In view of this study and the studies presented in this work, it is concluded that active search is a primordial method for the early detection of the disease. The sooner the disease is diagnosed, the less chance it will cause physical disability and nerve damage. For this, it is necessary to be more efficient in the search for intra-household and social contacts for the patient. As well as day care centers and schools, to avoid active cases of the disease in the age group of 00-15 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To analyze the territories vulnerable to the occurrence of TB/HIV co-infection in an endemic scenario for tuberculosis in the Brazilian Northeast. Methods: Ecological, descriptive and exploratory study, carried out in Imperatriz (MA), Northeast of Brazil. The municipality's census sectors were considered as ecological units of analysis. Cases of TB/HIV co-infection were included, based on tuberculosis notification forms registered with the Disease Notification System (SINAN) between 2010 and 2019. Spatial area analysis and Kernel analysis were carried out. The cases were geocoded using TerraView software, version 4.2.2, and tools such as Batch Geocode and GPS. Results: During the period under investigation, 800 cases of tuberculosis were reported, of which 68 (8.5%) cases were considered TB/HIV co-infected, based on positive records for anti-HIV serology. 62 cases (91%) of TB/HIV coinfection were geocoded, highlighting the majority occurrence in urban census sectors. A heterogeneous spatial distribution of cases was observed, with prevalence varying between 0.00 and 7.00 cases/100 inhabitants, with higher rates in the eastern region of the urban census sectors, and the Kernel estimator revealed hot areas with higher density of cases/km2 in urban census tracts characterized by intense socio-spatial inequalities. Conclusions: Vulnerable territories, as well as the spatial heterogeneity of identified cases of TB/HIV coinfection, constitute support for management and health services, in the search for improving the management of these patients and reducing social and access inequities, through the implementation of effective health actions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To describe the methodological aspects related to the development of the database regarding the health of the Tapeba indigenous population in the municipality of Caucaia-Ceará. Documentary, descriptive study with a qualitative approach on a data management plan developed for the collection of data regarding the occurrence of chronic diseases recorded in registration forms, in the Tapeba indigenous population of Caucaia, Ceará, carried out from July 2021 to October de 2022. Six phases were structured for data management: I search for information; II registration form as data source; III selection of variables; IV double-entry data collection; V compilation of information in a single worksheet; VI database structuring, with completeness assessment and subsequent analysis. The selection of the source of information and data management are fundamental parts of any research, directly interfering with the results, making a well-designed process necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Inserted in the vulnerable context of the Brazilian Amazon, the state of Tocantins has suffered damages with the dissemination of COVID-19 in its territory; however, little evidence is published from this state. Objective: This study aims to analyze the case-fatality, mortality, and incidence of COVID-19 in Tocantins. Methods: This is an ecological study, population-based, time-series analysis of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the state of Tocantins from March 2020 to August 2021. Results: During the examined period, 219,031 COVID-19 cases, and 3,594 deaths were registered due to disease. Two possible occurrence peaks were characterized in this timeseries analysis. Remarkably, the Second Wave had the highest lethality rates (3.02% - April 2021), mortality (39.81 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants -- March 2021), and incidence (1,938.88 cases per 100,000 inhabitants -- March 2021). At the end of the period, mortality, incidence, and lethality showed flat trends, suggesting a positive outcome of the vaccination program. Conclusion: The prevention, surveillance, and control actions of COVID-19 cases in Tocantins State have been directed to mitigate the deleterious effects of the pandemic. Nevertheless, efforts are still needed to decrease lethality, mortality, and incidence trends, and ultimately to achieve control of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Heart Failure (HF) is responsible for a large number of hospitalizations in Brazil. However, there is still a considerable gap in the scrutiny of the public health system (SUS) regarding the quality of care provided. The objective of the present work was to describe the methodology used in the VICTIM-CHF study, which aims to characterize and compare the nutritional, clinical, lifestyle, treatment received, outcomes, as well as the possible disparities observed among patients in Brazil. This was a cross-sectional, descriptive and prospective study carried out with patients with HF admitted to 4 hospitals in Sergipe, Brazil. Clinical, sociodemographic, nutritional, quality of life and outcomes (death and readmission) parameters will be investigated up to 30 days after hospital discharge. The preliminary results of ten volunteers were that 70% were male, and 60% were adults. The most frequent aetiology was ischemic (50%), 50% had HF with preserved ejection fraction (EF) and the remainder with intermediate EF. Malnutrition, according to BMI, was present in 20%, and the hospital stay was significantly (p= 0.036) longer in SUS users. The VICTIM-CHF Registry aims to identify opportunities for improvement in the line of care for HF users of the SUS and the supplementary health system. It is hoped that the findings of this investigation can help to optimize the strategic planning of more efficient and equitable health policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The objective of this work was to analyze and report what is a sporotrichosis and how it makes the domestic animals, to present what are the symptoms, their diagnosis, the forms of prevention and the treatments for a disease, emphasizing their action in the felines, seen which are the animals that most affect the disease. Caused by the fungus Sporotrix Schenkii, it has been more frequently in cats due to various routine habits that make them more vulnerable and prone to contraction. It is a tropical area fun, being able to accompany the different events and humid, considered a risk factor, that is, it can accompany the different species of animals as humans, having as main intermediates the contraction of sporotrichosis and can be acquired. through openings in the skin, scratches, bruises or direct contact with areas contaminated by the fungus. The study was based on scientific articles, which reported an action of the disease on animals in Brazil. Studying is also the sex most often followed, as are the possible forms of diagnosis, symptoms and treatments for the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystemic vasculitis of unknown etiology. Cardiovascular involvement has been thoroughly described in the literature and the major cause of death in BD is secondary to aneurysm complications. In this case report, a patient with BD presented with a recurrent abdominal aortic aneurysm, which was corrected using a custom-made endoprosthesis. The optimal treatment for patients with BD remains highly controversial and challenging because of technical difficulties and frequent recurrence. Endovascular intervention seems to be a feasible alternative with considerably less morbidity than conventional surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article discusses the effects of using vascularized fibula grafts in mandibular reconstructions in pediatric patients. A literature review was conducted using the "Pubmed" database, and 5 articles were selected for critical analysis of the results. The study showed that vascularized fibula grafts are effective in treating these patients, allowing for facial growth and dental rehabilitation. However, complications related to donor site morbidity were reported. Further clinical studies are needed to better support the observed results, but vascularized fibula grafts are considered a viable alternative in mandibular reconstructions in pediatric patients. [Extracted from the article]

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Objectives: to identify codes for constant proce dures in the Brazilian National Health System's Hospital Information System (SIH-SUS) deemed to be cases of Extremely Severe Maternal Morbidity (MMEG) and to develop an algorithm to manage/prepare an AIH database, with a view to identifying cases of MMEG in this database. Methods: the data used were from the SIH-SUS supplied by the Juiz de Fora Health Secretary and refer to admissions to SUS hospitals between 2006 and 2007. The study covered all admissions where the principal diagnosis involved all of Chapter XV of CID10 - complications of pregnancy, miscarriage, delivery and puerperium and/or admissions to hospital involving obstetric procedures. For identifi cation of SIH-SUS procedures deemed to be MMEG, the criteria proposed by the WHO were used. The algorithm was developed using Microsoft Access. Results: 326 cases of MMEG were found among the 8620 women selected, constituting a rate of 37.8/1000 women. The most frequent procedures were transfusion of blood products, "a longer stay" and severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, with a prevalence of 15.7/1000, 9.5/1000 and 8.2/1000, respectively. Conclusions: the algorithm used may optimize the use of the SIH-SUS for identifying cases of MMEG and generating information for maternal morbidity and mortality surveillance services and the evalua tion of obstetric care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJECTIVE: The present field research was aimed at identifying sonographic and hemodynamic findings indicative of the presence of schistosomiasis mansoni in endemic areas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Doppler sonography was performed in 554 patients with schistosomiasis in three areas with different endemicity levels: low (n = 109), medium (n = 255) and high endemicity (n = 190). The World Health Organization (Niamey Working Group, 2000) protocol was adopted for sonographic evaluation. Doppler study included portal vessels, hepatic and splenic arteries, hepatic veins and collateral vessels. RESULTS: A significant correlation was observed between the frequency of sonographic findings, except for left lobe hypertrophy, and the areas endemicity levels. Altered hepatic veins flow pattern was observed in 23.7% of cases, such abnormality being related to the presence and intensity of periportal thickening. Hepatic arteries did not present any alteration as related to the evaluated parameters. Collateral vessels were identified only in the patients from the high-endemicity area. The splenic artery presented alterations (increase in caliber, flow velocity and resistive index), most frequently in the high-endemicity area, with significant difference between groups. CONCLUSION: Doppler sonography has shown to be a relevant auxiliary tool in the study of the morbidity related to schistosomiasis mansoni, contributing for a more accurate description of the disease profile in endemic areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The lack of a standardized visual method may lead to inaccurate severity estimative and wrong conclusions. The objective of this research was to develop a diagrammatic scale to assess the severity of grape isariopsis leaf spot on grape, caused by Isariopsis clavispora. A diagrammatic scale with six levels of disease severity (1.60; 3.20; 6.60; 13.00; 24.10 e 40.24%) was developed and validated to assess grape isariopsis leaf spot. For validation, the severity of 30 leaves presenting different intensities of the disease was estimated by eight raters. Accuracy and precision were determined by linear regression and by the actual severity scale. This one provided good levels of accuracy and accuracy of visual estimation. The coefficient determination average was higher than 0.89, and absolute errors were lower than acceptable limits. The levels of accuracy, precision and reproducibility measurements of isariopsis leaf spot severity on grape significantly improved with the use of diagrammatic scale. The proposed diagrammatic scale proved to be adequate for severity assessments of grape isariopsis leaf spot. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed at reporting the occurrence of Trypanosoma vivax in southern Brazil. The protozoan was diagnosed through peripheral blood smear evaluation of a bovine and confirmed by the evaluation of the trypomastigote forms morphology and by the Polimerase Chain Reaction (PCR). The animal showed clinical signs similar to the nervous form of the infection by T. vivax. Negative results for T. vivax were found in other bovines grazing in the same paddock. This is the first report of T. vivax in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and in the southern region of Brazil. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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