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OBJECTIVE: To compare hand-held breast ultrasound (HHBUS) and automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) as screening tool for cancer. METHODS: A cross-sectional study in patients with mammographically dense breasts was conducted, and both HHBUS and ABUS were performed. Hand-held breast ultrasound was acquired by radiologists and ABUS by mammography technicians and analyzed by breast radiologists. We evaluated the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) classification of the exam and of the lesion, as well as the amount of time required to perform and read each exam. The statistical analysis employed was measures of central tendency and dispersion, frequencies, Student t test, and a univariate logistic regression, through the odds ratio and its respective 95% confidence interval, and with p < 0.05 considered of statistical significance. RESULTS: A total of 440 patients were evaluated. Regarding lesions, HHBUS detected 15 (7.7%) BI-RADS 2, 175 (89.3%) BI-RADS 3, and 6 (3%) BI-RADS 4, with 3 being confirmed by biopsy as invasive ductal carcinomas (IDCs), and 3 false-positives. Automated breast ultrasound identified 12 (12.9%) BI-RADS 2, 75 (80.7%) BI-RADS 3, and 6 (6.4%) BI-RADS 4, including 3 lesions detected by HHBUS and confirmed as IDCs, in addition to 1 invasive lobular carcinoma and 2 high-risk lesions not detected by HHBUS. The amount of time required for the radiologist to read the ABUS was statistically inferior compared with the time required to read the HHBUS (p < 0.001). The overall concordance was 80.9%. A total of 219 lesions were detected, from those 70 lesions by both methods, 126 only by HHBUS (84.9% not suspicious by ABUS) and 23 only by ABUS. CONCLUSION: Compared with HHBUS, ABUS allowed adequate sonographic study in supplemental screening for breast cancer in heterogeneously dense and extremely dense breasts.
OBJETIVO: Comparar a ultrassonografia convencional das mamas (US) com a ultrassonografia automatizada das mamas (ABUS) no rastreio do câncer. MéTODOS: Realizamos um estudo transversal com pacientes com mamas mamograficamente densas, sendo avaliadas pela US e pela ABUS. A US foi realizada por radiologistas e a ABUS por técnicos de mamografia e analisada por radiologistas especializados em mama. A classificação Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) do exame e das lesões o tempo de leitura e de aquisição foram avaliados. A análise estatística foi realizada através de medidas de tendência central, dispersão e frequências, teste t de Student e regressão logística univariada, através do odds ratio, com intervalo de confiança de 95%, e com p < 0,05 sendo considerado estatisticamente significante. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliadas 440 pacientes. Em relação às lesões, a US detectou 15 (7,7%) BI-RADS 2, 175 (89,3%) BI-RADS 3 e 6 (3%) BI-RADS 4, das quais 3 foram confirmadas, por biópsia, como carcinomas ductais invasivos e 3 falso-positivos. A ABUS identificou 12 (12,9%) BI-RADS 2, 75 (80,7%) BI-RADS 3 e 6 (6,4%) BI-RADS 4, incluindo 3 lesões detectadas pela US e confirmadas como carcinomas ductais invasivos, além de 1 carcinoma lobular invasivo e 2 lesões de alto risco não detectadas pela US. O tempo de leitura dos exames da ABUS foi estatisticamente inferior ao tempo do radiologista para realizar a US (p < 0,001). A concordância foi de 80,9%. Um total de 219 lesões foram detectadas, das quais 70 por ambos os métodos, 126 observadas apenas pela US (84,9% não eram lesões suspeitas no ABUS) e 23 apenas pela ABUS. CONCLUSãO: Comparado à US, a ABUS permitiu adequado estudo complementar no rastreio do câncer de mamas heterogeneamente densas e extremamente densas.
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Neoplasias da Mama/diagnóstico por imagem , Ultrassonografia Mamária/instrumentação , Adulto , Idoso , Estudos Transversais , Desenho de Equipamento , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The protozoan Neospora caninum is an important cause of abortion in cattle worldwide, with domestic dogs serving as the definitive hosts. Although hunting activities have been indicated as a potential risk factor for N. caninum infection in dogs, no serological evidence has so far been reported in hunting dogs, wild boars (Sus scrofa), and hunters. A total of 98 wild boars, 168 hunting dogs, and 15 hunters from three Brazilian regions were sampled and tested for anti-N. caninum antibodies by indirect immunofluorescence antibody test, resulting in 15/168 (9%) seropositive hunting dogs, and 0/98 wild boars, and 0/15 hunters seropositive. The absence of N. caninum antibodies in wild boars may suggest low exposure to oocysts shed by hunting dogs and wild canids in three different Brazilian regions. Finally, the absence of hunter seropositivity supports the current lack of evidence that N. caninum is a zoonotic parasite.
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Anticorpos Antiprotozoários/sangue , Neospora , Sus scrofa/sangue , Cães Trabalhadores , Animais , Brasil/epidemiologia , Cães , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Sus scrofa/imunologia , Cães Trabalhadores/sangue , Cães Trabalhadores/imunologiaRESUMO
Abstract Objective To compare hand-held breast ultrasound (HHBUS) and automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) as screening tool for cancer. Methods A cross-sectional study in patients with mammographically dense breasts was conducted, and both HHBUS and ABUS were performed. Hand-held breast ultrasound was acquired by radiologists and ABUS by mammography technicians and analyzed by breast radiologists. We evaluated the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) classification of the exam and of the lesion, as well as the amount of time required to perform and read each exam. The statistical analysis employed was measures of central tendency and dispersion, frequencies, Student t test, and a univariate logistic regression, through the odds ratio and its respective 95% confidence interval, and with p<0.05 considered of statistical significance. Results Atotal of 440 patientswere evaluated. Regarding lesions,HHBUS detected 15 (7.7%) BI-RADS 2, 175 (89.3%) BI-RADS 3, and 6 (3%) BI-RADS 4, with 3 being confirmed by biopsy as invasive ductal carcinomas (IDCs), and 3 false-positives. Automated breast ultrasound identified 12 (12.9%) BI-RADS 2, 75 (80.7%) BI-RADS 3, and 6 (6.4%) BI-RADS 4, including 3 lesions detected by HHBUS and confirmed as IDCs, in addition to 1 invasive lobular carcinoma and 2 high-risk lesions not detected by HHBUS. The amount of time required for the radiologist to read the ABUS was statistically inferior compared with the time required to read the HHBUS (p<0.001). The overall concordance was 80.9%. A total of 219 lesions were detected, from those 70 lesions by both methods, 126 only by HHBUS (84.9% not suspicious by ABUS) and 23 only by ABUS. Conclusion Compared with HHBUS, ABUS allowed adequate sonographic study in supplemental screening for breast cancer in heterogeneously dense and extremely dense breasts.
Resumo Objetivo Comparar a ultrassonografia convencional das mamas (US) com a ultrassonografia automatizada das mamas (ABUS) no rastreio do câncer. Métodos Realizamos um estudo transversal com pacientes com mamas mamograficamente densas, sendo avaliadas pela US e pela ABUS. A US foi realizada por radiologistas e a ABUS por técnicos de mamografia e analisada por radiologistas especializados em mama. A classificação Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS) do exame e das lesões o tempo de leitura e de aquisição foram avaliados. A análise estatística foi realizada através de medidas de tendência central, dispersão e frequências, teste t de Student e regressão logística univariada, através do odds ratio, com intervalo de confiança de 95%, e com p<0,05 sendo considerado estatisticamente significante. Resultados Foram avaliadas 440 pacientes. Em relação às lesões, a US detectou 15 (7,7%) BI-RADS 2, 175 (89,3%) BI-RADS 3 e 6 (3%) BI-RADS 4, das quais 3 foram confirmadas, por biópsia, como carcinomas ductais invasivos e 3 falso-positivos. A ABUS identificou 12 (12,9%) BI-RADS 2, 75 (80,7%) BI-RADS 3 e 6 (6,4%) BI-RADS 4, incluindo 3 lesões detectadas pela US e confirmadas como carcinomas ductais invasivos, além de 1 carcinoma lobular invasivo e 2 lesões de alto risco não detectadas pela US. O tempo de leitura dos exames da ABUS foi estatisticamente inferior ao tempo do radiologista para realizar a US (p<0,001). A concordância foi de 80,9%. Um total de 219 lesões foram detectadas, das quais 70 por ambos os métodos, 126 observadas apenas pela US (84,9% não eram lesões suspeitas no ABUS) e 23 apenas pela ABUS. Conclusão Comparado à US, a ABUS permitiu adequado estudo complementar no rastreio do câncer de mamas heterogeneamente densas e extremamente densas.
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Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Idoso , Adulto Jovem , Neoplasias da Mama/diagnóstico por imagem , Ultrassonografia Mamária/instrumentação , Estudos Transversais , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Desenho de Equipamento , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
Aim: Some patients experience statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) and elevated serum concentrations of CK. The relationship between SAMS and biomarkers of muscle damage was examined. Methods: We analyzed 359 consecutive patients taking statins with high CK values. Muscle-related symptoms and biochemical variables, including CK, MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase (CK-MB), troponin and carbonic anhydrase type III were evaluated. Results: SAMS was reported by 181 (50.4%) patients and they had greater BMI (p = 0.021) and a trend toward higher CK-MB values (p = 0.064). The use of simvastatin (OR: 2.24; 95% CI: 1.47-3.42), CK-MB (OR: 1.59; 95% CI: 1.02-2.49) and BMI (OR: 1.06; 95% CI: 1.01-1.10) were independent variables for SAMS. Conclusion: Simvastatin use, BMI and CK-MB were independent markers of SAMS.
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Creatina Quinase/sangue , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/efeitos adversos , Doenças Musculares/sangue , Doenças Musculares/induzido quimicamente , Biomarcadores/sangue , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the frequency of food consumption in apparently healthy men and their association with cardiovascular risk factors and biomarkers of subclinical atherosclerosis. METHODS: In this observational study, 88 men had their food standard obtained through the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Associations of dietary patterns with cardiovascular risk factors, such as anthropometric data, laboratory and clinical evaluations, carotid-femoral arterial stiffness (IMT) and pulse wave velocity were evaluated. RESULTS: The highest values were observed, for most of the risk factors evaluated, with the highest frequency of weekly consumption of dairy products, meats, sweets, fats, cold meats, sodas, milk and white chocolate; and lower frequency of weekly consumption of fruits, cereals, vegetables, legumes, oilseeds, and soy. There was no significant difference for coffee and dark chocolate. CONCLUSIONS: A diet with high consumption of animal products has a higher correlation with cardiovascular risk factors; the opposite is true for the consumption of plant-based food, associated with the profile of more favorable biomarkers for cardiovascular health and better biochemical and structural parameters.
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Aterosclerose/sangue , Aterosclerose/etiologia , Gorduras na Dieta/efeitos adversos , Comportamento Alimentar , Manipulação de Alimentos , Carne/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Biomarcadores , Doenças Cardiovasculares/etiologia , HDL-Colesterol/sangue , LDL-Colesterol/sangue , Estudos Transversais , Humanos , Masculino , Carne/estatística & dados numéricos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Análise de Onda de Pulso , Fatores de Risco , Inquéritos e Questionários , Triglicerídeos/sangue , VerdurasRESUMO
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To evaluate the frequency of food consumption in apparently healthy men and their association with cardiovascular risk factors and biomarkers of subclinical atherosclerosis. METHODS In this observational study, 88 men had their food standard obtained through the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Associations of dietary patterns with cardiovascular risk factors, such as anthropometric data, laboratory and clinical evaluations, carotid-femoral arterial stiffness (IMT) and pulse wave velocity were evaluated. RESULTS The highest values were observed, for most of the risk factors evaluated, with the highest frequency of weekly consumption of dairy products, meats, sweets, fats, cold meats, sodas, milk and white chocolate; and lower frequency of weekly consumption of fruits, cereals, vegetables, legumes, oilseeds, and soy. There was no significant difference for coffee and dark chocolate CONCLUSIONS A diet with high consumption of animal products has a higher correlation with cardiovascular risk factors; the opposite is true for the consumption of plant-based food, associated with the profile of more favorable biomarkers for cardiovascular health and better biochemical and structural parameters.
RESUMO OBJETIVO Avaliar a frequência do consumo alimentar de indivíduos homens aparentemente saudáveis e a associação desta com fatores de risco cardiovascular e biomarcadores de aterosclerose subclínica. MÉTODOS Neste estudo observacional, 88 homens tiveram o padrão alimentar obtido por meio do questionário de frequência alimentar (QFA). Foram avaliadas as associações dos padrões alimentares com os fatores de risco cardiovascular, como dados antropométricos, avaliações laboratoriais e clínica, rigidez arterial determinada pela carótida-femoral (IMT) e velocidade da onda de pulso (VOP). RESULTADOS O padrão observado para a maioria dos fatores de risco avaliados foi de valores mais altos, segundo maior frequência de consumo semanal de lácteos, carnes, doces, gorduras/frituras, embutidos, refrigerantes, chocolates ao leite e branco; e de menor frequência de consumo semanal de frutas, cereais, legumes, verduras, leguminosas, oleaginosas e soja. Não houve diferença significativa para café e chocolate amargo. CONCLUSÕES Uma dieta com alto consumo de produtos animais apresenta maior correlação com fatores de risco cardiovascular, sendo o oposto para o consumo de alimentos de origem vegetal, associado ao perfil de biomarcadores de saúde cardiovascular mais favorável e melhores parâmetros bioquímicos e estruturais.
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Gorduras na Dieta/efeitos adversos , Aterosclerose/etiologia , Aterosclerose/sangue , Comportamento Alimentar , Manipulação de Alimentos , Carne/efeitos adversos , Triglicerídeos/sangue , Verduras , Biomarcadores , Doenças Cardiovasculares/etiologia , Estudos Transversais , Inquéritos e Questionários , Fatores de Risco , Análise de Onda de Pulso , HDL-Colesterol/sangue , LDL-Colesterol/sangue , Carne/estatística & dados numéricos , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the possible factors associated to root resorption, common to daily clinical orthodontics, especially parafunctional habits. METHODS: A retrospective study of 600 patients (308 females and 292 males) previously treated orthodontically was conducted. The sample was divided into two groups related to the degree of root resorption at the ending of treatment according to Malmgren. Group 1 comprised 507 patients with a mean initial age of 14.21 years and who had absent or mild final external root resorption, characterized by grades 0, 1 and 2 of root resorption; Group 2 comprised 93 patients with initial mean age of 14.57 years and who had moderate or severe root resorption, characterized by grade 3 and 4. The groups were then compared in terms of age at the beginning and ending of the treatment, treatment time, gender, type of treatment (with and without extractions), parafunctional habits (bruxism, onychophagia, the habit of biting objects, tongue thrusting habit and thumb sucking habit), allergies and pretreatment root resorption. RESULTS: The results show that the initial age, gender, type of malocclusion, parafunctional habits and allergies do not represent a statistically significant risk of root resorption. CONCLUSION: Treatment time and type (with and without extractions) and the presence of external root resorption at the beginning of the treatment showed significant differences.
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The objective of the present study was to evaluate the role of P-selectin in patients with cancer with suspected thromboembolic events (TEEs). Patients with cancer have a four times greater risk of developing TEEs. P-selectin is a glycoprotein that has the function of facilitating the interaction (adhesion) of leukocytes with the endothelium, or with platelets. There is a well-defined relationship between P-selectin and thrombosis; however, it is likely that the cut-off value of P-selectin for patients with cancer should be considered differently from that of the general population. In the present report, a prospective cross-sectional study was performed with patients of the Cancer Hospital of Barretos who were suspected of having TEEs. Among the 178 study participants, 167 (93.82%) were suspected of having deep vein thrombosis, while 59 of them (35.33%) were confirmed as such; and 11 (6.18%) were suspected of having pulmonary thromboembolism, while 3 of them were confirmed as such (27.69%). The mean results obtained were: P-selectin, 25.37 ng/ml; and D-dimer, 2,181.22 ng/ml. The P-selectin levels averaged 33.60 ng/ml with the confirmed TEE group compared with 20.40 ng/ml with the unconfirmed TEE group, with a standard deviation of 23.35 compared with 6.92 (P<0.001); and the level of D-dimer was 4,615.38 ng/ml compared with 977.52 ng/ml, with a standard deviation of 6,460.54 compared with 2,145.50 (P<0.001). Multiple logistic regression adjusted for distant metastases and the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score (2,3 and 4) were constructed. The cut-off value of P-selectin for patients with cancer was identified to be different from that reported in the literature for the general population, and the models using D-dimer and P-selectin therefore have been demonstrated to be a potentially useful tool to be used in a panel of tests to predict TEEs, either independently or in a prediction score.
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Bluetongue (BT) is considered endemic in several regions of Brazil. The State of Sao Paulo was divided into 7 cattle production regions (circuits) according the different systems of breeding, operational and logistical capacity of the state veterinary service. At least 1 animal from each property (a total of 1,716 farms) was tested by competitive ELISA for the presence of antibodies against BTV. Seropositive sera were subsequently also tested by virus neutralization tests (VNT) using serial dilutions from 1:10 (cutoff) up to 1:640 (in MEM). BTV4 neutralizing antibodies were detected in 86% (1,483/1,716) of the animals tested. These results show that BTV4 is endemic and widespread in the State of San Paulo and indirectly confirm that in the State there are favourable conditions for the multiplication of competent vectors. However, as no clinical signs have ever been reported in cattle in the region, BTV4 infection is likely to occur silently in the State of Sao Paulo.
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Vírus Bluetongue/classificação , Bluetongue/epidemiologia , Doenças dos Bovinos/epidemiologia , Animais , Vírus Bluetongue/isolamento & purificação , Brasil/epidemiologia , Bovinos , Doenças dos Bovinos/transmissão , Ceratopogonidae/virologia , Feminino , Insetos Vetores/virologia , SorogrupoRESUMO
Serological surveys based on a planned sampling on bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infection in Brazilian cattle herds are scarce. A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine herd- and animal-level seroprevalences and to identify risk factors associated with herd-level seroprevalence for BVDV infection in the State of Paraíba, Northeastern Brazil, from September 2012 to January 2013. The state was divided into three sampling strata, and for each stratum, the prevalence of herds infected with BVDV and the prevalence of seropositive animals was estimated by a two-stage sampling survey. In total, 2443 animals were sampled from 478 herds. A virus-neutralization test was used for BVDV antibody detection. A herd was considered positive when at least one seropositive animal was detected. The herd- and animal-level prevalences in the State of Paraíba were 65.5% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 61.1-69.7%) and 39.1% (95% CI = 33.1-45.6%), respectively. The frequency of seropositive animals per herd ranged from 10 to 100% (median of 50%). The risk factors identified were as follows: more than six calves aged ≤12 months (odds ratio (OR) = 3.72; 95% CI = 2.08-6.66), animal purchasing (OR = 1.66; 95% CI = 1.08-2.55), pasture rental (OR = 2.15; 95% CI = 1.35-3.55), and presence of veterinary assistance (OR = 2.04; 95% CI = 1.10-3.79). Our findings suggest that the implementation of control and prevention measures among farmers, with the aim of preventing dissemination of the agent in the herds, is necessary. Special attention should be given to addressing the identified risk factors, such as sanitary control prior to animal purchasing and to discourage the pasture rental, as well as to encourage the vaccination in the herds.
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Doença das Mucosas por Vírus da Diarreia Viral Bovina/epidemiologia , Animais , Anticorpos Antivirais/sangue , Doença das Mucosas por Vírus da Diarreia Viral Bovina/prevenção & controle , Brasil/epidemiologia , Bovinos , Estudos Transversais , Diarreia , Vírus da Diarreia Viral Bovina/imunologia , Prevalência , Fatores de Risco , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Vacinação/veterináriaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Characterize the social profile and the need of information from patients with refractory epilepsy. METHOD: A semi-structured questionnaire was applied to 103 patients to investigate sociodemographic aspects, pharmacotherapy and any doubts about epilepsy. RESULTS: Patients were highly dependent on having a free and accessible supply of antiepileptic drugs. Sixty-eight percent of the population was unemployed, and 26% confirmed receiving social security benefits due to epilepsy. Twenty-nine percent of the population reached high school. Eighty-five percent of the patients had at least one doubt about epilepsy; treatment and epilepsy aspects in general were the main topics. CONCLUSION: As observed in developed countries, patients with refractory epilepsy from a developing country also have high rates of unemployment and low educational levels. The results raise a concern about the need of information about epilepsy by patients and their families, urging the necessity to invest in strategies to solve this deficiency in knowledge.
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Epilepsia/epidemiologia , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Centros de Atenção Terciária/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto , Anticonvulsivantes/uso terapêutico , Brasil/epidemiologia , Epilepsia/psicologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Previdência Social , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Desemprego/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
Objective Characterize the social profile and the need of information from patients with refractory epilepsy. Method A semi-structured questionnaire was applied to 103 patients to investigate sociodemographic aspects, pharmacotherapy and any doubts about epilepsy. Results Patients were highly dependent on having a free and accessible supply of antiepileptic drugs. Sixty-eight percent of the population was unemployed, and 26% confirmed receiving social security benefits due to epilepsy. Twenty-nine percent of the population reached high school. Eighty-five percent of the patients had at least one doubt about epilepsy; treatment and epilepsy aspects in general were the main topics. Conclusion : As observed in developed countries, patients with refractory epilepsy from a developing country also have high rates of unemployment and low educational levels. The results raise a concern about the need of information about epilepsy by patients and their families, urging the necessity to invest in strategies to solve this deficiency in knowledge. .
Objetivo : Caracterizar o perfil social e a necessidade de informações por parte de pacientes com epilepsia refratária. Método Um questionário semi-estruturado foi aplicado a 103 pacientes para investigar aspectos sociodemográficos, farmacoterapia e quaisquer dúvidas sobre epilepsia. Resultados Os pacientes mostraram-se altamente dependentes de um fornecimento gratuito e acessível de drogas antiepilépticas. Sessenta e oito por cento da população estava desempregada, e 26% confirmaram receber algum benefício social devido à epilepsia. Vinte e nove por cento da população alcançou ensino médio. Oitenta e cinco por cento dos pacientes tinha ao menos uma dúvida sobre epilepsia; tratamento e aspectos gerais da epilepsia foram os principais temas. Conclusão Tal qual observado em países desenvolvidos, pacientes com epilepsia refratária em países em desenvolvimento também apresentam altas taxas de desemprego e baixos níveis educacionais. Os resultados são preocupantes no que diz respeito à necessidade de informações sobre epilepsia por parte dos pacientes e seus familiares, apontando a necessidade de se investir em estratégias que solucionem esta deficiência de conhecimento. .
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Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Epilepsia/epidemiologia , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Centros de Atenção Terciária/estatística & dados numéricos , Anticonvulsivantes/uso terapêutico , Brasil/epidemiologia , Epilepsia/psicologia , Previdência Social , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Desemprego/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a diminuição da replicação viral (BoHV-1 Colorado) em embriões murinos após tratamento do extrato etanólico da casca de Punica granatum (EEPg). Camundongos fêmeas Swiss com idade entre 6 e 8 semanas foram superovuladas com 0,2 mL a 5 UI de hormônios (eCG e hCG), e acasaladas com machos da mesma idade. Após 18 horas, as fêmeas sofreram eutanásia em câmara de CO2 e, através de abertura no peritônio, os zigotos foram coletados e lavados com solução de pronase 0,5%.Os zigotos foram divididos em quatro grupos: G1 (controle), G2 (expostos aos vírus BoHV-1 Colorado a 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (expostos ao EEPg) e G4 (expostos aos vírus e ao EEPg). Os grupos foram mantidos a 37,5ºC em meio TCM199 (100µL) com 10% de soro fetal bovino em estufa a 5% de CO2 e 95% de umidade. Após 24 h, analisamos a taxa de clivagem (teste exato de Fisher; p<0,05), a morfologia (por microscopia óptica), a nested-PCR e a titulação dos embriões em cocultura com células MDBK após mais 72 h do tratamento (teste de Mann-Whitney; p<0,05) e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (ME). Os embriões murinos tratados com EEPg apresentaram resultados satisfatórios: sem alterações morfológicas, taxa de clivagem semelhante ao controle e, apesar da detecção da presença do vírus pela nested-PCR e ME, houve diminuição do título viral após tratamentos com esse extrato, o que sugere interferência desse tratamento no ciclo viral do BoHV-1 Colorado sem alterar o desenvolvimento dos embriões.(AU)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the reduction of viral replication (Colorado BoHV-1) in murine embryos after the treatment of ethanol extract of Punica granatum peel (PgEE). Swiss female mice aged 6 to 8 weeks were superovulated with 0.2 mL of the 5 UI hormones (eCG and hCG) and mated with males of the same age. After 18 hours, the females were euthanized in a CO2 chamber, and through the opening in the peritoneum, zygotes were collected and washed with 0.5% pronase solution. The zygotes were divided into four groups: G1 (control), G2 (exposed to the virus Colorado BoHV -1 to 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (exposed to PgEE) and G4 (exposed to the virus and to PgEE). The groups were maintained at 37.5ºC in TCM199 (100 mL) with 10% fetal bovine serum in an incubator at 5% CO2 and 95% humidity. After 24 h, we analyzed the cleavage rate (Fisher's exact test; p<0.05), the morphology (by light microscopy), the nested-PCR and the titration of embryos in co-culture with MDBK cells after over 72 h of treatment (Mann-Whitney test; p<0.05) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The murine embryos treated with PgEE showed satisfactory results: no morphological changes, cleavage rate similar to controls, despite the detection of the presence of virus by nested PCR and TEM, there was a decrease of the viral titer after the treatment with this extract, which suggests interference of this treatment in the viral cycle BoHV-1 Colorado without altering the embryo development.(AU)
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Replicação Viral , Muridae , Noxas , Embrião de MamíferosRESUMO
The aim of this study was to evaluate the reduction of viral replication (Colorado BoHV-1) in murine embryos after the treatment of ethanol extract of Punica granatum peel (PgEE). Swiss female mice aged 6 to 8 weeks were superovulated with 0.2 mL of the 5 UI hormones (eCG and hCG) and mated with males of the same age. After 18 hours, the females were euthanized in a CO2 chamber, and through the opening in the peritoneum, zygotes were collected and washed with 0.5% pronase solution. The zygotes were divided into four groups: G1 (control), G2 (exposed to the virus Colorado BoHV -1 to 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (exposed to PgEE) and G4 (exposed to the virus and to PgEE). The groups were maintained at 37.5ºC in TCM199 (100 mL) with 10% fetal bovine serum in an incubator at 5% CO2 and 95% humidity. After 24 h, we analyzed the cleavage rate (Fishers exact test; p 0.05), the morphology (by light microscopy), the nestedPCR and the titration of embryos in co-culture with MDBK cells after over 72 h of treatment (Mann-Whitney test; p 0.05) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The murine embryos treated with PgEE showed satisfactory results: no morphological changes, cleavage rate similar to controls, despite the detection of the presence of virus by nested PCR and TEM, there was a decrease of the viral titer after the treatment with this extract, which suggests interference of this treatment in the viral cycle BoHV-1 Colorado without altering the embryo development.(AU)
O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a diminuição da replicação viral (BoHV-1 Colorado) em embriões murinos após tratamento do extrato etanólico da casca de Punica granatum (EEPg). Camundongos fêmeas Swiss com idade entre 6 e 8 semanas foram superovuladas com 0,2 mL a 5 UI de hormônios (eCG e hCG), e acasaladas com machos da mesma idade. Após 18 horas, as fêmeas sofreram eutanásia em câmara de CO2 e, através de abertura no peritônio, os zigotos foram coletados e lavados com solução de pronase 0,5%. Os zigotos foram divididos em quatro grupos: G1 (controle), G2 (expostos aos vírus BoHV-1 Colorado a 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (expostos ao EEPg) e G4 (expostos aos vírus e ao EEPg). Os grupos foram mantidos a 37,5ºC em meio TCM199 (100µL) com 10% de soro fetal bovino em estufa a 5% de CO2 e 95% de umidade. Após 24 h, analisamos a taxa de clivagem (teste exato de Fisher; p 0,05), a morfologia (por microscopia óptica), a nested-PCR e a titulação dos embriões em cocultura com células MDBK após mais 72 h do tratamento (teste de Mann-Whitney; p 0,05) e microscopia eletrô- nica de transmissão (ME). Os embriões murinos tratados com EEPg apresentaram resultados satisfatórios: sem alterações morfológicas, taxa de clivagem semelhante ao controle e, apesar da detecção da presença do vírus pela nested-PCR e ME, houve diminuição do título viral após tratamentos com esse extrato, o que sugere interferência desse tratamento no ciclo viral do BoHV-1 Colorado sem alterar o desenvolvimento dos embriões.(AU)
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Lythraceae , Muridae , Replicação Viral , Noxas , Embrião de MamíferosRESUMO
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the reduction of viral replication (Colorado BoHV-1) in murine embryos after the treatment of ethanol extract of Punica granatum peel (PgEE). Swiss female mice aged 6 to 8 weeks were superovulated with 0.2 mL of the 5 UI hormones (eCG and hCG) and mated with males of the same age. After 18 hours, the females were euthanized in a CO2 chamber, and through the opening in the peritoneum, zygotes were collected and washed with 0.5% pronase solution. The zygotes were divided into four groups: G1 (control), G2 (exposed to the virus Colorado BoHV -1 to 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (exposed to PgEE) and G4 (exposed to the virus and to PgEE). The groups were maintained at 37.5ºC in TCM199 (100 mL) with 10% fetal bovine serum in an incubator at 5% CO2 and 95% humidity. After 24 h, we analyzed the cleavage rate (Fisher's exact test; p 0.05), the morphology (by light microscopy), the nested-PCR and the titration of embryos in co-culture with MDBK cells after over 72 h of treatment (Mann-Whitney test; p 0.05) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The murine embryos treated with PgEE showed satisfactory results: no morphological changes, cleavage rate similar to controls, despite the detection of the presence of virus by nested PCR and TEM, there was a decrease of the viral titer after the treatment with this extract, which suggests interference of this treatment in the viral cycle BoHV-1 Colorado without altering the embryo development.
RESUMO O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a diminuição da replicação viral (BoHV-1 Colorado) em embriões murinos após tratamento do extrato etanólico da casca de Punica granatum (EEPg). Camundongos fêmeas Swiss com idade entre 6 e 8 semanas foram superovuladas com 0,2 mL a 5 UI de hormônios (eCG e hCG), e acasaladas com machos da mesma idade. Após 18 horas, as fêmeas sofreram eutanásia em câmara de CO2 e, através de abertura no peritônio, os zigotos foram coletados e lavados com solução de pronase 0,5%.Os zigotos foram divididos em quatro grupos: G1 (controle), G2 (expostos aos vírus BoHV-1 Colorado a 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (expostos ao EEPg) e G4 (expostos aos vírus e ao EEPg). Os grupos foram mantidos a 37,5ºC em meio TCM199 (100µL) com 10% de soro fetal bovino em estufa a 5% de CO2 e 95% de umidade. Após 24 h, analisamos a taxa de clivagem (teste exato de Fisher; p 0,05), a morfologia (por microscopia óptica), a nested-PCR e a titulação dos embriões em cocultura com células MDBK após mais 72 h do tratamento (teste de Mann-Whitney; p 0,05) e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (ME). Os embriões murinos tratados com EEPg apresentaram resultados satisfatórios: sem alterações morfológicas, taxa de clivagem semelhante ao controle e, apesar da detecção da presença do vírus pela nested-PCR e ME, houve diminuição do título viral após tratamentos com esse extrato, o que sugere interferência desse tratamento no ciclo viral do BoHV-1 Colorado sem alterar o desenvolvimento dos embriões.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the reduction of viral replication (Colorado BoHV-1) in murine embryos after the treatment of ethanol extract of Punica granatum peel (PgEE). Swiss female mice aged 6 to 8 weeks were superovulated with 0.2 mL of the 5 UI hormones (eCG and hCG) and mated with males of the same age. After 18 hours, the females were euthanized in a CO2 chamber, and through the opening in the peritoneum, zygotes were collected and washed with 0.5% pronase solution. The zygotes were divided into four groups: G1 (control), G2 (exposed to the virus Colorado BoHV -1 to 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (exposed to PgEE) and G4 (exposed to the virus and to PgEE). The groups were maintained at 37.5ºC in TCM199 (100 mL) with 10% fetal bovine serum in an incubator at 5% CO2 and 95% humidity. After 24 h, we analyzed the cleavage rate (Fishers exact test; p 0.05), the morphology (by light microscopy), the nestedPCR and the titration of embryos in co-culture with MDBK cells after over 72 h of treatment (Mann-Whitney test; p 0.05) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The murine embryos treated with PgEE showed satisfactory results: no morphological changes, cleavage rate similar to controls, despite the detection of the presence of virus by nested PCR and TEM, there was a decrease of the viral titer after the treatment with this extract, which suggests interference of this treatment in the viral cycle BoHV-1 Colorado without altering the embryo development.
O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a diminuição da replicação viral (BoHV-1 Colorado) em embriões murinos após tratamento do extrato etanólico da casca de Punica granatum (EEPg). Camundongos fêmeas Swiss com idade entre 6 e 8 semanas foram superovuladas com 0,2 mL a 5 UI de hormônios (eCG e hCG), e acasaladas com machos da mesma idade. Após 18 horas, as fêmeas sofreram eutanásia em câmara de CO2 e, através de abertura no peritônio, os zigotos foram coletados e lavados com solução de pronase 0,5%. Os zigotos foram divididos em quatro grupos: G1 (controle), G2 (expostos aos vírus BoHV-1 Colorado a 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (expostos ao EEPg) e G4 (expostos aos vírus e ao EEPg). Os grupos foram mantidos a 37,5ºC em meio TCM199 (100µL) com 10% de soro fetal bovino em estufa a 5% de CO2 e 95% de umidade. Após 24 h, analisamos a taxa de clivagem (teste exato de Fisher; p 0,05), a morfologia (por microscopia óptica), a nested-PCR e a titulação dos embriões em cocultura com células MDBK após mais 72 h do tratamento (teste de Mann-Whitney; p 0,05) e microscopia eletrô- nica de transmissão (ME). Os embriões murinos tratados com EEPg apresentaram resultados satisfatórios: sem alterações morfológicas, taxa de clivagem semelhante ao controle e, apesar da detecção da presença do vírus pela nested-PCR e ME, houve diminuição do título viral após tratamentos com esse extrato, o que sugere interferência desse tratamento no ciclo viral do BoHV-1 Colorado sem alterar o desenvolvimento dos embriões.
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Lythraceae , Muridae , Noxas , Replicação Viral , Embrião de MamíferosRESUMO
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the reduction of viral replication (Colorado BoHV-1) in murine embryos after the treatment of ethanol extract of Punica granatum peel (PgEE). Swiss female mice aged 6 to 8 weeks were superovulated with 0.2 mL of the 5 UI hormones (eCG and hCG) and mated with males of the same age. After 18 hours, the females were euthanized in a CO2 chamber, and through the opening in the peritoneum, zygotes were collected and washed with 0.5% pronase solution. The zygotes were divided into four groups: G1 (control), G2 (exposed to the virus Colorado BoHV -1 to 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (exposed to PgEE) and G4 (exposed to the virus and to PgEE). The groups were maintained at 37.5ºC in TCM199 (100 mL) with 10% fetal bovine serum in an incubator at 5% CO2 and 95% humidity. After 24 h, we analyzed the cleavage rate (Fisher's exact test; p 0.05), the morphology (by light microscopy), the nested-PCR and the titration of embryos in co-culture with MDBK cells after over 72 h of treatment (Mann-Whitney test; p 0.05) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The murine embryos treated with PgEE showed satisfactory results: no morphological changes, cleavage rate similar to controls, despite the detection of the presence of virus by nested PCR and TEM, there was a decrease of the viral titer after the treatment with this extract, which suggests interference of this treatment in the viral cycle BoHV-1 Colorado without altering the embryo development.
RESUMO O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a diminuição da replicação viral (BoHV-1 Colorado) em embriões murinos após tratamento do extrato etanólico da casca de Punica granatum (EEPg). Camundongos fêmeas Swiss com idade entre 6 e 8 semanas foram superovuladas com 0,2 mL a 5 UI de hormônios (eCG e hCG), e acasaladas com machos da mesma idade. Após 18 horas, as fêmeas sofreram eutanásia em câmara de CO2 e, através de abertura no peritônio, os zigotos foram coletados e lavados com solução de pronase 0,5%.Os zigotos foram divididos em quatro grupos: G1 (controle), G2 (expostos aos vírus BoHV-1 Colorado a 108 TCID50/mL), G3 (expostos ao EEPg) e G4 (expostos aos vírus e ao EEPg). Os grupos foram mantidos a 37,5ºC em meio TCM199 (100µL) com 10% de soro fetal bovino em estufa a 5% de CO2 e 95% de umidade. Após 24 h, analisamos a taxa de clivagem (teste exato de Fisher; p 0,05), a morfologia (por microscopia óptica), a nested-PCR e a titulação dos embriões em cocultura com células MDBK após mais 72 h do tratamento (teste de Mann-Whitney; p 0,05) e microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (ME). Os embriões murinos tratados com EEPg apresentaram resultados satisfatórios: sem alterações morfológicas, taxa de clivagem semelhante ao controle e, apesar da detecção da presença do vírus pela nested-PCR e ME, houve diminuição do título viral após tratamentos com esse extrato, o que sugere interferência desse tratamento no ciclo viral do BoHV-1 Colorado sem alterar o desenvolvimento dos embriões.
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The aim of this survey was to determine the prevalence of anti-pestivirus antibodies in dairy goats from the semiarid region of the Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil, as well as to identify risk factors associated with the flock-level prevalence. A total of 1,092 dairy goats from 110 flocks randomly selected in the county of Monteiro, Paraíba state, during March 2009 to March 2010, were used. In each selected flock a epidemiological questionnaire was applied to verify the occurrence of possible factors that could be associated with the flock-level prevalence. For the serological diagnosis of Pestivirus infection the serum neutralization test, using the BVDV-1 NADL strain, was carried out. Flock-level prevalence was 6.36% (95% CI = 2.60% 12.67%) and animal-level prevalence was 0.82% (95% CI = 0.38% 1.56%). Not to perform vermifugation (odds ratio = 10.49; p = 0.035) and to perform navel cut and disinfection (odds ratio = 12.73; p = 0.034) were identified as risk factors. These results indicate viral circulation in dairy goats in the semiarid region of the Paraíba state.(AU)
O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar a prevalênciade anticorpos anti-pestivírus em caprinos leiteiros do semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil, bem como identificar fatores de risco associados à prevalência de rebanhos positivos. Foram utilizados 1.092 cabras leiteiras de 110 propriedades selecionadas aleatoriamente no Município de Monteiro, Estado da Paraíba, no período de março de 2009 a março de 2010. Em cada propriedade selecionada foi aplicado questionário epidemiológico para verificar a ocorrência de possíveis fatores associados à ocorrência da infecção. Para o diagnóstico sorológico da infecção por Pestivírus, foi utilizada a prova de soroneutralização com a estipe de BVDV-1 NADL. A prevalência de propriedades positivas foi de 6,36% (IC 95% = 2,60% 12,67%) e a prevalência de animais soropositivos foi de 0,82% (IC 95% = 0,38% 1,56%). Não realizar vermifugação (odds ratio= 10,49; p = 0,035) e realizar corte e desinfecção de umbigo (odds ratio= 12,73; p = 0,034) foram identificados como fatores de risco. Os resultados obtidos indicam a circulação viral em caprinos leiteiros do semiárido da Paraíba.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Cabras/virologia , Pestivirus/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Pestivirus/epidemiologia , Infecções por Pestivirus/imunologia , Infecções por Pestivirus/veterinária , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
The aim of this survey was to determine the prevalence of anti-pestivirus antibodies in dairy goats from the semiarid region of the Paraíba state, Northeastern Brazil, as well as to identify risk factors associated with the flock-level prevalence. A total of 1,092 dairy goats from 110 flocks randomly selected in the county of Monteiro, Paraíba state, during March 2009 to March 2010, were used. In each selected flock a epidemiological questionnaire was applied to verify the occurrence of possible factors that could be associated with the flock-level prevalence. For the serological diagnosis of Pestivirus infection the serum neutralization test, using the BVDV-1 NADL strain, was carried out. Flock-level prevalence was 6.36% (95% CI = 2.60% 12.67%) and animal-level prevalence was 0.82% (95% CI = 0.38% 1.56%). Not to perform vermifugation (odds ratio = 10.49; p = 0.035) and to perform navel cut and disinfection (odds ratio = 12.73; p = 0.034) were identified as risk factors. These results indicate viral circulation in dairy goats in the semiarid region of the Paraíba state.
O objetivo do presente trabalho foi determinar a prevalênciade anticorpos anti-pestivírus em caprinos leiteiros do semiárido do Estado da Paraíba, Nordeste do Brasil, bem como identificar fatores de risco associados à prevalência de rebanhos positivos. Foram utilizados 1.092 cabras leiteiras de 110 propriedades selecionadas aleatoriamente no Município de Monteiro, Estado da Paraíba, no período de março de 2009 a março de 2010. Em cada propriedade selecionada foi aplicado questionário epidemiológico para verificar a ocorrência de possíveis fatores associados à ocorrência da infecção. Para o diagnóstico sorológico da infecção por Pestivírus, foi utilizada a prova de soroneutralização com a estipe de BVDV-1 NADL. A prevalência de propriedades positivas foi de 6,36% (IC 95% = 2,60% 12,67%) e a prevalência de animais soropositivos foi de 0,82% (IC 95% = 0,38% 1,56%). Não realizar vermifugação (odds ratio= 10,49; p = 0,035) e realizar corte e desinfecção de umbigo (odds ratio= 12,73; p = 0,034) foram identificados como fatores de risco. Os resultados obtidos indicam a circulação viral em caprinos leiteiros do semiárido da Paraíba.
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Feminino , Animais , Cabras/virologia , Fatores de Risco , Infecções por Pestivirus/epidemiologia , Infecções por Pestivirus/imunologia , Infecções por Pestivirus/veterinária , Pestivirus/isolamento & purificaçãoRESUMO
A cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the flock-level seroprevalence of Caprine herpesvirus 1 (CpHV-1) and Bovine herpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) and 2 (BoHV-2) and risk factors associated with CpHV-1 in dairy goat flocks from a semiarid region of northeastern Brazil. A total of 1,034 serum samples from 110 flocks were collected from March 2009 through March 2010. A structured questionnaire focusing on variables related to risk factors for CpHV-1 infection was given to each farmer at the time of blood collection. Antibodies against CpHV-1, BoHV-1, and BoHV-2 were detected by neutralization tests. The flock-level prevalences of CpHV-1, BoHV-1, and BoHV-2 were 89.1% (98/110; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 81.7-94.2), 80% (88/110; 95% CI: 71.3-87), and 4.5% (5/110; 95% CI: 1.5-10.3), respectively. Frequencies of seropositive animals were 36.6% (379/1,034), 25.8% (267/1,034), and 0.6% (6/1,034) for CpHV-1, BoHV-1, and BoHV-2, respectively. The use of natural mating was identified as a risk factor associated with CpHV-1 flock-level prevalence (P = 0.001). It is suggested that adoption of veterinary services and active surveillance of the at-risk flocks in the study region should be initiated to reduce the prevalence of herpesvirus infections.