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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of canine Ehrlichiosis among animals treated at the Corozal Veterinary Hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Panama, Brazil. The survey was conducted retrospectively with data obtained from January 2004 to December 2009, based on the records of clinical cases of canine ehrlichiosis, confirmed with blood smear, race and demographics data (age, sex and place of origin) of each animal. The results revealed that 10.12% of the treated animals (n = 1452) were positive in the period under review. These animals were of both sexes with a mean age of approximately 3.6 years. The monthly prevalence recorded was 9.98%, with a significantly higher infection rate in 2008 (14.83%). The positive cases were significantly higher in the months of March, May and September and lowest in February, with a noteworthy density of cases equal to or higher than the average from May to October. Breed and place of origin of the animals were identified as risk factors.(AU)
Foi determinada a prevalência de Ehrlichiose canina entre animais atendidos no Complexo Hospitalário Veterinário do Corozal da Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Panamá. O levantamento foi realizado de forma retrospectiva com dados obtidos no período de janeiro de 2004 a dezembro de 2009. Para o trabalho, foram utilizados os registros dos casos clínicos de ehrlichiose canina, confirmados através de esfregaço sanguíneo, a raça e os aspectos demográficos (idade, sexo e local de origem) de cada animal. Os resultados revelaram que 10,12% dos animais atendidos (n = 1.452) mostraram-se positivos para o problema no período em análise. Esses animais eram de ambos os sexos com idade media de aproximadamente 3,6 anos. A prevalência mensal registrada foi de 9,98%, com taxa de infecção significativamente superior em 2008 (14,83%). O número de casos positivos foi significativamente superior nos meses de março, maio e setembro e menor no mês de fevereiro, destacando-se haver densidade de casos igual ou superior à média de maio a outubro. A raça e o local de origem dos animais foram identificados como fatores de risco.(AU)
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Animais , Ehrlichia , Ehrlichiose , Cães , CarrapatosRESUMO
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of canine Ehrlichiosis among animals treated at the Corozal Veterinary Hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Panama, Brazil. The survey was conducted retrospectively with data obtained from January 2004 to December 2009, based on the records of clinical cases of canine ehrlichiosis, confirmed with blood smear, race and demographics data (age, sex and place of origin) of each animal. The results revealed that 10.12% of the treated animals (n = 1452) were positive in the period under review. These animals were of both sexes with a mean age of approximately 3.6 years. The monthly prevalence recorded was 9.98%, with a significantly higher infection rate in 2008 (14.83%). The positive cases were significantly higher in the months of March, May and September and lowest in February, with a noteworthy density of cases equal to or higher than the average from May to October. Breed and place of origin of the animals were identified as risk factors.
Foi determinada a prevalência de Ehrlichiose canina entre animais atendidos no Complexo Hospitalário Veterinário do Corozal da Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária da Universidade de Panamá. O levantamento foi realizado de forma retrospectiva com dados obtidos no período de janeiro de 2004 a dezembro de 2009. Para o trabalho, foram utilizados os registros dos casos clínicos de ehrlichiose canina, confirmados através de esfregaço sanguíneo, a raça e os aspectos demográficos (idade, sexo e local de origem) de cada animal. Os resultados revelaram que 10,12% dos animais atendidos (n = 1.452) mostraram-se positivos para o problema no período em análise. Esses animais eram de ambos os sexos com idade media de aproximadamente 3,6 anos. A prevalência mensal registrada foi de 9,98%, com taxa de infecção significativamente superior em 2008 (14,83%). O número de casos positivos foi significativamente superior nos meses de março, maio e setembro e menor no mês de fevereiro, destacando-se haver densidade de casos igual ou superior à média de maio a outubro. A raça e o local de origem dos animais foram identificados como fatores de risco.
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Animais , Cães , Ehrlichia , Ehrlichiose , CarrapatosRESUMO
O trabalho foi realizado no intuito de registrar a distribuição geopolítica da Fasciolose Hepática na Ilha de Santiago, Cabo Verde. Durante a avaliação, realizada de maio a junho de 2008, foram registrados tamanho e taxas de infecção do molusco, pH e temperatura da água e taxas de infecção de vertebrados. As amostras de moluscos e de fezes de bovinos foram coletadas, de forma aleatória, em todos os municípios da Ilha de Santiago, com exceção de Tarrafal, e, devidamente embaladas, encaminhadas para o Laboratório do Instituto Nacional de Investigação e Desenvolvimento Agrário (INIDA), onde foram analisadas. As análises demonstraram resultados positivos para a coproscopia de bovinos e a presença do hospedeiro intermediário (Lymnaea natalensis) em todos os municípios visitados. Também ficou demonstrada uma correlação positiva entre a taxa de infecção dos hospedeiros vertebrados e invertebrados, sendo que o maior índice foi registrado no Município de Santa Cruz (72,72%) e o menor no da Praia (16,66%). A taxa de infecção média verificada para os moluscos e os bovinos foi de 51,51% e 37,15%, respectivamente.
A survey was carried out in order to study the geopolitical distribution of fascioliasis on Santiago Island, Cape Verde. During the evaluation, conducted from May to June 2008, measurements were made and recorded regarding the size and infection rates of the snail, pH and water temperature and vertebrate infection rates. Snails and bovine feces samples were collected at random in all municipalities of Santiago Island, except Tarrafal, properly packed, and sent to the Laboratory of National Institute of Agricultural Research and Development (INIDA) where they were analyzed. The results showed positive results for stool examinations of cattle and the presence of an intermediate host (Lymnaea natalensis) in all localities visited. A positive correlation was also found between the vertebrate and invertebrate infection rate, with the highest rate recorded in Santa Cruz (72.72%) and the lowest in Praia (16.66%). The average infection rate observed for the snails and cattle was 51.51% and 37.15%, respectively.
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Animais , Bovinos , Doenças dos Bovinos , Fasciola hepatica , Fasciolíase/epidemiologia , Cabo VerdeRESUMO
ABSTRACT A survey was carried out in order to study the geopolitical distribution of fascioliasis on Santiago Island, Cape Verde. During the evaluation, conducted from May to June 2008, measurements were made and recorded regarding the size and infection rates of the snail, pH and water temperature and vertebrate infection rates. Snails and bovine feces samples were collected at random in all municipalities of Santiago Island, except Tarrafal, properly packed, and sent to the Laboratory of National Institute of Agricultural Research and Development (INIDA) where they were analyzed. The results showed positive results for stool examinations of cattle and the presence of an intermediate host (Lymnaea natalensis) in all localities visited. A positive correlation was also found between the vertebrate and invertebrate infection rate, with the highest rate recorded in Santa Cruz (72.72%) and the lowest in Praia (16.66%). The average infection rate observed for the snails and cattle was 51.51% and 37.15%, respectively.
RESUMO O trabalho foi realizado no intuito de registrar a distribuição geopolítica da Fasciolose Hepática na Ilha de Santiago, Cabo Verde. Durante a avaliação, realizada de maio a junho de 2008, foram registrados tamanho e taxas de infecção do molusco, pH e temperatura da água e taxas de infecção de vertebrados. As amostras de moluscos e de fezes de bovinos foram coletadas, de forma aleatória, em todos os municípios da Ilha de Santiago, com exceção de Tarrafal, e, devidamente embaladas, encaminhadas para o Laboratório do Instituto Nacional de Investigação e Desenvolvimento Agrário (INIDA), onde foram analisadas. As análises demonstraram resultados positivos para a coproscopia de bovinos e a presença do hospedeiro intermediário (Lymnaea natalensis) em todos os municípios visitados. Também ficou demonstrada uma correlação positiva entre a taxa de infecção dos hospedeiros vertebrados e invertebrados, sendo que o maior índice foi registrado no Município de Santa Cruz (72,72%) e o menor no da Praia (16,66%). A taxa de infecção média verificada para os moluscos e os bovinos foi de 51,51% e 37,15%, respectivamente.
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Water used in hydrotherapy units of Nova Iguaçu and Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, was microbiologically analyzed. Thirty samples (5ml each) were weekly collected from September 2001 to June 2002 before the beginning and after the end of activities in the units. For analysis, routine techniques were used, which showed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella spp, Candida spp, Penicillium spp, Epidermophyton spp, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus spp, Cephalosporium spp, Cladosporium spp, Trichophyton rubrum, and Trichophyton spp. Results indicated a need for improving hygienic conditions, suggesting that water might be a contamination source in the evaluated units.
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Water used in hydrotherapy units of Nova Iguaçu and Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, was microbiologically analyzed. Thirty samples (5ml each) were weekly collected from September 2001 to June 2002 before the beginning and after the end of activities in the units. For analysis, routine techniques were used, which showed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella spp, Candida spp, Penicillium spp, Epidermophyton spp, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus spp, Cephalosporium spp, Cladosporium spp, Trichophyton rubrum, and Trichophyton spp. Results indicated a need for improving hygienic conditions, suggesting that water might be a contamination source in the evaluated units
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Candida , Escherichia coli , Hidroterapia , Penicillium , Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Staphylococcus aureus , Microbiologia da Água , Microbiologia da ÁguaRESUMO
The frequency of envenoming in Northwest counties of the Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, from 1995 to 2000 was evaluated. Reports from the Municipal Secretariat of Health of these counties were used. The results demonstrated that, from 1997 to 1999, there was a shortage of notification, and 40 cases of envenomations caused by Bothrops snakes were registered. These cases were more common from February to October, and the lower limbs of male peasants were the mainly affected areas.(AU)
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Animais , Mordeduras de Serpentes , BothropsRESUMO
The frequency of envenoming in Northwest counties of the Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, from 1995 to 2000 was evaluated. Reports from the Municipal Secretariat of Health of these counties were used. The results demonstrated that, from 1997 to 1999, there was a shortage of notification, and 40 cases of envenomations caused by Bothrops snakes were registered. These cases were more common from February to October, and the lower limbs of male peasants were the mainly affected areas.
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The prevalence and clinical forms of Trypanosoma cruzi were evaluated among blood donor candidates attended at a general hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January 1997 to April 1999. The investigation was done by means of the indirect hemagglutination test and was confirmed via ELISA. Data were collected from clinical examinations, conventional electrocardiogram, chest radiography and echocardiography. The results showed that despite Trypanosoma cruzi prevalence of 1.17% (128 patients), mainly in males aged 40 years or over, 70.8% of these patients, mainly males aged 19 to 39 years, demonstrated abnormalities that allowed the diagnosis of cardiopathy and/or esophagopathy. This once again corroborates the importance of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in urban centers.
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Doadores de Sangue , Doença de Chagas/epidemiologia , Trypanosoma cruzi/imunologia , Adulto , Animais , Brasil/epidemiologia , Cardiomiopatia Chagásica/sangue , Cardiomiopatia Chagásica/diagnóstico , Doença de Chagas/sangue , Doença de Chagas/diagnóstico , Doenças do Esôfago/sangue , Doenças do Esôfago/diagnóstico , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , PrevalênciaRESUMO
The prevalence and clinical forms of Trypanosoma cruzi were evaluated among blood donor candidates attended at a general hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January 1997 to April 1999. The investigation was done by means of the indirect hemagglutination test and was confirmed via ELISA. Data were collected from clinical examinations, conventional electrocardiogram, chest radiography and echocar-diography. The results showed that despite Trypanosoma cruzi prevalence of 1.17 percent (128 patients), mainly in males aged 40 years or over, 70.8 percent of these patients, mainly males aged 19 to 39 years, demonstrated abnormalities that allowed the diagnosis of cardiopathy and/or esophagopathy. This once again corroborates the importance of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in urban centers.
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Trypanosoma cruzi , Doadores de Sangue , Doença de Chagas/diagnóstico , Prevalência , Testes SorológicosRESUMO
The first occurrence of the Achatina fulica, an intermediate host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the etiological agent of meningoencephalic angiostrongiliasis, is reported in Resende municipality, Brazil. In the five visited localities, snails were found living freely, and the larvae of this parasite was not seen in any of them. The finding of A. fulica in the area may be related to its commercialization as a food item and embodies the possibility of new focus.
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Moluscos/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Angiostrongylus cantonensis/isolamento & purificação , Animais , Brasil , Vetores de Doenças , Moluscos/parasitologia , Densidade DemográficaRESUMO
Through the result of coprologics exams, accomplished in patients assisted in Volta Redonda hospitals, the first occurrence of the human fascioliasis is marked in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Fasciola/isolamento & purificação , Fasciolíase/parasitologia , Animais , Brasil/epidemiologia , Fasciolíase/epidemiologia , Humanos , Contagem de Ovos de ParasitasRESUMO
Através do resultado de exames coprológicos realizados em pacientes atendidos em postos de saúde e hospitais do município de Volta Redonda, assinala-se a primeira ocorrência da fascioliasis humana no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil