Ocular Infections
Mostrando 1-12 de 136 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Skeletal and nonskeletal consequences of hypoparathyroidism
ABSTRACT Hypoparathyroidism, despite the conventional therapy with calcium and active vitamin D, can lead to skeletal and nonskeletal abnormalities. Chronic hypoparathyroidism is associated with a significant reduction in bone remodeling, increases in areal and volumetric bone density, and improvement in trabecular microarchitecture and in trabecular bone sc
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Antimicrobial susceptibility and minimal inhibitory concentration of bacteria isolated from the eyes of dogs with keratoconjunctivitis sicca
RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o perfil de susceptibilidade antimicrobiana de bactérias isoladas de olhos de cães com ceratoconjuntivite seca (CCS). Foram avaliados 65 cães com diagnóstico de CCS e 30 cães saudáveis (Grupo Controle). Depois do diagnosticado de CCS, suabes conjuntivais foram coletados. Exames microbiológicos foram realizad
Pesq. Vet. Bras.. Publicado em: 04/11/2019
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3. Potencial do teste IGRA (Interferon Gama Release Assay) para o diagnóstico de tuberculose ocular. Revisão e análise comparativa com o teste tuberculínico cutâneo (PPD)
Resumo A detecção precisa da infecção latente por tuberculose está se tornando cada vez mais importante devido ao aumento do uso de medicamentos imunossupressores e da epidemia do vírus da imunodeficiência humana, o que aumentou o risco de reativação à tuberculose ativa (TB). O Teste IGRA QuantiFERON® TB Gold apresenta vantagens frente ao teste de
Rev. bras.oftalmol.. Publicado em: 01/07/2019
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4. Ozone against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in contact lenses storage cases
ABSTRACT Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with ocular infections such as keratitis. Multipurpose contact lens solutions can be used for washing, disinfection and storage of contact lenses, however, P. aeruginosa biofilm disinfection by this method is unsatisfactory. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ozonated water in reducing P.
Rev. Inst. Med. trop. S. Paulo. Publicado em: 18/04/2019
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5. Zika virus congenital syndrome: experimental models and clinical aspects
Abstract Viral infections have long been the cause of severe diseases to humans, increasing morbidity and mortality rates worldwide, either in rich or poor countries. Yellow fever virus, H1N1 virus, HIV, dengue virus, hepatitis B and C are well known threats to human health, being responsible for many million deaths annually, associated to a huge economic an
J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. Publicado em: 23/10/2017
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6. Development of a prototype immunochromatographic test for rapid diagnosis of respiratory adenovirus infection
Abstract Human adenoviruses comprise an important group of etiologic agents that are responsible for various diseases in adults and children, such as respiratory, ocular, gastroenteric, and urinary infections. In immunocompromised and organ-transplanted individuals, these agents can cause generalized infections. Rapid diagnostic methods for detecting these i
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2017-10
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7. Epidemiology of Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis with Special Focus to South America: an update
ABSTRACT Avian Infectious laryngotracheitis (AILT) is a respiratory tract disease of great importance because it causes significant economic losses in the poultry industry around the world. It is caused by a Gallid herpesvirus type 1, a member of the genus Iltovirus. The target system for Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis virus (AILTV) infections is the res
Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic.. Publicado em: 2016-12
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8. Incidence of congenital toxoplasmosis among infants born to HIV-coinfected mothers: case series and literature review
Introduction:There is a paucity of data on the occurrence of congenital toxoplasmosis in children born to mothers dually infected with HIV and Toxoplasma gondii.Objective:To evaluate aspects of the mother–infant pairs associated with vertical transmission of toxoplasmosis in women co-infected with HIV in a referral center for perinatally acquired infection
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2014-12
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9. Eco-epidemiologic study of emerging fungi related to the work of babaçu coconut breakers in the State of Maranhão, Brazil
Introduction: There are more than 300,000 extractors using the babaçu coconut as a source of income in the States of Maranhão, Pará, Tocantins and Piauí, and this activity is associated with fungal infections. The objective of this study was to examine the occurrence of emergent fungi in the conjunctiva, nails and surface and subcutaneous injuries of fe
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2014-01
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10. Queratitis fúngica: revisión actual sobre diagnóstico y tratamiento
Fungal keratitis is a characteristic infection upon tropical zones, associated with vegetal trauma. Doubt exists about the best diagnostic test and the effectiveness of available treatment. Which is the best diagnostic method for fungal keratitis? And, which is the best management? Fungal culture remains as diagnostic gold standard of fungal elements. As of
Arq. Bras. Oftalmol.. Publicado em: 2013-02
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11. Mycobacterium aurum keratitis: an unusual etiology of a sight-threatening infection
Atypical fast-growing Mycobacterium species are usually identified after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, cosmetic surgeries, and catheter-related, pulmonary or soft tissue infections. We herein present the case of a 56-year-old man with purulent discharge, redness, and foreign body sensation in his left eye. He underwent two surgeries that partially c
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Publicado em: 2012-04
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12. Fungal microbiota from ocular conjuctiva of clinically healthy horses belonging to the Military Police Cavalry of Alagoas
Normal fungal conjunctiva microbiota of horses remains stable in healthy animals, free from ocular and/or systemic diseases which may, eventually, cause ocular alterations. The knowledge of the fungal microbiota is of great importance due to the reduced number of studies reported in the literature and also to the large occurrence of ocular alterations, mainl
Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. Publicado em: 2011-09