Publications by authors named "Ana Karoline Freire da Costa"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ana Karoline Freire da Costa"
- Ana Karoline Freire da Costa has conducted research on the serologic detection of coccidioidomycosis antibodies, particularly focusing on its prevalence in northeast Brazil, an area where the disease is endemic but underreported due to its non-notifiable status.
- In her 2009 article published in "Mycopathologia," she detailed a serologic survey involving 229 volunteers, utilizing the immunodiffusion (ID) test to detect Coccidioides spp. antibodies, thereby highlighting the infection's overlooked impact in the region.
- The findings underscore the need for increased awareness and reporting of coccidioidomycosis in Brazil, signaling a gap in public health surveillance that may affect disease management and prevention strategies.
