Publications by authors named "Ceila M S Malaque"

Background: The cause of oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can be multifactorial and may underly limitations in swallowing rehabilitation.

Objective: Analyze the factors related to dysphagia in patients with COVID-19 immediately after orotracheal extubation and the factors that influence swallowing rehabilitation.

Design And Setting: A retrospective study.

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Background: Spiders of the genus Loxosceles are distributed throughout tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Loxosceles spp. bites may evolve to necrosis, with or without intravascular hemolysis.

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Introduction: An ongoing outbreak of yellow fever (YF) has been reported in Brazil with 1261 confirmed cases and 409 deaths since July 2017. To date, there is no specific treatment available for YF. Recently published papers describing in vitro and animal models suggest a potential effect of antiviral drugs (approved for the treatment of hepatitis virus) against flaviviruses, including YF.

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Loxosceles spiders are found globally, especially in South and North America. In Brazil, approximately 10,000 cases of Loxosceles spp. spider bites are reported annually.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Contact with the Lonomia obliqua caterpillar can lead to a dangerous condition called hemorrhagic syndrome due to its venom activating certain blood factors.
  • - The venom affects prothrombin and factor X and causes the breakdown of fibrinogen, potentially leading to severe bleeding issues.
  • - Despite previous reports not indicating hemolysis in humans, this text presents a confirmed case where Lonomia venom indeed caused hemolysis in a human subject.
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