Publications by authors named "Emily Perez"
Syphilis is a significant public health concern worldwide. According to the 2020 estimates, nearly 7.1 million new cases of syphilis have been reported globally, with over 30 % of these cases reported from American nations, particularly Brazil.
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- Syphilis is a significant public health issue in Brazil, with limited data on the characteristics and resistance of the bacteria Treponema pallidum.
- The study aimed to detect Treponema DNA in lesions and blood samples from diagnosed syphilis patients, using PCR and RT-PCR methods.
- Results showed positive findings in several samples, with resistance to azithromycin identified in two cases, and new bacterial subtypes specific to Brazil were also documented for the first time.
Keeping abreast of the antimicrobial stewardship-related articles published each year is challenging. The Southeastern Research Group Endeavor identified antimicrobial stewardship-related, peer-reviewed literature that detailed an actionable intervention during 2022. The top 13 publications were selected using a modified Delphi technique.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this paper is to describe the development of a standardized screening program for parents of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and to assess its implementation. The standardized screening protocol assessed parental mental health symptoms including depression, anxiety and trauma. Screening began at 14 days post NICU admission and was implemented as part of routine medical care for all caregivers with infants admitted to the NICU at two weeks of age.
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