Publications by authors named "Juliana de Andrade Reboucas Guimaraes"
Background: Sporotrichosis is the most common subcutaneous mycosis caused by Sporothrix spp. Traditionally, it is transmitted through injuries involving plant debris. However, over the past few decades, there has been an epidemic increase in human cases resulting from contact with infected animals, particularly cats, in various regions of Brazil.
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- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with a high mortality rate and significant risk of renal impairment, affecting about 50% of patients and often going undiagnosed due to subtle symptoms.
- Delayed diagnosis of lupus nephritis can lead to severe complications, including progression to end-stage renal disease, highlighting the need for better diagnostic methods.
- A review of recent systematic reviews examined new serum and urinary biomarkers for diagnosing lupus nephritis, aiming to improve clinical management and guide future research in this area.