Publications by authors named "Larissa Lisboa"
Article Synopsis
- - Acanthocephalosis is a deadly disease affecting captive New World primates, especially tamarins and lion tamarins, with high mortality rates and challenges in treatment and control.
- - A study conducted over ten years in a Brazilian zoo documented 27 deaths linked to acanthocephalans, with symptoms like apathy and weight loss, and treatment attempts proving ineffective.
- - The findings highlight the severe impact of this parasitic infection on certain primate species, stressing the need for better strategies to manage and prevent outbreaks in captive populations.
Introduction: Illegal practice of medicine by medical students is a worldwide problem. In Brazil, information about this issue is scarce.
Objective: To describe the perception of illegal practice of medicine by medical students.