Publications by authors named "Maisa Estopa Correa"
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- Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, and traditional diagnostic methods can vary in effectiveness based on the stage of infection and the type of test used.
- This study employed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect T. pallidum DNA in blood samples, including those from patients with positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) results.
- Results showed that PCR could effectively identify T. pallidum, especially in latent-stage infections, and could serve as a complementary method to improve the overall diagnosis of syphilis.
Introduction: Syphilis infection remains an alarming public health problem worldwide.
Methods: This study analyzed syphilis cases listed in the Information System on Diseases of Compulsory Declaration (SINAN) of Mato Grosso do Sul state in Brazil between January 2013 and December 2014.
Results: Most of the evaluated syphilis cases would have been preventable through public education, particularly congenital syphilis in children of previously diagnosed mothers and infection by untreated sexual partners.
A prospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the incidence and treatment outcomes of syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in inmates from Central Brazil. In 2013, 3,363 inmates from 12 prisons in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul were recruited, and 1,614 remained incarcerated after 1 year. The inmates were interviewed, and blood samples were collected for serological testing for and HIV infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe describe a clonal dissemination of KPC-producing Enterobacter cloacae in a Brazilian hospital. Patients diagnosed with theses isolates showed high mortality rate (41.8%) and were associated with previous use of antibiotics and urinary catheterization.
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- Syphilis cases in Brazil are rising, but there’s a lack of data on its prevalence among prisoners, prompting a study in Central-West Brazil involving 3,363 inmates.
- The findings revealed lifetime syphilis prevalence at 10.5% and active infection at 3.8%, with notable differences between genders; women showed higher rates than men.
- Risk factors for active syphilis varied between genders and included factors such as past sexually transmitted infections in men and drug use in women, highlighting the need for targeted awareness and screening programs in prisons, especially for female inmates.