Flies as Carriers of Gastrointestinal Protozoa of Interest in Public Health in the Northeast of Brazil.

Purpouse: This study aimed to assess the influence of the presence of synanthropic flies in food preparation environments on the transmission of potentially zoonotic gastrointestinal protozoa.

Methods: Flies were captured using a glass containing water, fruits, and pieces of protein.

Results: Approximately 260 flies from four different species were captured: Musca domestica (76.

New Insights into Leishmaniasis in Rabbits Raised in the Northeast Region of Brazil.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of leishmaniasis in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in the state of Sergipe, Brazil, and to evaluate the associated clinical signs.

Methods: A total of 31 rabbits from urban and rural areas were clinically examined using cytological, immunological, and serological tests. Blood and cytological samples were collected and analysed for the presence of Leishmania parasites and antibodies.

Canine leishmaniasis in an endemic region, Northeastern Brazil: a comparative study with four groups of animals.

Canine leishmaniasis (CanL) is a zoonosis caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania and remains an important public health concern in tropical areas. In Brazil, domestic dogs are considered the most relevant reservoir of the parasite and one of the main targets of the disease control actions. Considering this, we aimed herein to evaluate the CanL infection in different canine groups and distribution of cases in the state of Sergipe, an endemic region in Northeastern Brazil.

High Prevalence of the Gene in Hospital Isolates of Co-Resistant to Gentamicin and Penicillin.

This study aimed to characterize the molecular mechanism of resistance to gentamicin among penicillin-resistant, ampicillin-susceptible (PRASEF) isolates by investigating the presence of the gene. The co-resistance to antimicrobials of other classes was also evaluated. Among the 151 isolates evaluated, 70 were PRASEF and 81 were penicillin-susceptible and ampicillin-susceptible (PSASEF).

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PERCEPTION OF SLEEP QUALITY AND ASSIMILATION OF CONTENT COVERED IN CLASS.

Objective: To analyze the association between self-perception of sleep quality and assimilation of content covered in classes by adolescents.

Methods: Epidemiological cross-sectional study conducted with 481 high-school students (14 to 19 years), both genders, enrolled in public schools in the city of Caruaru, Pernambuco, and selected by random cluster sampling strategy. Analyses were conducted using the Chi-square test and binary logistic regression.

An exergame system based on force platforms and body key-point detection for balance training.

Postural instability affects a large number of people and can compromise even simple activities of the daily routine. Therapies for balance training can strongly benefit from auxiliary devices specially designed for this purpose. In this paper, we present a system for balance training that uses the metaphor of a game, what contributes to the motivation and engagement of the patients during a treatment.