Publications by authors named "Mayza Miranda Bezerra"
Molecular Epidemiology of Sporadic and Outbreak-Related Typhi Isolates in the Brazilian North Region: A Retrospective Analysis from 1995 to 2013.
Ana Judith Pires Garcia Quaresma Yan Corrêa Rodrigues Joseline Barbosa Aboim Mayza Miranda Bezerra Maria Isabel Montoril Gouveia
Infect Dis Rep
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Typhoidal salmonellosis is a significant public health issue, particularly in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, where most cases are reported.
- Molecular characterization of Typhi strains is crucial for understanding the disease's epidemiology and developing effective control strategies.
- The study analyzed bacterial isolates from patients in Acre and Pará from 1995 to 2013, identifying epidemic clones and multiple pulsotypes, which highlights the persistence and transmission patterns of the disease in this area.