Placental growth disorders and perinatal adverse outcomes in Brazilian HIV-infected pregnant women.

Fetal and placental growth disorders are common in maternal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and can be attributed to both the infection and comorbidities not associated with HIV. We describe placental growth disorders and adverse reproductive outcomes in HIV-infected pregnant women whose delivery occurred between 2001-2014 in Vitoria, Brazil. Cases with gestational age (GA) ≥ than 22 weeks validated by ultrasonography, with placental and fetal weight dimensions at birth, were studied.

Anal HPV infection and correlates in HIV-infected patients attending a Sexually Transmitted Infection clinic in Brazil.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of anal HPV infection, genotype distribution, intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) and correlates in a cohort of HIV-infected patients attending at Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinic in Brazil.

Study Design: A descriptive analysis was performed which includes, demographic, behavioral and clinical data. Anal specimens from HIV-positive men and women were collected during a regular visit and they were used for cytology and histopathology tests, as well as for HPV molecular identification.

Human papillomavirus in foetal and maternal tissues from miscarriage cases.

Early miscarriage is still a concern, and viral infections are recognised as one of the causes of this adverse outcome. The causal relationship between HPV and miscarriage remains controversial. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether HPV infection indeed may occur in both the maternal and placental tissue in cases of miscarriage.

Profile of skin cancer in Pomeranian communities of the State of Espírito Santo.

Objectives: to evaluate the profile of skin cancer in Pomeranian communities of the State of Espírito Santo, composed of descendants of European immigrants, regarding gender and age at diagnosis, lesion size and histological type.

Method: we studied histopathological reports of 3,781 patients operated between 2000 and 2010, with resection of 4,881 lesions. We assessed histological type, lesion size, age and gender of the patients at diagnosis and their correlations in the 11-year period.

Preterm birth and fetal growth restriction in HIV-infected Brazilian pregnant women.

Introduction: Maternal HIV infection and related co-morbidities may have two outstanding consequences to fetal health: mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) and adverse perinatal outcomes. After Brazilian success in reducing MTCT, the attention must now be diverted to the potentially increased risk for preterm birth (PTB) and intrauterine fetal growth restriction (IUGR).

Objective: To determine the prevalence of PTB and IUGR in low income, antiretroviral users, publicly assisted, HIV-infected women and to verify its relation to the HIV infection stage.

Zoon vulvitis as a differential diagnosis in an HIV-infected patient: a short report.

Vulvitis circumscripta plasmacellularis or Zoon vulvitis is a rare benign condition that affects the vulva chronically. We herein report a case of Zoon vulvitis in a 52-year-old HIV-infected patient with an uncommon ulcerovegetating lesion diagnosed by histopathologic findings. The patient was treated with clobetasol propionate ointment and oral corticosteroid.

HIV prevalence in pregnant women and vertical transmission in according to socioeconomic status, Southeastern Brazil.

Objective: To describe HIV prevalence in pregnant women and the rate of vertical transmission according to socioeconomic status of residential neighborhoods.

Methods: Ecological exploratory study, which used the Information System of Notifiable Diseases database on HIV-positive pregnant women and AIDS in children, reported from 2000 to 2006, in Vitória, Southeastern Brazil. For analysis of socioeconomic data the Urban Quality Index was utilized The HIV prevalence rate in pregnant women and vertical transmission rate were calculated.

Molecular detection of adeno-associated virus in cases of spontaneous and intentional human abortion.

Pregnancy failure is a common event and often of unknown cause. Some viruses are thought to cause abortions including the adeno-associated viruses (AAV), viruses which are regarded as being without any definitive association to any human disease. This study investigated AAV infection in 81 human abortions, both spontaneous and intentional that occurred up to the 23rd week of gestation.

Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health among women in an ancient mining area in Brazil.

The purpose of this study was to describe the reproductive profile and frequency of genital infections among women living in the Serra Pelada, a former mining village in the Pará state, Brazil. A descriptive study of women living in the mining area of Serra Pelada was performed in 2004 through interviews that gathered demographics and clinical data, and assessed risk behaviors of 209 randomly-selected women. Blood samples were collected for rapid assay for HIV; specimens were taken for Pap smears and Gram stains.

[Genital infections in women attending a Primary Unit of Health: prevalence and risk behaviors].

Purpose: to describe the prevalence and behavioral profile of genital infections in women attended at a Primary Health Unit in Vitoria, ES.

Methods: a transversal study including 14 to 49-year-old women attended by the Family Health Program (FHP). Exclusion criteria were: having been submitted to gynecological examination in less than one year before, and history of recent treatment (in the last three months) for genital infections.

[Sexual and reproductive health of female inmates in Brazil].

Objective: To describe the sociodemographic profile and health problems of inmates in a women's prison.

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted from March to September 1997 in a women's prison in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. All inmates were invited to participate in the study.

Human cytomegalovirus infection and abortion: an immunohistochemical study.

Background: Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) has been described in abortion tissues, but seldom associated with inclusion bodies. However, the possible pathogenic role of this virus in abortion is under discussion. We attempted to verify the relationship between HCMV antigens in tissues from first trimester abortions presenting with inflammatory lesions.