Publications by authors named "Santana L Bahia"
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- Metagenomic research revealed that mosquito viromes are more diverse than just pathogenic viruses that affect humans, highlighting the complexity of mosquito-borne viruses.* -
- In a study conducted on 866 female mosquitoes in São Paulo Zoo, a new virus was identified through RNA extraction and next-generation sequencing, showing potential as a new species of iflavirus.* -
- These findings enhance our understanding of viral diversity in mosquitoes and provide a valuable genomic reference, aiding future research in virology and metagenomics.*
There is a growing interest in phages as potential biotechnological tools in human health owing to the antibacterial activity of these viruses. In this study, we characterized a new member (named PhiV_005_BRA/2016) of the recently identified phage species Phietavirus Henu 2. PhiV_005_BRA/2016 was detected through metagenomic analysis of stool samples of individuals with acute gastroenteritis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Currently, sharing of drug paraphernalia is the main form of HCV transmission worldwide. In South America, consistent findings indicate that shared sniffing equipment is an important factor in the spread of HCV among non-injecting drug users. Epidemiological data on the status of HCV infection in illicit drug users in the Amazon region are scarce, although reports of clinical cases of hepatitis or pathologies associated with HCV infection in other population groups are numerous.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn this study, the prevalence, genotype frequency, and risk factors for HCV infection in 384 cocaine users were determined. One hundred twenty-four (32.3 %) cocaine users had anti-HCV antibodies and 120 (31.
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