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Suspected COVID-19 flu-like syndrome in men who have sex with men and have been involved in casual sex

ABSTRACT ‘Objective:’ To evaluate the presence of flu-like syndrome suggestive of COVID-19 in men who have sex with men (MSM) and engaged in casual sex during a period of social isolation. ‘Method:’ National epidemiological survey, applied in April and May 2020, by adaptation of Respondent Drive Sampling. ‘Results:’ 1,337 MSM participated in the survey, of […]
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Prevalence of latent tuberculosis and associated factors in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis

ABSTRACT ‘Objective:’ to identify the prevalence of latent tuberculosis in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis and associated factors. ‘Method:’ a cross-sectional study conducted with 176 patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. The tuberculin test was performed with the standardized antigen, distributed by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, and the reading occurred after […]
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