Etiological Characterization of the Cutaneous Ulcer Syndrome in Papua New Guinea Using Shotgun Metagenomics

Authors: Noguera-Julian M, González-Beiras C, Parera M, Ubals M, Kapa A, Paredes R, Mitjà O
Publication Year: 2019
Journal: Clinical Infectious Diseases
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29917039

BACKGROUND: Treponema pallidum subsp pertenue and Haemophilus ducreyi are causative agents of cutaneous ulcer (CU) in yaws-endemic regions in the tropics. However, a significant proportion of CU patients remain polymerase chain reaction (PCR) negative for both bacterial agents. We aimed to identify potential additional etiological agents of CU in a yaws-endemic region. METHODS: This population-based […]
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Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships between Leishmania infantum from dogs, humans and wildlife in south-east Spain

Authors: Ortuño M, Latrofa MS, Iborra MA, Pérez-Cutillas P, Bernal LJ, Risueño J, Muñoz C, Bernal A, Sánchez-Lopez PF, Segovia M, Annoscia G, Maia C, Cortes S, Campino L, Otranto D, Berriatua E
Publication Year: 2019
Journal: Zoonoses and Public Health
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31512370

Leishmania infantum causes human and canine leishmaniosis. The parasite, transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies, infects species other than dogs and people, including wildlife, although their role as reservoirs of infection remains unknown for most species. Molecular typing of parasites to investigate genetic variability and evolutionary proximity can help understand transmission cycles and designing control strategies. […]
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Scoping review of the person-centered literature in adult physical rehabilitation

Authors: Jesus TS, Bright FA, Pinho CS, Papadimitriou C, Kayes NM, Cott CA
Publication Year: 2019
Journal: Disability and Rehabilitation
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31553633

Purpose: To describe the amount, range, and key characteristics (e.g., publication years, methods, topics) of the person-centered rehabilitation literature in adults with physical impairments. Method: Following the published scoping review protocol, papers were identified through: three major databases, snowball searches and expert consultation. Two independent reviewers have identified English-language papers on adult person-centered rehabilitation according to six pre-defined […]
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Natural resistance of leishmania infantum to miltefosine contributes to the low efficacy in the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil

Authors: Carnielli JBT, Monti-Rocha R, Costa DL, Molina Sesana A, Pansini LNN, Segatto M, Mottram JC, Costa CHN, Carvalho SFG, Dietze R
Publication Year: 2019
Journal: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31436148

In India, visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania donovani has been successfully treated with miltefosine with a cure rate of > 90%. To assess the efficacy and safety of oral miltefosine against Brazilian VL, which is caused by Leishmania infantum, a phase II, open-label, dose-escalation study of oral miltefosine was conducted in children (aged 2-12 years) and adolescent-adults […]
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Attitudes on vaccination among portuguese travelers and brazilian migrants: A pilot study in Portugal

Authors: Igreja R, Barros K, Teodósio R
Publication Year: 2019
Journal: Acta Medica Saliniana
Link: http://saliniana.com.ba/index.php/ams/article/view/515

Objectives:To evaluate attitudes on vaccination among Portuguese travelers and Brazilian migrants in Portugal. Material and Methods:Between May and June 2019 a cross-sectional survey was carried out in the Travel Clinic of the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine of Lisbon. A self-administered questionnaire was applied after medical consultation. Travelers were asked about their attitudes to […]
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Etiological Characterization of the Cutaneous Ulcer Syndrome in Papua New Guinea Using Shotgun Metagenomics

Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships between Leishmania infantum from dogs, humans and wildlife in south-east Spain

Scoping review of the person-centered literature in adult physical rehabilitation

Natural resistance of leishmania infantum to miltefosine contributes to the low efficacy in the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis in Brazil

Attitudes on vaccination among portuguese travelers and brazilian migrants: A pilot study in Portugal

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