Infectious Diseases Diagnosis
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1. Deve-se realizar antibioticoterapia profilática em mordeduras por animais?
O uso de antibiótico para profilaxia de infecção em mordeduras por cães ou gatos é controverso e não deve ser realizado de rotina.
Alguns ferimentos de alto risco necessitam de profilaxia:
– ferimentos profundos, especialmente por mordedura por gatos;
– ferimentos moderados a graves associados a esmagamento;
– ferimento
Núcleo de Telessaúde Rio Grande do Sul. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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2. Como prevenir a recorrência de erisipela?
Em pacientes que apresentam 3 a 4 episódios de erisipela por ano, apesar das tentativas de tratar ou controlar os fatores de risco, se deve considerar a administração de antibióticos profiláticos, fenoximetilpenicilina potássica: apresentação oral 80 000 unidades internacionais/ml, 400 a 800 mil unidades internacionais, por tempo indeterminado; er
Núcleo de Telessaúde Santa Catarina. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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3. Quando tratar ambulatorialmente os casos de Pneumonia Comunitária, na APS?
Regras simples como a CURB-65 e a CRB-65 normalmente são recomendadas para uso clínico, utilizadas para estimar o risco de mortalidade e ajudar a orientar as decisões clínicas em relação ao tratamento ambulatorial ou a hospitalização, identificando os pacientes que podem ser tratados ambulatorialmente e os pacientes que precisam ser internados dev
Núcleo de Telessaúde Santa Catarina. Publicado em: 12/06/2023
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4. HIV-positive patients presenting with peripheral blood cytopenias: is bone marrow assessment a priority?
ABSTRACT Introduction: Hematologic abnormalities are frequent among persons living with HIV (PLWH). The bone marrow aspirate (BMA) and biopsy (BMB) are commonly performed in the diagnostic approach of patients with unexplained cytopenias. Changes in antiretrovirals, supportive therapy and increased life expectancy have modified the distribution and etiology
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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5. HemoTypeSC point-of-care testing shows high sensitivity with alkaline cellulose acetate hemoglobin electrophoresis for screening hemoglobin SS and SC genotypes
ABSTRACT Introduction: By providing timely actionable results for prompt management, point-of-care testing (POCT) kits have revolutionised medical care for various diseases, ranging from infectious diseases like malaria to genetic disorders, such as sickle cell disease (SCD). They are, however, underutilised in the diagnosis of SCD in developing countries,
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Vulvar dermatoses: a cross-sectional 5-year study. Experience in a specialized vulvar unit
Abstract Background: Vulvar diseases are common in the general population and have a negative impact on the quality of life. Objectives: To describe our experience as dermatologists in the management of vulvar dermatosis consultations. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted with patients who attended monographic vulvar consultations ov
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Streptococcus gallolyticus Bacteremia Detected in Apheresis Platelets and Its Link to Colonic Neoplasms
Abstract Introduction Streptococcus gallolyticus belongs to theStreptococcus bovis complex, and it is a common bacterium colonizing the gastrointestinal tract. Its presence in the blood may suggest an underlying pathology such as a colonic neoplasm. We report herein a case of S. bovis bacteremia in an apheresis platelet donor, review similar cases in the li
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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8. Surgical Approach and Management Strategies in a Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic During the COVID-19 Outbreak
ABSTRACT Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has required changes in the management of pediatric cardiac surgery. We would like to share the patient treatment and surgical management strategies employed in our Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A total of 112 patients were followed up i
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Immunological deficiencies: more frequent than they seem to be
Abstract Objective: A review article was carried out, addressing the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of immune system deficiencies, which are associated with or predispose to recurrent infectious processes, autoimmune diseases, auto inflammatory diseases, or neoplasms, and which are classified as inborn errors of immunity (IEI) and secondary im
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-04
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10. Failure of immunological competence: when to suspect?
Abstract Objectives: To draw physicians' attention to the different warning signs of diseases of inborn errors of immunity. Data sources: A non-systematic review of the literature was carried out in the PubMed, LILACS, and SciELO databases, in addition to consultation of reference textbooks. Summary of the findings: It is known that the lack of immunologi
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-04
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11. Pediatric dermatoses pattern at a Brazilian reference center
Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the pattern of pediatric dermatoses of patients evaluated at a dermatologic clinic of a reference center in Brazil and to compare these results to similar surveys conducted in other countries. Methods: A retrospective study was performed of patients up to 18 years old, evaluated at a dermatologic cl
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-04
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12. An illustration of how harmful the degree of freedom of the researcher is using the article entitled ‘‘Reliability and validity of the Brazilian version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index in adolescents’’ as an example
Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the pattern of pediatric dermatoses of patients evaluated at a dermatologic clinic of a reference center in Brazil and to compare these results to similar surveys conducted in other countries. Methods: A retrospective study was performed of patients up to 18 years old, evaluated at a dermatologic cl
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-04