scholarly journals 0297 The prevalence of risk factors associated with Computer Vision Syndrome among computer works in São Paulo, Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A103.1-A103
Author(s):  
Eduardo Sá ◽  
Lys Rocha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome

scholarly journals Testing pigs of non-technified rearing farms for serum antibodies against Taenia solium in a region of the state of São Paulo, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel A.M. Rossi ◽  
Henrique M.S. Almeida ◽  
Rafaella P.M. Guimarães-Peixoto ◽  
Emílio C. Acevedo-Nieto ◽  
Paulo S.A. Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Biological Cycle ◽  
Serum Antibodies ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
And Control

Abstract: Taenia solium is a zoonotic tapeworm of great importance in developing countries, due to the occurrence of human taeniasis and cysticercosis. Pigs have an important role in the biological cycle of the parasite as intermediate hosts. The scientific literature has been describing risk factors associated with the occurrence of this disease that must be avoided in countries with poor sanitation, in order to reduce the exposure of swine to the parasite eggs. This research focused on testing pigs of non-technified rearing farms for serum antibodies against Taenia solium in the region of Jaboticabal municipality, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The found prevalence was 6.82% (CI 95% 4.18 - 9.45) at animal level and 28.87% (CI 95% 16.74 - 40.40) at herd level. These figures are probably associated with low technification adoption during animal rearing in the studied area, which increased the exposure of the animals to risk factors associated with the occurrence of Taenia solium complex. The results found based on serological evidences of swine cysticercosis in the studied region serves as a warning to public sanitary authorities to improve public health and control T. solium.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF THE HEPATITIS C VIRUS AMONG UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES IN SÃO PAULO, SOUTHEASTERN BRAZIL: predictive factors and geoprocessing spatial analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cássio Vieira de OLIVEIRA ◽  
Walnei Fernandes BARBOSA ◽  
Liciana Vaz de Arruda SILVEIRA ◽  
Juliana MENEZES ◽  
Flávia Souza MACHADO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Southeastern Brazil ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
University Employees ◽  
Factors Associated

Background There are limited studies on the prevalence and risk factors associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Objective Identify the prevalence and risk factors for HCV infection in university employees of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods Digital serological tests for anti-HCV have been performed in 3153 volunteers. For the application of digital testing was necessary to withdraw a drop of blood through a needlestick. The positive cases were performed for genotyping and RNA. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test were used, with P-value <0.05 indicating statistical significance. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were also used. Results Prevalence of anti-HCV was 0.7%. The risk factors associated with HCV infection were: age >40 years, blood transfusion, injectable drugs, inhalable drugs (InDU), injectable Gluconergam®, glass syringes, tattoos, hemodialysis and sexual promiscuity. Age (P=0.01, OR 5.6, CI 1.4 to 22.8), InDU (P<0.0001, OR=96.8, CI 24.1 to 388.2), Gluconergam® (P=0.0009, OR=44.4, CI 4.7 to 412.7) and hemodialysis (P=0.0004, OR=90.1, CI 7.5 – 407.1) were independent predictors. Spatial analysis of the prevalence with socioeconomic indices, Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index by the geoprocessing technique showed no positive correlation. Conclusions The prevalence of HCV infection was 0.7%. The independent risk factors for HCV infection were age, InDU, Gluconergan® and hemodialysis. There was no spatial correlation of HCV prevalence with local economic factors.

Breastfeeding, genetic, obstetric and other risk factors associated with mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 in Sao Paulo State, Brazil

AIDS ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 513-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz H. Tess ◽  
Laura C. Rodrigues ◽  
Marie-Louise Newell ◽  
David T. Dunn ◽  
Tania D.G. Lago
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Paulo State ◽  
São Paulo State ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv 1

scholarly journals CLINICAL, HEMATOLOGICAL AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BORRELIOSIS IN HORSES FROM SAO PAULO, BRAZIL

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
R. C. BASILE ◽  
M. R. VIEIRA ◽  
L. A. DEL RIO ◽  
T. C. DE BONIS ◽  
G. P. D. AMARAL ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors for leishmaniasis and Chagas disease in the canine population of the tourist city of Ibiúna, São Paulo, Brazil

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 1971
Author(s):  
Roberta Mascolli ◽  
Francisco Rafael Martins Soto ◽  
Sônia Regina Pinheiro ◽  
Fumio Honma Ito ◽  
Aline Gil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Laboratory Diagnosis ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Serological Examination ◽  
Canine Population

The aims of the study were to determine the seroprevalence of leishmaniasis and Chagas disease, and to determine the risk factors associated with seropositivity in dogs in the tourist city of Ibiúna, São Paulo, Brazil. A total of 570 blood samples of dogs were collected from four regions in the 48 districts of the municipality, from September 2007 to March 2008, and submitted for serological examination. Laboratory diagnosis of leishmaniasis and Chagas disease was performed using indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and indirect immunofluorescence, respectively. Of the 570 animals examined, 13 (2.3%; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.2%-3.8%) were seropositive for leishmaniasis, and 35 (6.1%; 95% CI = 4.3%-8.3%) were seropositive for Chagas disease. A risk factor associated with seropositivity for Chagas disease in dogs was residence in a region with a predominance of small farms generally used for subsistence planting and leisure and surrounded by forest areas (odds ratio = 4.20). By contrast, there were no risk factors identified for leishmaniasis, leading us to conclude that leishmaniasis and Chagas disease are present in dogs in the tourist city of Ibiúna, São Paulo; however, additional studies are needed in order to fully define the risk factors associated with disease in this municipality.

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