The population density of Lymnaea columella (Say, 1817) (Mollusca, Lymnaeidae) an intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica (Linnaeus, 1758), in the Caparaó microregion, ES, Brazil

Abstract The aim of this study was to monitor the population density of Lymnaea columella, an intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica, in various aquatic habitats and in drinking water in the area of the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Espírito Santo, on Caparaó Microregion, municipality of Alegre, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Monthly samplings were performed at certain points between drainage areas and drinking water in cattle and goat production systems during the years 2010 to 2013. The mean temperature, precipitation and the frequency of samples of L. columella were analysed graphically according the monthly average during the study period. A total of 2,038 molluscs were collected, 1558 of which were L. columella, that predominated in all sampled points. The highest average of specimens observed for L. columella was in the years 2010 and 2013 (51.0), and occurred decreased in 2011 (19.8). The temperature and precipitation averaged is 23.7 °C and 141 mm/year, respectively. Rainfall peak occurred in March (2011, 2013) and November (2012), during these periods the population of L. columella growth. There was no significant difference in the relationship between the specimens observed with seasons (dry-wet), thus the population of L. columella remained stable and can be found throughout the year.

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Contaminação parasitológica do solo em parques públicos da cidade de Conceição da Barra, Espírito Santo, Brasil

Health and Biosciences ◽

10.47456/hb.v2i1.34071 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 143-154

Author(s):

Dariane Barbosa Farias ◽

Daiany do Rosário Antônio Guimarães ◽

Marco Antônio Andrade de Souza

Keyword(s):

Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽

Giardia Lamblia ◽

Fasciola Hepatica ◽

Enterobius Vermicularis ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

Espirito Santo

Uma grande fonte de contaminação parasitológica humana são os animais que vivem na rua e os cães e gatos domésticos parasitados, levados para áreas públicas destinadas à recreação de crianças, poluindo o solo com suas fezes. Com o objetivo de avaliar o grau de contaminação parasitológica no solo de parques públicos da cidade de Conceição da Barra, Espírito Santo, Brasil foram coletadas no período de janeiro e fevereiro de 2020, amostras de areia de sete parques públicos, totalizando ao final da pesquisa 42 amostras. As amostras foram coletadas em cada um dos quatro vértices e do centro da área estabelecida para coleta, retirando-se frações de 100 gramas de areia em cada vértice. O material coletado foi acondicionado em sacos plásticos de primeiro uso, transportado e armazenado no laboratório de Parasitologia e Hematologia Clínica, do Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, para análise pelos métodos de sedimentação espontânea (HPJ) e flutuação (Willis). Os resultados obtidos neste estudo indicaram que 57,14% das amostras de areia dos parques públicos apresentaram positividade para formas parasitárias de protozoários e helmintos. Das espécies parasitárias identificadas 29,18% foram de Ancylostoma spp., 20,83% de Enterobius vermicularis, 20,83% de Giardia lamblia, 12,50% de Ascaris lumbricoides, 8,33% de Entamoeba coli e 8,33% de Fasciola hepatica. Esses dados sugerem a importância de adoção de medidas preventivas nas áreas recreativas dos parques públicos da cidade de Conceição da Barra a fim de minimizar a contaminação fecal dos solos e, consequentemente, de humanos.

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Bioclimatic distribution and prevalence maps for Fasciola hepatica in Espírito Santo State, Brazil

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases ◽

10.1186/1678-9199-20-32 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 32 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Deivid Freitas ◽

Isabella VF Martins ◽

Gleissy MADA dos Santos ◽

Alexandre R dos Santos ◽

Daniel Gomes

Keyword(s):

Fasciola Hepatica ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

Espirito Santo

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A new cauliflorous species of Psidium (Myrtaceae) from the Atlantic Forest

Phytotaxa ◽

10.11646/phytotaxa.297.1.8 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 297 (1) ◽

pp. 77 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

AMÉLIA CARLOS TULER ◽

MARCELO DA COSTA SOUZA ◽

TATIANA TAVARES CARRIJO ◽

ARIANE LUNA PEIXOTO

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Atlantic Forest ◽

Rio De Janeiro ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

Espirito Santo ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

A New Species

This paper reports a new species of Psidium found only in the Atlantic Forest of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Psidium grazielae is related to P. cauliflorum, differing mainly by membranaceous to chartaceous leaves with glandular dots visible on both faces, inconspicuous secondary veins, as well as the absence of trichromes on branches, inflorescences and fruits. We provide the description and illustrations for this new species. The relationship of P. grazielae and P. cauliflorum is discussed, and comments concerning the taxonomy and ecology of the new species are provided.

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Nurses' job satisfaction: a comparative study between hospital and health centers in Évora region, Portugal

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/reuol.1718-11976-1-le.05spe201101 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 305

Author(s):

Maria Antonia Chora ◽

João Manuel Galhanas Mendes

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Job Satisfaction ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Job Security ◽

Health Centers ◽

Great Satisfaction ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

Espirito Santo ◽

Nursing Professionals ◽

The Relationship

ABSTRACTObjective: to define if the job satisfaction dimensions can vary according the category and the workplace. Method: this is about a descriptive and exploratory study from quantitative approach using a questionnaire with a Lickert scale, in order to collect data. The questionnaire was prepared, pretested and redrafted to cover several dimensions. The sample was nursing professionals who perform in the fourteen health centers and on twenty one care units of the Évora Espírito Santo’s Hospital. We elaborated a share sampling distributed by the four professional categories. Results: the results show a significant and positive correlation between some categories. Conclusion: it is noted that the health centers professionals are more satisfied in the relationship nurse / patient dimension. The health centers professionals also show great satisfaction with the "working relationship and social support" and "job security" dimensions. Hospital professionals have greater satisfaction in the "autonomy and power" dimension. The Health Centers and Hospital professionals are more dissatisfied in the “remuneration” dimension. Descriptors: satisfaction; motivation; nurses.RESUMOObjetivo: determinar se as dimensões de satisfação profissional variam consoante a categoria e o local de trabalho. Método: estudo descritivo, exploratorio com abordagem quantitativa recorrendo a questionário como instrumento de recolha de dados com escala tipo Lickert. O questionario foi elaborado, submetido à pré-teste e reformulado de forma a abranger várias dimensões. A amostra são os profissionais de enfermagem que desempenham funções nos catorze Centros de Saúde e em vinte e uma das unidades de cuidados do Hospital Espírito Santo de Évora, Portugal. Elaborou-se uma amostragem por quotas distribuida pelas quatro categorias profissionais. Resultados: os resultados obtidos evidenciam uma correlação positiva significativa entre algumas categorias. Conclusão: salienta-se que os profissionais dos Centros de Saúde estão mais satisfeitos na dimensão “relação enfermeiro/utente”. Os profissionais dos Centros de Saúde também demonstram grande satisfação relativamente às dimensões “relação de trabalho e suporte social” e “segurança no emprego”. Os profissionais do Hospital apresentam maior satisfação na dimensão “autonomia e poder”. Os profissionais dos Centros de Saúde e do Hospital estão mais insatisfeitos na dimensão “remuneração”. Descritores: satisfação; motivação; enfermeiros.RESUMENObjetivo: determinar si las dimensiones de la satisfacción en el trabajo cambian según la categoría y el local de trabajo. Método: estudio descriptivo, exploratorio, con aproximación cuantitativa mediante una encuesta para recoger datos con escala tipo Lickert. La encuesta, fue elaborada, sometida a la prueba previa y redactada de nuevo para contener varias dimensiones. La muestra son los profesionales de enfermería que actúan en los catorce centros de salud y en las veintiuna unidades de cuidados del Hospital Espírito Santo de Évora, en Portugal. El artículo presenta una muestra por cuotas distribuidas por las cuatro categorías profesionales. Resultados: los resultados obtenidos muestran que hay una correlación positiva significativa entre algunas categorías. Conclusión: Se observa que los profesionales de los centros de salud están más satisfechos en la dimensión de la relación enfermero/paciente”. Los profesionales de los centros de salud también muestran gran satisfacción con las dimensiones" de trabajo y la relación social "y"seguridad en el empleo". Los profesionales del Hospital tienen una mayor satisfacción en la dimensión de "autonomía y poder." Los profesionales de los Centros de Salud y del Hospital están más insatisfechos en la dimensión de “sueldo”. Descriptores: satisfacción; motivación; enfermeros.

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Molecular confirmation of Fasciola hepatica infection in capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) from the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária ◽

10.1590/s1984-29612021027 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Isabella Vilhena Freire Martins ◽

Giuliano Failla ◽

Marcela Santos Sena Martins ◽

Gabriel José Silva Uzai ◽

Marcus Vinicius Gonçalves Viana ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fasciola Hepatica ◽

The State ◽

Capital City ◽

Metropolitan Region ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

Conservation Units ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris ◽

Espirito Santo

Abstract Sixty-two fecal samples of capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) living in eight conservation units (CUs) across the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, were assessed for the presence of eggs of liver flukes via sedimentation. Fasciola hepatica eggs were found in 37.1% (23/62) of the samples. Positive samples were found in six CUs (75%), three CUs located in the southern region of the state and three others in the metropolitan region of the capital city of Vitória. Identification of Fasciola hepatica eggs collected from capybara fecal samples were based on morphology, and confirmed using molecular methods. Our results suggest that capybaras may serve as a wild reservoir host for F. hepatica, possibly contributing to the epidemiology and geographic range expansion of this zoonotic parasite across its vast range of distribution in South America.

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DESPESAS PÚBLICAS COM SAÚDE E EDUCAÇÃO NOS MUNICÍPIOS DO ESPÍRITO SANTO: uma investigação empírica

Revista Políticas Públicas ◽

10.18764/2178-2865.v20n1p85-102 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 85

Author(s):

Edson Zambon Monte ◽

Thayane Pinheiro Largura ◽

Thayane Pinheiro Largura

Keyword(s):

Population Density ◽

Public Goods ◽

Median Voter ◽

Economies Of Scale ◽

Public Expenditure ◽

Census Data ◽

Income Elasticity ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

Espirito Santo ◽

Median Voter Theory

Este trabalho buscou verificar os determinantes dos gastos públicos com saúde e educação nos municípios do Espírito Santo, baseando-se na teoria do eleitor mediano. Os dados censitários referem-se ao ano de 2010. Constata que as principais variáveis que explicam as despesas públicas municipais com saúde e educação foram significantes e apresentaram os sinais esperados. Para saúde as principais variáveis foram: preço (tax-price), renda, população, IDH, percentual da população rural e densidade demográfica. Já para educação foram: preço, renda, população, IDH, percentual da população com até 15 anos e densidade demográfica. A elasticidade-preço revelou-se inelástica e a elasticidade-renda estimada permitiu referenciar os bens públicos relacionados à saúde e educação como de caráter normal/superior. Conclui que o coeficiente de congestionamento apresentou valor inferior à unidade, o que demonstra economias de escala a serem exploradas.Palavras-chave: Teoria do eleitor mediano, Despesas públicas, Espírito Santo.PUBLIC EXPENDITURE WITH HEALTH AND EDUCATION IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ESPÍRITO SANTO: an empirical investigation Abstract: The objective of this paper was to verify the determinants of public expenditure on health and education in the municipalities of Espírito Santo, based on the median voter theory and the traditional econometric approach. Census data refer to 2010. For health the variables significant were: price (tax-price), income, population, IDH, percentage of rural population and population density. As for education were: price, income, population, IDH, percentage of population aged 15 years and population density. The price elasticity proved to be inelastic and the estimated income elasticity allowed to reference the public goods related to health and education as normal/superior. The coefficient of congestion effect showed a value less than unity both for health and for education, demonstrating the presence of economies of scale to be exploited for these public goods. Key words: The median voter theory, Public expenditure, Espírito Santo.

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Distribution of bovine fasciolosis and associated factors in south Espírito Santo, Brazil: an update

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária ◽

10.1590/s1984-29612014003 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 23-29 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Isabella Vilhena Freire Martins ◽

Barbara Rauta de Avelar ◽

Cintia das Chagas Bernardo ◽

Alann Casotti de Leão ◽

Maria Julia Salim

Keyword(s):

Geographical Distribution ◽

Fasciola Hepatica ◽

Control Measures ◽

The South ◽

Final Model ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

Second Stage ◽

The North ◽

Espirito Santo

The geographical distribution and factors associated with bovine fasciolosis in the south of Espírito Santo were updated and the prevalences of this disease and of snails of the genus Lymnaea in the municipality of Jerônimo Monteiro were calculated. In the first stage, fecal samples were collected from 10% of the herds of 115 farms in 23 municipalities and interviews were conducted with owners. Generalized linear mixed models were used. In the second stage, in Jerônimo Monteiro municipality, feces and mollusks were collected from all farms registered in the milk cooperatives in the region. The mollusks were identified and examined for infection by Fasciola hepatica. Fasciolosis was diagnosed in 18 (78%) of the 23 municipalities. Of the 1157 fecal samples examined, 19.01% were positive for eggs of F. hepatica. The final model shows statistical evidence of associations between positive farms and previous cases of fasciolosis and concomitant grazing of cattle with other definitive hosts. In the evaluated farms from the studied municipality the prevalence of fasciolosis and Lymnaea was of 66.7% and 23.8%, respectively. Mollusks were found in flooded areas and the animals' drinking water troughs. The wide geographical distribution of bovine fasciolosis in the south of Espírito Santo requires control measures to prevent its expansion towards the north of this state and other places characterized as F. hepatica free-infection.

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Case-control study on filestyle in hypertensive and normotensive

Revista de Enfermagem UFPE on line ◽

10.5205/reuol.1321-10507-1-le.0501201116 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 122

Author(s):

Elizabete Regina De Araújo Oliveira ◽

Adriana Nunes Moraes ◽

Carla Milena Coqueiro Secchin ◽

Ana Paula Costa Velten ◽

Maria José Gomes

Keyword(s):

Case Control Study ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Case Control ◽

Espírito Santo ◽

De Se ◽

Factores De Riesgo ◽

Economic Profile ◽

Espirito Santo ◽

The Relationship ◽

Control Study

ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the relationship between lifestyle and other variables on hypertension. Method: this is about a case-control study performed with 120 users of the health unit of the district of Porto São Mateus/ES, matched the offer for one hypertensive of three normotensive. The instrument used was the profile of individual lifestyle as well as issues related to socio-economic profile. The project was approved by the Ethics Committee in Research of Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, of the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (043/2010). Results: there was a greater chance of developing hypertension with advancing age. The lifestyle was not statistically significant with hypertension, despite a greater exposure among normotensives. This fact can be attributed to a greater concern and health care by hypertensive only after the confirmation of the diagnosis of hypertension. Conclusion: adopting a healthy lifestyle from infancy to occur in order to prevent hypertension and not only serve as a treatment. Descriptors: life style; hipertensyon; risk factores.RESUMOObjetivo: analisar a relação do estilo de vida e de outras variáveis sobre a hipertensão arterial. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo de caso-controle realizado com 120 usuários da unidade de saúde do bairro Porto de São Mateus – ES, pareados na proporção de 3 hipertensos para 1 normotenso. O instrumento utilizado foi o Perfil do Estilo de Vida Individual além de questões relacionadas ao perfil sócio econômico. O projeto obteve aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, conforme parecer 043/2010. Resultados: observou-se maiores chances de desenvolver a hipertensão com o avanço da idade. O estilo de vida não apresentou significância estatística com a hipertensão arterial, apesar de uma maior exposição entre os normotensos. Tal fato pode ser atribuído a uma maior preocupação e cuidado com a saúde por parte dos hipertensos somente a partir da confirmação do diagnóstico de hipertensão. Conclusão: a adoção de um estilo de vida saudável deve ocorrer desde a infância a fim de se prevenir a hipertensão e não servir apenas como tratamento. Descritores: estilo de vida; hipertensão; fatores de risco.RESUMENObjetivo: analizar la relación entre el estilo de vida y otras variables en la hipertensión. Metodología: se trata de un estudio caso-control llevado a cabo con 120 usuarios de la unidad de salud del distrito de Porto São Mateus - ES, en una proporción de 1 hipertensos a 3 normotensos. El instrumento utilizado fue el perfil de estilo de vida individual, así como cuestiones relacionadas con el perfil socio-económico. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación del Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo, de la Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, con parecer 043/2010. Resultados: se observó una mayor probabilidad de desarrollar hipertensión con la edad avanzada. El estilo de vida no fue estadísticamente significativa con la hipertensión, a pesar de una mayor exposición entre los normotensos. Este hecho puede atribuirse a una mayor preocupación y la atención sanitaria hipertensos sólo después de la confirmación del diagnóstico de la hipertensión. Conclusión: la adopción de un estilo de vida saludable desde la infancia que se produzca con el fin de prevenir la hipertensión y no sólo servir como tratamiento. Descriptores: estilo de vida; hipertensión; factores de riesgo.

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Studies on the ecology of Lymnaea tomentosa, the intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica. 1. History, geographical distribution, and environment.

Australian Journal of Zoology ◽

10.1071/zo9640217 ◽

1964 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 217 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

JC Boray

Keyword(s):

Intermediate Host ◽

Geographical Distribution ◽

Fasciola Hepatica ◽

Pathological Effect ◽

Trematode Infection ◽

Biological Environment ◽

Ph Range ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

The role of Lymnaea tomentosa as the intermediate host of Fasciola hepatica is reviewed, and an account is given of its habitats and distribution in Australia. L. tomentosa lives and reproduces within the pH range 5-8, but appears to be more adapted to slightly acid conditions. The relationship of the snail to its biological environment is discussed and observations on its parasites and predators are recorded. The pathological effect of trematode infection of L. tomentosa is described.

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The Effect of Earthworm (Lumbricus terrestrisL.) Population Density and Soil Water Content Interactions on Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Soils

Applied and Environmental Soil Science ◽

10.1155/2010/737096 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Andrew K. Evers ◽

Tyler A. Demers ◽

Andrew M. Gordon ◽

Naresh V. Thevathasan

Keyword(s):

Population Density ◽

Water Content ◽

Soil Water ◽

Soil Water Content ◽

Agricultural Soils ◽

Lumbricus Terrestris ◽

Nitrous Oxide Emissions ◽

Research Station ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Relationship

Earthworms may have an influence on the production ofN2O, a greenhouse gas, as a result of the ideal environment contained in their gut and casts for denitrifier bacteria. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between earthworm (Lumbricus terrestrisL.) population density, soil water content andN2Oemissions in a controlled greenhouse experiment based on population densities (90 to 270 individualsm−2) found at the Guelph Agroforestry Research Station (GARS) from 1997 to 1998. An experiment conducted at considerably higher than normal densities of earthworms revealed a significant relationship between earthworm density, soil water content andN2Oemissions, with mean emissions increasing to 43.5 gha−1day−1at 30 earthworms 0.0333 m−2at 35% soil water content. However, a second experiment, based on the density of earthworms at GARS, found no significant difference inN2Oemissions (5.49 to 6.99 gha−1day−1) aa a result of density and 31% soil water content.

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