Gastrointestinal helminth parasites of Gallus gallus raised in extensive system in the city of Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

A comparative study was carried out to investigate the gastrointestinal helminth infection in domestic fowls Gallus gallus (30 specimens) and ducks Anas platyrhynchos (30 specimen). A total of 1610 helminth parasites of eight species from three taxonomic classes were recovered and identified from the different parts of alimentary canal. Among the parasitic group the cestodes were turned out to be predominant with a prevalence of 50.93% (820) whereas, the rate was 27.97% (450) and 21.19% (340) in nematodes and trematodes, respectively. The prevalence of parasites species were Ascaridia galli (80%), Echinostoma revolutum (73.33%), Raillientina echinobothrida (53.33%), Echinoparyphium recurvatum (53.33%), Cotugnia digonophora (50%), Amoebotaenia sphenoids (30%), Ascaridia hermaphoridita (43.33%) and Hymenolepis cantania (26.67%). The rate of infestation was higher (90%) in fowls than in ducks (80%) and the intensity of infections was slightly higher in ducks 31.67 (31.48 in domestic fowls). In both domestic fowls and ducks, cestode parasites were most dominant, and prevalence (83.33% and 16.80±4.31) and intensity were lower in fowls than in ducks (76.67% and 17.39 ± 4.2 2). Highest rate of infestation was observed in summer both in fowl (81.82%) and duck (70%) while, winter was associated with peak intensity of parasites in fowl (46.67) and in duck (44.28) observed in summer. The prevalence of parasites was higher in caecum of both domestic fowls and ducks. Bangladesh J. Zool. 49(1): 35-46, 2021

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Incidence of congenital hypothyroidism in the city of Uberaba/Minas Gerais and etiological evaluation of the affected subjects

Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia ◽

10.1590/s0004-27302012000500005 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 56 (5) ◽

pp. 305-312 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Heloísa Marcelina da Cunha Palhares ◽

Lilian Carla Silva ◽

Luciene Mayumi Sato ◽

Beatriz Hallal Jorge Lara ◽

Sybele de Souza Castro Miranzi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Congenital Hypothyroidism ◽

Screening Program ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The State ◽

Thyroid Dysgenesis ◽

Outpatient Unit ◽

Transient Hypothyroidism ◽

Molecular Studies ◽

Definition Of ◽

The City

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the incidence and etiology of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in Uberaba, MG. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: From 2001 to 2010, by reviewing patient files from a public reference outpatient unit. The screening program covered 88% of live-born children. RESULTS: CH was diagnosed in 16 children, representing an incidence of 1:2,017 live-born children screened. The etiological evaluation was done in 15 children and revealed seven cases of thyroid dysgenesis, seven of dyshormonogenesis, and one case of transient hypothyroidism. One child moved away from the state before etiological investigation was carried out. CONCLUSION: We concluded that both the incidence of CH and of dyshormonogenesis as the main causes of CH were increased in the investigated region, but molecular studies are necessary for a better definition of etiology.

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Montreal Battery of Evaluation of Amusia: Validity evidence and norms for adolescents in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Dementia & Neuropsychologia ◽

10.1590/s1980-57642012dn06040008 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 244-252 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marília Nunes-Silva ◽

Vitor Geraldi Haase

Keyword(s):

Single Case ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Dimensional Structure ◽

Short Version ◽

Validity Evidence ◽

Musical Ability ◽

Musical Skills ◽

Belo Horizonte ◽

Almost All ◽

The City

ABSTRACT The Montreal Battery of Evaluation of Amusia (MBEA) is a battery of tests that assesses six music processing components: scale, contour, interval, rhythm, metric, and music memory. The present study sought to verify the psychometric characteristics of the MBEA in a sample of 150 adolescents aged 14-18 years in the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and to develop specific norms for this population. We used statistical procedures that explored the dimensional structure of the MBEA and its items, evaluating their adequacy from empirical data, verifying their reliability, and providing evidence of validity. The results for the difficult levels for each test indicated a trend toward higher scores, corroborating previous studies. From the analysis of the criterion groups, almost all of the items were considered discriminatory. The global score of the MBEA was shown to be valid and reliable (r K-R20=0.896) for assessing the musical ability of normal teenagers. Based on the analysis of the items, we proposed a short version of the MBEA. Further studies with larger samples and amusic individuals are necessary to provide evidence of the validity of the MBEA in the Brazilian milieu. The present study brings to the Brazilian context a tool for diagnosing deficits in musical skills and will serve as a basis for comparisons with single case studies and studies of populations with specific neuropsychological syndromes.

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The effect of age on the frequency of adverse reactions caused by antimony in the treatment of American tegumentary leishmaniasis in Governador Valadares, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical ◽

10.1590/s0037-86822012000500011 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 45 (5) ◽

pp. 597-600 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Doracy Silva Diniz ◽

Alexandre Sylvio Vieira Costa ◽

Patrícia Maria Fonseca Escalda

Keyword(s):

Adverse Effect ◽

Detection Rate ◽

Endemic Area ◽

Adverse Reactions ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Tegumentary Leishmaniasis ◽

American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis ◽

Clinical Healing ◽

The City ◽

Effect Of Age

INTRODUCTION: Governador Valadares is an endemic area of American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL). The detection rate was 15.36 per 100,000 habitants from 2001 to 2006 (Miranda, 2008). This study aimed to analyze the effects of age on the frequency of adverse reactions caused by antimony in the treatment of ATL in the City of Governador Valadares, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, during 2009. METHODS: Data were collected from the forms of the Information System for Notifiable Diseases, and from charts, questionnaires, and home visits to patients. RESULTS: The study included 40 patients, 26 (65%) of whom were males. Individuals over the age of 50 had a 66% higher rate of adverse effects than subjects who were 50 years old or less (CI 95%, 1.14-2.41). The average age of individuals who reported some type of adverse effect was 44.11 years (SD = 20.14), while the average age of the group that did not report any adverse effect was of 25.46 years (SD = 18.37; p < 0.01). Clinical healing was 67.5%, and 10% of patients discontinued the treatment. CONCLUSIONS: In the treatment of ATL, the age of patients should be considered, because most adverse reactions occur in individuals over 50 years of age. For this reason, the drug should be used with restriction in these cases.

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Capture of Triatoma arthurneivai (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) using a new luminous trap in Southeast Brazil

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical ◽

10.1590/s0037-86822011000600023 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 44 (6) ◽

pp. 774-776 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

João Victor Leite Dias ◽

Bethânia Alves de Avelar ◽

Hildebrando Cirqueira Júnior ◽

Liléia Diotaiuti ◽

Herton Helder Rocha Pires

Keyword(s):

Minas Gerais ◽

Mountain Range ◽

Low Density ◽

Trap Design ◽

Southeast Brazil ◽

Triatomine Bugs ◽

In The Wild ◽

The City

INTRODUCTION: Triatomine bug captures in the wild are laborious and time-consuming. Some traps may assist in this task. We report a new trap design and the capture of a specimen of a triatomine rarely found. METHODS: Two luminous traps were installed in the city of Diamantina, State of Minas Gerais, and surveyed weekly for a year. RESULTS: A Triatoma arthurneivai female and other triatomine bugs were caught. CONCLUSIONS: A new trap design may be used in triatomine bugs field captures, mainly in low density areas. We assume the center of endemism of Triatoma arthurneivai is the Espinhaço Mountain range.

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Epidemiological aspects of human and canine visceral leishmaniasis in Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, between 2007 and 2009

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical ◽

10.1590/s0037-86822011000500006 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 44 (5) ◽

pp. 561-566 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Patrícia Fernandes do Prado ◽

Marília Fonseca Rocha ◽

Joel Fontes de Sousa ◽

Dênio Iuri Caldeira ◽

Gustavo Fontes Paz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Age Group ◽

Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis ◽

Disease Notification ◽

Epidemiological Features ◽

Male Patients ◽

And Control ◽

The City

INTRODUCTION: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an expanding zoonosis in Brazil and is becoming urbanized in several Brazilian regions. This study aims to describe the epidemiological features of human and canine VL in the municipality of Montes Claros, State of Minas Gerais, by focusing on their spatial distribution. METHODS: Data concerning human cases and reactive dogs for VL from 2007 to 2009 were obtained from the Information System for Disease Notification (SINAN) and from reports of the local Centro de Controle de Zoonoses (CCZ), respectively. The addresses of human and canine cases have been georeferenced and localized in thematic maps, allowing their spatial visualization as well as the identification of areas at risk of VL transmission. RESULTS: Ninety-five cases of human VL were reported in the period. The 0-9-year-old age group (48.4%) was the most affected, within which the majority consisted of male patients (64%). Of the samples collected for the canine serological survey, 2,919 (6.3%) were reactive to VL. The spatial localization of these cases shows that the disease was scattered in the urban area of the municipality. Areas showing a higher dissemination risk were concentrated in the central, northwestern, and southern regions of the city. CONCLUSIONS: Identifying the areas most at risk in urban Montes Claros may help guide actions toward local epidemiological vigilance and control.

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Iron-deficiency anemia and associated factors among preschool children in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Revista de Nutrição ◽

10.1590/1678-98652017000200004 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 185-196

Author(s):

Luciana Neri NOBRE ◽

Angelina do Carmo LESSA ◽

Hilda Christiane de OLIVEIRA ◽

Joel Alves LAMOUNIER ◽

Sylvia do Carmo Castro FRANCISCHINI

Keyword(s):

Preschool Children ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Education Level ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Iron Depletion ◽

The City

ABSTRACT Objective: Study the prevalence of iron depletion and iron-deficiency anemia and their associated factors in preschool children. Methods: Cross-sectional study with five-year old preschool children from a birth cohort of the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Socioeconomic, demographic, and dietary characteristics were obtained through a questionnaire administered to each child mother or guardian. Iron depletion (normal hemoglobin and low serum ferritin levels) and iron-deficiency anemia (hemoglobin level than 11g/dL) were detected after collecting 5mL of venous blood of preschool children. Poisson regression was used to identify the factors associated with iron depletion and iron-deficiency anemia. Results: A total of 228 preschool were evaluated, corresponding to 97.4% of the children from a cohort study followed-up up to the end of their first year of life. Iron depletion and iron-deficiency anemia were detected, respectively, in 15.9% and 18.9% of the preschool children evaluated. Iron depletion was not associated with any variable studied, while low maternal education level was associated with iron-deficiency anemia (PR=1.83; P=0.03). Conclusion: Iron-deficiency anemia is considered as a mild public health problem among 5-year old children in the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais. Higher maternal education level was a protective factor against this deficiency, and therefore it is as an important marker for the occurrence of iron-deficiency anemia in the population studied.

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What happens between the roça and the urban periphery? Some questions about movement

Vibrant Virtual Brazilian Anthropology ◽

10.1590/1809-43412018v15n1a402 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Luiz Felipe Rocha Benites

Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Ethnographic Research ◽

Small Farms ◽

Social Spaces ◽

Rural And Urban Areas ◽

The North ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Urban Periphery ◽

The City

Abstract This article explores the idea of movement through an analysis of the flows between rural and urban areas, more specifically between small farms (roças) and the peripheries of big cities. I turn to my own ethnographic research on rural and riverside communities in the north of Minas Gerais, as well as ethnographies produced on populations in the Cerrado Mineiro, in order to question the primacy of movement in the definitions of the city and to extend the notion through an approach that incorporates the relations between persons and things circulating in both these social spaces.

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