Determinação do período de estabilidade de soluções volumétricas rotineiramente utilizadas em laboratórios de análises químicas / Determination of the stability period of volumetric solutions routinely used in chemical analysis laboratories / Determinación del período de estabilidad de las soluciones volumétricas utilizadas habitualmente en los laboratorios de análisis químicos

As soluções volumétricas são rotineiramente utilizadas nos laboratórios, principalmente nos processos de síntese de produtos e nas análises quantitativas de matéria-prima e/ou produto acabado, entretanto poucos são os estudos que abordam a estabilidade destas soluções. Considerando que a qualidade das soluções volumétricas pode afetar os procedimentos de análises químicas e consequentemente induzir a erros, e ainda que, a Farmacopeia Brasileira (2010) não cita tempo máximo de utilização dessas soluções padronizadas, a avaliação da estabilidade das mesmas é importante. Sendo assim, o objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar a estabilidadede 10 soluções volumétricas, empregadas rotineiramente em laboratórios de análises químicas, com o intuito de estabelecer o período que essas soluções permanecem estáveis, isto é, sem sofrer alteração na concentração. As metodologias de preparo e padronização das soluções volumétricas seguiram os métodos descritos na Farmacopeia Brasileira (2010), sendo as mesmas padronizadas no momento do preparo e a cada 20 dias, por um período de 180 dias. As soluções contendo ácidos e bases, bem como as soluções de iodato de potássio e nitrato de prata, permaneceram constantes durante o período de análises. As soluções de EDTA, iodo, nitrito de sódio, permanganato de potássio e tiossulfato de sódio apresentaram estabilidade inferior a 180 dias, tornando necessária a realização de padronização periódica. As soluções volumétricas utilizadas nos laboratórios apresentam diferentes estabilidades, o que ressalta a importância da determinação do período que as mesmas se mantêmcom as concentrações estáveis, evitando possíveis alterações de resultados nas análises químicas.

Volumetric solutions are routinely used in laboratories, mainly in product synthesis processes and in quantitative analyzes of raw materials and/or finished products, however there are few studies that address the stability of these solutions. Considering that the quality of volumetric solutions can affect chemical analysis procedures and consequently induce errors, and even though the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia (2010) does not mention the maximum time for using these standardized solutions, the evaluation of their stability is important. Therefore, the aim of this work was to evaluate the stability of 10 volumetric solutions, routinely used in chemical analysis laboratories, in order to establish the period that these solutions remain stable without changing their concentrations. The methodologies for preparing and standardizing the volumetric solutions followed the methods described in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia (2010), being standardized at the time of preparation and every 20 days, for a period of 180 days. Solutions containing acids and bases, as well as potassium iodate and silver nitrate solutions, were stable during the analysis period. The solutions of EDTA, iodine, sodium nitrite, potassium permanganate and sodium thiosulfate showed stability less than 180 days, making it necessary to carry out periodic standardization of these solutions. The volumetric solutions used in the laboratories have different stabilities, which highlights the importance of determining the period in which they remain stable, avoiding possible changes in results in chemical analyzes.

Las soluciones volumétricas se utilizan de forma rutinaria en los laboratorios, principalmente en los procesos de síntesis de productos y en el análisis cuantitativo de materias primas y/o productos acabados. Sin embargo, existen pocos estudios que aborden la estabilidad de estas soluciones. Considerando que la calidad de las soluciones volumétricas puede afectar los procedimientos de análisis químico y consecuentemente inducir a errores, y también que, la Farmacopea Brasileña (2010) no menciona el tiempo máximo de uso de estas soluciones estandarizadas, la evaluación de su estabilidad es importante. Así, el objetivo del trabajo fue evaluar la estabilidad de 10 soluciones volumétricas, utilizadas rutinariamente en los laboratorios de análisis químico, con el fin de establecer el período en que estas soluciones permanecen estables, es decir, sin sufrir alteraciones en la concentración. Las metodologías de preparación y estandarización de las soluciones volumétricas siguieron los métodos descritos en la Farmacopea Brasileña (2010), siendo las mismas estandarizadas en el momento de la preparación y cada 20 días, por un período de 180 días. Las soluciones que contienen ácidos y bases, así como las soluciones de yodato de potasio y nitrato de plata, permanecieron constantes durante el periodo de análisis. Las soluciones de EDTA, yodo, nitrito de sodio, permanganato de potasio y tiosulfato de sodio fueron estables durante menos de 180 días, por lo que fue necesario realizar estandarizaciones periódicas. Las soluciones volumétricas utilizadas en los laboratorios presentan diferentes estabilidades, lo que pone de manifiesto la importancia de determinar el periodo que permanecen con concentraciones estables, evitando posibles cambios en los resultados en los análisis químicos.

Use of an applicator brush with high concentration bleaching gels.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate in vitro two high concentration self-mix bleaching gels (35% or 37.5%) with different application tips (with or without an applicator brush) during in-office bleaching. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Healthy premolars were randomly assigned to five groups (n = 8): no treatment; 35% HP without applicator brush, 35% HP with applicator brush, 37.5% HP without applicator brush, and 37.5% HP with applicator brush. After the procedures, the concentration of HP transferred into the pulp chamber was evaluated using UV-Vis. The amount of gel used in each group was measured on a precision analytical balance. Color change (ΔEab, ΔE00, and ΔWID) was evaluated with a digital spectrophotometer. Initial concentration was measured by titration with potassium permanganate. The pH was evaluated using a digital pH meter. The data from each test were submitted to nonparametric tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS: Using a tip with an applicator brush expended less gel and left a lower amount of HP inside the pulp chamber compared to the tip without a brush for both bleaching gels (p < 0.0003), although no significant difference in color change was observed (p < 0.05). The 37.5% HP showed a more stable and less acidic pH and a lower amount of HP in the pulp chamber than the 35% HP (p < 0.00001). CONCLUSION: The HP penetration into the pulp chamber was lower when using an applicator with a brush tip than when using one with a conventional tip. As for the color, both tips were considered to lighten teeth. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: For the application of a self-mixing high concentration in-office bleaching gel, a brush tip should be recommended because its use diminishes the penetration of HP into the pulp chamber and wastes less bleaching gel.

A adição de solução de permanganato de potássio ao curativo preconizado por diretrizes internacionais, no local de inserção do cateter venoso central, pode reduzir a prevalência de infecções da corrente sanguínea em unidade de terapia intensiva? um ensaio clínico randomizado / The addition of potassium permanganate solution to the dressing recommended by international guidelines at the insertion site of the central venous catheter may reduce the prevalence of bloodstream infections related to the use of these catheters in an Intensive Care Unit? A randomized controlled trial

As infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde são muito prevalentes em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTIs), sendo 30% delas relacionadas às infecções da corrente sanguínea; estas são relevantes por aumentar a morbimortalidade e os custos de internação. A proposta deste estudo é avaliar se a adição de permanganato de potássio à 1:10.000 ao curativo nos locais de introdução de cateter venoso central (CVC) é capaz de reduzir as infecções de corrente sanguínea, nos pacientes internados na UTI do Hospital Policlin 9 de julho (HP9Julho). Trata-se de um ensaio clínico, randomizado e controlado que avaliou o banco de dados de controle de infecção hospitalar do HP9Julho, de 353 cateteres/dia que receberam em seus curativos, nos locais de inserção do CVC, realizados conforme recomendações do 2011 CDC Guidelines, a adição da solução de permanganato (KMnO4) à 1:10.000 (Grupo KMnO4), e 353 cateteres/dia que não receberam o KMnO4 (Grupo Controle). Nos resultados, com relação à presença de infecção de corrente sanguínea, foi encontrada uma relação de 7:2, quando comparado o grupo controle com o grupo KMnO4, o que apresenta significância estatística, entretanto. Os grupos KMnO4 e Controle foram avaliados e comparados por meio dos testes de Mann-Whitney e teste Binomial das Proporções com relação a 2 variáveis individuais (gênero e idade) além de 8 variáveis clínicas (intubação orotraqueal, CVD, CVC, cateteres-dia, óbitos, hemocultura positiva, APACHE II e SAPS III), sendo que houve diferença estatisticamente significante apenas entre os valores de hemoculturas positivas (p- valor = 0,05). Portanto, o resultado deste estudo mostrou que a adição de permanganato de potássio 1:10.000, ao curativo recomendado pelo 2011 Guidelines CDC, reduziu as infecções de corrente sanguínea, relacionadas a cateter venoso central, nos pacientes internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva do Hospital Policlin 9 de julho

Healthcare-related infections are very prevalent in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), 30% of them related to bloodstream infections; these are relevant because they increase morbidity, mortality and hospitalization costs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the addition of 1:10,000 potassium permanganate to the dressing at central venous catheter introduction (CVC) sites is able to reduce bloodstream infections in ICU patients at Hospital Policlin 9 de July (HP9July). This was a randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating the HP9July hospital infection control database of 353 catheters/day they received in their dressings at CVC insertion sites, according as recommended by the 2011 CDC Guidelines. the addition of permanganate solution (KMnO4) at 1:10,000 (KMnO4 Group), and 353 catheters / day not receiving KMnO4 (Control Group). In the results, regarding the presence of infection in the bloodstream, we have found a ratio of 7:2, when compared the control group with the KMnO4 group, which had statistical significance. The KMnO4 and Control groups were evaluated and compared using the Mann-Whitney test and the Binomial Proportions test for 2 individual variables (gender and age) in addition to 8 clinical variables (orotracheal intubation, CVD, CVC, catheters-day, deaths, positive blood culture, APACHE II and SAPS III), with a statistically significant difference only between the values of positive blood cultures (p-value = 0.05). Therefore, based on the results obtained, we conclude that the addition of potassium permanganate 1: 10,000, to the dressing recommended by the 2011 Guidelines CDC, reduced bloodstream infections, related to central venous catheter, in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of said hospital.

Melanin bleaching with potassium permanganate for melanocytic lesions diagnosis in veterinary medicine / Despigmentação de melanócitos com permanganato de potássio para diagnóstico de lesões melanocíticas na medicina veterinária

The aim of this study was to microscopically re-evaluate the melanocytic lesions diagnoses established by the Animal Pathology Laboratory of the Federal University of Uberlândia, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, over a period of eleven years; in addition, to perform a comparative analysis between the conventional histopathological (CH) method and the use of the melanin bleaching (MB) technique with potassium permanganate, sulfuric acid, and oxalic acid solutions. The results of the MB method presented a disagreement in 24.32% of the diagnosis previously by CH, with low agreement (61.0%) and low Kappa coefficient (0.2267). Melanoma was the most frequent lesion, more frequent in elderly and non-breed female dogs. The most frequent melanoma location was in the cutaneous tissue. The presence or absence of a pagetoid spread in cutaneous samples, distribution of melanin, pattern of cell layout, cell morphology, degree of cellular atypia, and the number of mitoses verified after MB were the most important criteria to confirm the diagnosis of malignancy or benignity of the lesions. Evaluating pathologists considered MB to be essential for the majority of diagnoses and an efficient complementary method for the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions, even in cases with a moderate degree of pigmentation.(AU)

Este estudo objetivou reavaliar microscopicamente os diagnósticos de lesões melanocíticas estabelecidos pelo setor de Patologia Animal da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, em um período de 11 anos, e, com base nesse levantamento, realizar uma análise comparativa entre o método histopatológico convencional (HC) e o método de despigmentação de melanócitos (DM) com permanganato de potássio, ácido sulfúrico e ácido oxálico. A DM revelou discordância em 24,32% dos diagnósticos previamente estabelecidos por HC, apresentando baixa concordância (61,0%) e baixo valor de coeficiente Kappa (0,2267). A alteração mais frequente foi o melanoma, com maior ocorrência em cadelas idosas sem raça definida (SRD). A localização mais frequente dos melanomas foi cutânea. A presença ou ausência de disseminação pagetoide nos casos cutâneos, a forma de distribuição da melanina, o padrão de disposição das células, a morfologia celular, o grau de atipia celular e a quantidade de mitoses verificada após a despigmentação foram critérios de elevada importância para firmar o diagnóstico quanto à malignidade ou benignidade da lesão. A despigmentação foi considerada pelos patologistas avaliadores como essencial para o diagnóstico na maioria dos casos, o que leva a concluir que ela constitui um método complementar eficiente no diagnóstico das lesões melanocíticas, mesmo em casos com grau moderado de pigmentação.(AU)

Melanin bleaching with potassium permanganate for melanocytic lesions diagnosis in veterinary medicine / Despigmentação de melanócitos com permanganato de potássio para diagnóstico de lesões melanocíticas na medicina veterinária

The aim of this study was to microscopically re-evaluate the melanocytic lesions diagnoses established by the Animal Pathology Laboratory of the Federal University of Uberlândia, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, over a period of eleven years; in addition, to perform a comparative analysis between the conventional histopathological (CH) method and the use of the melanin bleaching (MB) technique with potassium permanganate, sulfuric acid, and oxalic acid solutions. The results of the MB method presented a disagreement in 24.32% of the diagnosis previously by CH, with low agreement (61.0%) and low Kappa coefficient (0.2267). Melanoma was the most frequent lesion, more frequent in elderly and non-breed female dogs. The most frequent melanoma location was in the cutaneous tissue. The presence or absence of a pagetoid spread in cutaneous samples, distribution of melanin, pattern of cell layout, cell morphology, degree of cellular atypia, and the number of mitoses verified after MB were the most important criteria to confirm the diagnosis of malignancy or benignity of the lesions. Evaluating pathologists considered MB to be essential for the majority of diagnoses and an efficient complementary method for the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions, even in cases with a moderate degree of pigmentation.(AU)

Este estudo objetivou reavaliar microscopicamente os diagnósticos de lesões melanocíticas estabelecidos pelo setor de Patologia Animal da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, em um período de 11 anos, e, com base nesse levantamento, realizar uma análise comparativa entre o método histopatológico convencional (HC) e o método de despigmentação de melanócitos (DM) com permanganato de potássio, ácido sulfúrico e ácido oxálico. A DM revelou discordância em 24,32% dos diagnósticos previamente estabelecidos por HC, apresentando baixa concordância (61,0%) e baixo valor de coeficiente Kappa (0,2267). A alteração mais frequente foi o melanoma, com maior ocorrência em cadelas idosas sem raça definida (SRD). A localização mais frequente dos melanomas foi cutânea. A presença ou ausência de disseminação pagetoide nos casos cutâneos, a forma de distribuição da melanina, o padrão de disposição das células, a morfologia celular, o grau de atipia celular e a quantidade de mitoses verificada após a despigmentação foram critérios de elevada importância para firmar o diagnóstico quanto à malignidade ou benignidade da lesão. A despigmentação foi considerada pelos patologistas avaliadores como essencial para o diagnóstico na maioria dos casos, o que leva a concluir que ela constitui um método complementar eficiente no diagnóstico das lesões melanocíticas, mesmo em casos com grau moderado de pigmentação.(AU)

Intravaginal practices are associated with greater odds of high-risk HPV infection in Haitian women.

OBJECTIVE: Haitian women have the highest incidence of cervical cancer within the Western hemisphere. Intravaginal hygiene practices have been linked with human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and cervical dysplasia. These practices, known as 'twalet deba' in Haitian Creole, are common among Haitian women and are performed with various natural and synthetic agents. As part of a community-based participatory research initiative aimed at reducing cervical cancer disparities in rural Haiti, we explored the use of intravaginal agents and their associations with high-risk HPV infection. DESIGN: Community Health Workers recruited 416 women for cervical self-sampling from two neighborhoods within Thomonde, Haiti. Participants were interviewed regarding intravaginal hygiene practices and completed a cervical self-sampling procedure. Cervical samples were analyzed for the presence of high-risk HPV infection. Associations between each intravaginal agent and high-risk HPV infection were examined via univariate logistic regression analyses, as well as via multivariate analyses controlling for sociodemographic factors and concurrent agent use. RESULTS: Nearly all women (97.1%) performed twalet deba, using a variety of herbal and commercially produced intravaginal agents. Approximately 11% of the participants tested positive for high-risk HPV. Pigeon pea and lime juice were the only agents found to be associated with high-risk HPV in the univariate analyses, with women who used these agents being approximately twice as likely to have high-risk HPV as those who did not. Only pigeon pea remained significantly associated with high-risk HPV after controlling for sociodemographic factors and concurrent agent use. CONCLUSION: Two agents, pigeon pea and lime juice, may contribute to risk for HPV infection in this population. Results suggest that in addition to cervical cancer screening interventions, future preventive initiatives should focus on minimizing risk by advocating for the use of less-toxic twalet deba alternatives.

Uso concomitante de permanganato de potássio no curativo da inserção do cateter venoso central e a prevalência de infecções da corrente sanguínea / Concomitant use of potassium permanganate at central venous catheter insertion dressing and the prevalence of bloodstream infections

As infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde lideram as causas de morte entre as doenças de notificação obrigatória nos Estados Unidos da América do Norte e são responsáveis por custos elevados, dentre elas, um terço está relacionado às infecções de corrente sanguínea, ocupando a 3a causa de infecções em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) e a 10a causa de morte nos EUA. Portanto, a busca de medidas que possam reduzir estas infecções se faz necessária e, neste contexto, a adição de permanganato de potássio ao curativo feito no local de punção venosa central pode ser uma medida eficaz, uma vez que pouco se estuda acerca da técnica do curativo. Em novembro de 2013, este fármaco passou a ser adicionado aos curativos da punção venosa central, na UTI do Hospital Policlin, mantendo-se todas as recomendações do 2011 Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections do Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), isto é, curativo estéril, limpeza com clorexidina 0,5%, e como medida complementar adicionar uma compressa, por 20 minutos, de permanganato de potássio 1:10.000. Assim, a proposta deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de infecção de corrente sanguínea, antes e após esta intervenção, nos pacientes internados na UTI do Hospital Policlin 9 de Julho ­ São José dos Campos ­ SP. Tratou-se de um estudo de coorte, transversal e retrospectivo, com avaliação do banco de dados de 10.573 cateteres/dia de pacientes internados na UTI do Hospital, que foram divididos em dois grupos, sendo o primeiro composto por 5.273 cateteres/dia no período de 01/06/2011 a 31/10/2013 que não foram submetidos à adição de permanganato de potássio ao curativo do cateter venoso central, e o segundo composto por 5.300 cateteres/dia no período de 01/11/2013 a 30/08/2015, que foram submetidos à adição de permanganato de potássio ao curativo. Foram excluídos do estudo os cateteres/dia dos pacientes transferidos de outras unidades com diagnóstico de infecção; cateteres/dia dos pacientes transferidos de outras unidades que já estavam com cateter venoso central. Para avaliar prevalência de infecção de corrente sanguínea relacionada à utilização de cateter venoso central, foram analisados os dados clínicos que levaram ao diagnóstico de infecção, bem como os resultados das hemoculturas. No grupo de 5.273 cateteres/dia não submetidos à adição de permanganato de potássio ao curativo aconteceram 20 casos de infecção de corrente sanguínea; e no grupo de 5300 cateteres/dia que receberam curativo habitual (2011 Guidelines CDC), submetidos à adição de permanganato de potássio ao curativo do cateter venoso central aconteceram 6 casos de infecção de corrente sanguínea. Os resultados apresentaram significância estatística. Em conclusão, a redução de infecções de corrente sanguínea pela adição do permanganato de potássio 1:10.000 ao curativo habitual (2011 Guidelines CDC) é uma medida efetiva e de baixo custo no gerenciamento e prevenção das infecções de corrente sanguínea em UTI(AU)

Health-care-related infections lead the causes of death among mandatory reporting diseases in the United States and are responsible for high costs, among which onethird is related to bloodstream infections, and is the third leading cause of infection in the United States. Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Therefore, the search for measures that can reduce these infections is necessary and, in this context, the addition of Potassium Permanganate to the dressing done at the central venous puncture site can be an effective measure, since little is studied about the technique of band Aid. In November 2013, this drug was added to the dressings of the central venipuncture in the ICU of the Policlin Hospital, maintaining all the recommendations of the 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I.e., sterile dressing, 0.5% chlorhexidine cleansing, and as a supplementary measure add a pad for 20 min of 1: 10,000 Potassium Permanganate. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of bloodstream infection, before and after this intervention, in patients hospitalized in the ICU of Hospital Policlin 9 de Julho - São José dos Campos - SP. This was a cross-sectional and retrospective cohort study with a database of 10,573 catheters / day of patients hospitalized in the Hospital ICU, divided into two groups, the first consisting of 5,273 catheters / day in the period From 01/06/2011 to 10/31/2013 that were not submitted to the addition of potassium permanganate to the dressing of the central venous catheter, and the second compound for 5,300 catheters / day from 01/11/2013 to 30/08 / 2015, who were submitted to the addition of potassium permanganate to the dressing. The catheters / day of the patients transferred from other units with a diagnosis of infection were excluded from the study; Catheters / day of the patients transferred from other units that already had a central venous catheter. To evaluate the prevalence of bloodstream infection related to the use of central venous catheter, we analyzed the clinical data that led to the diagnosis of infection, as well as the results of blood cultures. In the group of 5,273 catheters / day not submitted to the addition of potassium permanganate to the dressing occurred 20 cases of bloodstream infection; And in the group of 5300 catheters / day who received usual dressing (2011 Guidelines), submitted to the addition of potassium permanganate to the dressing of the central venous catheter, 6 cases of bloodstream infection occurred. The results were statistically significant. In conclusion, the reduction of bloodstream infections by the addition of 1: 10,000 potassium permanganate to the usual dressing (2011 Guidelines CDC) is an effective and low-cost measure in the management and prevention of bloodstream infections in ICU. However, it was a cross-sectional and retrospective cohort study, with an evaluation of the hospital infection control database; And this study design may generate selection bias, so that to confirm our results, it is desirable to initiate a prospective, randomized, blind, placebo-controlled study(AU)

In Vitro Synergism between Azithromycin or Terbinafine and Topical Antimicrobial Agents against Pythium insidiosum.

We describe here in vitro activity for the combination of azithromycin or terbinafine and benzalkonium, cetrimide, cetylpyridinium, mupirocin, triclosan, or potassium permanganate. With the exception of potassium permanganate, the remaining antimicrobial drugs were active and had an MIC90 between 2 and 32 µg∕ml. The greatest synergism was observed for the combination of terbinafine and cetrimide (71.4%). In vivo experimental evaluations will clarify the potential of these drugs for the topical treatment of lesions caused by Pythium insidiosum.

Permanganato de potássio como agente terapêutico no controle de Epistylis sp. em cachara Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum e seus efeitos na hematologia / Potassium permanganate as therapeutic agent in control of Epistylis sp. in cachara Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum and its effects an hematology

The early phase of South American carnivorous catfish is commonly affected by ectoparasites. The use of the potassium permanganate KMnO4 as therapeutic agent for control of the natural infestation by ciliate protozoan Epistylis sp. in cachara juveniles, Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum and its effects on hematology, was evaluated in this study. The fish were submitted to three therapeutic baths, lasting 20 min in intervals of 48 h with potassium permanganate in the concentrations of 0.0 mg L-1 (control); 1.0 mg L-1; 2.5 mg L-1 and 4.0 mg L-1. The different levels of the potassium permanganate tested did not interfere (P>0.05) in survival. The smaller (P 0.05) prevalence was observed in the concentration of 2.5 mg L-1 (6.67 ± 6.70%). Effect on the erythrogram was not observed (P>0.05). The fish treated with the potassium permanganate in the concentration of 1.0 mg L-1 showed higher percentage (P 0.01) of special granulocytic cells (SGC) in relation to treated with the concentration of 2.5 mg L-1, 4.0 mg L-1 and control group. Independent of the concentration, the treated fish showed smaller absolute value of eosinophils (P 0.01) in relation to fish of control group. Potassium permanganate in the concentration of 2.5 mg L-1 was effective in the control of the ciliate protozoan Epistylis sp. in cachara juveniles naturally infected.

A fase inicial da produção de bagres carnívoros sul americanos é comumente acometida por ectoparasitos. Neste trabalho avaliou-se o uso do permanganato de potássio KMnO4 como agente terapêutico no controle do protozoário ciliado Epistylis sp. em juvenis de cachara, Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum, naturalmente parasitados e seus efeitos na hematologia. Os peixes foram submetidos a três banhos terapêuticos, com intervalos de 48 h e duração de 20 min, com permanganato de potássio nas concentrações de 0,0 mg L-1 (controle); 1,0 mg L-1; 2,5 mg L-1 e 4,0 mg L-1. As diferentes concentrações do permanganato de potássio testadas não interferiram (P>0,05) na sobrevivência. A menor (P 0,05) prevalência parasitária foi observada para a concentração de 2,5 mg L-1 (6,67 ± 6,70%). Não foi observado efeito dos tratamentos (P>0,05) sobre os parâmetros hematológicos da série eritrocitária. Os peixes tratados com o permanganato de potássio na concentração 1,0 mg L-1 apresentaram maior percentual (P 0,01) de célula granulocítica especial (CGE) em relação aos tratados com a concentração de 2,5 mg L-1, 4,0 mg L-1 e grupo controle. Independente da concentração utilizada, os peixes apresentaram menor valor (P>0,01) absoluto de eosinófilos em relação aos peixes do grupo controle. O permanganato de potássio na concentração de 2,5 mg L-1 foieficaz no controle do protozoário ciliado Epistylis sp. em juvenis de cacharas naturalmente parasitados.

Permanganato de potássio como agente terapêutico no controle de Epistylis sp. em cachara Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum e seus efeitos na hematologia / Potassium permanganate as therapeutic agent in control of Epistylis sp. in cachara Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum and its effects an hematology

The early phase of South American carnivorous catfish is commonly affected by ectoparasites. The use of the potassium permanganate KMnO4 as therapeutic agent for control of the natural infestation by ciliate protozoan Epistylis sp. in cachara juveniles, Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum and its effects on hematology, was evaluated in this study. The fish were submitted to three therapeutic baths, lasting 20 min in intervals of 48 h with potassium permanganate in the concentrations of 0.0 mg L-1 (control); 1.0 mg L-1; 2.5 mg L-1 and 4.0 mg L-1. The different levels of the potassium permanganate tested did not interfere (P>0.05) in survival. The smaller (P 0.05) prevalence was observed in the concentration of 2.5 mg L-1 (6.67 ± 6.70%). Effect on the erythrogram was not observed (P>0.05). The fish treated with the potassium permanganate in the concentration of 1.0 mg L-1 showed higher percentage (P 0.01) of special granulocytic cells (SGC) in relation to treated with the concentration of 2.5 mg L-1, 4.0 mg L-1 and control group. Independent of the concentration, the treated fish showed smaller absolute value of eosinophils (P 0.01) in relation to fish of control group. Potassium permanganate in the concentration of 2.5 mg L-1 was effective in the control of the ciliate protozoan Epistylis sp. in cachara juveniles naturally infected.(AU)

A fase inicial da produção de bagres carnívoros sul americanos é comumente acometida por ectoparasitos. Neste trabalho avaliou-se o uso do permanganato de potássio KMnO4 como agente terapêutico no controle do protozoário ciliado Epistylis sp. em juvenis de cachara, Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum, naturalmente parasitados e seus efeitos na hematologia. Os peixes foram submetidos a três banhos terapêuticos, com intervalos de 48 h e duração de 20 min, com permanganato de potássio nas concentrações de 0,0 mg L-1 (controle); 1,0 mg L-1; 2,5 mg L-1 e 4,0 mg L-1. As diferentes concentrações do permanganato de potássio testadas não interferiram (P>0,05) na sobrevivência. A menor (P 0,05) prevalência parasitária foi observada para a concentração de 2,5 mg L-1 (6,67 ± 6,70%). Não foi observado efeito dos tratamentos (P>0,05) sobre os parâmetros hematológicos da série eritrocitária. Os peixes tratados com o permanganato de potássio na concentração 1,0 mg L-1 apresentaram maior percentual (P 0,01) de célula granulocítica especial (CGE) em relação aos tratados com a concentração de 2,5 mg L-1, 4,0 mg L-1 e grupo controle. Independente da concentração utilizada, os peixes apresentaram menor valor (P>0,01) absoluto de eosinófilos em relação aos peixes do grupo controle. O permanganato de potássio na concentração de 2,5 mg L-1 foieficaz no controle do protozoário ciliado Epistylis sp. em juvenis de cacharas naturalmente parasitados.(AU)

Recovery of manganese oxides from spent alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries. An application as catalysts for VOCs elimination.

Manganese, in the form of oxide, was recovered from spent alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries employing a biohydrometallurgy process, using a pilot plant consisting in: an air-lift bioreactor (containing an acid-reducing medium produced by an Acidithiobacillus thiooxidans bacteria immobilized on elemental sulfur); a leaching reactor (were battery powder is mixed with the acid-reducing medium) and a recovery reactor. Two different manganese oxides were recovered from the leachate liquor: one of them by electrolysis (EMO) and the other by a chemical precipitation with KMnO4 solution (CMO). The non-leached solid residue was also studied (RMO). The solids were compared with a MnOx synthesized in our laboratory. The characterization by XRD, FTIR and XPS reveal the presence of Mn2O3 in the EMO and the CMO samples, together with some Mn(4+) cations. In the solid not extracted by acidic leaching (RMO) the main phase detected was Mn3O4. The catalytic performance of the oxides was studied in the complete oxidation of ethanol and heptane. Complete conversion of ethanol occurs at 200°C, while heptane requires more than 400°C. The CMO has the highest oxide selectivity to CO2. The results show that manganese oxides obtained using spent alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries as raw materials, have an interesting performance as catalysts for elimination of VOCs.

[Generalized cutaneous candidiasis in newborn at term]. / Candidiasis cutánea generalizada en recién nacido a término.

INTRODUCTION: Cutaneous candidiasis is a disease that affects children as well as adults. The presentation may be localized or systemic, and with multiple etiological agents. The most prevalent infecting species in children differs from that of the adult. OBJECTIVE: A case is presented where a congenital cutaneous candidiasis was transmitted to the child during birth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A full term newborn was exposed to a subclinical vaginal candidiasis infection, and 24 hr after birth, developed congenital cutaneous candidiasis. The etiological agent was Candida albicans, and was associated with sepsis and respiratory distress. Blood cultures, cutaneous biopsy of vesicular lesions, blood tests and lumbar puncture were performed. RESULTS: Biochemistry and blood count showed a CRP of 5.7 mg/dl, leukocytosis with left shift and mild anemia. After 24 hr, the blood analyses showed an increase in a CRP (7.8 mg/dl) and increased progressively for three days; consequently, a lumbar puncture was performed. Blood culture was positive for Staphylococcus aureus. Cutaneous biopsy confirmed the cutaneous candidiasis. CONCLUSIONS: The early diagnosis is essential to prevent complications derived by the Candida albicans in newborns.

"Too good to be true": the controversy over the use of permanganate of potash as an antidote to snake poison and the circulation of Brazilian physiology in the nineteenth century.

This article examines an international controversy over the most visible scientific event of Brazilian physiology in the nineteenth century. In 1881, Brazilian scientist João Baptista Lacerda stated that he had found an efficient antidote to the poison of Brazilian snakes: permanganate of potash (nowadays, potassium permanganate). His findings were given great publicity in Brazil and traveled rapidly around the world. Scientists, especially in France, contradicted Lacerda's claims. They argued that permanganate of potash could not be a genuine antidote to snake bites since it could not neutralize snake venom when diffused in the body. Lacerda turned down such criticism, claiming that clinical observation provided solid evidence for the drug's local action, on the spot surrounding the bite. The controversy over the use of permanganate of potash as an antidote to snake bite illustrates different regimes of proof that could be mobilized in favor of a physiological discovery.

Candidiasis cutánea generalizada en recién nacido a término / Generalized cutaneous candidiasis in newborn at term

Introducción. La candidiasis cutánea es una enfermedad que afecta tanto a población infantil como adulta. Las forma de presentación puede ser localizada o sistémica y el agente etiológico múltiple, siendo las especies infecciosas de Candida albicans más prevalentes en niños. Objetivo. Presentar un caso de candidiasis cutánea congénita cuya causa aparente fue la transmisión vertical durante el parto. Material y metodología. Se describe el caso de un recién nacido a término expuesto a una candidiasis vaginal subclínica, que desarrolló una candidiasis cutánea congénita por C. albicans asociada a sepsis y dificultad respiratoria en las primeras 24 horas de vida. Se practicaron hemocultivos, biopsia cutánea de las lesiones pápulopústulo-vesiculosas, análisis de sangre y punción lumbar. Resultados. En la bioquímica y el hemograma se encontró una proteína C reactiva de 5,7 mg/dl, leucocitosis con desviación a la izquierda y anemia leve. A las 24 horas, en el control se encontró una proteína C reactiva (7,82 mg/dl) que fue en aumento progresivo durante tres días, por lo que se practicó punción lumbar. El hemocultivo fue positivo para Staphylococcus aureus. La biopsia cutánea dio como resultado histológico la candidiasis cutánea. Conclusiones. El diagnóstico precoz es fundamental para prevenir complicaciones derivadas del cuadro producido por C. albicans en neonatos.

Introduction. Cutaneous candidiasis is a disease that affects children as well as adults. The presentation may be localized or systemic, and with multiple etiological agents. The most prevalent infecting species in children differs from that of the adult. Objective. A case is presented where a congenital cutaneous candidiasis was transmitted to the child during birth. Materials and methods. A full term newborn was exposed to a subclinical vaginal candidiasis infection, and 24 hr after birth, developed congenital cutaneous candidiasis. The etiological agent was Candida albicans, and was associated with sepsis and respiratory distress. Blood cultures, cutaneous biopsy of vesicular lesions, blood tests and lumbar puncture were performed. Results. Biochemistry and blood count showed a CRP of 5.7 mg/dl, leukocytosis with left shift and mild anemia. After 24 hr, the blood analyses showed an increase in a CRP (7.8 mg/dl) and increased progressively for three days; consequently, a lumbar puncture was performed. Blood culture was positive for Staphylococcus aureus. Cutaneous biopsy confirmed the cutaneous candidiasis. Conclusions. The early diagnosis is essential to prevent complications derived by the Candida albicans in newborns.

Head and neck amyloidosis: clinicopathological features and immunohistochemical analysis of 14 cases.

BACKGROUND: Amyloidosis is associated with or caused by amyloid deposition. These fibrillar proteins may be deposited extracellularly causing tissue damage or impairment. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to retrospectively review pathology archives in two oral diagnostic centers for cases fulfilling criteria of amyloidosis and to differentiate AA and AL types of amyloidosis. METHODS: The clinicopathological features, alkaline Congo red staining, with and without pretreatment with potassium permanganate, and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining with anti-AA, anti-kappa (κ), and anti-lambda (λ) light chain antibodies were carried out and analyzed. RESULTS: The search identified 14 cases. Ten patients were women and four were men, with a mean age of 58 years. Eleven patients had systemic involvement by amyloidosis (associated either with multiple myeloma or plasma cell dyscrasia/monoclonal gammopathies), while three presented the localized type, one of them associated with plasmacytoma. All cases showed positivity for κ or λ light chains (AL-amyloid) and presented resistance to the potassium permanganate pretreatment. CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that the head and neck region is preferentially affected by systemic AL-amyloidosis, usually associated with plasma cell dyscrasia. Interestingly, two cases affected by inflammatory rheumatic diseases presented AL-amyloid deposition. Moreover, even after pretreatment with potassium permanganate, which was helpful in highlighting the presence of AL-amyloid, in agreement with the IHC findings, clinical classifications should be carefully made in systemic amyloidosis.

"Too Good to Be True": The Controversy over the Use of Permanganate of Potash as an Antidote to Snake Poison and the Circulation of Brazilian Physiology in the Nineteenth Century

This article examines an international controversy over the most visible scientific event of Brazilian physiology in the nineteenth century. In 1881, Brazilian scientist João Baptista Lacerda stated that he had found an efficient antidote to the poison of Brazilian snakes: permanganate of potash (nowadays, potassium permanganate). His findings were given great publicity in Brazil and traveled rapidly around the world. Scientists, especially in France, contradicted Lacerda's claims. They argued that permanganate of potash could not be a genuine antidote to snake bites since it could not neutralize snake venom when diffused in the body. Lacerda turned down such criticism, claiming that clinical observation provided solid evidence for the drug's local action, on the spot surrounding the bite. The controversy over the use of permanganate of potash as an antidote to snake bite illustrates different regimes of proof that could be mobilized in favor of a physiological discovery. (AU)

Avaliação in vitro da sensibilidade da Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis frente a diferentes tipos de antissépticos e desinfetantes e determinação de sua curva de crescimento / In vitro evaluation of the susceptibility of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis to different kinds of antiseptics and disinfectants, and the determination of its growth curve

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito in vitro de antissépticos e desinfetantes contra a Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis e descrever a curva de crescimento deste micro-organismo em caldo de infusão de cérebro e coração adicionado de 0,1% de Tween 80 (BHI + T), ao longo de 48 horas. Foram avaliados tintura de iodo a 10%, hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5%, permanganato de potássio a 5%, sabonete líquido antisséptico Aseptol® e álcool etílico absoluto (99,8%), por meio da metodologia da disco-difusão. Um swab estéril foi imerso na suspensão bacteriana produzida e semeado em placa de ágar Mueller-Hinton. Discos estéreis foram embebidos em cada solução a ser testada e distribuídos na superfície do ágar. Os resultados foram obtidos de acordo com o diâmetro do halo produzido ao redor dos discos. Para obtenção da curva de crescimento, colônias isoladas do micro-organismo foram inoculadas em frasco contendo BHI + T. A cada quatro horas, 2 mL eram retirados para medição da massa celular em espectrofotômetro e 1 mL para realização das diluições seriadas, plaqueamento em ágar sangue e contagem de células viáveis. Observou-se que, para a obtenção de uma concentração máxima de C. pseudotuberculosis, próxima a 1.200 x 105 células viáveis/mL, deve-se manter o inóculo sob incubação adequada por um período de 28 a 40 horas. Quanto à prova de sensibilidade, verificou-se que a tintura de iodo a 10%, seguida pelo hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5% e permanganato de potássio a 5%, foram os antissépticos e desinfetantes com maior poder bactericida in vitro contra a C. pseudotuberculosis.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of antiseptics and disinfectants against Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, and to define the growth curve of this microrganism inoculated in brain heart infusion broth plus 0.1% of Tween 80 (BHI + T), for 48 hours incubation. For the susceptibility test, evaluations were made using 10% iodine, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, 5% potassium permanganate, Aseptol® liquid soap, and absolute ethyl alcohol (99.8%), by way of the disc-diffusion method. A sterile swab was immersed in a bacterial suspension and plated in Mueller-Hinton agar. Sterile discs were immersed in each solution to be tested and distributed on the agar surface. The results were obtained according to the inhibition circle diameter formed around the disc. For the growth curve determination, colonies were inoculated in a bottle containing BHI + T. Every 4 hours, 2 mL was withdrawn to evaluate the cell mass in a spectrophotometer, and 1 mL was taken to perform serial dilutions, blood agar base plating and counting of viable cells. It was observed that in order to reach the maximum concentration of C. pseudotuberculosis, close to 1,200 x 105 viable cells/mL, the inoculum must be maintained at appropriate incubation for a period of 28-40 hours. The sensibility test indicated.

Sensitive spectrophotometric assay of simvastatin in pharmaceuticals using permanganate / Ensaio espectrofotométrico sensíveis de sinvastatina em medicamentos utilizando permanganato

Two simple, sensitive, selective and inexpensive spectrophotometric methods are described for the determination of simvastatin (SMT) in bulk drug and in tablets using permanganate as the oxidimetric reagent. In method A, SMT is treated with a measured excess of permanganate in acetic acid medium and the unreacted oxidant is measured at 550 nm, whereas in method B the reaction is carried out in alkaline medium and the resulting manganate is measured at 610 nm. In method A, the amount of permanganate reacted corresponds to the SMT content and the absorbance is found to decrease linearly with the concentration; and in method B, the absorbance increases with concentration. The working conditions of assays were optimized, and the methods were validated according to the current ICH guidelines. Under optimum conditions, SMT could be assayed in the concentration ranges, 1.47 - 17.67x10-5 and 2.27 - 27.18 x10-6 mol/L by method A and method B, respectively. The calculated molar absorptivities are 3.2 x 10³ and 2.5 x 10(4) L/mol/cm for method A and method B, respectively with corresponding Sandell sensitivity values of 0.0387 and 0.0178 μg/cm². The limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) have also been reported. Accuracy and precision for the assay were determined by calculating the intra-day and inter-day at three concentrations; the intra-day RSD was < 2 percent and the accuracy was better than 2.15 percent (RE). The methods were applied successfully for the determination of SMT in tablet dosage form with a high percentage of recovery, good accuracy and precision, and without measurable interference by the excipients. The accuracy was further ascertained from placebo and synthetic mixture analysis and also from the spike-recovery method.

Dois métodos espectrofotométricos simples, sensíveis, seletivos e baratos são descritos para a determinação de sinvastatina (SMT) a granel e em comprimidos, utilizando permanganato como reagente oxidimétrico. No método A, a SMT é tratada com excesso conhecido de permanganato em meio de ácido acético e o oxidante que não reage é medido a 550 nm, enquanto no método B, a reação é efetuada em meio alcalino e o manganato resultante é medido a 610 nm. No método A, a quantidade de permanganato que reage corresponde ao conteúdo de SMT e a absorbância diminui linearmente com o aumento da concentração; no método B, a absorbância aumenta com o aumento da concentração. As condições de trabalho do ensaio foram otimizadas e os métodos, validados de acordo com as normas do ICH. Sob condições ótimas, a SMT pode ser ensaiada nas faixas de concentração de 1,47- 17,67x10-5 e de 2,27-27,18 x10-6 mol/L pelo método A e B, respectivamente. As absortividades molares calculadas são 2 x 10³ e 2,5 x 10(4) L/ mol/cm, respectivamente, para os métodos A e B, com os valores correspondentes de sensibilidade de Sandell de 0,0387 e 0,0178 μg/cm². Os limites de detecção (LOQ) também foram relatados. A exatidão e a precisão do ensaio foram determinadas pelo cálculo de três concentrações intra- e inter-dia; a RSD intra-dia foi <2 por cento e a exatidão foi melhor que 2,15 por cento (RE). Os métodos foram aplicados com sucesso à determinação de SMT em comprimidos com alta porcentagem de recuperação, boa exatidão e precisão e sem interferência mensurável dos excipientes. A exatidão foi posteriormente determinada no placebo e na mistura sintética e, também, pelo método de spike recovery.

Análise bioquímica dos expansores teciduais: estudo in vitro / Biochemical analysis of the tissues expanders: study in vitro

Introdução: Os expansores teciduais representam instrumentos úteis para correção deseqüelas cicatriciais. Neumann (1957) foi o primeiro a publicar relato sobre expansão de pele.Desde então, os expansores vêm sendo utilizados para reparações. Objetivos: Os objetivosdo trabalho são apresentar e avaliar a permeabilidade dos expansores teciduais em estudo“in vitro”. Método: Método 1 - Foram analisados 7 expansores aleatórios em 7 soluçõesdistintas, onde foram mergulhados nas respectivas soluções, preenchidos com ar em seusvolumes totais, encontrados seus períodos de saturação após pesagens, realizado lavado deseu interior com água bidestilada (controle) e enviados para análise. Método 2: Foram unidastais soluções em único frasco, mergulhados 2 expansores aleatórios preenchidos com águabidestilada, aguardados 48 horas e analisadas amostras. Outro frasco foi feito com soluçãode albumina e repetida a mesma metodologia anterior. Resultados: Método 1 - Na análise dosexpansores vazios, a albumina, cloreto, cálcio, fósforo, magnésio e glicose apresentaram-seabaixo do limite de quantificação dos métodos utilizados. O sódio e potássio apresentaramvalores próximos ao limite inferior. Método 2 - Na análise após 48 horas, todos os íonsapresentaram-se abaixo do limite de quantificação, exceto a glicose e o sódio no expansortexturizado em baixíssimo valor pelo método utilizado. Conclusões: O presente estudo sugerepermeabilidade débil ou irrelevante nas análises referidas.

Introduction: The tissues expanders represent useful tools to correct scar’s sequels.Neumann (1957) was the first to publish a report on expansion of skin. Since then theexpanders have been used for repairs. Objectives: The goals of the work are to report andevaluate the permeability of tissues expanders under study “in vitro”. Methods: Method 1- It was analyzed seven different expanders in seven different solutions, where it’s beenimmersed in their respective solutions, filled with air in their totals, found their periods ofsaturations after weighing, when it was done washed of its inside with bidestilated water(control) and sent to analysis. Method 2 - It was put all the solutions together in a single bottle,immersed two aleatory expanders filled with bidestilated water, and after 48 hours, sentsamples to analysis. Another bottle was done with albumin and repeated the same previousmethodology. Results: Method 1 - In the analysis of empty expanders, the albumin, chlorine,calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and glucose performed under to quantification limits of theused methods. The sodium and potassium performed near to lower limit. Method 2 - In theanalysis after 48 hours, all of ions performed under to quantification limit, except the glucoseand sodium in expander texturized were in very low value to used methods. Conclusion: Thepresent work suggests a weak or irrelevant permeability relating to this analysis.