RESUMO
This study was designed to assess the presence of human adenovirus (HAdV), rotavirus-A (RVA), hepatitis A virus (HAV), and porcine circovirus-2 (PCV2) in groundwater from deep wells, and recreational and network waters. The water samples were collected and concentrated and the virus genomes were assessed and quantified by quantitative PCR (qPCR). Infectious HAdV was evaluated in groundwater and network water samples by integrated cell culture using transcribed messenger RNA (mRNA) (ICC-RT-qPCR). In recreational water samples, HAdV was detected in 100 % (6/6), HAV in 66.6 % (4/6), and RVA in 66.6 % (4/6). In network water, HAdV was detected in 100 % (6/6) of the samples (these 83 % contained infectious HAdV), although HAV and RVA were not detected and PCV2 was not evaluated. In groundwater from deep wells, during rainy period, HAdV and RVA were detected in 80 % (4/5) of the samples, and HAV and PCV2 were not detected; however, during dry period, HAdV and RVA were detected in 60 % (3/5), HAV in only one sample, and PCV2 in 60 % (4/5). In groundwater, all samples contained infectious HAdV. PCV2 presence in groundwater is indicative of contamination caused by swine manure in Concórdia, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The disinfection of human and animal wastes is urgent, since they can contaminate surface and groundwater, being a potential threat for public and animal health.
Assuntos
Adenovírus Humanos/isolamento & purificação , Circovirus/isolamento & purificação , Água Subterrânea/virologia , Rotavirus/isolamento & purificação , Microbiologia da Água , Adenovírus Humanos/genética , Adenovírus Humanos/patogenicidade , Animais , Brasil , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Circovirus/genética , Circovirus/patogenicidade , Genes Virais , Humanos , Esterco/virologia , Parques Recreativos , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , Rotavirus/genética , Rotavirus/patogenicidade , Estações do Ano , Suínos , Qualidade da Água , Poços de ÁguaRESUMO
O diabetes melito é uma doença crônica caracterizada pela elevação da glicose no sangue (hiperglicemia), sendo considerada um distúrbio do metabolismo dos carboidratos, lipídios e proteínas, devido à ausência de insulina produzida pelo pâncreas e/ou pela diminuição de sua ação. Tal patologia é a sexta causa de internação como diagnóstico primário e contribui em até 50% para outras causas como cardiopatias, acidente vascular cerebral e hipertensão arterial, entre outras. Uma alternativa de tratamento que nos últimos anos vem recebendo aumento de pesquisas e interesse de uso é a fitoterapia, a qual pode ser igualada e somada à terapia convencional. Com isso, o presente estudo teve por objetivo investigar o uso de plantas medicinais no tratamento de indivíduos com diabetes melito na cidade de Herval D'Oeste-SC e também apresentar a importância da ingestão segura de plantas medicinais. Os resultados obtidos mostram que esse consumo de plantas medicinais ocorre de maneira errônea, onde apenas 19% das plantas citadas tiveram comprovação científica na terapêutica do diabetes. Além disso, grande parte dos usuários de plantas medicinais (89,4%) escolhe as espécies vegetais através da cultura familiar. Portanto, há necessidade de mais pesquisas voltadas a essa terapia, assim como, maiores informações para a população e profissionais da saúde em relação à correta utilização das plantas, bem como a forma de preparo e quantidade a ser ingerida.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia) and is considered a disturbance in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, due to lack of insulin produced by the pancreas and / or reduction in its action. This condition is the sixth leading cause of hospitalization as primary diagnosis and contributes up to 50% to other causes such as heart diseases, stroke and hypertension, among others. An alternative treatment, which in recent years had an increase in interest and research, is the herbal medicine, which can be equalled and added to conventional therapy. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the use of medicinal plants in treating individuals with diabetes mellitus in the city of Herval D' Oeste, Santa Catarina State, Brazil and also present the importance of safe intake of medicinal plants. The obtained results showed that consumption of medicinal plants occurs erroneously, where only 19% of the cited plants had scientific evidence for diabetes therapy. In addition, most users of medicinal plants (89.4%) choose the plant species by family culture. Thus, further research focused on this therapy is needed, as well as further information to the public and health professionals regarding the correct use of plants, preparation and quantity to be ingested.