Choosing wisely recommendations regarding the top five list of procedures to avoid in the treatment of viral hepatitis: A position statement from the Brazilian Society of Hepatology endorsed by the Latin American Association for the Study of the liver.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The Choosing Wisely (CW) initiative aims to improve daily practice supported by evidence concerning unnecessary medical tests, procedures, and treatments. This philosophy is essential in managing viral hepatitis (VH), which primary care physicians increasingly carry out. It is also essential to achieving disease elimination. Thus, the aim of our study was to propose evidence-based CW recommendations in VH. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Brazilian Society of Hepatology (SBH) formed a panel of experts in VH who selected evidence-based CW recommendations, which were subsequently scrutinized and ranked by all members of SBH using a web-based approach. RESULTS: Five recommendations were chosen in order of importance: 1) do not order anti-HCV testing after achieving sustained virological response; 2) do not request serial HCV viral load to evaluate HCV progression, 3) do not add ribavirin to direct-acting antivirals in non-cirrhotic, naïve HCV patients; 4) do not screen for hepatocellular carcinoma in HCV patients with none to moderate fibrosis (≤ F2); 5) do not request anti-HBs after HBV vaccination, except for children born to HBV-infected mothers, hemodialysis patients, healthcare professionals, people who have had sexual contact with chronic HBV carriers, HIV-positive persons and immunocompromised individuals (hematopoietic stem-cell transplant recipients or persons receiving chemotherapy). CONCLUSIONS: CW recommendations may help general practitioners adopt a more rational and cost-effective approach in managing patients with VH in Brazil and Latin America, leading to lesser waste or harm to patients.

Aspectos que fragilizam o acesso das pessoas com hepatites virais aos serviços de saúde / Aspectos que debilitan el acceso de la persona com hepatitis virales a la atención em servicios de salud / Aspects that weaken access of people with viral hepatitis to healthcare services

Resumo Objetivo analisar os aspectos que fragilizam o acesso à atenção às hepatites virais. Método pesquisa avaliativa, desenvolvida no Estado de Mato Grosso, com os gestores da Secretaria de Estado de Saúde e os profissionais dos serviços de referência. Para a coleta de dados realizaram-se entrevistas, utilizou-se a Análise de Conteúdo, na vertente temática e, para a discussão as dimensões do modelo de análise de acesso universal aos serviços de saúde. Resultados a dimensão política apresenta pouca participação da gestão federal e estadual na proposição de diretrizes, coordenação e pactuação. Na dimensão econômico-social o baixo investimento na rede pública e a dificuldade de fixação de profissionais especialistas. Na dimensão organizacional a regulação do acesso, da assistência e a logística do tratamento sofrem com as barreiras geográficas, além do baixo uso do monitoramento e a avaliação. Na dimensão técnica a pouca formação profissional e a ausência de projeto compartilhado em rede. Na dimensão simbólica os fatores culturais, de crença, valores e subjetividade interferem no acesso. Conclusão e implicações para a prática os resultados colaboram para direcionar ações de enfrentamento, almejando alcançar as metas pactuadas para a Agenda 2030.

Resumen Objetivo analizar los aspectos que debilitan el acceso a la atención a las hepatitis virales. Método investigación evaluativa, desarrollada en el Estado de Mato Grosso, con los gestores del Departamento de Salud del Estado y los profesionales de los servicios de referencia. Para la recolección de datos fueron realizadas entrevistas, se utilizó el Análisis de Contenido, en el aspecto temático, y para discutir las dimensiones del modelo de análisis de acceso universal a los servicios de salud. Resultados la dimensión política presenta poca participación de la administración federal y estatal en la propuesta de lineamientos, coordinación y acuerdo. En la dimensión económico-social la baja inversión en la red pública y dificultad para fijar profesionales especializados. En la dimensión organizacional, la regulación de la logística de acceso, asistencia y tratamiento sufren con las barreras geográficas, además del bajo uso de monitoreo y evaluación. En la dimensión técnica poca formación y ausencia de proyecto compartido en red. En la dimensión simbólica los factores culturales, la creencia, los valores y la subjetividad interfieren en el acceso. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica los hallazgos colaboran para reflejar las acciones de afrontamiento destinadas a alcanzar los objetivos acordados para la Agenda 2030.

Abstract Objective to analyze the aspects that weaken the access to viral hepatitis care. Method evaluative research, developed in the State of Mato Grosso, with managers of the State Health Department and professionals from reference services. For data collection, interviews were conducted. Content analysis was used in a theme-based approach and, for the discussion, the dimensions of the analysis model of universal access to health services. Results The political dimension presents little participation of federal and state management in the proposition of guidelines, coordination, and pacts. In the economic-social dimension, the low investment in the public network and the difficulty in hiring specialist professionals were identified. In the organizational dimension, the regulation of access, assistance, and the logistics of treatment suffers from geographic barriers, besides the low use of monitoring and evaluation. In the technical dimension, the little professional training and the absence of a shared network project were noticed. In the symbolic dimension, cultural factors, beliefs, values, and subjectivity interfere with access. Conclusion and implications for the practice the results collaborate to direct confrontation actions, aiming to reach the goals agreed upon for the 2030 Agenda

Hepatitis aguda grave en niños de etiología no precisada y lo que es conocido, mayo 2022 / Severe acute hepatitis in children of unspecified etiology and what is known, May 2022

Hepatitis aguda es el término empleado para describir una variedad de condiciones patológicas caracterizadas por la inflamación aguda del parénquima hepático que evoluciona a la normalización de las pruebas funcionales hepáticas en un período menor a seis meses. Puede variar en el rango de leve y autolimitada a enfermedad severa que requiere trasplante hepático. Etiológicamente, puede ser ocasionada por agentes tóxicos, drogas, factores ambientales, procesos autoinmunes o agentes infecciosos (bacterias, hongos, parásitos y virus). Los virus son considerados los agentes etiológicos más comunes de la hepatitis aguda. Los virus de la hepatitis A, B, C, D y E son reconocidos como los causantes de hepatitis viral y difieren entre ellos en modos de trasmisión, severidad de la enfermedad, distribución geográfica y métodos de prevención. Otros agentes virales pueden causar una hepatitis aguda: virus Epstein-Barr, citomegalovirus, virus herpes simplex, coxsackievirus, virus dengue, coronavirus de tipo 2 causante del síndrome respiratorio agudo severo (SARS-CoV-2, por sus siglas en inglés).1 El 5 de abril de 2022, el Punto Focal Nacional del Reglamento Sanitario Internacional de Escocia Central notificó al Reino Unido un aumento significativo e inesperado de casos (10) de hepatitis aguda grave en niños menores de 10 años, previamente sanos, en los que no se identificó asociación conocida con los viajes. En nueve de los casos, el inicio de los síntomas fue en marzo de 2022 y en uno, en enero de 2022. Los 10 casos detectados fueron hospitalizados. Como resultado de una investigación a nivel nacional, el 8 de abril de 2022, en el Reino Unido se habían identificado un total de 74 casos, estableciendo como definición de caso confirmado toda persona que hubiera presentado una hepatitis aguda (resultado negativo a los virus de hepatitis A a la E) con transaminasas séricas >500 UI/L (Aspartato Transaminasa-AST o Alanina Transaminasa -ALT), con 10 años de edad o menos, desde...(AU)

Hepatite de causa desconhecida em crianças / Hepatitis of unknown cause in children

Em 23 de abril de 2022, a Organização Mundial da Saúde ­ OMS divulgou que, até o dia 21 do mês em questão, foram notificados 169 casos de hepatite aguda de origem desconhecida entre crianças de 1 mês a 16 anos de idade em 11 países da Região Europeia da OMS (a maioria no Reino Unido ­ 114 casos) e em um país da Região das Américas (EUA ­ 9 casos) ­ Figura 1 (WHO, 2022). Até 29 de abril de 2022, mais de 200 casos haviam sido reportados no mundo. Houve relatos na Espanha, Israel, Estados Unidos, Dinamarca, Irlanda, Holanda, Itália, Noruega, França, Romênia, Bélgica e Argentina. No Brasil, em 06 de maio de 2022, sete casos suspeitos estavam sob investigação (INSTITUTO BUTANTAN, 2022).

On April 23, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that, until the 21st of the month in question, 169 cases of acute hepatitis of unknown origin were reported among children aged 1 month to 16 years in 11 countries in the world. WHO European Region (most in the UK ­ 114 cases) and one country in the Region of the Americas (USA ­ 9 cases) ­ Figure 1 (WHO, 2022). As of April 29, 2022, more than 200 cases have been reported worldwide. There were reports in Spain, Israel, the United States, Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania, Belgium and Argentina. In Brazil, on May 6, 2022, seven suspected cases were under investigation (INSTITUTO BUTANTAN, 2022).

Epidemiological profile of viral hepatitis infection in the population treated at a reference hospital in Alagoas / Perfil epidemiológico da infecção por hepatite viral na população atendida em hospital de referência em Alagoas

Viral hepatitis are widely spread infectious diseases caused by a variety of etiological agents that displays liver tropism as a common characteristic. A descriptive, cross-sectional, observational and retrospective study was conducted through the analysis of viral hepatitis medical records treated and diagnosed from 2010 to 2015. The relationship between the variables were made through the chi-square test. 632 viral hepatitis medical records were analyzed. The highest number of cases happened in 2011. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection was predominant. The most affected age group was < 20 years and the highest number of cases observed in this age group was related to HAV (p<0.001). The acute clinical form was predominant, with 70.2% of the cases. 92.3% of which corresponded to HAV infection (p<0.001). Most of the cases occurred in the brown race and male gender. Moreover, regarding the probable source/mechanism of infection, the contact with suspicious water/food for hepatitis A cases was highlighted. The sexual form predominated in HBV infection and previous history of blood transfusion in cases of hepatitis C. Most cases were spotted in the mesoregion of Eastern Alagoas, especially in the capital Maceió. It must be observed the importance of knowing the profile of this disease in order to understand its dissemination and thus have subsidies for the creation of actions and strategies to combat the infection.

A hepatite viral é uma doença infecciosa amplamente difundida causada por uma variedade de agentes etiológicos que exibem o tropismo hepático como uma característica comum. Um estudo descritivo, transversal, observacional e retrospectivo foi realizado por meio da análise de prontuários de hepatites virais tratados e diagnosticados de 2010 a 2015. A relação entre as variáveis foi feita através do teste qui-quadrado. Foram analisados 632 prontuários de hepatite sustero. O maior número de casos aconteceu em 2011. A infecção pelo vírus da hepatite A (HAV) foi predominante. A faixa etária mais atingida foi < 20 anos e o maior número de casos observados nessa faixa etária foi relacionado ao HAV (p<0,001). A forma clínica aguda foi predominante, com 70,2% dos casos. 92,3% dos quais corresponderam à infecção por HAV (p<0,001). A maioria dos casos ocorreu na raça parda e no sexo masculino. Além disso, quanto à provável fonte/mecanismo de infecção, foi destacado o contato com água/alimento suspeitos para os casos de hepatite A. A forma sexual predominou na infecção pelo HbV e histórico anterior de transfusão de sangue em casos de hepatite C. A maioria dos casos foi avistada na mesorregião do Leste de Alagoas, especialmente na capital Maceió. Deve-se observar a importância de conhecer o perfil dessa doença para entender sua disseminação e, assim, contar com subsídios para a criação de ações e estratégias de combate à infecção.

Repercussões da pandemia por Covid-19 nos serviços de referência para atenção às hepatites virais / Repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on referral services for viral hepatitis care

Resumo Estudo com objetivo de analisar, segundo a perspectiva de gestores e profissionais de saúde, as repercussões da pandemia por Covid-19 para os serviços de referência às hepatites virais no estado de Mato Grosso. Trata-se de pesquisa avaliativa, em abordagem descritiva de dados qualitativos, coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturada. A análise temática resultou em duas categorias: "Pandemia de Covid-19 e fragilidades na atenção às hepatites virais" e "Desafios da gestão na atenção às hepatites virais agravados pela pandemia". Constatou-se dificuldades de organização e implementação de estratégias para favorecer o cuidado, durante a pandemia, por ter redução no serviço administrativo na gestão estadual, ausência de diretrizes para os serviços e limitação no quantitativo de profissional, além da necessidade de remanejamento para atendimento a Covid-19. Os desafios postos pela gestão incluem a prioridade de ações estratégicas para aumentar a testagem e oportunizar acesso aos serviços de referência. Entretanto, a rotatividade de gestores e quantitativo de profissionais repercute no enfrentamento às hepatites. A organização da rede de atenção precisa avançar na governança das ações e serviços e em rearranjos organizacionais capazes de permitir respostas mais rápidas nos fluxos da atenção.

Abstract Study carried out with the objective of analyzing the repercussions of the Covid 19 pandemic on reference services for viral hepatitides in the state of Mato Grosso from the perspective of managers and health professionals. This is an evaluative research with a descriptive approach of qualitative data through semi-structured interviews. The thematic analysis resulted in two categories: "Covid-19 pandemic and weaknesses in viral hepatitis care" and "Management challenges in viral hepatitis care aggravated by the pandemic". The study found difficulties in organizing and implementing care strategies during the pandemic due to the reduction in the state administrative service, in addition to the absence of guidelines to perform the services and limitation in the number of professionals; also, due to the need for relocation to face the Covid 19 pandemic. Management challenges include prioritizing strategic actions in order to increase testing and provide access to reference services. The turnover of managers and the number of professionals have repercussions on coping with hepatitides. It is necessary to organize the care network with the objective of advancing actions and services that allow faster responses in care flows.

Epidemiological profile of viral hepatitis infection in the population treated at a reference hospital in Alagoas / Perfil epidemiológico da infecção por hepatite viral na população atendida em hospital de referência em Alagoas

Viral hepatitis are widely spread infectious diseases caused by a variety of etiological agents that displays liver tropism as a common characteristic. A descriptive, cross-sectional, observational and retrospective study was conducted through the analysis of viral hepatitis medical records treated and diagnosed from 2010 to 2015. The relationship between the variables were made through the chi-square test. 632 viral hepatitis medical records were analyzed. The highest number of cases happened in 2011. Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection was predominant. The most affected age group was < 20 years and the highest number of cases observed in this age group was related to HAV (p<0.001). The acute clinical form was predominant, with 70.2% of the cases. 92.3% of which corresponded to HAV infection (p<0.001). Most of the cases occurred in the brown race and male gender. Moreover, regarding the probable source/mechanism of infection, the contact with suspicious water/food for hepatitis A cases was highlighted. The sexual form predominated in HBV infection and previous history of blood transfusion in cases of hepatitis C. Most cases were spotted in the mesoregion of Eastern Alagoas, especially in the capital Maceió. It must be observed the importance of knowing the profile of this disease in order to understand its dissemination and thus have subsidies for the creation of actions and strategies to combat the infection.(AU)

A hepatite viral é uma doença infecciosa amplamente difundida causada por uma variedade de agentes etiológicos que exibem o tropismo hepático como uma característica comum. Um estudo descritivo, transversal, observacional e retrospectivo foi realizado por meio da análise de prontuários de hepatites virais tratados e diagnosticados de 2010 a 2015. A relação entre as variáveis foi feita através do teste qui-quadrado. Foram analisados 632 prontuários de hepatite sustero. O maior número de casos aconteceu em 2011. A infecção pelo vírus da hepatite A (HAV) foi predominante. A faixa etária mais atingida foi < 20 anos e o maior número de casos observados nessa faixa etária foi relacionado ao HAV (p<0,001). A forma clínica aguda foi predominante, com 70,2% dos casos. 92,3% dos quais corresponderam à infecção por HAV (p<0,001). A maioria dos casos ocorreu na raça parda e no sexo masculino. Além disso, quanto à provável fonte/mecanismo de infecção, foi destacado o contato com água/alimento suspeitos para os casos de hepatite A. A forma sexual predominou na infecção pelo HbV e histórico anterior de transfusão de sangue em casos de hepatite C. A maioria dos casos foi avistada na mesorregião do Leste de Alagoas, especialmente na capital Maceió. Deve-se observar a importância de conhecer o perfil dessa doença para entender sua disseminação e, assim, contar com subsídios para a criação de ações e estratégias de combate à infecção.(AU)

La hepatitis viral y los métodos dialíticos / Viral hepatitis and the dialytic methods

RESUMEN Se realizó un acercamiento teórico al problema actual de la hepatitis viral y los métodos dialíticos -desde el enfoque de la ciencia, la tecnología y la sociedad-, con el objetivo de resaltar la importancia de su prevención en los pacientes de riesgo. Se analizó cómo el desarrollo alcanzado por la ciencia, en particular en el campo de la Medicina, y el enorme avance tecnológico, permiten el empleo de medidas de soporte vital, como los métodos dialíticos de depuración extrarrenal. Pero, con ello, existe el alto riesgo de transmisión de la hepatitis como infección nosocomial, problema social al que urge buscar soluciones (AU).

ABSTRACT The authors theoretically approached the current problem of viral hepatitis and the dialytic methods -from the point of view of science, technology and society-, with the objective of pointing up the importance of its prevention in risk patients. They analyzed how the great development of the science, particularly in the field of medicine, and the enormous technological advance allow the usage of life support measures, like the dialytic methods of extra renal depuration. But, it involves a high risk of hepatitis transmission as nosocomial infection, a social problem that has to be urgently solved (AU).

Progress and challenges in the comprehensive management of chronic viral hepatitis: Key ways to achieve the elimination.

Chronic viral hepatitis is a significant health problem throughout the world, which already represents high annual mortality. By 2040, chronic viral hepatitis due to virus B and virus C and their complications cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma will be more deadly than malaria, vitellogenesis-inhibiting hormone, and tuberculosis altogether. In this review, we analyze the global impact of chronic viral hepatitis with a focus on the most vulnerable groups, the goals set by the World Health Organization for the year 2030, and the key points to achieve them, such as timely access to antiviral treatment of direct-acting antiviral, which represents the key to achieving hepatitis C virus elimination. Likewise, we review the strategies to prevent transmission and achieve control of hepatitis B virus. Finally, we address the impact that the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has had on implementing elimination strategies and the advantages of implementing telemedicine programs.

Viral hepatitis update: Progress and perspectives.

Viral hepatitis, secondary to infection with hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses, are a major public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Despite the huge medical advances achieved in recent years, there are still points of conflict concerning the pathogenesis, immune response, development of new and more effective vaccines, therapies, and treatment. This review focuses on the most important research topics that deal with issues that are currently being solved, those that remain to be solved, and future research directions. For hepatitis A virus we will address epidemiology, molecular surveillance, new susceptible populations as well as environmental and food detections. In the case of hepatitis B virus, we will discuss host factors related to disease, diagnosis, therapy, and vaccine improvement. On hepatitis C virus, we will focus on pathogenesis, immune response, direct action antivirals treatment in the context of solid organ transplantation, issues related to hepatocellular carcinoma development, direct action antivirals resistance due to selection of resistance-associated variants, and vaccination. Regarding hepatitis D virus, we describe diagnostic methodology, pathogenesis, and therapy. Finally, for hepatitis E virus, we will address epidemiology (including new emerging species), diagnosis, clinical aspects, treatment, the development of a vaccine, and environmental surveillance.

Tuberculosis and viral hepatitis in patients treated with certolizumab pegol in Asia-Pacific countries and worldwide: real-world and clinical trial data.

INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the incidence rate (IR) of tuberculosis (TB) and viral hepatitis B and C (HBV/HCV) during certolizumab pegol (CZP) treatment, worldwide and in Asia-Pacific countries, across clinical trials and post-marketing reports (non-interventional studies and real-world practice). METHOD: CZP safety data were pooled across 49 clinical trials from 1998 to June 2017. Post-marketing reports were from initial commercialization until March 2015 (TB)/February 2017 (HBV/HCV). All suspected TB and HBV/HCV cases underwent centralized retrospective review by external experts. Incidence rates (IRs) were calculated per 100 patient-years (PY) of CZP exposure. RESULTS: Among 11,317 clinical trial patients (21,695 PY), 62 TB cases were confirmed (IR 0.29/100 PY) including 2 in Japan (0.10/100 PY) and 3 in other Asia-Pacific countries (0.58/100 PY). From > 238,000 PY estimated post-marketing CZP exposure, there were 31 confirmed TB cases (0.01/100 PY): 5 in Japan (0.05/100 PY), 1 in other Asia-Pacific countries (0.03/100 PY). Reported regional TB IRs were highest in eastern Europe (0.17/100 PY), central Europe (0.09/100 PY), and Mexico (0.16/100 PY). Across clinical trials, there was 1 confirmed HBV reactivation and no HCV cases. From > 420,000 PY estimated post-marketing CZP exposure, 5 HBV/HCV cases were confirmed (0.001/100 PY): 2 HCV reactivations; 1 new HCV; plus 2 HBV reactivations in Japan (0.008/100 PY). CONCLUSIONS: CZP TB risk is aligned with nationwide TB rates, being slightly higher in Asia-Pacific countries excluding Japan. Overall, TB and HBV/HCV risk with CZP treatment is currently relatively low, as risk can be minimized with patient/physician education, screening, and vigilant treatment, according to international guidelines. KEY POINTS: • TB rates were highest in eastern/central Europe, Mexico, and Asia-Pacific regions. • With the implementation of stricter TB screening and risk evaluations in 2007, especially in high TB incidence countries, there was a notable reduction TB occurrence. • Safety profile of biologics in real-world settings complements controlled studies. • TB and hepatitis (HBV/HCV) risk with certolizumab pegol (CZP) treatment is low.

A Retrospective Survey of Rodent-borne Viruses in Rural Populations of Brazilian Amazon.

INTRODUCTION: The Amazon tropical rainforest has the most dense and diverse ecosystem worldwide. A few studies have addressed rodent-borne diseases as potential hazards to humans in this region. METHODS: A retrospective survey was conducted using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detecting mammarenavirus and orthohantavirus antibodies in 206 samples collected from rural settlers of the Brazilian Western Amazonian region. RESULTS: Six (2.91%) individuals in the age group of 16 to 36 years were found to possess antibodies against mammarenavirus. CONCLUSION: Evidence of previous exposure to mammarenavirus in the rural population points to its silent circulation in this region.

How far is Mexico from Viral Hepatitis Global Health Sector Strategy 2030 targets.

In 2016 WHO member states endorsed the 69th World Health Assembly's Global Health Sector Strategies (GHSS) towards eliminating Hepatitis B (HBV) infections by 2030. Substantial progress has been made in Mexico regarding HBV vaccination, blood safety and health-care setting injection safety but minor progress has been identified regarding timely HBV birth-dose coverage, access to diagnostic testing and treatment. Most importantly, Mexico's lack of a national plan for the fight against viral hepatitis was identified as a major obstacle for the development and implementation of actions and procuring funding. Insight of these deficiencies, we propose six actions that are in line with GHSS strategic directions to better allow Mexico to reach the goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030. 1) the creation of a National Viral Hepatitis Task Group capable of providing direction, recommendations as well as innovative solutions in the fight against viral hepatitis in Mexico; 2) the drafting of a National Plan for viral hepatitis; 3) establishing a national viral hepatitis information database; 4) development of Clinical Practice Guidelines; 5) appeal for governmental responsibility and accountability; 6) promote basic, applied science projects as well as clinical research to determine the viral, epidemiological, genomic, ethnic and cultural peculiarities of viral hepatitis infections in Mexico. These basic actions will better equip Mexico to meet GHSS targets, lead to high-impact health interventions and ultimately enhance the cascade of care, from diagnosis to chronic care. Political commitment is a requirement to the implementation of these actions but civil society involvement is also seen to be crucial.

Avaliação das ações de um programa de DST/AIDS e Hepatites virais: percepção dos gestores / Evaluation of the actions of a STD/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis: perceptions of managers

Objetivo: Investigar a percepção dos gestores quanto às ações utilizadas para alcance das metas da Programação Anual de Metas - PAM segundo dados sócio-demográficos, satisfação com a formação e atuação, atividades desenvolvidas e o processo de gestão. Metodologia: Estudo observacional analítico transversal de amostra não probabilística por tipicidade composta por gestores dos 54 programas municipais e estadual de Minas Gerais que recebem o recurso financeiro da Política de Incentivo para o desenvolvimento de ações em DST/HIV/AIDS. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 37 gestores, sendo 9 do sexo masculino e 28 do sexo feminino. A idade média foi de 42,03 anos. O tempo médio em que atuavam como coordenadores foi de 55,50 meses. Em relação à formação vale destacar que 37,84 % dos gestores são enfermeiros, seguido de 18,92% psicólogos e 8,11% para médicos e pedagogos. Além disso, dos 37 respondentes, 29 (82,76%) declararam possuir pós-graduação. 64,86% dos gestores já atuaram no programa em outra função. O número médio de pessoas que compõe a equipe dos programas, municipais e estadual é de 15 servidores. Dos gestores participantes, 24 (64,86%) já atuaram em outra função dentro do programa e destes, 17 atuaram na assistência e 7 na gestão. Todas as análises univariadas, categóricas e contínuas, que apresentaram p valor menor que 0,20 foram incluídos na análise multivariada. Conclusões: Dados analisados revelaram que a maioria dos gestores entrevistados considerou as ações desenvolvidas para no eixo da promoção, prevenção e proteção previstas na PAM são efetivas para o enfrentamento da epidemia do HIV/AIDS. (AU)

Objective: To investigate the perception of managers about the actions used to achieve the goals of the Program Annual Targets - PAM according to socio-demographics, satisfaction with training and performance, developed activities and management process. Methodology: Crosssectional analytical study of non-probabilistic sample by typicality composed of managers of the 54 municipal and state programs of Minas Gerais receiving the financial resources of the Incentive Policy for the development of actions in STD / HIV / AIDS. Results: The sample consisted of 37 managers, 9 males and 28 females. The average age was 42.03 years. The average time that acted as coordinators was 55.50 months. Regarding the training is worth noting that 37.84% of managers are nurses, followed by 18.92% and 8.11% for psychologists and medical educators. Moreover, of the 37 respondents, 29 (82.76%) reported having graduate. 64.86% of managers have worked in the program in another function. The average number of people who make up the staff of the programs, municipal and state is 15 servers. Managers of the participants, 24 (64.86%) have been engaged in another function within the program and of these, 17 worked in assistance and 7 in management. All univariate, categorical and continuous analysis, with p value less than 0.20 were included in the multivariate analysis. Conclusions: Data analysis revealed that most managers interviewed considered the actions taken for the axis of the promotion, prevention and protection provided for in the MAP are effective in combating the epidemic of HIV / AIDS. (AU)

Adesão das equipes aos testes rápidos no pré-natal e administração da penicilina benzatina na atenção primária / Adopción de los equipos a las pruebas prenatales rápidas y la administración de penicilina benzatínica en atención primaria / Team adherence to rapid prenatal testing and administration of benzathine penicillin in primary healthcare

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar os fatores relacionados ao processo de trabalho no que se refere à adesão das equipes de Atenção Primária ao teste rápido para HIV, sífilis, hepatites B e C durante o acompanhamento do pré-natal e a administração da penicilina benzatina na atenção primária à saúde. Método Estudo descritivo, exploratório, quantitativo, realizado entre os meses de julho e novembro de 2018, com profissionais das equipes da Estratégia de Saúde da Família do Seridó Norte-Rio-Grandense. Resultados Participaram do estudo 18 municípios, 94 Unidades Básicas de Saúde e 100 equipes de Estratégia de Saúde da Família. O enfermeiro era o principal envolvido no serviço de testagem, 93% das equipes entrevistadas ofereciam o teste na rotina do serviço. Dessas equipes, 97,8% realizavam a testagem no pré-natal, 51,6% disponibilizavam o teste para a gestante no início do terceiro trimestre e 57% ofereciam o teste rápido para os(as) parceiros(as) sexuais. A penicilina benzantina estava disponível em 87,1% das equipes, todavia, 49,5% não administravam a medicação na atenção primária. Conclusão O processo de testagem se mostrava fragilizado, pois, mesmo havendo disponibilidade do teste no pré-natal, as demais atividades interligadas ao processo de trabalho não ocorriam adequadamente.

RESUMEN Objetivo Identificar los factores relacionados con el proceso de trabajo relativo a la adhesión de los equipos de atención primaria a las pruebas rápidas de detección del VIH, la sífilis y la hepatitis B y C durante el seguimiento prenatal y la administración de penicilina benzatínica en la atención primaria de salud. Método Estudio descriptivo, exploratorio y cuantitativo, realizado entre julio y noviembre de 2018, con profesionales de la Estrategia de Salud Familiar de la región Seridó en el Río Grande do Norte. Resultados Participaran del estudio 18 municipios, 94 Unidades básicas de salud y 100 equipos de Estrategia de Salud Familiar. El enfermero fue el principal involucrado en el servicio de pruebas, el 93% de los equipos entrevistados ofrecieron la prueba en la rutina del servicio. De estos equipos, 97,8% realizó la prueba prenatal, 51,6% puso la prueba a disposición de la mujer embarazada al principio del tercer trimestre y el 57% ofreció la prueba rápida para parejas sexuales. El 87,1% de los equipos disponía de penicilina benzatina, pero el 49,5% no la administraba en la atención primaria. Conclusión El proceso de prueba se debilitó porque, aunque la prueba estaba disponible en el período prenatal, las demás actividades relacionadas con el proceso de trabajo no se desarrollaron adecuadamente.

ABSTRACT Objective To identify the factors related to the work process regarding the adherence of Primary Healthcare teams to the rapid test for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C during prenatal care and administration of benzathine penicillin in primary healthcare. Method A descriptive, exploratory and quantitative study conducted between the months of July and November 2018, with professionals from the Family Health Strategy teams of the Seridó Norte-Rio-Grandense region in Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil. Results There were 18 municipalities, 94 Basic Health Units and 100 Family Health Strategy teams which participated in the study. The nurse was the main person involved in the testing service, and 93% of the interviewed teams offered the test in the service routine. Of these teams, 97.8% underwent prenatal testing, 51.6% offered the test to the pregnant woman at the beginning of the third trimester, and 57% offered the rapid test to sexual partners. Benzantine penicillin was available in 87.1% of the teams; however, 49.5% did not administer the medication in primary healthcare. Conclusion The testing process proved to be fragile because even if the test was available in prenatal care, the other activities linked to the work process did not occur properly.

A Retrospective Survey of Rodent-borne Viruses in Rural Populations of Brazilian Amazon

Abstract INTRODUCTION: The Amazon tropical rainforest has the most dense and diverse ecosystem worldwide. A few studies have addressed rodent-borne diseases as potential hazards to humans in this region. METHODS: A retrospective survey was conducted using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detecting mammarenavirus and orthohantavirus antibodies in 206 samples collected from rural settlers of the Brazilian Western Amazonian region. RESULTS: Six (2.91%) individuals in the age group of 16 to 36 years were found to possess antibodies against mammarenavirus. CONCLUSION: Evidence of previous exposure to mammarenavirus in the rural population points to its silent circulation in this region.