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Clin Infect Dis ; 73(5): e1214-e1218, 2021 09 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33313659

RESUMEN

We evaluated the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and risk factors among 4987 oligo/asymptomatic healthcare workers; seroprevalence was 14% and factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection were lower educational level (aOR, 1.93; 95% CI, 1.03-3.60), using public transport to work (aOR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.07-2.62), and working in cleaning or security (aOR, 2.05; 95% CI, 1.04-4.03).


Asunto(s)
COVID-19 , SARS-CoV-2 , Estudios Transversales , Personal de Salud , Humanos , Factores de Riesgo , Estudios Seroepidemiológicos
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J Clin Virol ; 131: 104592, 2020 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32827898

RESUMEN

OBJECTIVES: We evaluated a rapid chromatographic immunoassay (IgG/IgM antibodies) and an ELISA assay to diagnose COVID-19 in patient sat two Brazilian hospitals. METHODS: A total of 122 subjects with COVID-19 were included: 106 SARS-COV-2 RT-PCR-positive patients and 16 RT-PCR-negative patients with symptoms and chest computed tomography (CT) consistent with COVID-19. Ninety-six historical blood donation samples were used as controls. Demographic and clinical characteristics were retrieved from electronic records. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated, as were their 95% binomial confidence intervals using the Clopper-Pearson method. All analyses were performed in R version 3.6.3. RESULTS: The sensitivity of the chromatographic immunoassay in all RT-PCR-positive patients, irrespective of the timing of symptom onset, was 85.8% (95% binomial CI 77.7% to 91.9%). This increased with time after symptom onset, and at >14 days was 94.9% (85.9% to 98.9%). The specificity was 100% (96.4% to 100%). 15/16 (94%) RT- PCR-negative cases tested positive. The most frequent comorbidities were hypertension and diabetes mellitus and the most frequent symptoms were fever, cough, and dyspnea. All RT-PCR-negative patients had pneumonia. The most frequent thoracic CT findings were ground glass changes (n = 11, 68%), which were bilateral in 9 (56%) patients, and diffuse reticulonodular infiltrates (n = 5, 31%). CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 rapid chromatographic immunoassay evaluated in this study had a high sensitivity and specificity using plasma, particularly after 14 days from symptom onset. ELISA and qualitative rapid chromatographic immunoassays can be used for the diagnosis of RT-PCR-negative patients.


Asunto(s)
Anticuerpos Antivirales/sangre , Cromatografía , Infecciones por Coronavirus/diagnóstico , Inmunoensayo , Neumonía Viral/diagnóstico , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Betacoronavirus , Brasil , COVID-19 , Prueba de COVID-19 , Técnicas de Laboratorio Clínico , Infecciones por Coronavirus/inmunología , Femenino , Hospitalización/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Inmunoglobulina G/sangre , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Pandemias , Neumonía Viral/inmunología , Estudios Prospectivos , SARS-CoV-2 , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Adulto Joven
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Clinics (Sao Paulo) ; 60(1): 29-36, 2005 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15838578

RESUMEN

PURPOSE: This study was carried out in Monte Negro (state of Rondônia), a village in the Brazilian western Amazon region, where a University of São Paulo Medical School program for medical student training in rural assistance took place. It aimed to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus, to investigate risk factors for infection, and to evaluate the State immunization program against hepatitis B virus in the region. METHODS: The study is a cross-sectional seroprevalence survey, comprising 267 volunteers who answered a comprehensive questionnaire and had blood samples collected, which were analyzed in São Paulo for the presence of antibodies against hepatitis B virus (Hbs Ag, anti-Hbs, and anti-Hbc) and hepatitis C virus using commercial kits. Data were stored in a specific data bank, and the association between seropositivity and potential risk factors was analyzed by means of uni-, bi-, and multi-variate analysis, considering +/- 5%. RESULTS: The seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus was 61.79% and of hepatitis C virus was 0.38%. Statistical analysis on the data bank showed that the prevalence of hepatitis B virus rose significantly with age, especially after adolescence. Infection was higher in those coming from outside the state of Rondônia. Exposure to vaccination against hepatitis B virus was higher in younger individuals and in those who were born in Rondônia. CONCLUSION: Monte Negro is a highly endemic region for hepatitis B virus but not for hepatitis C virus. Our results also provide indirect evidence indicating a significant improvement in the immunization program in Rondônia in recent years.


Asunto(s)
Hepacivirus/inmunología , Anticuerpos Antihepatitis/sangre , Virus de la Hepatitis B/inmunología , Hepatitis B/epidemiología , Hepatitis C/epidemiología , Programas de Inmunización/normas , Adolescente , Adulto , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Biomarcadores/sangre , Brasil/epidemiología , Niño , Preescolar , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática , Métodos Epidemiológicos , Femenino , Hepatitis B/sangre , Hepatitis B/inmunología , Anticuerpos contra la Hepatitis B/sangre , Vacunas contra Hepatitis B/inmunología , Hepatitis C/sangre , Hepatitis C/inmunología , Anticuerpos contra la Hepatitis C/sangre , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Población Rural , Factores Socioeconómicos
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Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo ; 52(4): 203-6, 2010.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21748228

RESUMEN

The present study intended to analyze the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori, IgG, and its relation to dyspepsia in a population from the western Amazon region. During the "Projeto Bandeira Científica", a University of São Paulo Medical School program, in Monte Negro's rural areas, state of Rondônia, 266 blood samples were collected from volunteers. The material was tested for IgG antibodies anti-Helicobacter pylori by ELISA method and the participants were also interviewed on dyspepsia, hygiene and social aspects. Participants aged between five and 81 years old (34 years on average), 149 (56%) were female and 117 (44%) male. We found 210 (78.9%) positive, 50 (18.8%) negative and six (2.3%) undetermined samples. Dyspeptic complaints were found in 226 cases (85.2%). There was no statistical association between dyspepsia and positive serology for H. pylori. We concluded that the seroprevalence in all age categories is similar to results found in other studies conducted in developing countries, including those from Brazil. On the other hand, the seroprevalence found in Monte Negro was higher than that reported in developed countries. As expected, there was a progressive increase in the positivity for H. pylori in older age groups.


Asunto(s)
Anticuerpos Antibacterianos/sangre , Dispepsia/microbiología , Infecciones por Helicobacter/diagnóstico , Helicobacter pylori/inmunología , Inmunoglobulina G/sangre , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Brasil/epidemiología , Niño , Preescolar , Dispepsia/epidemiología , Femenino , Infecciones por Helicobacter/complicaciones , Infecciones por Helicobacter/epidemiología , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Población Rural , Estudios Seroepidemiológicos , Adulto Joven
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Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo ; 59(4): 216-24, 2004 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15361988

RESUMEN

The global prevalence of hepatitis B virus is estimated to be 350 million chronic carriers, varying widely from low (<2%, as in Western Europe, North America, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan) to high (>8% as in Africa, Southeast Asia, and China). The overall prevalence in Brazil is about 8%. There are currently 7 genotypic variations, from A to G, and also 4 main surface antigen subtypes: adw, ayw, adr, and ayr. There has been great interest in identifying the geographic distribution and prognosis associated with the various genotypes and subtypes. Although the serologic test is highly sensitive and specific, it does not detect cases of mutant hepatitis B, which is increasingly common worldwide due to resistance and vaccine escape, antiviral therapy, and immunosuppression, among other causes. Alterations in surface, polymerase, X region, core, and precore genes have been described. The main mutations occur in surface and in core/precore genes, also known as occult hepatitis, since its serologic markers of active infection (HBsAg) and viral replication (HBeAg) can be negative. Thus, mutation should be suspected when serologic tests to hepatitis B show control of immunity or replication coincident with worsened clinical status and exclusion of other causes of hepatitis.


Asunto(s)
Virus de la Hepatitis B , Hepatitis B , Mutación , Países Desarrollados , Genotipo , Salud Global , Hepatitis B/epidemiología , Hepatitis B/inmunología , Hepatitis B/virología , Antígenos de Superficie de la Hepatitis B/genética , Antígenos de Superficie de la Hepatitis B/inmunología , Virus de la Hepatitis B/genética , Virus de la Hepatitis B/inmunología , Humanos , Prevalencia
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