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BACKGROUND Tuberculosis is a global pandemic which affects millions of people every year. The treatment of tuberculosis consists of simultaneous use of a number of drugs for a prolonged period of time, therefore anti-tuberculosis... more
To study the impact of fused (18)F-fluoro-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG)-hybrid positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) images on conformal radiation therapy (CRT) planning for patients with esophageal carcinoma.... more
The mycobacterial antigens and the factors related to protection for the development of active tuberculosis are not known. In a natural model of tuberculosis, we studied 10 patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis (non-protective... more
Isoniazid (INH) is an effective first-line antituberculosis drug. KatG, a catalase-peroxidase, converts INH to an active form in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and katG mutations are major causes of INH resistance. In the present study, we... more
Retreatment of tuberculosis is the leading risk factor for drug resistance if the management is not adequate and complete. The objective of this study was to evaluate the management of cases of retreatment in Cotonou. This was a... more
Molecular tests show low sensitivity for smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (SNPT). We propose a screening and risk assessment system for SNPT using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) based on patient́s signals and symptoms. Prognostic... more
To explore the feelings and experiences of TB patients, and to highlight how TB stigma may affect case finding and compliance with treatment. Qualitative research approach using focus groups and individual interviews. Sekondi-Takoradi... more
OBJETIVO: Avaliar o impacto do treinamento da equipe do Programa Saúde da Família (PSF) e da busca ativa domiciliar na detecção de casos de TB em uma comunidade de baixa renda de Fortaleza. MÉTODOS: Intervenção realizada na área de... more
The regulatory role of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene variants of BsmI, ApaI, TaqI, and FokI polymorphisms on vitamin D3-modulated macrophage phagocytosis with live Mycobacterium tuberculosis and lymphoproliferative response to M.... more
Limited data exists to inform contact tracing guidelines in children and HIV-affected populations. We evaluated the yield and additionality of household contact and source case investigations in Swaziland, a TB/HIV high-burden setting,... more
Aspergillus infections are among the most feared opportunistic infections in humans because they are capable of causing several distinct pulmonary diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Aspergillus species in... more
This paper explores the architecture of the Mount Sinai Sanatorium in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (Qc) to disentangle the role of religion in the treatment of tuberculosis. In particular, we analyze the design of Mount Sinai, the jewel in the... more
Introduction: As India aims to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, increased prevalence of Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) strains continues to be a major public health concern.
The present investigation was carried out to determine the possible bioactive components of tuber of Ruellia tuberosa L. (Acanthaceae) using GC-MS analysis. Twenty five compounds were identified. The prevailing compounds in the ethanol... more