2022
HTLV infection in Brazil’s second-largest indigenous reserve
Amianti C, Bandeira L, Cesar G, Weis-Torres S, Tanaka T, Machado I, Gonçalves C, Simionatto S, Schnaufer E, Freitas F, Vallinoto A, Croda J, Motta-Castro A. HTLV infection in Brazil’s second-largest indigenous reserve. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 16701. PMID: 36202887, PMCID: PMC9537150, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21086-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHTLV infectionHTLV-1HTLV-2HTLV-1-associated myelopathyAdult T-cell leukemia/lymphomaHuman T-lymphotropic virus 1T-cell leukemia/lymphomaChronic inflammatory neurological diseaseHTLV-1 prevalenceInflammatory neurological diseasesHTLV-2 infectionAggressive malignant diseaseLeukemia/lymphomaEnzyme-linked immunosorbentMedian agePregnant populationMalignant diseaseBlood donorsStudy populationDrug usersNeurological diseasesCosmopolitan subtypeWestern blotSerum samplesDisease
2021
Epidemiological study in Brazilian women highlights that syphilis remains a public health problem
dos Santos Barbosa M, de Lima L, Ribeiro S, Croda J, de Sá Queiroz J, Ortolani L, Negrão F, Souza E, da Silva K, de Souza R, Simionatto S. Epidemiological study in Brazilian women highlights that syphilis remains a public health problem. Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo 2021, 63: e4. PMID: 33533807, PMCID: PMC7845940, DOI: 10.1590/s1678-9946202163004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT. pallidum infectionSexual partnersPrimary health care unitsContinuous surveillance studiesGlobal public health concernHistory of STICross-sectional studyHigher prevalence ratioPublic health problemMultiple sexual partnersPopulation-based sampleHealth care unitsPublic health concernCommitment of patientsCare unitMultivariable analysisNeonatal deathPrevalence ratiosSyphilis testingSyphilis screeningReproductive ageRisk factorsBlood samplesEpidemiological studiesSurveillance study
2020
Prevalence, incidence and associated factors for HBV infection among male and female prisoners in Central Brazil: A multicenter study
Rezende G, Lago B, Puga M, Bandeira L, Pompilio M, Castro V, Tanaka T, Cesar G, Oliveira S, Yassuda R, Simionatto S, Weis S, Basílio S, Croda J, Motta-Castro A. Prevalence, incidence and associated factors for HBV infection among male and female prisoners in Central Brazil: A multicenter study. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2020, 96: 298-307. PMID: 32315810, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.04.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHBV exposureHepatitis B virus infectionHCV/HBVIncidence of HBVHBV serological markersB virus infectionCross-sectional studyGenotypes/subtypesHBV infectionCohort studySerological markersHBV isolatesMulticenter studyHigh prevalenceLower incidenceVirus infectionHigh riskHBVNew casesBlood collectionFemale prisonersInfectionIncidencePreventive measuresPrevalence
2019
High level of exposure to hepatitis B virus infection in a vulnerable population of a low endemic area: A challenge for vaccination coverage
Weis-Torres S, Fitts S, Cardoso W, Higa Junior M, Lima L, Bandeira L, Castro V, Carneiro F, Iglecias L, Cesar G, Tanaka T, Puga M, Rezende G, Croda J, Lago B, Motta-Castro A. High level of exposure to hepatitis B virus infection in a vulnerable population of a low endemic area: A challenge for vaccination coverage. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2019, 90: 46-52. PMID: 31589921, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.09.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow endemic areasHBV infectionHBV exposureEndemic areasHepatitis B virus infectionHIV serological markersB virus infectionHistory of surgeryHBV transmissionHBV vaccinationHBV vaccineHepatitis BChronic carriersSerological markersVaccination coverageHomosexual contactVirus infectionPrevalence ratesSusceptible adultsAge 18InfectionVulnerable populationsDisadvantaged populationsVaccinationMolecular featuresScreening for HBV, HCV, HIV and syphilis infections among bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis prisoners: An urgent action required
Puga M, Bandeira L, Pompilio M, de Rezende G, Soares L, de Castro V, Tanaka T, Cesar G, de Oliveira S, Teles S, Yassuda R, dos Santos Weis-Torres S, Basílio S, Croda J, Motta-Castro A. Screening for HBV, HCV, HIV and syphilis infections among bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis prisoners: An urgent action required. PLOS ONE 2019, 14: e0221265. PMID: 31437184, PMCID: PMC6705821, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221265.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusSyphilis infectionViral hepatitisHIV infectionB virusAnti-HCV positive samplesChronic hepatitis B virusFirst-line anti-tuberculosis drugsLifetime syphilis infectionCases of tuberculosisAnti-TB drugsCross-sectional studyPublic health problemAnti-tuberculosis drugsCurrent HCVHCV exposureHCV RNAHepatitis testingTuberculosis infectionActive syphilisSerological markersEpidemiological featuresFrequent causeSide effectsHCV
2017
High Prevalence of Treponema pallidum Infection in Brazilian Prisoners.
Correa ME, Croda J, Coimbra Motta de Castro AR, Maria do Valle Leone de Oliveira S, Pompilio MA, Omizolo de Souza R, Ferreira de Sá Queiroz JH, Esther da Silva K, Ko AI, Simionatto S. High Prevalence of Treponema pallidum Infection in Brazilian Prisoners. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2017, 97: 1078-1084. PMID: 28820706, PMCID: PMC5637599, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.17-0098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive syphilisSyphilis prevalenceHigh prevalenceBrazilian prisonersHuman immunodeficiency virus statusGenital ulcer diseaseIntravenous drug usersHigh-risk groupUnprotected sexual practicesMultivariable regression analysisCross-sectional studyActive syphilis prevalenceNew syphilis casesPopulation-based sampleDevelopment of syphilisCongenital infectionUlcer diseaseSyphilis testingRisk factorsVirus statusScreening programSerological statusSyphilis casesSevere formDrug usersPrevalence and Incidence of HCV Infection among Prisoners in Central Brazil
Puga M, Bandeira L, Pompilio M, Croda J, de Rezende G, Dorisbor L, Tanaka T, Cesar G, Teles S, Simionatto S, Novais A, Nepomuceno B, Castro L, do Lago B, Motta-Castro A. Prevalence and Incidence of HCV Infection among Prisoners in Central Brazil. PLOS ONE 2017, 12: e0169195. PMID: 28060860, PMCID: PMC5218405, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0169195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHCV infectionCohort studyHCV RNASectional studyInjecting-drug useNew HCV infectionsHCV risk behaviorsCross-sectional studyHCV exposureHepatitis CHIV positivityEffective intervention strategiesAssociated FactorsClinical evaluationIndependent associationOverall prevalenceRisk factorsIncidence rateBlood samplesDrug useNew casesRisk behaviorsInfectionHigh frequency ratePrevalence
2016
Epidemiological study of hepatitis B virus among prisoners with active tuberculosis in Central Brazil.
Iglecias L, Puga M, Pompílio M, Teles S, Croda J, Lima L, Lago B, Martins R, Motta-Castro A. Epidemiological study of hepatitis B virus among prisoners with active tuberculosis in Central Brazil. The International Journal Of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 2016, 20: 1509-1515. PMID: 27776593, DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.15.0743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHepatitis B virusActive tuberculosisHBV infectionB virusRisk factorsHBV surface antigen prevalenceImportant public health concernCo-infection prevalenceHBsAg-positive samplesCross-sectional studyInfection prevalence ratePublic health concernHBV DNASerological markersOverall prevalenceAntigen prevalencePrevalence ratesEffective treatmentEpidemiological studiesGenotype distributionMultivariate analysisPrison inmatesTuberculosisHealth concernInfection
2015
A Cross-Sectional Survey of HIV Testing and Prevalence in Twelve Brazilian Correctional Facilities
Sgarbi RV, da Silva Santos Carbone A, Paião DS, Lemos EF, Simionatto S, Puga MA, Motta-Castro AR, Pompilio MA, Urrego J, Ko AI, Andrews JR, Croda J. A Cross-Sectional Survey of HIV Testing and Prevalence in Twelve Brazilian Correctional Facilities. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0139487. PMID: 26466312, PMCID: PMC4605759, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnti-Retroviral AgentsBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPrevalencePrisonersPrisonsSurveys and QuestionnairesSyphilisVulnerable PopulationsYoung AdultConceptsHIV testingHIV careMental illnessMultivariable logistic regression modelPrevious HIV testingHIV testing ratesMajority of HIVHIV testing practicesTreatment of HIVHigh HIV prevalencePopulation-based samplePercent of participantsLogistic regression modelsAntiretroviral therapyHIV diagnosisPrevious surgeryHIV infectionHIV statusMultivariable analysisHIV prevalenceSyphilis testingClinical careGeneral populationHIVTesting ratesChronic symptoms and pulmonary dysfunction in post-tuberculosis Brazilian patients
de Sousa Elias Nihues S, Mancuzo E, Sulmonetti N, Sacchi F, de Souza Viana V, Netto E, Miranda S, Croda J. Chronic symptoms and pulmonary dysfunction in post-tuberculosis Brazilian patients. The Brazilian Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2015, 19: 492-497. PMID: 26254689, PMCID: PMC9427540, DOI: 10.1016/j.bjid.2015.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic respiratory symptomsPulmonary dysfunctionRespiratory symptomsChronic symptomsObstructive disordersPost-tuberculosis patientsPrevious pulmonary diseaseCross-sectional studyPulmonary diseaseRestrictive disordersPulmonary disordersBrazilian patientsHigh prevalenceReportable diseaseFurther interventionDysfunctionSymptomsPatientsPrevalenceLifestyle differencesDisordersAORNon-Indigenous individualsYears of schoolingDiseaseSocioeconomic disadvantage increasing risk for depression among recently diagnosed HIV patients in an urban area in Brazil: cross-sectional study
Nomoto S, Longhi R, de Barros B, Croda J, Ziff E, Konkiewitz E. Socioeconomic disadvantage increasing risk for depression among recently diagnosed HIV patients in an urban area in Brazil: cross-sectional study. AIDS Care 2015, 27: 979-985. PMID: 25741909, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2015.1017442.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCross-sectional studyDepressive symptomsBeck Depression InventoryHIV/AIDS patientsHIV outpatient servicesHealth-related qualityRisk of depressionLow educational levelLow incomeAntiretroviral therapyHIV patientsPoor qualityHIV infectionAIDS patientsPrevalence ratesDepression InventorySymptomsSocioeconomic disadvantageCognitive-affective factorsDepressionSocioeconomic factorsPatientsDemographic factorsPossible roleEducational levelPrisons as Reservoir for Community Transmission of Tuberculosis, Brazil - Volume 21, Number 3—March 2015 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC
Sacchi FP, Praça RM, Tatara MB, Simonsen V, Ferrazoli L, Croda MG, Suffys PN, Ko AI, Andrews JR, Croda J. Prisons as Reservoir for Community Transmission of Tuberculosis, Brazil - Volume 21, Number 3—March 2015 - Emerging Infectious Diseases journal - CDC. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2015, 21: 452-455. PMID: 25642998, PMCID: PMC4344267, DOI: 10.3201/eid2103.140896.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchActive and latent tuberculosis in Brazilian correctional facilities: a cross-sectional study
Carbone Ada S, Paião DS, Sgarbi RV, Lemos EF, Cazanti RF, Ota MM, Junior AL, Bampi JV, Elias VP, Simionatto S, Motta-Castro AR, Pompílio MA, de Oliveira SM, Ko AI, Andrews JR, Croda J. Active and latent tuberculosis in Brazilian correctional facilities: a cross-sectional study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2015, 15: 24. PMID: 25608746, PMCID: PMC4307675, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-015-0764-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLatent tuberculosis infectionPrevalence of LTBITuberculin skin testActive TBLTBI prevalenceWeeks of symptomsHigh transmission settingsCross-sectional studyPopulation-based samplePoisson regression modelsDuration of incarcerationHierarchical Poisson regression modelActive diseaseTB infectionLatent tuberculosisTB casesHIV testingSputum cultureTuberculosis infectionPoint prevalenceSkin testTuberculosis incidenceRisk factorsMultivariable modelSputum samples
2013
Active and latent tuberculosis in prisoners in the Central-West Region of Brazil
Estevan A, de Oliveira S, Croda J. Active and latent tuberculosis in prisoners in the Central-West Region of Brazil. Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical 2013, 46: 515-518. PMID: 23904084, DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-1441-2013.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Tuberculosis control in a highly endemic indigenous community in Brazil
Croda M, Trajber Z, da Costa Lima R, Croda J. Tuberculosis control in a highly endemic indigenous community in Brazil. Transactions Of The Royal Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2012, 106: 223-229. PMID: 22365154, DOI: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2012.01.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTB treatmentNon-Indigenous populationsTB patientsTB case fatality rateImplementation of DOTSRetrospective cohort studyCase fatality rateNumber of patientsHIV-positive statusTimes higher mortalityHigh rateCohort studyTB controlCase fatalityDOTS implementationHIV prevalenceTuberculosis controlFatality rateHigh mortalityMultivariate analysisPatientsYoung adultsMortalityPriority groupsIndigenous populations