2014
Anti-PR3 and anti-MPO antibodies are not present in sera of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
Lima I, Oliveira R, Cabral M, Atta A, Marchi S, Reis E, Reis M, Barbosa L, Santiago M. Anti-PR3 and anti-MPO antibodies are not present in sera of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Rheumatology International 2014, 34: 1231-1234. PMID: 24719228, DOI: 10.1007/s00296-014-3009-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodiesAnti-PR3 antibodiesIndirect immunofluorescencePresence of ANCAPrevalence of ANCAInfectious diseasesComponents of neutrophilsGroup of patientsAnti-MPO antibodiesSera of patientsChest X-rayAnti-PR3Cytoplasmic antibodiesVasculitic syndromesTB patientsPulmonary tuberculosisAutoimmune disordersPresent studyClinical similaritiesSuch antibodiesPatientsELISA kitTuberculosisAntibodiesAutoantibodies
2013
Antibodies to citrullinated peptides in tuberculosis
Lima I, Oliveira R, Atta A, Marchi S, Barbosa L, Reis E, Reis M, Santiago M. Antibodies to citrullinated peptides in tuberculosis. Clinical Rheumatology 2013, 32: 685-687. PMID: 23344687, DOI: 10.1007/s10067-013-2173-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-citrullinated peptide antibodiesAnti-MCV antibodiesRheumatoid arthritisHealthy controlsRheumatoid factor positivityRA patientsSymmetric polyarthritisTB patientsPulmonary tuberculosisBone erosionCCP antibodyAutoimmune diseasesHigh incidencePeptide antibodiesPatientsControl groupHigh specificityTuberculosisInfectious diseasesAntibodiesPositivityDiseaseSpecificityMethodological factorsPolyarthritis
2011
P1-332 First insight into genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in Salvador, Brazil
Silva A, Ferrazoli L, Reis J, Pereira S, Mota E, Reis M. P1-332 First insight into genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in Salvador, Brazil. Journal Of Epidemiology & Community Health 2011, 65: a159. DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976f.24.Peer-Reviewed Original Research