SEÇÃO DE VIROLOGIA: Recent submissions
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Evolutionary dynamics and dissemination pattern of the SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.33 during the early pandemic phase in Brazil
(Frontiers Media, 2021)A previous study demonstrates that most of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Brazilian strains fell in three local clades that were introduced from Europe around late February 2020. Here we ... -
Comparing quality of reporting between preprints and peer-reviewed articles in the biomedical literature
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2020)Preprint usage is growing rapidly in the life sciences; however, questions remain on the relative quality of preprints when compared to published articles. An objective dimension of quality that is readily measurable is ... -
Molecular characterization and epidemiological aspects of non-polio enteroviruses isolated from acute flaccid paralysis in Brazil: a historical series (2005–2017)
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Due to the advanced stage of polio eradication, the possible role of non-polio enteroviruses (NPEVs) associated to acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases has been highlighted. In this study, we described epidemiological aspects ... -
Doença de Chagas - Protocolos clínicos de seguimento pós-tratamento em grupos especiais: experiência do IEC com binômio mãe-filho
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Detection and molecular characterization of rotavirus and picobirnavirus in wild avians from Amazon Forest
(Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2020)The present study reports the detection and molecular characterization of rotavirus A (RVA), rotavirus D (RVD), rotavirus F (RVF), rotavirus G (RVG) and picobirnavirus (PBV) in fecal specimens of wild and exotic birds (n ... -
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with coronavirus disease in children a multi-centered study in Belem, Para, Brazil
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2020)We described the characteristics of 11 children with pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome-temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2. The main clinical indications for hospital admission were vasogenic toxic shock (n = ... -
Near-complete genome of cosavirus A from a child hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis, Brazil
(Elsevier, 2020)Acute gastroenteritis (AG) is responsible for 525,000 deaths worldwide in children under-5-years and is caused by the Human Cosavirus (HCoSV; family Picornaviridae, Genus Cosavirus). Although its health importance, a ... -
Detection and identification of enteroviruses circulating in children with acute gastroenteritis in Pará State, Northern Brazil (2010–2011)
(BMC, 2020)Although acute gastroenteritis (AGE) has been reported as a common infectious disease in children, there is scarce information about enterovirus (EV) circulating associated with AGE cases in Brazil. The purpose of the ... -
Prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection in an iron mining area with intense migratory flow in Pará State, Brazilian amazon, 2005–2014
(Springer Verlag, 2020)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major global public health problem. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of HIV-1 infection in four municipalities ... -
Síndrome inflamatória multissistêmica em criança associada à doença do coronavírus 19 na amazônia brasileira: evolução fatal em lactente
(Sociedade de Pediatria de São Paulo, 2020)Objetivo: Recentemente, foram descritos relatos de crianças com exame positivo para o coronavírus da síndrome respiratória aguda grave 2 (SARS-CoV-2) associado à disfunção de múltiplos órgãos, secundária à hiperinflamação, ... -
Evolutionary and molecular analysis of complete genome sequences of norovirus from Brazil: emerging recombinant strain GII.P16/GII.4
(Frontiers Media, 2020)Noroviruses (NoVs) are enteric viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis, and the pandemic GII.4 genotype is spreading and evolving rapidly. The recombinant GII.P16/GII.4_Sydney strain emerged in 2016, replacing ... -
Genotypes of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV1/EBV2) in individuals with infectious mononucleosis in the metropolitan area of Belém, Brazil, between 2005 and 2016
(Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases, 2020)Two types of Epstein Barr virus (EBV1/EBV2) have been shown to infect humans. Although their genomes are similar, the regions containing the EBNA genes differ. This study aimed to characterize the EBV genotypes of infectious ... -
Detection of human polyomavirus 2 (HPyV2) in oyster samples in northern Brazil
(BMC, 2020)Background: Human polyomavirus 2 (HPyV2 or JCPyV) is persistent in the environment due to its excretion in urine and feces; it is detected in samples of wastewater, surface water and drinking water. A lack of basic ... -
Whole-genome sequencing of an unusual human papillomavirus (HPV71) from Latin America (Brazil)
(American Society for Microbiology, 2020)We report the complete genome sequencing of human papillomavirus 71 from Latin America (Brazil). -
Low prevalence of human pegivirus 1 (HPgV-1) in HTLV-1 carriers from Belém, Pará, North Region of Brazil
(Public Library of Science, 2020)Introduction - Human pegivirus 1 (HPgV-1) is a single-stranded, positive-sense RNA virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family with limited cause-effect evidence of the causation of human diseases. However, studies have ... -
Atypical hand-foot-mouth disease in Belém, Amazon region, northern Brazil, with detection of coxsackievirus A6
(Elsevier, 2020)BACKGROUND: Enterovirus (EV) A71 and coxsackievirus (CV) A16 were the most frequent serotypes involved in hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreaks throughout Asia. In the past 5 years, however, CV-A6 has emerged as ... -
Genetic evolution of influenza viruses among selected countries in Latin America, 2017–2018
(Public Library of Science, 2020)OBJECTIVE: Since the 2009 influenza pandemic, Latin American (LA) countries have strengthened their influenza surveillance systems. We analyzed influenza genetic sequence data from the 2017 through 2018 Southern Hemisphere ... -
Enterovirus detection and serotyping of fecal material collected from three children living on the outskirts of Belem city, Amazon region, Brazil, during the first 3 years of life (1983-1986)
(Wiley, 2020)In the current investigation, fecal material was obtained during a community‐based longitudinal study conducted from 1983 to 1986. This study consisted of 71 children aged newborn to 3 years. A total of 216 samples from ... -
Characterization of rotavirus possessing a DS-1-like VP3 gene from pigs in Brazil: evidence for zooanthroponotic transmission
(Elsevier, 2020)Porcine group A rotavirus (RVA) strains SUI15A and SUI24A are suggested to have VP3 genes of human origin possessing DS-1-like backbone. The aim of the present study was to analyse the genome of two strains (SUI15A and ... -
Desempenho do Pediatric Risk of Mortality (PRISM) e Pediatric Index of Mortality 2 (PIM2) em unidade de terapia intensiva pediátrica terciária na Amazônia brasileira
(MS/SVS/Instituto Evandro Chagas, 2019)OBJETIVO: Avaliar o desempenho dos escores de mortalidade Pediatric Risk of Mortality (PRISM) e Pediatric Index of Mortality 2 (PIM2) na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica (UTIP) Terciária da Fundação Santa Casa ...