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Abstract Staphylococcus aureus is among the major pathogens involved in food poisoning, and meat contaminated with S. aureus coagulase positive is considered a public health risk because the bacterium is resistant to several conventional antimicrobials. Mycocins are substances produced by yeasts that secrete glycoproteins, which can also be called toxin killers, they have an inhibitory action on other microorganisms. The Wickerhamomyces anomalus, is one of the microorganisms capable of producing these mycocins, resulting in the action of disturbances on the cell wall of the pathogen causing deleterious effects. This work aims to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the mycocins produced by W. anomalus WA45 against the 29 strains of S. aureus coagulase positive isolated from bovine, porcine and chicken meat and 1 standard strain. The antimicrobial action of the mycocins present on the culture supernatant of W. anomalus WA45 was tested by microdilution and the results were satisfactory, since 100% inhibition of strains of S. aureus coagulase positive. We concluded that the mycocins present in the supernatant of W. anomalus WA45 showed antimicrobial action, being candidates for the development of new products for the biocontrol and bioconservation of meat.

https://doi.org/10.1590/fst.39319 283 downloads

Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children and adolescents: comparison of two versions of the Brazilian Ministry of Health scoring system
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Carvalho, Roberta Feijó

; Carvalho, Anna Cristina Calçada

; Velarde, Luis Guillermo Coca

; Rossoni, Andrea Maciel de Oliveira

; Aurilio, Rafaela Baroni

; Sias, Selma Maria de Azevedo

; Schmidt, Christiane Mello

; Moreira, Adriana da Silva Rezende

; Martins, Pedro da Silva

; Gonçalves, Lorrayne Isidoro

; Martire, Terezinha Miceli

; Barbosa, Ana Paula Ferreira

; Santos, Ana Paula Quintanilha dos

; Romanelli, Roberta Maia de Castro

; Oliveira, Maria das Graças Rodrigues de

; Diniz, Lilian Martins Oliveira

; Carvalho, Andrea Lucchesi de

; Lucena, Sheila Cunha

; Cruz, Maria Letícia Santos

; Saavedra, Mariza Curto

; Tahan, Tony Tannous

; Rodrigues, Cristina de Oliveira

; Kritski, Afrânio Lineu

; Sant’Anna, Clemax Couto

; Cardoso, Claudete Aparecida Araújo

; Sant’Anna, Maria de Fátima Bazhuni Pombo

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2020, Volume 62 elocation e81

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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the concordance between two versions of the scoring system (2011 and 2019), recommended by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in children and adolescents. A retrospective descriptive study was performed to assess the medical records of children and adolescents with PTB, in TB units from Brazilian cities located in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Parana States, from January 1 st , 2004, to December 1 st , 2018. Patients aged 0 to 18 years old with a diagnosis of PTB were included. The comparison between the two scoring systems showed a moderate concordance according to the κ coefficient value = 0.625. Fourteen patients showed a reduction in the TB score, going from 30 points in the 2011, to 25 points or less in the 2019 one. Seventy one percent of these 14 patients had radiological changes suggestive of PTB and 86% had tuberculin skin tests greater than 10 mm. The study concluded that a moderate agreement was observed between the 2011 and 2019 scoring systems, with an increase in the number of patients scoring 25 points or less in 2019, which can eventually hinder the diagnosis of PTB.

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-9946202062081 664 downloads

Production of Medical Grade Silicone for Facial Prosthesis with Bactericidal Properties from the Inclusion of Poly (Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride): An in Vitro Study
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Santos, Rennan Luiz Oliveira dos

; Gamarra, Juan Gonzalo Aliaga

; Lincopan, Nilton

; Petri, Denise Freitas Siqueira

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

; Coto, Neide Pena

; Dias, Reinaldo Brito

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2019, Volume 19 elocation e3962

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Abstract Objective: To evaluate the inclusion capacity and bactericidal efficiency of diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (PDADMAC) diluted in tetrahydrofuran (THF) upon inclusion in the medical grade silicone polymer structure. Material and Methods: It was diluted the PDADMAC in THF at the concentration of 4wt%. It was included in the silicon paste during its vulcanization process. The contact angle measurements were performed to evaluate whether the biocide inclusion into the silicon paste was successful. All samples were sterilized with gamma radiation at 25KGy-dosage prior to the microbiological tests. Microbiological testing strictly followed the Antibacterial products - Test for antibacterial activity and efficacy JIS Z 2801: 201010 and the used of specific bacteria, as Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538P and Escherichia coli ATCC 8739. Results: The results showed that PDADMAC, when dissolved in THF at 4wt%, displayed good incorporation in medical silicone and a broad-spectrum antibacterial response. The results of the tests using Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538P showed that the silicone with no biocide addition did not present antibacterial activity. In contrast, the experimental group plus 2 mL of PDADMAC would have an ideal antibacterial response. Conclusion: Medical grade silicone can be used as a material with antibacterial properties, since it has been able to keep PDADMAC compound attached to its structure, thus acquiring antimicrobial property.

https://doi.org/10.4034/pboci.2019.191.15 506 downloads

Antifungal efficiency of chemically and thermally-activated acrylic resins after surface treatment using poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride)
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Santos, Rennan Luiz Oliveira dos

; Domaneschi, Carina

; Pedroso, Victhoria Beatriz

; Florezi, Giovanna Piacenza

; Ruiz, Luciana da Silva

; Gandra, Rinaldo Ferreira

; Sugaya, Norberto Nobuo

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

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2019, Volume 52 elocation e20190033

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Abstract INTRODUCTION: Acrylic resins are used in the preparation of facial prostheses and may be colonized by fungi. Here, we verified the antifungal efficacy of this material after surface treatment using poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride). METHODS: Acrylic resin specimens with and without surface treatment were subjected to tests for fungistatic and fungicidal activities. Standard strains of Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger were used. RESULTS: After surface treatment, the fungistatic and fungicidal efficacies of the resins against C. albicans and fungistatic action against A. niger were verified. CONCLUSIONS: The surface treatment was a determinant of the antifungal activity of the material.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0033-2019 723 downloads

Phenotypic and genotypic detection of Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis strains isolated from oral mucosa of AIDS pediatric patients
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Livério, Harisson Oliveira

; Ruiz, Luciana da Silva

; Freitas, Roseli Santos de

; Nishikaku, Angela

; Souza, Ana Clara de

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

; Domaneschi, Carina

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2017, Volume 59 elocation e14

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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to assess a collection of yeasts to verify the presence of Candida dubliniensis among strains isolated from the oral mucosa of AIDS pediatric patients which were initially characterized as Candida albicans by the traditional phenotypic method, as well as to evaluate the main phenotypic methods used in the discrimination between the two species and confirm the identification through genotypic techniques, i.e., DNA sequencing. Twenty-nine samples of C. albicans isolated from this population and kept in a fungi collection were evaluated and re-characterized. In order to differentiate the two species, phenotypic tests (Thermotolerance tests, Chromogenic medium, Staib agar, Tobacco agar, Hypertonic medium) were performed and genotypic techniques using DNA sequencing were employed for confirmation of isolated species. Susceptibility and specificity were calculated for each test. No phenotypic test alone was sufficient to provide definitive identification of C. dubliniensis or C. albicans, as opposed to results of molecular tests. After amplification and sequencing of specific regions of the 29 studied strains, 93.1% of the isolates were identified as C. albicans and 6.9% as C. dubliniensis. The Staib agar assay showed a higher susceptibility (96.3%) in comparison with other phenotypic techniques. Therefore, genotypic methods are indispensable for the conclusive identification and differentiation between these species.

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-9946201759014 2269 downloads

FACTORS RELATED TO ORAL CANDIDIASIS IN ELDERLY USERS AND NON-USERS OF REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHESES
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BIANCHI, Cyra Maria Pires de Carvalho

; BIANCHI, Hélcio Aparecido

; TADANO, Tomoko

; PAULA, Claudete Rodrigues de

; HOFFMANN-SANTOS, Hugo Dias

; LEITE Jr, Diniz Pereira

; HAHN, Rosane Christine

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2016, Volume 58 elocation 17

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This study examined the association between oral candidiasis in elderly users and nonusers of prosthesis and its predisposing factors. To this end, we performed a cross-sectional study where saliva samples from 48 patients were collected they used prosthesis and 43 patients (control group) who did not use. Among the 91 patients, Candida spp were isolated in 40 (83.3%) who used prosthesis and in 23 (53.5%) in the control group. A statistically significant association was determined between the two groups, the isolation of yeasts and dental prosthesis (p < 0.05, OR = 4.3). The most common etiological agent was Candida albicans (37 isolates), with 23 (62.2%) in the denture group and 14 (37.8%) (control group). Among patients who presented clinical manifestations of oral candidiasis (n = 24), 83.3% (n = 20) belonged to the group that wore dentures, while only 16.7% (n = 4) belonged to the control group. Elderly patients with diabetes had 4.4 times higher estimated risk of developing oral candidiasis when compared with individuals without this condition. There was no statistically significant association between being user prostheses and have diabetes with the onset of candidiasis. No statistically significant association was determined between xerostomia, use of prosthesis and oral candidiasis. The use of prosthetics and poor oral hygiene in elderly patients predisposes to the development of oral candidiasis.

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-9946201658017 4975 downloads

FUNGEMIA CAUSED BY Candida SPECIES IN A CHILDREN'S PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL: STUDY IN THE PERIOD 2007-2010
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Oliveira, Vanessa Kummer Perinazzo

; Ruiz, Luciana da Silva

; Oliveira, Nélio Alessandro Jesus

; Moreira, Débora

; Hahn, Rosane Christine

; Melo, Analy Salles de Azevedo

; Nishikaku, Angela Satie

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

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jul 2014, Volume 56 N. 4 Pages 301 - 305

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Candidemia permance como a maior causa de morbidade e mortalidade em ambiente hospitalar. A epidemiologia de infecções por Candida vem se alterando, principalmente em relação ao número de episódios causados por espécies não-albicans. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a frequência, em um período de quatro anos, de leveduras do gênero Candida isoladas de sangue de pacientes pediátricos internados em hospital público da cidade de São Paulo, Brasil. Neste período foram isoladas leveduras de sangue de 104 pacientes, e as espécies de Candida identificadas, por métodos fenotípicos e genotípicos, foram: C. albicans (39/104), C. tropicalis (25/104), C. parapsilosis (23/104), Pichia anomala (6/104), C. guilliermondii (5/104), C. krusei (3/104), C. glabrata (2/104) e C. pararugosa (1/104). Em todo período do estudo foi observada maior frequência de isolamento de C. não-albicans (63,55%) (p = 0,0286). Neste estudo verificou-se aumento das espécies não-albicans ao longo dos anos (principalmente em 2009 e 2010), assim, ressalta-se que correta identificação em nível de espécie é recomendável, para que isso acarrete diagnóstico rápido e tratamento eficaz.

Candidemia remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the health care environment. The epidemiology of Candida infection is changing, mainly in relation to the number of episodes caused by species C. non-albicans. The overall objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of yeasts of the genus Candida, in a four-year period, isolated from blood of pediatric patients hospitalized in a public hospital of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. In this period, yeasts from blood of 104 patients were isolated and, the identified species of Candida by phenotypic and genotypic methods were: C. albicans (39/104), C. tropicalis (25/104), C. parapsilosis (23/104), Pichia anomala (6/104), C. guilliermondii (5/104), C. krusei (3/104), C. glabrata (2/104) and C. pararugosa (1/104). During the period of the study, a higher frequency of isolates of C. non-albicans (63.55%) (p = 0.0286) was verified. In this study we verified the increase of the non-albicans species throughout the years (mainly in 2009 and 2010). Thus, considering the peculiarities presented by Candida species, a correct identification of species is recommended to lead to a faster diagnosis and an efficient treatment.

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0036-46652014000400006 26183 downloads Cited 1 time in SciELO

Molecular characterization of Candida spp. isolates from patients with bloodstream infections
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Xavier, Paula Cristhina Niz

; Chang, Marilene Rodrigues

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

; Matsumoto, Flavia Emi

; Asensi, Marise Dutra

; Matos, Maria de Fatima Cepa

; Andreotti, Renato

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dec 2013, Volume 46 N. 6 Pages 786 - 787

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Introduction The aim of this study was to conduct an epidemiological study comparing the genetic similarity of yeasts isolated from blood cultures. Methods Random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) techniques were used for the Candida samples obtained from patients at the Hospital Universitário da Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul (HU/UFMS) in Campo Grande, state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, from 1998-2000. Results The most frequently isolated species was Candida albicans (45.8%). DNA amplification from genomic yeast isolates indicated a genetic similarity of over 90%. Conclusions The RAPD profiles obtained were able to differentiate between the isolated Candida species, thereby suggesting that the method might be useful in epidemiological studies.

https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-1718-2013 1807 downloads

FIRST REPORT ON Cryptococcus neoformans IN PIGEON EXCRETA FROM PUBLIC AND RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF CUIABÁ, STATE OF MATO GROSSO, BRAZIL
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Takahara, Doracilde Terumi

; Lazéra, Márcia dos Santos

; Wanke, Bodo

; Trilles, Luciana

; Dutra, Valéria

; Paula, Daphine Ariadne Jesus de

; Nakazato, Luciano

; Anzai, Mariana Caselli

; Leite Júnior, Diniz Pereira

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

; Hahn, Rosane Christine

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dec 2013, Volume 55 N. 6 Pages 371 - 376

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RESUMOA criptococose é micose sistêmica potencialmente grave causada por duas espécies do gêneroCryptococcus que acometem tanto homens como animais:Cryptococcus neoformans e C. gattii. São infecções cosmopolitas e emergentes, resultantes da interação do hospedeiro - humano e animalversus meio ambiente. A proposta deste trabalho foi avaliar a ocorrência de C. neoformans em 122 amostras de excretas secas de pombos coletadas em 49 locais na cidade de Cuiabá, Estado do Mato Grosso, Brasil, incluindo: praças públicas (n = 5), igrejas (n = 4), instituições de ensino (n = 3), unidades de saúde (n = 8), áreas abertas exibindo cobertura de amianto (n = 4), conjuntos residenciais domiciliares (n = 23), uma fábrica (n = 1) e um presídio (n = 1). Semeadura de suspensão de amostras em meio ágar niger (NSA), identificação fenotípica por provas bioquímicas e teste em meio de canavanina-glicina-azul de bromotimol, das colônias isoladas com pigmentação marrom escura. Foi também utilizada a técnica da reação em cadeia da polimerase com pares de iniciadores específicos para identificação de C. neoformans. As amostras foram coletadas de julho a dezembro de 2010. Cryptococcus neoformans foi isolado em oito (6,6%) de 122 amostras correspondendo a seis (12,2%) dos 49 sítios analisados.Cryptococcus neoformans associado a excretas de pombos ocorre em áreas de Cuiabá, predominando em residências nas amostras analisadas, constituindo fator de risco potencial para aquisição da doença tanto para indivíduos imunocomprometidos como imunocompetentes.

SUMMARYCryptococcosis is a severe systemic mycosis caused by two species of Cryptococcus that affect humans and animals: C. neoformans and C. gattii. Cosmopolitan and emergent, the mycosis results from the interaction between a susceptible host and the environment. The occurrence of C. neoformanswas evaluated in 122 samples of dried pigeon excreta collected in 49 locations in the City of Cuiabá, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil, including public squares (n = 5), churches (n = 4), educational institutions (n = 3), health units (n = 8), open areas covered with asbestos (n = 4), residences (n = 23), factory (n = 1) and a prison (n = 1). Samples collected from July to December of 2010 were seeded on Niger seed agar (NSA). Dark brown colonies were identified by urease test, carbon source assimilation tests and canavanine-glycine-bromothymol blue medium. Polymerase chain reaction primer pairs specific for C. neoformans were also used for identification. Cryptococcus neoformans associated to pigeon excreta was isolated from eight (6.6%) samples corresponding to six (12.2%) locations.Cryptococcus neoformans was isolated from urban areas, predominantly in residences, constituting a risk of acquiring the disease by immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals.

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0036-46652013000600001 3312 downloads Cited 2 times in SciELO

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Candida spp. isolated from inpatients, the environment, and health practitioners in the pediatric unit at the Universitary Hospital of the Jundiaí Medical College, state of São Paulo, Brazil
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Storti, Lucas Ruiz

; Pasquale, Giuliano

; Scomparim, Rogério

; Galastri, Ana Lúcia

; Alterthum, Flávio

; Gambale, Walderez

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

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apr 2012, Volume 45 N. 2 Pages 225 - 231

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INTRODUÇÃO: Isolar e identificar Candida spp. do ambiente, dos profissionais de saúde e de pacientes com diagnóstico presuntivo de candidíase, em Unidade de Pediatria do Hospital Universitário da Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí, verificar a produção de enzimas consideradas fatores de virulência e identificar a resistência das cepas isoladas dos pacientes aos antifúngicos. MÉTODOS: Foram feitas 283 coletas no período entre março e novembro de 2008 de forma randomizada do ambiente, das mãos de profissionais de saúde e de todos os pacientes com casos suspeitos de infecção hospitalar por Candida spp., triados pelo Comitê de Infecção Hospitalar. Todo o material coletado foi processado e as leveduras do gênero Candida foram isoladas e identificadas pelas características macroscópicas, microscópicas e fisiológicas. RESULTADOS: A incidência de Candida spp. no meio-ambiente e funcionários foi de 19,2%. Destes, as espécies mais frequentes entre os funcionários foram C. parapsilosis e C. tropicalis; no ar ambiente, C. guilliermondii e C. tropicalis; nas superfícies dos ambientes, C. lusitanae e nos sistemas de climatização, C. tropicalis e C. guilliermondii. No período de estudo, foram feitas 320 internações, e 13 (4%) apresentaram infecção hospitalar por Candida spp, sendo que 3 pacientes foram a óbito, dois apresentando infecção por C. tropicalis e um por C. albicans. Todas as espécies de Candida spp. isoladas dos pacientes foram sensíveis à anfotericina B, nistatina e fluconazol. CONCLUSÕES: Verificamos um aumento crescente de infecções hospitalares por Candida não albicans, o que sugere a necessidade de maiores precauções em relação a um controle ambiental destas espécies.

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to isolate and identify Candida spp. from the environment, health practitioners, and patients with the presumptive diagnosis of candidiasis in the Pediatric Unit at the Universitary Hospital of the Jundiaí Medical College, to verify the production of enzymes regarded as virulence factors, and to determine how susceptible the isolated samples from patients with candidiasis are to antifungal agents. METHODS: Between March and November of 2008 a total of 283 samples were taken randomly from the environment and from the hands of health staff, and samples of all the suspected cases of Candida spp. hospital-acquired infection were collected and selected by the Infection Control Committee. The material was processed and the yeast genus Candida was isolated and identified by physiological, microscopic, and macroscopic attributes. RESULTS: The incidence of Candida spp. in the environment and employees was 19.2%. The most frequent species were C. parapsilosis and C. tropicalis among the workers, C. guilliermondii and C. tropicalis in the air, C. lusitanae on the contact surfaces, and C. tropicalis and C. guilliermondii in the climate control equipment. The college hospital had 320 admissions, of which 13 (4%) presented Candida spp. infections; three of them died, two being victims of a C. tropicalis infection and the remaining one of C. albicans. All the Candida spp. in the isolates evidenced sensitivity to amphotericin B, nystatin, and fluconazole. CONCLUSIONS: The increase in the rate of hospital-acquired infections caused by Candida spp. indicates the need to take larger measures regarding recurrent control of the environment.

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Activity of Tri-N-Butyl Tin maleate in carpets against Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus niger, verified through two methodologies: Inhibition Halo (HZ) and Inhibition Surface (Print)
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Uehara, Satiko

; Franzolin, Marcia Regina

; Viani, Flávio César

; Chiesa, Soledad

; França, Aricelma Pinheiro

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

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jun 2008, Volume 50 N. 3 Pages 191 - 194

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O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a atividade do composto maleato de estanho tri-n-butílico contra Staphylococcus aureus e Aspergillus niger, após sua aplicação industrial em 40 amostras de carpetes de diferentes materiais (polipropileno, poliéster, poliamida e lã). Os ensaios qualitativos foram realizados através de duas metodologias: Zona de Inibição (ZI) e Superfície de Inibição (Impressão). Os carpetes tratados com o produto apresentaram 100% de inibição de crescimento bacteriano (Staphylococcus aureus) e fúngico (Aspergillus niger), sob as condições desse estudo. A inibição de crescimento microbiano foi mais elevada na porção superior dos carpetes. As metodologias empregadas parecem ser adequadas para testar a atividade bactericida e fungicida do maleato de estanho tri-n-butílico. A metodologia de impressão confirmou os resultados obtidos no ensaio de zona de inibição. Estudos futuros utilizando as mesmas metodologias são necessários para confirmação destes dados.

The aim of the present study was to verify the activity of the Tri-N-Butyl Tin maleate compound against Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillus niger, after its industrial application in 40 samples of carpets of different materials (polypropylene, polyester, polyamide and wool). The qualitative assays were performed through two methodologies: Inhibition Halo (HZ) and Inhibition of Surface (Print). The carpet with the product inhibited 100% of bacterial (Staphylococcus aureus) and fungi (Aspergillus niger) growth, under the conditions of this study. The microbial inhibition was higher in upper portion of carpets. The methodologies employed appear to be adequate to test the bactericide and fungicide activities of the Tri-N-Butyl Tin maleate. The print methodology confirmed the results obtained by the inhibition zone assay. Further studies using the same methodologies are needed to confirm our results.

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Candiduria in a public hospital of São Paulo (1999-2004): characteristics of the yeast isolates
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Silva, Elza Helena da

; Ruiz, Luciana da Silva

; Matsumoto, Flavia Emi

; Auler, Marcos Ereno

; Giudice, Mauro Cintra

; Moreira, Débora

; Szeszs, Walderez

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

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dec 2007, Volume 49 N. 6 Pages 349 - 353

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Estudou-se 100 amostras de leveduras, isoladas de urina, provenientes de Hospital Público Infantil de São Paulo Brasil, no período de 1999-2004. A espécie mais freqüente foi Candida albicans, seguida de C. tropicalis, C. glabrata e C. parapsilosis. Em relação à virulência, 97% dos isolados apresentaram índice 3 para proteinase e, 63% índice 2 para fosfolipase. Os biótipos "killer" mais freqüentes foram o 511 e 888.

The study involved 100 yeast isolates, obtained from urine samples provided by a Public Pediatric Hospital of São Paulo, Brazil, from 1999 to 2004. The most frequent species was Candida albicans, followed by C. tropicalis, C. glabrata and C. parapsilosis. In regard to virulence, 97% of the isolates showed index 3 for proteinase and 63% index 2 for phospholipase. The most frequent killer biotypes were 511 and 888.

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Serotype and mating type characterization of Cryptococcus neoformans by Multiplex PCR
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Carvalho, Vívian Gonçalves

; Terceti, Mateus Souza

; Dias, Amanda Latercia Tranches

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

; Lyon, Juliana Pereira

; Siqueira, Antônio Martins de

; Franco, Marília Caixeta

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aug 2007, Volume 49 N. 4 Pages 207 - 210

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Cryptococcus neoformans é levedura encapsulada, agente etiológico da criptococose. As espécies são comumente associadas com fezes de pombos e material vegetal. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi verificar a presença de leveduras em fezes de pombos e identificar os isolados em relação aos sorotipos e "mating types". Dez amostras de fezes de pombos foram coletadas na zona rural da cidade de Alfenas, Brasil. As amostras foram inoculadas em agar Niger e 22 isolados com características de C. neoformans foram obtidos. Os sorotipos e "mating types" foram determinados pela PCR multiplex e os sorotipos foram identificados também pelo Kit Crypto Check. Dentre as 22 amostras avaliadas, oito foram identificadas como C. neoformans através dos testes clássicos. Estas amostras foram caracterizadas como sorotipo A pelo Kit Crypto check e como sorotipo A MATalfa pela PCR multiplex. O presente estudo reforça a evidência de que as fezes de pombos constituem reservatório para C. neoformans e confirma a prevalência de C. neoformans var. grubii (Aalfa) nos isolados ambientais. PCR multiplex é uma alternativa aceitável para análise do sorotipo porque reduz os custos de cada reação e analisa simultaneamente os sorotipos e "mating type".

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast, etiological agent of cryptococcosis. The species is commonly associated with pigeon droppings and plant materials. The aim of the present work was to verify the presence of the yeast in pigeon droppings, and to identify the isolates obtained in serotypes and mating types (MAT). Ten samples of pigeon droppings were collected in the rural area of the city of Alfenas, Brazil. Samples were inoculated in agar Niger medium for fungal isolation and 22 isolates with characteristics of C. neoformans were obtained. The serotypes and MAT were determined by multiplex PCR using specific primers. Serotypes were also determined by using the Kit Crypto Check. Among the 22 samples evaluated, eight were identified as C. neoformans by classic identification tests. These samples were characterized as serotype A by the Kit Crypto check and as serotype A MAT alpha by the multiplex PCR. The present study reinforces the evidence that pigeon droppings are a reservoir for C. neoformans and confirms the prevalence of C. neoformans var. grubii (Aalpha) among environmental isolates. It also demonstrates that multiplex PCR is an acceptable alternative for serotype analysis because it reduces the costs for each reaction and analyses serotype and MAT simultaneously.

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Effectiveness of house dust mite acaricide tri-n-butyl tin maleate on carpets, fabrics and mattress foam: a standardization of methodology
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; Franzolin, Marcia Regina

; Chiesa, Soledad

; Moreira, Débora

; Gambale, Walderez

; Paula, Claudete Rodrigues

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jun 2006, Volume 48 N. 3 Pages 171 - 174

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O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a eficácia do acaricida maleato de estanho tri-n-butílico, aplicado industrialmente em amostras de carpetes, tecidos de revestimentos de móveis e de calçados, assim como de espumas de colchão. Aproximadamente 100 ácaros adultos da espécie Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus foram inoculados em placa de Petri contendo a amostra (pedaço de colchão, tecido ou carpete), tratada com o produto acaricida, coletados aleatoriamente. Foi acrescentado sobre a amostra, meio de cultivo para a manutenção dos ácaros. Cada placa foi examinada após 1, 2, 3, 7 e 30 dias de incubação a 25 ºC e 75% de U.R.A. (umidade relativa do ar), sob microscópio estereoscópico com 40X de aumento. O acaricida maleato de estanho tri-n-butílico apresentou 100% de eficácia acaricida após 30 dias da aplicação, em condições ótimas para a manutenção dos ácaros.

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the acaricide tri-n-butyl tin maleate, industrially applied to samples of carpets, mattress foam, and fabrics used for furniture upholstery, soft toys and shoe uppers. Approximately 100 adult house dust mites of the species Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus were inoculated into a Petri dish containing the sample (a piece of carpet, mattress foam, or fabric), treated with the acaricide, randomly collected. Mite-maintenance culture medium was added on top of each sample. After one, two, three, seven and 30 days of incubation at 25 ºC and 75% relative humidity, each dish was examined using a 40X stereoscopic microscope (40X). One hundred percent acaricide effectiveness was obtained in treated materials by the end of the 30th-day postinoculation period, under optimal conditions for mite maintenance.

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Cryptococcus neoformans strains isolated from church towers in Rio de Janeiro City, RJ, Brazil
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; Silva, Ériques Gonçalves da

; Viani, Flávio Cesar

; Rivera, Irma N.G.

; Oliveira, Maria Tereza Barreto de

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Cryptococcus neoformans é um fungo que ocasiona micose de alta morbidade e mortalidade, especialmente em pacientes com Aids. Muitos reservatórios de C. neoformans têm sido relatados, mas a ecologia desta levedura deve ser ainda elucidada para se estabelecer programas de vigilância e prevenção desta infecção. O objetivo deste estudo foi o de avaliar a presença de C. neoformans no Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. Dez igrejas foram selecionadas para este estudo, coletando-se fezes de pombo, amostras de ar, das torres das igrejas e de áreas vizinhas, durante um ano. Os resultados revelaram que C. neoformans estava presente em todas as igrejas e em 37,8% das 219 amostras das excretas das aves. Ao mesmo tempo, o fungo foi isolado do solo, insetos, ovos e ninhos de pombos. Quinze (4,9%) do total das amostras de ar foram positivas. O crescimento no meio de CGB revelou que todas as amostras pertenciam a C. neoformans var. neoformans, e 98,8% destas amostras pertenciam ao sorotipo A.

Cryptococcosis has been a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with Aids. Many reservoirs of the agent Cryptococcus neoformans have been reported, but the ecology of this yeast must be elucidated in order to establish surveillance programs and to prevent infections. The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of C. neoformans in Rio de Janeiro City, RJ, Brazil. Ten churches were selected for sampling and detection of the yeast collecting pigeon dropping, air samples from church towers and neighboring areas during one year. The data demonstrated that C. neoformans has been present in every church selected and was present in 37.8% of 219 pigeon dropping samples. As well as, the yeast was isolated from soil, insects, eggs, pigeon nests and feathers. Fifteen air samples (4.9%) were positive. The growth on C.G.B. medium showed that all strains belonged to C. neoformans var. neoformans, with 98.8% of the strains belonging to serotype A.

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