O gênero Olpidiopsis (Oomycota) no Nordeste do Brasil

Estudo Morfométrico do Gênero

Morphometric Study of the Genus Panstrongylus Berg, 1879 (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) The subfamily Triatominae is actually represented by 137 species distributed among 6 tribes and 19 genera. Within this subfamily, the genus Panstrongylus, Berg 1879, is composed by 13 species widespread in sylvatic, peridomestic, and domestic habitats of Neotropical regions. These species are vectors o...

Canine ehrlichiosis: prevalence and epidemiology in northeast Brazil Erliquiose canina: prevalência e epidemiologia no nordeste do Brasil

Ehrlichiosis is a zoonotic disease that is caused by bacteria of the genus Ehrlichia. The aims of this study were to detect the presence of Ehrlichia spp. in the blood of dogs in Ituberá, Bahia, and to compare the sensitivities and specificities of blood smear, serological, and molecular examinations. Furthermore, this study identified factors associated with exposure to the agent in dogs in th...

Cultural signifi cance of primary teeth for caregivers in Northeast Brazil O signifi cado cultural dos dentes decíduos para cuidadoras no Nordeste do Brasil

This anthropological study critically evaluates Brazilian caregivers’ symbolic production and significance of their malnourished offspring’s primary teeth, as well as their own, and describes popular dental practices. From January to June 2004, ethnographic interviews of 27 poor, lowliteracy mothers were conducted at a public Malnutrition Treatment Center in Fortaleza, Ceará State. Participant ...

Advergames e Inovação no Turismo: O Caso do Projeto Brasil, Curta Pernambuco

Effect of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) on health worker performance in Northeast-Brazil O efeito da Atenção Integrada às Doenças Prevalentes na Infância (AIDPI) sobre o desempenho de profissionais de saúde no Nordeste do Brasil

A multi-country evaluation is being carried out in Brazil and four other countries to determine the effectiveness, cost, and impact of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI). We examine the effect of IMCI on the quality of health care provided to children under five visiting health facilities. A health facility survey was conducted at 24 facilities (12 with IMCI) in each of four ...