Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious public health problem, and some of these infections are also transmitted through blood transfusions. Objective: To identify publications in scientific journals in Brazil and in the world showing if there is an important association betwee...
Introduction: In 2022, many countries, such as Brazil, experienced outbreaks of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in sexually active people with multiple sexual partners. Objective: Report cases of patients diagnosed with Mpox. Methods: Report three cases of patients diagnosed with Mpox treated at the STD...
Introduction: Brazilian universities receive annually thousands of young people who experience situations of vulnerability to the human immunodeficiency virus, sexually transmitted infections, and viral hepatitis. Objective: The aim of the present study was to analyze the secondary data obtained from the...
Introduction: Congenital syphilis is a highly preventable infectious disease. The relevance of the partner in the transmission of the disease is undeniable, and the underestimation of its treatment is a great risk with serious fetal consequences. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the partne...
Epidemiological bulletin: frequency of unexamined contacts of new cases of Virchowian and borderline leprosy with positive bacilloscopy - Goiás, 2017 to 2021
A hanseníase é uma doença infecciosa crônica, causada pelo Mycobacterium leprae, um bacilo com tropismo pela pele e pelos nervos periféricos, com potencial de provocar deformidades físicas e incapacidades. O período de incubação da doença é longo, de 2 a 7 anos, podendo chegar a 20 anos ou mai...
