Species distribution and antifungal susceptibility patterns of Candida spp. bloodstream isolates from a Brazilian tertiary care hospital

In this work, we collect data from surveys of bloodstream Candida isolates performed in Brazil from 1996 to 2004. Besides, we analyzed the species distribution of bloodstream Candida isolates together with potential risk factors for candidemia and the susceptibility profile of these isolates in patients from Hospital das Clinicas in Goiaonia city, Brazil. Blood samples were collected in the admission day and on every 7 days, in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary hospital. Candida isolates were identified by standard protocols that included germ tube formation, chlamydoconidia production on cornmeal agar and sugar fermentation and assimilation tests. Data of patients were recorded and analyzed according to age at the time of diagnosis, gender and presence of potential risk factors. Statistical analysis was used to determine if the time of hospital permanence increased Candida colonization in ICU patients' blood. The antifungal susceptibility testing was performed by broth microdilution method according to document NCCLS/CLSI M27-A2. Among the 345 blood samples cultured, candidemia was recovered in 33 patients, which were isolated 51.5% of Candida non-albicans. Fungemia was associated with long-term hospitalization. Fluconazole, itraconzole, voriconazole and amphotericin B exhibited a potent activity against all isolates of Candida. Voriconazole MICs were much low for all isolates tested. This work confirms data of increase of Candida non-albicans species in bloodstream in ICU and shows that voriconazole in vitro activity was higher than those of itraconazole, fluconazole and amphotericin B.

Electrocardiographic evolution in cats from birth to 30 days of age

Further knowledge of feline physiology and neonatology is needed because the number of cats being kept as pets and used as experimental animals has increased. Few studies have been published on feline sequential electrocardiography. This study was conducted to determine the values of normal waves, complexes, and intervals of the electrocardiogram in clinically healthy feline neonates. Serial electrocardiography was performed in 15 female and 15 male neonates at 30 days of age. Parameters analyzed were heart rate and rhythm, duration and amplitude of electrocardiographic waves, duration of intervals, and the electrical axis of the heart. The results did not show differences between males and females. During the neonates' first 30 days of life, migration of the electrical axis from right to left was observed. There was a progressive increase in the R wave amplitude, while the S wave amplitude showed a progressive decrease. A sinus heart rhythm was predominant in the feline neonates.

Epidemiologia de candidíase hospitalar: Importância da identificação específica

Nosocomial infections with Candida species are recognized as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in both seriously ill immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. Infections with Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida species have become a significant cause of infection in humans. Several of the more commonly Candida spp isolates are less susceptible to the antifungal drugs currentlly applied in clinical treatment, a factor that means significant difficulties for effective treatment. The modern mycology laboratory has an important role to play in several aspects relating to these organisms, including therapy, detection, identification and epidemiological analysis. In this study, we have provided an initial comparison of differences in species distribution among Candida isolates from four general hospitals of São Paulo,SP. Overall, 40 isolates of C. albicans, C. parapsilosis and C. tropicalis were isolated respectively in 35%, 50% and 15%, revealed a tendency of higher frequency of non-albicans species. The species distribution in patients with candidemia showed that the most commonly species were C. parapsilosis (45,4%), followed by C. albicans (36,4%) and C. tropicalis (18,2%); thus, we have an increase of non-albicans species. The three different species were include in 6, 3, and 4 different biotypes, respectively C. albicans, C. parapsilosis e C. tropicalis. This study emphasizes the importance of periodic evaluation of Candida species distribution especially in centers caring for patients at risk.

Proactive management of extreme prematurity: Disagreement between obstetricians and neonatologists

Objective: To verify, in extremely preterm infants, if disagreement between obstetricians and neonatologists regarding proactive management is associated with early death.Study Design: Prospective cohort of 484 infants with 23 0/7 to 266/7 weeks, without malformations, born from January 2006 to December 2009 in eight Brazilian hospitals. Pro-active management was defined as indication of ≥1 dose of antenatal steroid or cesarean section (obstetrician) and resuscitation at birth according to the international guidelines (neonatologist). Main outcome was neonatal death in the first 24 h of life.Result: Obstetricians and neonatologists disagreed in 115 (24%) patients: only neonatologists were proactive in 107 of them. Disagreement between professionals increased 2.39 times the chance of death in the first day (95% confidence interval 1.40 to 4.09), adjusted for center and maternal/neonatal clinical conditions.Conclusion: In infants with 23 to 26 weeks of gestation, disagreement between obstetricians and neonatologists, translated as lack of antenatal steroids and/or vaginal delivery, despite resuscitation procedures, increases the odds of death in the first day. © 2012 Nature America, Inc.

Candida species: Current epidemiology, pathogenicity, biofilm formation, natural antifungal products and new therapeutic options

The incidence of fungal infections has increased significantly, so contributing to morbidity and mortality. This is caused by an increase in antimicrobial resistance and the restricted number of antifungal drugs, which retain many side effects. Candida species are major human fungal pathogens that cause both mucosal and deep tissue infections. Recent evidence suggests that the majority of infections produced by this pathogen are associated with biofilm growth. Biofilms are biological communities with a high degree of organization, in which micro-organisms form structured, coordinated and functional communities. These biological communities are embedded in a self-created extracellular matrix. Biofilm production is also associated with a high level of antimicrobial resistance of the associated organisms. The ability of Candida species to form drugresistant biofilms is an important factor in their contribution to human disease. The study of plants as an alternative to other forms of drug discovery has attracted great attention because, according to the World Health Organization, these would be the best sources for obtaining a wide variety of drugs and could benefit a large population. Furthermore, silver nanoparticles, antibodies and photodynamic inactivation have also been used with good results. This article presents a brief review of the literature regarding the epidemiology of Candida species, as well as their pathogenicity and ability to form biofilms, the antifungal activity of natural products and other therapeutic options. © 2013 SGM.

Trafficking of phagocytic peritoneal cells in hypoinsulinemic-hyperglycemic mice with systemic candidiasis

Background: Candidemia is a severe fungal infection that primarily affects hospitalized and/or immunocompromised patients. Mononuclear phagocytes have been recognized as pivotal immune cells which act in the recognition of pathogens, phagocytosis, inflammation, polarization of adaptive immune response and tissue repair. Experimental studies have showed that the systemic candidiasis could be controlled by activated peritoneal macrophages. However, the mechanism to explain how these cells act in distant tissue during a systemic fungal infection is still to be elucidated. In the present study we investigate the in vivo trafficking of phagocytic peritoneal cells into infected organs in hypoinsulinemic-hyperglycemic (HH) mice with systemic candidiasis. Methods: The red fluorescent vital dye PKH-26 PCL was injected into the peritoneal cavity of Swiss mice 24 hours before the intravenous inoculation with Candida albicans. After 24 and 48 hours and 7 days of infection, samples of the spleen, liver, kidneys, brain and lungs were submitted to the microbiological evaluation as well as to phagocytic peritoneal cell trafficking analyses by fluorescence microscopy. Results: In the present study, PKH+ cells were observed in the peritoneum, kidney, spleen and liver samples from all groups. In infected mice, we also found PKH+ cells in the lung and brain. The HH condition did not affect this process. Conclusions: In the present study we have observed that peritoneal phagocytes migrate to tissues infected by C. albicans and the HH condition did not interfere in this process. © 2013 Fraga-Silva et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

Correlação dos níveis de lactato sanguíneo com o estado neurológico e cardiorrespiratório de filhotes de cães nascidos de parto normal ou cesariana sob anestesia geral inalatória

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Relação fenotípica e genotípica entre isolados clínicos e ambientais de Candida spp em dois hospitais de São José do Rio Preto, SP

Pós-graduação em Microbiologia - IBILCE

Análise dos comportamentos de aproximação e retraimento de pré-termos de risco evidenciados em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal

Os cuidados em neonatologia têm se intensificado nos últimos anos no que tange as condições de prematuridade e do baixo peso ao nascimento, especialmente em relação à saúde, crescimento e desenvolvimento das crianças submetidas a esta condição de risco. Um dos pontos relevantes das pesquisas em neonatologia condiz à observação comportamental dos sinais emitidos pelo funcionamento do organismo do prematuro, que possivelmente revelam o nível de organização ou de desorganização do seu organismo como um todo, tornando possível predizer futuros déficits. Desde 1978, uma pesquisadora americana, Heidelise Als, juntamente com um grupo de colaboradores, iniciaram diversas pesquisas sobre o comportamento e assistência ao prematuro de baixo peso, as quais enfatizam uma prática diferenciada de cuidados para o desenvolvimento utilizando como base a Teoria Síncrono Ativa do Desenvolvimento (TSAD), que permitiu o registro e elaboração de cuidados individualizados para promoção do desenvolvimento de bebês prematuro, refletindo em ganhos para um desenvolvimento efetivo das diferentes funções do organismo, em particular as áreas cognitivo-motora e comportamental. Desta forma, o presente estudo tem como objetivo quantificar os comportamentos que são mais evidentes no contexto de uma UTIN, e quais os mecanismos ambientais que favorecem a manifestação dos mesmos, a fim de traçar os cuidados para o desenvolvimento de acordo com a realidade apresentada na UTIN. A pesquisa foi planejada a partir de um pré-projeto, o qual possibilitou o registro em 19 amostras de crianças para 30 sessões de observação, sendo desenvolvida no período de abril à julho de 2005. A coleta de dados foi realizada em bebês prematuros com baixo peso ao nascimento e com idade gestacional entre 26 a 37 semanas. A mesma utilizou um etograma padrão, baseado na observação comportamental de H. Als, assinalando os eventos ambientais que promoviam determinados comportamentos. A observação foi realizada em um período de 15 minutos por sujeito de cada sessão. Os dados tabulados resultaram em: dados gerais, que constituem as variáveis maternas e dos bebês, e dados específicos, referindo os comportamentos e as interferências ambientais observados. Os dados gerais mantiveram a similaridade com outras pesquisas, apontando as condições sociais desfavoráveis e a predisposição materna a infecções como possíveis fatores predisponentes ao parto prematuro, assim como a situação de prematuridade como agravante da condição de saúde e bem-estar do bebê. Entre os dados específicos, foi possível registrar uma prevalência dos comportamentos de retraimento, que revelam a desorganização do bebê, mediante aos excessos de interferências ambientais, como ruído, manipulação e luminosidade, muito comuns em UTIN. Mediante estes fatos, sugerimos nesta pesquisa as possíveis soluções para amenizar o excesso de manifestações comportamentais desorganizadoras, buscando priorizar os cuidados para o desenvolvimento por meio de práticas utilizadas por H. Als e sua equipe.

Modelagem e controle de uma incubadora neonatal

Este trabalho apresenta uma introdução sobre a história da neonatologia, a conceituação e a modelagem matemática do sistema térmico de uma incubadora neonatal, contendo a relação da mesma com um recém-nascido quanto a trocas térmicas, a partir da primeira lei da termodinâmica. É apresentado o método que foi utilizado para a linearização (Séries de Taylor) e os pontos de operação calculados para o sistema linear obtido no formato de espaço de estados, e a partir deste foi obtida uma representação em função de transferência. A partir da modelagem matemática do sistema, foi realizado um teste em malha aberta para verificar as características do mesmo, como estabilidade, constante de tempo e convergência para um valor final desejado, e como o sistema real opera em malha fechada, foi também realizado um teste com o sistema nesta configuração contendo um ganho unitário de malha. O comportamento do sistema não linear foi comparado ao do sistema linearizado através de suas curvas de resposta temporal a uma entrada degrau para a verificação da validade da representação linear, e após a sua validação, diagramas de bode foram gerados para diferentes parâmetros do modelo, para observar-se o efeito desta variação no comportamento dinâmico da planta, e foi percebido que o comportamento do modelo não é alterado de forma substancial para a variação dentro das faixas verificadas. Um controlador proporcional e integral (PI) foi então projetado para a eliminação do erro de regime permanente presente resposta temporal do sistema.. Testes sob diversas condições de operação foram realizados no sistema linear assim como as curvas de variação de temperatura foram obtidas com o controlador aplicado no modelo não linear, sendo os resultados considerados satisfatórios para este tipo de aplicação. Este trabalho foi realizado com o auxílio da ferramenta computacional Simulink do software Matalb®.

Contaminação por fungos antes e após limpeza e desinfecção de colchões hospitalares

OBJECTIVE: To verify the existence of fungal contamination prior to and following the cleaning and disinfection process of hospital mattresses used by patients with Candidemia. METHODS: Cross-sectional study analyzing 25 mattresses used by patients with Candidemia confirmed by blood culture from different hospital wards. The study made use of convenience samples. After growing the samples in an Agar Sabouraud Dextrose environment, isolated yeasts were identified by macroscopic, microscopic and physiologic characteristics. RESULTS: Analyses showed 15 (60%) mattresses contaminated by Candida spp. From these, 10 (66.7%) and five (33.3%) mattresses corresponded respectively to the collection prior to and following disinfection, with Candida parapsilosis being the isolated species with the highest frequency. CONCLUSION: Considering that half of the mattresses remained contaminated after cleaning and disinfection, there is a risk that these mattresses may act as potential secondary reservoirs in the infection chain.

Imunidade celular em caninos neonatos - do nascimento ao 45° dia de idade

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Práticas e crenças parentais e comportamento de crianças nascidas pré-termo de muito baixo peso

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Avaliação dos custos da assistência de recém nascidos de mães diabéticas no Hospital das Clínicas -UNESP – Botucatu

The present work had as objective to calculate and to analyze the costs of the assistance of just born of diabetic mothers interned in the units of Joint Lodging of the Maternity and Nursery and UTI Neonatology of the HC - FMB - Unesp. This is a exploratory, descriptive study with quantitative analysis of the data, with just born of carrying mothers of gestational diabetes and of light hyperglycemia, that had carried through the prenatal assistance in the HC - FMB - Unesp, in the period of 1o of January the 31 of December of 2009. The analysis of the data disclosed that the costs indirect and of the assistance to the just born in joint lodging had been of: R$ 160,20 for the group of RN of mothers with light hyperglycemia, R$204,10 for the group with diabetes and R$100,57 for the control. The costs indirect and of the assistance to the just born in Nursery had been of: R$ 494,94 for the group of RN of mothers with light hyperglycemia, R$565,89 for the group with diabetes and R$262,98 for the control. The weighed average cost of the assistance to the just born in Joint Lodging, Nursery and UTI of Neonatology was of: R$ 191,33 for the group of RN of mothers with light hyperglycemia, R$458,58 for the group with diabetes and R$210,48 for the control. It can be concluded that the costs of just born of diabetic mothers and with light hyperglycemia were higher and had similar perinatal results to the one of the control group

A produção científica sobre diagnóstico de enfermagem NANDA no Brasil: revisão integrativa da literatura-UNESP – Botucatu

Concern about the identity of nursing professionals has existed since Florence Nightingale. The exercise of the nursing profession must be based on scientific principles so that the actual health problems of a given community can be assessed and actions targeted at improving the population’s quality of life can be designed from such assessments. This problem assessment is referred to as Nursing Diagnosis. NANDA defines diagnosis as “a clinical judgment about individual, family or community responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes. Nursing diagnosis provides the basis for selection of nursing interventions to achieve outcomes for which nurses are accountable”. The present study aimed at investigating the scientific production on Nursing Diagnosis (NANDA). This is an literature review. For data collection, an instrument that addressed the following items was used: identification of original articles and evaluation of their objectives, methodological characteristics, results and conclusion. In the present review, 15 articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. They were all authored by nurses. Four articles addressed obstetrics, puerperium and neonatology, and the diagnosis of an unsatisfactory breastfeeding process was observed in 100% of cases. As regards chronic diseases, four articles were found, and two exclusively addressed diabetes, with a main diagnosis of an ineffective control of the therapeutic regimen. Three articles addressed the elderly, and the main diagnosis found was hindered mobility in more than 90% of cases. As regards, sexually transmitted diseases, one article was found with three diagnoses with 100% for disturbed sleep patterns, infection risk and ineffective protection. As to patients with sequelae, two articles were identified, and the diagnoses found were hindered physical mobility, with 100%; self-care deficit for... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)