Exploratory study of Mycoplasma suis (Eperythrozoon suis) on four commercial pig farms in southern Brazil

2007 ◽  
Vol 160 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. S. Guimaraes ◽  
A. W. Biondo ◽  
A. C. Lara ◽  
J. B. Messick
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Mycoplasma Suis ◽  
Pig Farms

scholarly journals Molecular diagnostics of swine infection caused by Mycoplasma suis

2009 ◽  
Vol 63 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 353-358
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Potkonjak ◽  
Branko Lako ◽  
Vesna Milicevic ◽  
Bozidar Savic ◽  
Vojin Ivetic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Smear ◽  
Latent Infection ◽  
Mycoplasma Suis ◽  
Frequent Form ◽  
The World ◽  
Pig Farms ◽  
Febrile Condition ◽  
Swine Population ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Pcr Test

The presence of two types of haemoplasm can be established in the swine population. Pathogenic haemoplasm, named Mycoplasma suis (previously called Eperythrozoon suis) is the cause of swine eperythrozoonosis or swine ichtheroanaemia. The cause of this disease can also infect humans. The disease has spread all over the world. The most frequent form is latent infection of swine caused by M. suis. The disease is clinically manifest following action by the stress factor. The acute course of the disease is characterized by the occurrence of a febrile condition and ichtheroanaemia. The disease is usually diagnosed based on an epizootiological poll, a clinical examination, and a microscopic examination of a blood smear stained most often according to Giemsa. Contemporary methods of molecular biology have been developed, such as PCR, which are more sensitive and specific in making a diagnosis of swine infection caused by M. suis. In these investigations, the presence of M. suis on pig farms in the Republic of Serbia has been determined using the PCR test. .

scholarly journals The Stable Fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) as a Possible Vector Transmitting Pathogens in Austrian Pig Farms

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukas Schwarz ◽  
Andreas Strauss ◽  
Igor Loncaric ◽  
Joachim Spergser ◽  
Angelika Auer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Stomoxys Calcitrans ◽  
Porcine Circovirus ◽  
Respiratory Syndrome Virus ◽  
Stable Fly ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Stable Flies ◽  
Mycoplasma Suis ◽  
Pig Farms

This pilot study aimed to investigate stable flies from Austrian pig farms for the presence of defined swine pathogens, such as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2), hemotrophic mycoplasmas in ingested blood and/or body parts and bacteria on the surface of the flies. Furthermore, the use of stable flies as a diagnostic matrix for the detection of pathogens in the ingested pig blood should be investigated. In total, 69 different microorganisms could be found on the surface of tested S. calcitrans from 20 different pig farms. Escherichia coli was the most common bacterium and could be found on flies from seven farms. In seven farms, hemotrophic mycoplasmas were detected in stable flies. PRRSV could not be found in any of the samples of these 20 farms but PCV2 was detected in six farms. Whether the stable fly can be used as a matrix to monitor the health status cannot be accurately determined through this study, especially in regard to PRRSV. Nevertheless, it might be possible to use the stable fly as diagnostic material for defined pathogens like Mycoplasma suis and PCV2.

scholarly journals Mental Health of Elementary Schoolteachers in Southern Brazil: Working Conditions and Health Consequences

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz ◽  
Clarice Alves Bonow ◽  
Marlise Capa Verde de Almeida ◽  
Laurelize Pereira Rocha ◽  
Anelise Miritz Borges
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Good Relationship ◽  
Excessive Number

The mental health of educators is a growing problem in many countries. This study sought to identify self-reported stressful working conditions of elementary schoolteachers and the biopsychosocial consequences of those working conditions and then identify working conditions that promote well-being for teachers in the workplace. Exploratory study was done with 37 teachers. Data collection was performed using a structured interview with a questionnaire. Results show that stressful working conditions are related to inadequate salary, an excessive number of activities, and having to take work home. Biopsychosocial consequences include anxiety, stress, and sleep disorders. There was a statistically significant association between inadequate salary and anxiety (p= 0.01) and between an excessive number of activities and stress (p= 0.01). Teachers reported that a good relationship among colleagues is a working condition that promotes well-being in the workplace. The identification of stressful working conditions for teachers, the biopsychosocial consequences, and working conditions that promote well-being in the workplace are relevant to determining actions that improve the work environment and, consequently, the health of teachers.

scholarly journals PERCEPTION OF NURSING PROFESSIONALS ABOUT PATIENT CARE OF THE TERMINALLY ILL IN THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tânia Cristina Schäfer Vasques ◽  
Valéria Lerch Lunardi ◽  
Priscila Arruda da Silva ◽  
Karen Knopp de Carvalho ◽  
Wilson Danilo Lunardi Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Terminal Illness ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Family Presence ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Nursing Professionals

ABSTRACT This study aimed to understand how nursing professionals perceive the care provided to patients with terminal illness in the hospital environment. This was an exploratory study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 23 professionals in the ambulatory service of a university hospital in southern Brazil. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, in 2011. Using discursive textual analysis, dialogue was shown to be a fundamental instrument in caring for patients in terminal illness, enabling the facilitation of the difficulties experienced by these patients and their families. The importance of family presence for these patients was identified, making it indispensable for caring for their loved one. Continuous education of the staff is necessary, using problematization of the difficulties experienced in the workplace, humanizing and qualifying the nursing care, ensuring dignity and comfort to patients and their families.

scholarly journals Classificação de risco em emergência – um desafio para as/os enfermeiras/os

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lícia Mara Brito Shiroma ◽  
Denise Elvira Pires De Pires
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Room ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care Health ◽  
The Voice

Estudo descritivo e exploratório de abordagem qualitativa com o objetivo de conhecer a visão das/os enfermeiras/os acerca da implantação do Acolhimento com Avaliação e Classificação de Risco (AACR) em serviços de emergência. Os dados foram coletados através de entrevistas semiestruturadas com enfermeiras/os de um hospital universitário do sul do Brasil. Na voz das/os enfermeiras/os, AACR significa reorganização do atendimento e possibilidade de proporcionar melhor humanização, acesso e resposta satisfatória ao usuário em estado grave. Conclui que o AACR contribui para a agilidade e segurança no atendimento aos usuários e para diminuir a sobrecarga de trabalho da equipe.Descritores: Humanização da Assistência, Sistemas de Saúde, Políticas Públicas, Acolhimento.Risk classification in emergency room – a challenge to nursesThat is a descriptive and exploratory study of qualitative approach in order to know the nurses’ point of view about the User Embracement with Evaluation and Risk Classification (AACR) in ER. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with nurses of a university hospital in southern Brazil. In the voice of nurses, AACR means reorganization of care and to provide a better humanization, access and satisfactory response to the user in serious condition. It concludes that the AACR contributes to the agility and safety in patient care and decrease the workload of the team.Descriptors: Humanization of Care, Health Systems, Public Policies, User Embracement.La clasificación del riesgo en el servicio de emergencia – un desafio para los enfermerosSe trata de estudio descriptivo y exploratorio con abordaje cualitativa con el objetivo de conocer la opinión de las enfermeras sobre la implantación de Acogimiento con la Evaluación y Classificación de Riesgos (AACR) en servicios de emergencia. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas semi-estructuradas con enfermeras de un hospital universitario en el sur de Brasil. En la voz de las enfermeras, AACR significa la reorganización de la atención y la posibilidad de proporcionar mejor humanización, el acceso y la respuesta satisfactoria al usuario en estado grave. Se concluye que la AACR contribuye a la agilidad y la seguridad en el servicio al cliente y reducir la carga de trabajo del equipo.Descriptores: Humanización de la Atención, Sistemas de Salud, Políticas Públicas, Acogimiento.

Escherichia coli used as a biomarker of antimicrobial resistance in pig farms of Southern Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 647 ◽  
pp. 362-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maiara Cristiane Brisola ◽  
Regiane Boaretto Crecencio ◽  
Dinael Simão Bitner ◽  
Angélica Frigo ◽  
Luana Rampazzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Pig Farms

Swine Influenza Virus and Association with the Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex in Pig Farms in Southern Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Schmidt ◽  
S. P. Cibulski ◽  
C. P. Andrade ◽  
T. F. Teixeira ◽  
A. P. M. Varela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Virus ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Swine Influenza Virus ◽  
Swine Influenza ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Disease Complex ◽  
Pig Farms ◽  
Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex ◽  
Porcine Respiratory

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Mycoplasma suis infection in pig farms in central China

2014 ◽  
Vol 117 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiqi Song ◽  
Weijing Zhang ◽  
Weijiao Song ◽  
Zehua Liu ◽  
Muhammad Kasib Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Central China ◽  
Mycoplasma Suis ◽  
Pig Farms

Classifying Disfluencies in Preschool- and School-Age Spanish–English Bilinguals Who Do Not Stutter: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-130
Author(s):  
Raúl Rojas ◽  
Farzan Irani
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Bilingual Children ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Narrative Production ◽  
Language Measures ◽  
Mean Length Of Utterance

Purpose This exploratory study examined the language skills and the type and frequency of disfluencies in the spoken narrative production of Spanish–English bilingual children who do not stutter. Method A cross-sectional sample of 29 bilingual students (16 boys and 13 girls) enrolled in grades prekindergarten through Grade 4 produced a total of 58 narrative retell language samples in English and Spanish. Key outcome measures in each language included the percentage of normal (%ND) and stuttering-like (%SLD) disfluencies, percentage of words in mazes (%MzWds), number of total words, number of different words, and mean length of utterance in words. Results Cross-linguistic, pairwise comparisons revealed significant differences with medium effect sizes for %ND and %MzWds (both lower for English) as well as for number of different words (lower for Spanish). On average, the total percentage of mazed words was higher than 10% in both languages, a pattern driven primarily by %ND; %SLDs were below 1% in both languages. Multiple linear regression models for %ND and %SLD in each language indicated that %MzWds was the primary predictor across languages beyond other language measures and demographic variables. Conclusions The findings extend the evidence base with regard to the frequency and type of disfluencies that can be expected in bilingual children who do not stutter in grades prekindergarten to Grade 4. The data indicate that %MzWds and %ND can similarly index the normal disfluencies of bilingual children during narrative production. The potential clinical implications of the findings from this study are discussed.

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