scholarly journals CHARACTERIZATION OF APPLICATION OF RURAL CREDIT FUNDS AND OTHER FINANCING IN DAIRY FARMING IN THE WESTERN REGION OF THE STATE OF PARÁ

Nucleus ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-223
Author(s):  
Marcos Antônio Souza dos Santos ◽  
Ana Laura dos Santos Sena ◽  
Jair Carvalho dos Santos ◽  
José de Brito LOURENÇO JÚNIOR
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farming ◽  
The State ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Rural Credit ◽  
The Western Region

Seismic Characterization of the Shuaiba Formation in the Western Region of UAE, a Predictive Tool to unravel Shuaiba Facies Mosaic?

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Zampetti ◽  
Sonia Perrotta ◽  
Ghassen Chaari ◽  
Thomas Krayenbuehl ◽  
Matthias Braun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Western Region ◽  
Predictive Tool ◽  
Seismic Characterization ◽  
The Western Region

scholarly journals Experience of GIS Technology Application in the Surveillance of Tick-Borne Infections

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iryna Ben ◽  
Igor Lozynskyi ◽  
Oksana Semenyshyn
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Gis Technology ◽  
Granulocytic Anaplasmosis ◽  
Natural Foci ◽  
Vector Borne ◽  
The Western Region ◽  
Predicted Risk

ObjectiveThe main aim of this work is to estimate the projected risks based on the incidence rate of natural foci infections and to expand the list of criteria for the characterization of natural foci of tick-borne infections.IntroductionThe epidemiological situation of natural foci of tick-borne infections (TBI) in Ukraine, as well as globally, is characterized by significant activation of processes due to global climate change, growing human-induced factor and shortcomings in the organization and running of epidemiological surveillance [1]. For the Western region of Ukraine, among all tick-borne zoonoses the most important are tick-borne viral encephalitis (TBVE), Lyme disease (LD), human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) and some others [2-4]. Taking into account the increased incidence rate for these infections, we have developed baseline criteria (indicators of natural contamination of the main carriers and levels of the serum layer among the population in relation to the TBI pathogens in the endemic areas) to identify areas with different risk of contamination through GIS-technologies [5].MethodsEpi Info 7.1.1.14 software was used to analyze patient questionnaires with tick-borne infections (TBI) for 2010-2015. Prevalence maps of vector-borne infections were created by means of GIS technology using the QGIS 2.0.1. software to assess the risks of infection. Maps demonstrating the distribution of TBVE, LD and HGA were also developed based on contamination risk assessment criteria.ResultsRetrospective epidemiological analysis of incidence rates for TBVE, LD and HGA was conducted based on laboratory tests that were performed in the laboratory of vector-borne viral infections of the State Institution Lviv Research Institute of Epidemiology and Hygiene of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. A direct correlation between the infection of I. ricinus, B. burgdorferi and LB (P <0.05) and infections of I. ricinus ticks, anaplasma and incidence of HGA (P <0.05) was established. However, this connection has not been confirmed for indicators with TBE.Data was obtained during the assessment of possible risks of tick-borne infections. For TBVE, the indicator of predicted risks based on the basic criteria was 60.3%, taking into account the cases of the disease. This was based on indicators of natural infection of the main carriers and the level of the serum layer among the population on the TBI activators in the endemic areas. The data obtained can be explained by the low level of morbidity and the detection of TBVE cases. The predicted risk for LD according to these criteria is 88.9%, due to the high level of clinical and laboratory diagnosis.As for the HGA, the predicted risk indicator reaches 66.7% due to the fact that the study of human anaplasmosis in Ukraine is at the initial level (the incidence rate and incidence are not included in the official reporting system).Taking into account the results obtained, it is advisable to supplement the list of criteria for determining the degree of activity of natural foci of tick-borne infections and the identification of areas with high risk of morbidity. These calculations were made by grouping statistical data (indicators) [5]. The reliability of the difference between the same indicators for individual zones was 95% (Table 1).ConclusionsTick-borne zoonoses are a serious problem for the public health system of the Western region of Ukraine. Extending the list of criteria for the characterization of natural foci of tick-borne infections will improve epidemiological surveillance and focus on key measures in high and medium-risk areas for the rational use of funds.References1. Nordberg M. Tick-Borne Infections in Humans. Aspects of immunopathogenesis, diagnosis and co-infections with Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Linköping University Medical Dissertations No.1315. Linköping, Sweden 2012.2. Morochkovsky R. Clinical characteristic of tick-borne encephalitis in Volhynia and optimization of treatment. Ternopil State Medical Academy I. Gorbachevsky Dissertations. Ternopil, Ukraine 2003.3. Zinchuk O. Lime borreliosis: Clinical and immunopathogenetic features and emergency preventive treatment. Lviv National Medical University D. Galitsky Dissertations. Lviv, Ukraine 2010.4. Ben I., Biletska H. Epidemiologic aspects of human granulocytic anaplasmosis in the Western region of Ukraine. Lik Sprava. 2015 Oct-Dec;(7-8).5. Ben I., Lozynsky I. Application of GIS-technologies for risk assessment of areas with tick-borne infections. Materials of the Regional Scientific Symposium within the framework of the concept of "Unified Health" and a review and Selection of scientific works with the support of CCDD in Ukraine. 2017 April 24-28, Kyiv.

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of Cleidocranial Dysplasia (CCD) in the Western Region in KSA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1373-1385
Author(s):  
Adel E. El Tarras Mohammed A. El Awady ◽  
Samer, E. M. Ismail Naglaa M. Kamal ◽  
Adnan A. Amin
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Cleidocranial Dysplasia ◽  
Western Region ◽  
The Western Region

scholarly journals Vertical transmission of HIV-1 in the western region of the State of São Paulo

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Lúcia Maria Alves Gonçalves ◽  
Charlene Troiani ◽  
Armênio Alcântara Ribeiro ◽  
Patrícia Rodrigues Naufal Spir ◽  
Elza Keiko Kimura Gushiken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
Western Region ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Vertical Transmission Of Hiv ◽  
The Western Region ◽  
Hiv 1

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vertical HIV-1 transmission in the western region of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: The study analyzed the medical records of HIV-1-infected mothers and infant pairs living in the municipalities of São Paulo Regional Health Departments DRS II (Araçatuba) and DRS XI (Presidente Prudente). From March 2001 to March 2006, blood samples were collected and referred to the Molecular Biology Unit of the Adolfo Lutz Institute (ALI), Presidente Prudente. HIV-1-RNA viral load was determined by bDNA assay. RESULTS: The number of births (109/217, 50.2%) and vertical HIV-1 transmissions (6/109, 5.5%) that occurred in DRS II was similar to births (108/217, 49.8%) and vertical transmissions (7/108, 6.5%) in DRS XI (p > 0.05). Although 80% (4/5) of the infected children were male in DRS II, while in DRS XI, 75% (6/8) were female, no differences between sex regarding infected and noninfected children in the regions of Araçatuba and Presidente Prudente were verified. The overall vertical HIV-1 transmission rate was 6%. No consistent reduction in the prevalence of vertical HIV-1 transmission occurred over the years. About 20% of mothers did not know the HIV-1 status of their newborns eight months after delivery. CONCLUSIONS: In the present study, MTCT prevalence rates were about 70% higher than those previously determined in the State of São Paulo, with noreduction throughout the period.Furthermore, a significant number of mothers did not know the HIV-status of their newborns eight months after delivery.

scholarly journals Prevalence study on Trypanosoma vivax in dairy cattle in the Western region on the State of Paraná, Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 425
Author(s):  
Alessandra Snak ◽  
Arielle Aparecida Lara ◽  
Felipe Gustavo Garcia ◽  
Euclides Mario Pieri ◽  
Júlia Angélica Gonçalves da Silveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Buffy Coat ◽  
The State ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Trypanosoma Vivax ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
The Western Region

In Brazil, Trypanosoma vivax is present in several states. The disease is endemic in Pantanal and Minas Gerais. In Paraná there is still no report of the parasite, but due to the state borders with Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Paraguay and Argentina, it is believed that the protozoan circulates in the region without diagnosis. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of T. vivax in dairy cattle in the western region of Paraná. For this purpose, 600 blood samples and 400 serum samples were collected from dairy cattle, distributed in 60 and 40 properties, respectively. While buffy coat smears were performed on blood samples, serum samples were used in Indirect Immunofluorescence Reaction. All samples, in both techniques, presented negative results for T. vivax. These results indicate that the studied hemoprotozoan is not circulating among the cattle in the western region of Paraná. However, future work evolving beef cattle must be carried out and preventive measures should be adopted in order to avoid the entry of the parasite in the State of Paraná.

Utilisation and trade of edible grasshoppers in the western region of the state of Morelos, Mexico

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Pino Moreno ◽  
A. García Flores ◽  
S.D. Barreto Sánchez ◽  
E.O. Martínez Luque
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Host Plants ◽  
Food Resource ◽  
The State ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Taxonomic Analysis ◽  
The Western Region

This article presents a taxonomic analysis of the grasshoppers utilised as food sources in several municipalities of the state of Morelos, Mexico; three families, four genera, and ten species were documented. The representative genus, Sphenarium, consists of seven different species. Various aspects regarding the host plants and collection and trade of these organisms are discussed. In addition, the importance of these organisms as a renewable natural food resource for rural communities in the state of Morelos is discussed.

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