COVID-19 and the incidence of neglected tropical diseases: reflections from pandemic times

Santos, Gessi Carvalho de Araújo; Mariano, Sandra Maria Botelho; Silva, José Bruno Nunes Ferreira

doi:10.7322/abcshs.2021009.1732

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“…Chamamos de doenças tropicais negligenciadas (DTN) um grupo de aproximadamente 20 doenças causadas por vírus, fungos, bactérias ou parasitas, com ocorrência principalmente em países de clima tropical e subtropical (tabela 1). Essas doenças são consideradas endêmicas em populações de baixa renda e apresentam, muitas vezes, indicadores epidemiológicos em níveis inaceitáveis, baixo investimento em pesquisa, na produção de medicamentos e em estratégias de controle (Santos et al, 2021).…”

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DOENÇAS TROPICAIS NEGLIGENCIADAS NO BRASIL NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA DO SARs-CoV-2

Nunes¹

2021

COVID-19: Reflexões Das Ciências Da Saúde E Impactos Sociais

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DOENÇAS TROPICAIS NEGLIGENCIADAS NO BRASIL NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA DO SARs-CoV-2

Nunes¹

2021

COVID-19: Reflexões Das Ciências Da Saúde E Impactos Sociais

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“…In 2021, Brazil reported the highest number of coronavirus deaths in Latin America, and the Unified Health System (SUS) was heavily impacted by the pandemic, as simultaneously, other parasitic diseases, such as Leishmaniasis, both emerging and reemerging, were present in Brazil due to its tropical climate and socioeconomic issues [4]. From 2020 until April 2022, there were 1,839,594 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Bahia, with over 30 thousand deaths [5].…”

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Survey of Hospitalizations due to Leishmaniasis in Adults during the Pre and Post COVID-19 Pandemic Periods in Feira de Santana, Brazil

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Silva,

Vasconcellos Neto

2024

Asian J. Med. Health.

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Aims: Neglected tropical diseases, such as Visceral Leishmaniasis, affect over 1 billion people in tropical and subtropical regions, with Leishmaniasis being endemic in various parts of the world and causing up to 1 million new cases annually. It is crucial to investigate the decline in hospitalization cases in Feira de Santana and its possible linkage with the COVID-19 pandemic and local socioeconomic factors. Study Design: An exploratory-descriptive bibliographic study with a qualitative approach. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Health, Higher Education Unit of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana (Bahia), during the first semester of 2024. Methodology: The bibliographic survey was conducted through searches of scientific productions on the proposed theme, from 2018 to 2024. Searches were performed using keywords in Portuguese and English with the Boolean operator "AND". In addition to literature review, the collection of secondary data was conducted by the Department of Health Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS). Results: The complex interaction among socioeconomic, environmental, and public health factors, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, impacts the dissemination, underreporting, and control of leishmaniasis, highlighting the urgent need for integrated approaches and strengthening of health systems to effectively address this neglected disease. Conclusion: Therefore, it is concluded that the main causes may include reductions or delays in notifications, which can lead to difficulties in differentiating diseases with similar clinical presentations and even coinfections.

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“…This pneumonia was shown to be caused by a new coronavirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and the disease caused Moimaz SAS, Rejaili JA, Saliba TA ABCS Health Sci. 2022;47:e022208 by this virus was called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) 2,3 .…”

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“…The severe outbreak of this disease that quickly spread throughout the world surprised the health systems of all countries and most, if not all, were caught off guard without adequate defense mechanisms to deal with and control such a pandemic 3,4 . The "new disease", called COVID-19, is the third outbreak of a disease caused by coronaviruses, following severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), in the last twenty years 5 .…”

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental practice in Brazil

2022

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Introduction: Dentists are at high risk of contamination by COVID-19 due to the proximity to the patients' oral cavity and airways. Objective: To elucidate the behaviors and adversities experienced by dentists because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This descriptive study invited 1.811 dentists affiliated with professional associations, dental cooperatives, and health insurance providers from São Paulo State, Brazil, in 2020 of which 473 agreed to participate. The data collection, using Google Forms, included the variables: sociodemographic conditions; characteristics of dental work; level of healthcare and sources of information about the pandemic; changes in the work process, financial impact with personal protective equipment (PPE) and biosafety measures; and consequences of the pandemic in the professional practice. Results: The 473 dentists (40.36±13.44 years), were mostly women (52.22%), had a specialty (55.60%), and were self-employed professionals (73.36%). It was observed that 78.01% of professionals had a reduction in their monthly income. The average of patients treated daily decreased by 35.48%. It was found that 30.44% of professionals had difficulty with the use of PPE, 3.59% contracted COVID-19, and 53.03% decided to postpone the appointment if the patient with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 sought treatment, even in emergencies. The use of high-speed handpieces was reported by most professionals (n=428; 90.48%). Conclusion: Behaviors: dentists used PPE and assigned very high or high levels of precaution about COVID-19. Adversities: dentists reported an increase in operating costs, changes in the work process, a decrease in appointments, and a reduction in the monthly income.

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COVID-19 and the incidence of neglected tropical diseases: reflections from pandemic times

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Cited by 6 publications

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DOENÇAS TROPICAIS NEGLIGENCIADAS NO BRASIL NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA DO SARs-CoV-2

DOENÇAS TROPICAIS NEGLIGENCIADAS NO BRASIL NO CONTEXTO DA PANDEMIA DO SARs-CoV-2

Survey of Hospitalizations due to Leishmaniasis in Adults during the Pre and Post COVID-19 Pandemic Periods in Feira de Santana, Brazil

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental practice in Brazil

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