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View article: The Development of Global Genomic Surveillance of Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Insights from 25 Project Countries, 2019-2023
The Development of Global Genomic Surveillance of Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Insights from 25 Project Countries, 2019-2023 Open
View article: Genomic analysis of high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses from Antarctica reveals multiple introductions from South America
Genomic analysis of high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses from Antarctica reveals multiple introductions from South America Open
The spread of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b into Antarctica represents a major threat to polar wildlife. Here we report on the detection and genomic analysis of HPAIV H5N1 in a kelp gull (Larus dominc…
View article: Cross-Species Surveillance of Respiratory Viruses in Domestic and Wild Mammals of an Urban Atlantic Forest from Brazil
Cross-Species Surveillance of Respiratory Viruses in Domestic and Wild Mammals of an Urban Atlantic Forest from Brazil Open
Our aim was to investigate respiratory viruses circulating in animals from the urban Atlantic Forest, which is located in the most densely populated area near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. This study focused on the detection of Influenza A vir…
View article: From Epidemics to Pandemics: Over a Decade of Strengthening SARInet Laboratory Surveillance and Response for Respiratory Viruses in the Americas
From Epidemics to Pandemics: Over a Decade of Strengthening SARInet Laboratory Surveillance and Response for Respiratory Viruses in the Americas Open
View article: Development and implementation of multiplex RT-PCR for respiratory virus detection and quality control: insights from Brazil's national laboratory network
Development and implementation of multiplex RT-PCR for respiratory virus detection and quality control: insights from Brazil's national laboratory network Open
View article: Time Series and Estimated Costs of Hospitalizations for Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis Potentially Associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children in the Brazilian Unified Health System From 2014 to 2025
Time Series and Estimated Costs of Hospitalizations for Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis Potentially Associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children in the Brazilian Unified Health System From 2014 to 2025 Open
View article: Zoonotic transmission of novel Influenza A variant viruses detected in Brazil during 2020 to 2023
Zoonotic transmission of novel Influenza A variant viruses detected in Brazil during 2020 to 2023 Open
Zoonotic infections (swine-human) caused by influenza A viruses (IAVs) have been reported and linked to close contact between these species. Here, we describe eight human IAV variant infections (6 mild and 2 severe cases, including 1 death…
View article: High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b recovered from a kelp gull (<i>Larus dominicanus</i>) in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b recovered from a kelp gull (<i>Larus dominicanus</i>) in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica Open
Whole-genome analysis of the earliest-detected High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b detected in Hannah Point, Antarctica (January 2024) reveals close relatedness to strains that circulated in pinnipeds and s…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a highly vulnerable population of Brazil: a household cohort study
SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a highly vulnerable population of Brazil: a household cohort study Open
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, CNPq, FAPERJ, Royal Society, Instituto Serrapilheira, FAPESP.
View article: Percepção dos profissionais da saúde sobre o trabalho durante a pandemia de COVID-19
Percepção dos profissionais da saúde sobre o trabalho durante a pandemia de COVID-19 Open
Introdução: A pesquisa teve como objetivo verificar a percepção dos profissionais da saúde sobre o trabalho durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Materiais e Métodos: Pesquisa do tipo qualitativa, com coleta de dados em dois hospitais do municíp…
View article: Dispersion patterns of SARS-CoV-2 variants Gamma, Lambda and Mu in Latin America and the Caribbean
Dispersion patterns of SARS-CoV-2 variants Gamma, Lambda and Mu in Latin America and the Caribbean Open
View article: Evaluation of respiratory viruses multiplex assay using RT-PCR
Evaluation of respiratory viruses multiplex assay using RT-PCR Open
Introduction:Viruses like Influenza A(INFA), Influenza B(INFB), SARSCoV-2(SC2), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), Adenovirus (ADV) and Rhinovirus (HRV) are etiological agents of acute upper respiratory diseas…
View article: Comparative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 variants Alpha (B.1.1.7), Gamma (P.1), Zeta (P.2) and Delta (B.1.617.2) in Vero-E6 cells: ultrastructural characterization of cytopathology and replication kinetics
Comparative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 variants Alpha (B.1.1.7), Gamma (P.1), Zeta (P.2) and Delta (B.1.617.2) in Vero-E6 cells: ultrastructural characterization of cytopathology and replication kinetics Open
This study compares the effects of virus-cell interactions among SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) isolated in Brazil in 2021, hypothesizing a correlation between cellular alterations and mortality and between viral load and transmissi…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a highly vulnerable population of Brazil: results from a household longitudinal study
SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a highly vulnerable population of Brazil: results from a household longitudinal study Open
We estimated within/extra-household SARS-CoV-2 infection risk and associated factors in a household cohort study in one of the most vulnerable neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro city. Individuals ≥1 years-old with suspected or confirmed COVID…
View article: Differential Type-I Interferon Response in Buffy Coat Transcriptome of Individuals Infected with SARS-CoV-2 Gamma and Delta Variants
Differential Type-I Interferon Response in Buffy Coat Transcriptome of Individuals Infected with SARS-CoV-2 Gamma and Delta Variants Open
The innate immune system is the first line of defense against pathogens such as the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The type I-interferon (IFN) response activation during the initial steps of infection is essential t…
View article: Ten-year Experience with Endologix Afx Endograft for the Treatment of Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
Ten-year Experience with Endologix Afx Endograft for the Treatment of Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease Open
View article: A straightforward one-step strategy for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and screening of variants of concern: a multicentre study
A straightforward one-step strategy for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and screening of variants of concern: a multicentre study Open
BACKGROUND The prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) has changed unevenly over time around the world. Although whole genome sequencing is the gold standard for virus character…
View article: Development of a multiplex RT-PCR molecular assay for Measles and Rubella viruses detection
Development of a multiplex RT-PCR molecular assay for Measles and Rubella viruses detection Open
Introduction: Measles is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality among children under 5 years old, especially those who are undernutrition caused by Measles virus (VS).Rubella virus (VR) is a highly contagious agent with epidemio…
View article: A straightforward one-step strategy for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and screening of variants of concern: a multicentre study
A straightforward one-step strategy for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and screening of variants of concern: a multicentre study Open
The BioM 4Plex VOC provides an effective solution to detect SARS-CoV-2 infections and screening for VOCs in a single reaction. It is a straightforward method to help us monitor the frequency and distribution of VOCs and develop strategies …
View article: Prevalence of SARS-Cov2 variants of concern (VOC), in Brazil, in the pandemic peak (2021- 2022)
Prevalence of SARS-Cov2 variants of concern (VOC), in Brazil, in the pandemic peak (2021- 2022) Open
Os autores externos submeteram sua publicação para apresentação de trabalho no evento “International Symposium on Immunobiologicals”, que foi coordenado e organizado pelo Instituto de Tecnologia em Imunobiológicos (Bio-Manguinhos), da Fund…
View article: A straightforward one-step strategy for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and screening of variants of concern: a multicentre study
A straightforward one-step strategy for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and screening of variants of concern: a multicentre study Open
BACKGROUND The prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) has changed unevenly over time around the world. Although whole genome sequencing is the gold standard for virus character…
View article: ERRATUM
ERRATUM Open
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View article: Global disparities in SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance
Global disparities in SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance Open
View article: Influenza A(H11N2) Virus Detection in Fecal Samples from Adélie ( <i>Pygoscelis adeliae</i> ) and Chinstrap ( <i>Pygoscelis antarcticus</i> ) Penguins, Penguin Island, Antarctica
Influenza A(H11N2) Virus Detection in Fecal Samples from Adélie ( <i>Pygoscelis adeliae</i> ) and Chinstrap ( <i>Pygoscelis antarcticus</i> ) Penguins, Penguin Island, Antarctica Open
Although wild birds play a role in the transmission and ecology of avian influenza viruses (AIVs) across the globe, there are significant gaps in our understanding of the worldwide distribution of these viruses in polar environments. In th…
View article: Low prevalence of influenza A strains with resistance markers in Brazil during 2017–2019 seasons
Low prevalence of influenza A strains with resistance markers in Brazil during 2017–2019 seasons Open
The influenza A virus (IAV) is of a major public health concern as it causes annual epidemics and has the potential to cause pandemics. At present, the neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) are the most widely used anti-influenza drugs, but, mor…
View article: Latin American formal consensus on the appropriate indications of extra-articular lateral procedures in primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Latin American formal consensus on the appropriate indications of extra-articular lateral procedures in primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction Open
View article: Emergence and Spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Delta across Different Brazilian Regions
Emergence and Spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Delta across Different Brazilian Regions Open
Amid the SARS-CoV-2 continuously changing epidemic profile, this study details the space-time dynamics of the emergence of the Delta lineage across Brazilian territories, pointing out its multiple introductions in the country and its most …
View article: Phylogenetic-based inference reveals distinct transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 lineages Gamma and P.2 in Brazil
Phylogenetic-based inference reveals distinct transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 lineages Gamma and P.2 in Brazil Open
View article: Implementation of a COVID-19 Genomic Surveillance Regional Network for Latin America and Caribbean region
Implementation of a COVID-19 Genomic Surveillance Regional Network for Latin America and Caribbean region Open
The timely release of SARS-CoV-2 first genomic sequences allowed the identification of the etiologic agent and development of diagnostic protocols. Genomic sequencing was a crucial step in generating data for driving laboratory response an…
View article: Humoral immune response of patients infected by earlier lineages of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizes wild types of the most prevalent variants in Brazil
Humoral immune response of patients infected by earlier lineages of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizes wild types of the most prevalent variants in Brazil Open
In the present study, serum samples of 20 hospitalized COVID-19 patients from Brazil who were infected by the earlier SARS-CoV-2 lineages B.1.1.28 and B.1.1.33, and by the variant of concern (VOC) Gamma (P.1) were tested by plaque reductio…