ABSTRACT Purpose: this study aimed to verify the effects of indirect vocal therapy (IVT), via telehealth, in physical education professionals in voice self-assessment, as well as vocal quality. Methods: 16 physical education professionals, aged between 18 and 50 years, both sexes, participated in the study. All participants were submitted to eight IVT sessions twice a week, 30 minutes each, remotely. The assessments happened remotely, too. Vocal health was explained to modify vocal habits and general health, coping strategies, stress management, and therapeutic interaction. The following protocols were applied: Vocal Disorders Screening Index, Voice Symptoms Scale (VoiSS), Voice Handicap Index (VHI), and vocal recording (/a/ and counting) was performed, evaluating the general degree of vocal quality, pre and post-IVT. The Wilcoxon Test (p<0.05) was applied to verify the findings. Results: there was a significant decrease in the values of the VoiSS protocol (total p=0.041; limitation p=0.032), and VHI (total p=0.012; p=0.005), and in the general degree of vocal quality in vowel /a/ (p=0.011). Conclusion: IVT applied through telehealth in physical education professionals, has positive effects on vocal and laryngopharyngeal symptoms, improving the self-perception of voice handicaps. IVT significantly improved the general degree of vocal quality, only in the emission of the sustained vowel.

RESUMO Objetivo: este estudo objetivou verificar os efeitos da terapia vocal indireta (TVI), aplicada via telefonoaudiologia, em profissionais da educação física na autoavaliação e qualidade vocal. Métodos: 16 profissionais da Educação Física, com idades entre 18 e 50 anos, de ambos os sexos, participaram do estudo. Foram submetidos a oito sessões de TVI, duas vezes/semana, 30 minutos cada. As sessões e avaliações foram ministradas à distância. Foram trabalhados conhecimento sobre saúde vocal, para modificar hábitos vocais e de saúde geral, estratégias de enfrentamento, gerenciamento de estresse e interação terapêutica. Aplicaram-se protocolos: Índice de Triagem de Distúrbios Vocais, Escala de Sintomas Vocais (ESV), Índice de Desvantagem Vocal (IDV) e gravação vocal (/a/ e contagem), avaliando-se o grau geral da qualidade vocal, pré e pós TVI. Utilizou-se o Teste de Wilcoxon (p<0,05) nas comparações. Resultados: houve diminuição significante nos valores dos protocolos ESV (total p=0,041; limitação p=0,032), IDV (total p=0,012 e orgânico p=0,005), e no grau geral da qualidade vocal na vogal (p=0,011). Conclusão: a TVI aplicada por meio da telefonoaudiologia, em profissionais da Educação Física, tem efeitos positivos nos sintomas vocais/laringofaríngeos, melhorando a autopercepção da desvantagem vocal. A TVI melhorou significantemente o grau geral da qualidade vocal, apenas na emissão da vogal sustentada.

Abstract During a survey of mucoralean fungi in soil from an upland forest area located in Pernambuco, Brazil, a strain of Backusella (URM 8637) was isolated. Based on morphological, physiological, and molecular data [internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and large subunit (LSU) ribosomal DNA regions], it was recognized that this Backusella differed from all other species in the genus. Morphologically, the new species is characterized as forming varied-shaped columellae, including elongated, basally constricted, unisporate (rare) and multisporate sporangiola, and ellipsoidal sporangiospores. The maximum temperature growth of URM 8637 on malt extract agar and potato dextrose agar was 36 °C. In the phylogram, it was closely related to B. constricta. Based on the evidence from the analyzed datasets, a new species of Backusella is proposed. An updated identification key for Backusella from the Americas is provided.

ABSTRACT As primary decomposers of organic matter, mucoralean fungi have an important ecological role in edaphic systems in the Atlantic Forest. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding how communities of Mucorales are structured in soils of Atlantic Forest areas, and whether these communities are influenced by edaphic attributes in this domain. Thus, the current study aimed to understand the influence of edaphic attributes linked to species richness, abundance and composition of Mucorales in dense ombrophilous forest, ‘tabuleiro’ forest, sandbank and mangrove ecosystems located in Pernambuco, Brazil. Altogether, twenty-three taxa, including seven new records, were reported from soil samples from the ecosystems. Species composition was similar among the ecosystems, except for mangrove, while species richness and diversity of Mucorales were highest in dense ombrophilous forest and ‘tabuleiro’. Together the soil variables were responsible for 35.5 % of the variation in species composition, with pH being responsible for 53.32 % and 47.24 % of the variation in richness and abundance of these communities, respectively. These data indicate that pH is the most important attribute in delimiting the structure of mucoralean communities in the study areas, with influence on the composition, richness, and abundance of these fungi.

ABSTRACT During a survey of Mucorales in soil from an upland forest area in Pernambuco, Brazil, two specimens were isolated and characterized based on their morphological, physiological, and molecular data (ITS and LSU rDNA). Phylogenetic analyses of the isolates revealed that the strains URM 8209 and URM 8210 are closely related to species of Absidia. URM 8209 forms conical, subglobose, and strawberry-shaped columellae and the sporangiospores are cylindrical and ellipsoid. URM 8210 produces hemispheric, subglobose, and strawberry-shaped columellae and the sporangiospores are globose, subglobose, ellipsoid, and short cylindrical. Based on evidence obtained through analysis of datasets (LSU and ITS rDNA regions), A. saloaensis sp. nov. (URM 8209) and A. multispora sp. nov. (URM 8210) are proposed here as novel species of Absidia. A table with morphological characteristics of Neotropical Absidia spp. is provided.

Local dynamics play a key role in individual and collective empowerment for digital literacy and citizenship. This paper presents the results and reflections from a broader investigation into the public Internet access places in Portugal in the inland municipalities of the country's coast, undertaken by ObLID Network. Specifically, we intend to reflect on the actual mission of these places and reveal the actual profile, activities and training needs of their monitors and coordinators. In the first stage of the empirical study, several documents available on the Internet Spaces Network are analyzed. In the second stage, a questionnaire was applied to monitors and coordinators of the Internet access places, in seventeen Portuguese municipalities. The research results warn of the need to redefine and clarify the social and educational value of Internet spaces, indicating that the dominant activities of monitors in the Internet access places do not induce the foster of literacy and digital inclusion of the most vulnerable groups. In this context, actions are proposed that can contribute to improving the mission of Internet places, as well as the training quality of their monitors and coordinators. Internet Access Spaces, made available by municipalities, should be used to promote digital literacy programs, for individuals and groups.

Abstract: Background: Kaposi's sarcoma continues to be the most common human immunodeficiency virus - associated neoplasm with considerable morbidity and mortality. Objective: To describe the clinical and laboratory characteristics, initial staging, and outcomes of aids patients with Kaposi's sarcoma at an university hospital of Recife, Pernambuco. Methods: This is a descriptive study with analytic character, retrospective, of a case series between 2004 and 2014. Results: Of the 22 patients included in the study, 20 were aged <40 years (72.7%). The majority had CD4+ T lymphocyte counts of <200 cells/mm3 (77.3%) and human immunodeficiency virus loads of <100,000 copies/mL (78.9%). Lesions were most commonly observed on the skin (90%), and internal organs were affected in 11 of the 22 patients. Only 7 (31.8%) of the 22 patients were undergoing antiretroviral therapy (ART) at the time of Kaposis sarcoma diagnosis, and the initial disease staging classification was high risk (Aids Clinical Trials Group Oncology Committee) in 19 of the 22 patients (86.4%). Regarding Kaposi's sarcoma treatment, 17 of 22 patients (77.3%) underwent systemic chemotherapy + ART and 5 were treated exclusively with ART. Eight of the 22 patients died (36.5%); of these, 87.5% had died within one year of Kaposi's sarcoma diagnosis. Limitation of the study: Without a control group, this study cannot be used to generate hypotheses. Conclusions: Despite the association between aids and late Kaposi's sarcoma diagnosis in the study population, including an unfavorable risk at the time of staging, a lower mortality rate was observed relative to other studies; this might be related to access to a specialized health service.

A case of abscess resulting from Mycobacterium kansasii, in the left thigh of a 53-year-old woman infected with the Human Immunodeficiency virus, is reported. Curiously, there was no pulmonary or systemic involvement as is usual with these Mycobacterium infections. The patient had CD4 T lymphocyte count of 257 cells/µL and a viral load of 60,154 copies. Despite presenting a relatively preserved immunity, the patient also presented Criptococcic meningoencephalitis and Esophageal candidiasis. The patient responded satisfactorily to treatment for infections and after 51 days was discharged.

Para analisar as repercussões da cardiomegalia sobre a função pulmonar em indivíduos adultos com insuficiência cardíaca (IC) crônica, foram revisados artigos nas bases PUBMED, BIREME, ISI Web of Knowledge e COCHRANE, publicados na última década, estudos observacionais e sem restrição de idioma. Utilizados os descritores "cardiomegaly" e "Respiratory Function Tests", e negada a palavra "exercise". Foram incluídos artigos com IC crônica, de ambos os sexos, entre 19 e 64 anos, incluindo IC congestiva e cardiomiopatia dilatada e excluídos com IC aguda, com avaliações pós-intervenção clínica ou por exercício. Para avaliar a qualidade dos artigos foi utilizada a escala da Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) e aceitos aqueles com escore>50 pontos (0-100). Foram selecionados cinco artigos do total de 1093 e agrupados por parâmetros relacionados aos fluxos e volumes pulmonares, padrão ventilatório e desempenho muscular. Na AHRQ, dois estudos ficaram na faixa de 50-75% e os demais >75%. Eles apontam para redução da capacidade vital inspiratória (CVI), volume expiratório forçado no 1º segundo (VEF1) e pressão inspiratória máxima (PImáx) em função da cardiomegalia, com discreta redução na relação VEF1/CVI e na capacidade de difusão para monóxido de carbono (DLCO). Portanto, segundo os estudos, a cardiomegalia leva a um padrão respiratório restritivo, com redução do volume alveolar que interfere na DLCO. As correlações mais fortes envolvem a redução da PImáx, CVI e VEF1.

To analyze the repercussions of the cardiomegaly on lung function in adults with chronic heart failure (CHF), the databases PUBMED, BIREME, ISI Web of Knowledge and COCHRANE were considered to review observational studies published in the last decade without language restriction. It was used the descriptors "cardiomegaly" and "respiratory function tests", and denied "exercise". It was included papers with CHF, of both sexes between 19 and 64 years accepting samples with congestive HF and dilated cardiomyopathy and excluding with acute heart failure, post-intervention assessment clinic or by exercise. The quality of papers was evaluated by using the scale of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and accepted papers with score>50 points (0-100). We selected 5 studies from total of 1093 and grouped by parameters related to flows and lung volumes, respiratory pattern and muscle performance. At AHRQ, two studies were in the range of 50-75% and the others>75%. These studies showed lower inspiratory vital capacity (IVC), forced expiratory volume in 1st second (FEV1) and maximal inspiratory pressure (PImáx) as a function of cardiomegaly, with a slight reduction in the ratio VEF1/IVC and diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO). Therefore, the studies suggest that the cardiomegaly leads to a restrictive lung pattern, with reduction in alveolar volume that interferes with DLCO. The strongest correlations involve the reduction of PImáx, IVC and FEV1 in this population.

Clostridium perfringens tipo D é o agente etiológico da enterotoxemia em ruminantes, causada pela toxina épsilon e caracterizada por edema cardíaco, pulmonar, renal e cerebral. Anticorpos monoclonais contra toxina épsilon de C. perfringens tipo D foram produzidos a partir da fusão da linhagen de mieloma P3-X63-Ag8 653 com células do baço de camundongos Balb/c imunizados com o toxóide épsilon. Seis linhagens de híbridos secretores de anticorpos monoclonais das classes e IgM e IgG foram estabelecidas.

Clostridium perfringens type D is the aetiological agent of enterotoxemia in ruminants. The disease is caused by epsilon toxin characterized by cardiac, pulmonary, kidney and brain edema. Monoclonal antibodies were produced by using myeloma cell line P3-X63-Ag8 653 fused with spleen cells from Balb/c mice, immunized with epsilon toxoid of C. perfringens type D. Six hybrids were established secreting monoclonal antibodies of the IgM class and IgG3 subclass.

Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a viabilidade de um isolado de Tritrichomonas foetus criopreservada com glicerol e dimetilsulfóxido (DMSO) a -196ºC. Isolados do protozoário foram descongeladas dois dias após o congelamento e 6, 12, 18 e 26 meses, para avaliação de sua viabilidade. Em todos os tempos analisados, o congelamento foi viável em 60% e 90% das amostras congeladas com glicerol a 10% e DMSO a 12%, respectivamente.

The aim of this work was to evaluate the viabilitity of Tritrichomonas foetus cryopreservated with glycerol and dimethilsulphosyde (DMSO) at -196ºC. Samples of the protozoa were thaw two days and 6, 12, 18, and 26 months after freezing to be evaluated. In the time analyzed, the freezing was viable in 60% and 90% of freeze samples with glycerol at 10% and DMSO at 12%, respectively.

Botulismo é uma intoxicação causada pela ingestão das toxinas produzidas pelo Clostridium botulinum, que acomete mamíferos e aves. Neste trabalho é descrito um surto de botulismo em ruminantes, ocorrido em duas propriedades localizadas no município de Patos, no Estado da Paraíba, Brasil. Em uma das propriedades, de um total de 88 bovinos, 85 (96,6%) vieram a óbito. Na segunda, morreram 145 ovinos (96,7%), 233 caprinos (57,8%) e 30 bovinos (96,8%). Os animais acometidos apresentavam paralisia progressiva, dificuldade de locomoção, sialorréia e dispnéia. A morte ocorreu entre 24 e 48 horas após o início dos sinais, por parada cardio-respiratória. Nenhuma alteração significativa foi observada no exame post-mortem. O diagnóstico de botulismo foi confirmado pela demonstração das toxinas C e D no conteúdo intestinal e na cama-de-frango utilizada na alimentação dos animais, pela técnica de soroneutralização em camundongos.

Botulism is a poisoning caused by the ingestion of toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum, that infects mammals and birds. This article reports an outbreak of botulism in two different flocks of ruminants at Paraíba, Brazil. In one, 85 out of 88 (96.6%) cattles died. In the other, 145 (96.7%) sheeps, 233 (57.8%) goats and 30 (96.8%) cattles died. Clinical signs were progressive paralysis, difficulties in moving, sialorrhoe and dyspnoe. Death occurred 24 to 48 hours after the beginning of clinic signs and at post-mortem examination no noteable changes were observed. Type C and D toxins were demonstrated in the intestinal contents and poultry litter by neutralization test in mice.

This study reports on the relationship between Wuchereria bancrofti infection and female body size, intake of blood and fecundity in the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus, vector of this filarial parasite in Recife (Brazil). Adults from field collected larvae were infected via a membrane feeding procedure, using blood with parasitaemia ranging from 724-6,000 mf/ml. A positive correlation was observed between mosquito size (measured by wing length) and egg production in uninfected females. However, this relationship did not exist in W. bancrofti infected mosquitoes. This change is unlikely to be the result of changes in blood ingestion as no significant difference was found when infected and uninfected females were compared. Variation in egg production observed between trials could not be associated with parasite density in the blood. These results suggest infection with W. bancrofti may disrupt the relationship between mosquito size and egg production during the first gonotrophic cycle of C. quinquefasciatus such that fecundity is sometimes reduced. However, this overall affect is variable and many groups of mosquitoes do not respond in this way.