cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8988113
title: HTLV 1/2 Prevalence and risk factors in individuals with HIV/AIDS in Pernambuco, Brazil

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Apart from masking the diagnosis of AIDS in patients with HIV/AIDS, human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV), when present, also increases the risk of myelopathies and neurological disease in these patients. METHODS: Disease prevalence was estimated by ELISA and confirmed by Western blot. RESULTS: The coinfection rate was 1.5% (11/720); 10 of 11 patients had HTLV-1, and the remaining one had HTLV-2. The majority were male, over 40 years old, and of pardo color (ethnicity). CONCLUSIONS: There was no association between the risk factors examined and HTLV/HIV coinfection. This is the first study to report the occurrence of HTLV-2 in Pernambuco.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8988113.v1
title: HTLV 1/2 Prevalence and risk factors in individuals with HIV/AIDS in Pernambuco, Brazil

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Apart from masking the diagnosis of AIDS in patients with HIV/AIDS, human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV), when present, also increases the risk of myelopathies and neurological disease in these patients. METHODS: Disease prevalence was estimated by ELISA and confirmed by Western blot. RESULTS: The coinfection rate was 1.5% (11/720); 10 of 11 patients had HTLV-1, and the remaining one had HTLV-2. The majority were male, over 40 years old, and of pardo color (ethnicity). CONCLUSIONS: There was no association between the risk factors examined and HTLV/HIV coinfection. This is the first study to report the occurrence of HTLV-2 in Pernambuco.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8988104
title: Post-surgical atypical mycobacteriosis in 125 patients in Rio de Janeiro

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: The growing incidence of post-surgical atypical mycobacteriosis (PSAM) may be related to the increased use of low- and medium-complexity video-assisted surgery. METHODS: Between April 2007 and June 2009, 125 patients were referred from the State Health Department of Rio de Janeiro for the treatment of confirmed, probable, or suspected PSAM. RESULTS: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was the most frequent surgical procedure (48.8%) among patients. Clarithromycin, ethambutol, and terizidone were used to treat 113 patients for a mean duration of 226 days. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the need for multidrug therapy and long treatment duration, most included patients adhered to treatment and experienced cure without relapse.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8988110
title: Prevalence of HCV infection in a prison population of the greater Florianópolis area

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in a prison population. METHODS: A total of 147 individuals were interviewed and subjected to venipuncture for collection of blood sample. The study population consisted of male individuals who attended the health unit of the state penitentiary of Florianópolis. RESULTS: The prevalence of HCV infection was 5.4%. Regarding behavioral variables, 95 (64.6%, p&lt;0.0507) subjects reported consuming alcohol and 7 (4.8%, p&lt;0.0476) reported having already used injectable drugs. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of HCV infection in the studied population was higher than that in the general populations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.18319955.v1
title: Energy systems data

description: Data for the multienergy systems
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8986922
title: Evaluation of DPP® and SNAP® Rapid Tests for diagnosis of Leishmania infantum canine infections

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Visceral leishmaniasis is a disease that affects humans, wildlife, and domestic species. Since dogs play a key role in urban Leishmania spp. transmission, the Brazilian government maintains the Monitoring and Control Program of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VLMCP) in endemic regions, which promotes awareness campaigns aiming to enhance the control of the infection. The VLMCP recommends the Dual Path Platform (DPP®) canine visceral leishmaniasis test (Bio-Manguinhos, Brazil) for screening and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to confirm the infection. The DPP® test is produced and distributed by the Health Ministry to the Municipal Health Centers responsible for the local VLMCP. The test is not available to all the clinics, forcing some veterinarians to use other rapid tests for screening and diagnosis of this disease in their daily routine. METHODS: The present study was conducted to compare the performance of the DPP® and SNAP® tests using sera from the dogs with confirmed infections of L. infantum and from the dogs with no previous testing, residing in areas with a low Leishmania infection. RESULTS: There was 97.0% agreement between the two tests. Sensitivity and specificity of the SNAP® test were 96.3% and 100%, respectively. Agreement between both the antibody tests and the parasitological detection methods was 96.8%. The DPP® test had 95.8% sensitivity and 100% specificity. CONCLUSIONS: The SNAP® and the DPP® tests were virtually equivalent in terms of detection of canine antibodies against L. infantum, and both the tests demonstrated high and similar levels of sensitivity and specificity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8986922.v1
title: Evaluation of DPP® and SNAP® Rapid Tests for diagnosis of Leishmania infantum canine infections

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Visceral leishmaniasis is a disease that affects humans, wildlife, and domestic species. Since dogs play a key role in urban Leishmania spp. transmission, the Brazilian government maintains the Monitoring and Control Program of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VLMCP) in endemic regions, which promotes awareness campaigns aiming to enhance the control of the infection. The VLMCP recommends the Dual Path Platform (DPP®) canine visceral leishmaniasis test (Bio-Manguinhos, Brazil) for screening and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to confirm the infection. The DPP® test is produced and distributed by the Health Ministry to the Municipal Health Centers responsible for the local VLMCP. The test is not available to all the clinics, forcing some veterinarians to use other rapid tests for screening and diagnosis of this disease in their daily routine. METHODS: The present study was conducted to compare the performance of the DPP® and SNAP® tests using sera from the dogs with confirmed infections of L. infantum and from the dogs with no previous testing, residing in areas with a low Leishmania infection. RESULTS: There was 97.0% agreement between the two tests. Sensitivity and specificity of the SNAP® test were 96.3% and 100%, respectively. Agreement between both the antibody tests and the parasitological detection methods was 96.8%. The DPP® test had 95.8% sensitivity and 100% specificity. CONCLUSIONS: The SNAP® and the DPP® tests were virtually equivalent in terms of detection of canine antibodies against L. infantum, and both the tests demonstrated high and similar levels of sensitivity and specificity.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8988104.v1
title: Post-surgical atypical mycobacteriosis in 125 patients in Rio de Janeiro

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: The growing incidence of post-surgical atypical mycobacteriosis (PSAM) may be related to the increased use of low- and medium-complexity video-assisted surgery. METHODS: Between April 2007 and June 2009, 125 patients were referred from the State Health Department of Rio de Janeiro for the treatment of confirmed, probable, or suspected PSAM. RESULTS: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was the most frequent surgical procedure (48.8%) among patients. Clarithromycin, ethambutol, and terizidone were used to treat 113 patients for a mean duration of 226 days. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the need for multidrug therapy and long treatment duration, most included patients adhered to treatment and experienced cure without relapse.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8988110.v1
title: Prevalence of HCV infection in a prison population of the greater Florianópolis area

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in a prison population. METHODS: A total of 147 individuals were interviewed and subjected to venipuncture for collection of blood sample. The study population consisted of male individuals who attended the health unit of the state penitentiary of Florianópolis. RESULTS: The prevalence of HCV infection was 5.4%. Regarding behavioral variables, 95 (64.6%, p&lt;0.0507) subjects reported consuming alcohol and 7 (4.8%, p&lt;0.0476) reported having already used injectable drugs. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of HCV infection in the studied population was higher than that in the general populations.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.18319955
title: Energy systems data

description: Data for the multienergy systems
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19940012
title: Do MTurkers collude in interactive online experiments? Dataset

description: Dataset for "Do MTurkers collude in interactive online experiments? "
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9956783.v1
title: Clinical profile and factors associated with hospitalization during a Chikungunya epidemic in Ceará, Brazil

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to characterize the clinical-epidemiological profile of Chikungunya virus infection and the factors associated with hospitalization during the peak of the most recent epidemic period in Brazil (2016-2017). METHODS Two official databases of the State Health Secretariat of Ceará were used, and a total of 182,731 notifications were analyzed. RESULTS Independent factors associated with hospital admission were chronic kidney disease (OR 4.56, 95% CI 3.36-6.17), hypertension (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.69-2.14), leukopenia (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.56-2.30) and diabetes mellitus (OR 1.70, 95% CI 1.44-1.99). CONCLUSIONS The pre-existing comorbidities have shown the potential to destabilize the patients' clinical status.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9276065
title: Viral etiology of acute respiratory infections in children in Southern Iran

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Prevalence of influenza A virus (Flu-A), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) was assessed in children with acute respiratory infections (ARIs). METHODS: Nasopharyngeal aspirates and throat swabs were subjected to real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect RSV and Flu-A and to conventional PCR to detect hMPV. RESULTS: Of the 156 children assessed, 93 (59.6%) carried at least one virus, with 35.9% positive for RSV, 14.1% for hMPV, and 9.6% for Flu-A. The prevalence of co-infections was 2.6%. CONCLUSIONS: The high detection rate may reflect increased sensitivity of real-time PCR compared to traditional PCR and viral culture.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9276068
title: Rabies virus monitoring in bat populations in Rondônia state, Brazil

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: The Jirau hydroelectric power plant built in Rondônia state has environmental impacts that could be relevant to rabies outbreaks. METHODS: Bat populations were monitored for rabies by fluorescent antibody testing and simplified fluorescent inhibition microtesting between 2010 and 2015. RESULTS: All 1,183 bats tested negative for rabies. The prevalence of rabies antibodies was 17.5% in 1,049 bats. CONCLUSIONS: The rabies antibody dosage was not reactive in samples collected before the environmental changes, and there was a progressive increase in subsequent collections that could indicate an increase in rabies virus circulation among bats and risk of a rabies outbreak.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9276068.v1
title: Rabies virus monitoring in bat populations in Rondônia state, Brazil

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: The Jirau hydroelectric power plant built in Rondônia state has environmental impacts that could be relevant to rabies outbreaks. METHODS: Bat populations were monitored for rabies by fluorescent antibody testing and simplified fluorescent inhibition microtesting between 2010 and 2015. RESULTS: All 1,183 bats tested negative for rabies. The prevalence of rabies antibodies was 17.5% in 1,049 bats. CONCLUSIONS: The rabies antibody dosage was not reactive in samples collected before the environmental changes, and there was a progressive increase in subsequent collections that could indicate an increase in rabies virus circulation among bats and risk of a rabies outbreak.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9956783
title: Clinical profile and factors associated with hospitalization during a Chikungunya epidemic in Ceará, Brazil

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to characterize the clinical-epidemiological profile of Chikungunya virus infection and the factors associated with hospitalization during the peak of the most recent epidemic period in Brazil (2016-2017). METHODS Two official databases of the State Health Secretariat of Ceará were used, and a total of 182,731 notifications were analyzed. RESULTS Independent factors associated with hospital admission were chronic kidney disease (OR 4.56, 95% CI 3.36-6.17), hypertension (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.69-2.14), leukopenia (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.56-2.30) and diabetes mellitus (OR 1.70, 95% CI 1.44-1.99). CONCLUSIONS The pre-existing comorbidities have shown the potential to destabilize the patients' clinical status.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11267606.v1
title: Biological characteristics of Meccus phyllosomus pallidipennis (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) fed on two different hosts

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Different blood meal sources can affect biology of triatomines. METHODS: We studied the influence of two different blood meal sources (rabbits and hens) on five biological parameters in Meccus phyllosomus pallidipennis and collected biological parameters. RESULTS: The cohort fed on rabbits had a shorter median life-cycle and lower mortality rate than that fed on hens. Both cohorts required a similar number of blood meals to reach adulthood. Median longevity and number of blood meals for adults were similar between both cohorts. CONCLUSIONS The studied parameters reflect the high grade of adaptation of M. p. pallidipennis feeding on different hosts.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9986438
title: Hepatitis E seroprevalence and associated risk factors in Croatian liver transplant recipients

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION Solid-organ transplant recipients are at risk of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection. We analyzed the seroprevalence/risk factors of HEV in Croatian liver transplant recipients. METHODS Two hundred forty-two serum samples were tested for HEV immunoglobuline IgG/IgM and HEV RNA. Sociodemographic data and risk factors were collected using a questionnaire. RESULTS HEV IgG seroprevalence rate was 24.4%. Positive/equivocal HEV IgM were found in two patients. HEV RNA was not detected. Logistic regression showed that older age, female gender, rural area/farm, water well, and septic tank were associated with HEV seropositivity. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed a high exposure rate to HEV in Croatian liver recipients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11267606
title: Biological characteristics of Meccus phyllosomus pallidipennis (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) fed on two different hosts

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Different blood meal sources can affect biology of triatomines. METHODS: We studied the influence of two different blood meal sources (rabbits and hens) on five biological parameters in Meccus phyllosomus pallidipennis and collected biological parameters. RESULTS: The cohort fed on rabbits had a shorter median life-cycle and lower mortality rate than that fed on hens. Both cohorts required a similar number of blood meals to reach adulthood. Median longevity and number of blood meals for adults were similar between both cohorts. CONCLUSIONS The studied parameters reflect the high grade of adaptation of M. p. pallidipennis feeding on different hosts.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9986438.v1
title: Hepatitis E seroprevalence and associated risk factors in Croatian liver transplant recipients

description: Abstract INTRODUCTION Solid-organ transplant recipients are at risk of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection. We analyzed the seroprevalence/risk factors of HEV in Croatian liver transplant recipients. METHODS Two hundred forty-two serum samples were tested for HEV immunoglobuline IgG/IgM and HEV RNA. Sociodemographic data and risk factors were collected using a questionnaire. RESULTS HEV IgG seroprevalence rate was 24.4%. Positive/equivocal HEV IgM were found in two patients. HEV RNA was not detected. Logistic regression showed that older age, female gender, rural area/farm, water well, and septic tank were associated with HEV seropositivity. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed a high exposure rate to HEV in Croatian liver recipients.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936070
title: Data for Do Mturkers Collude in Online Experiments?

description: Data generated for the project: "Do Mturkers Collude in Online Experiments?" <br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19940012.v1
title: Do MTurkers collude in interactive online experiments? Dataset

description: Dataset for "Do MTurkers collude in interactive online experiments? "
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19905250
title: Metagenome-assembled-genomes (MAGs)

description: MAGs were constructed using snakemake metagenome workflow in anvi'o (Eren et al., 2015). <br> A detailed explanation on the workflow (such as the softwares used in anvi'o) can be found in the supplementary material of the paper.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773704
title: Visceral leishmaniasis mimicking systemic lupus erythematosus

description: Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), or kala-azar, a serious disease resulting from a systemic infection caused by a protozoan of the genus Leishmania, is potentially fatal to humans. According to data from Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Brazil's Information System for Notifiable Diseases) from 2015 to 2016, 6,489 new cases were recorded in Brazil in 22 of the 27 federative units. In addition to typical clinical findings, VL may be associated with autoimmune phenomena, including simulating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We present the first case of autochthonous VL mimicking SLE in Santa Catarina in southern Brazil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19940159.v1
title: Temporal and spatial differences in the intensity of human activity based on land cover change in North-central China during the Holocene

description: Beginning in the middle-late Holocene, anthropogenic land cover change has a profound impact on both regional and continental environments. Here we used two representative pollen records in North China and a novel methodological to quantitatively reconstruct the Holocene land cover changes. The results indicate diverse vegetation succession patterns in different regions and geomorphologic contexts. Changes in the intensity of human activities may one major reason of contribute to regional disparities in vegetation succession. In larger basin/plain areas, the favorable climatic conditions during the mid-Holocene promoted human activities; while later, population pressure, the increased demand for resources, and political factors may have triggered the diffusion of human populations from basins to the mountains or undeveloped areas with resulting effects on their vegetation succession. The anthropogenic impacts dominated the natural environment in Mountainous areas at least for the last 1,300 years.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19936070.v3
title: Data for Do Mturkers Collude in Online Experiments?

description: Data generated for the project: "Do Mturkers Collude in Online Experiments?" <br>
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7773704.v1
title: Visceral leishmaniasis mimicking systemic lupus erythematosus

description: Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis (VL), or kala-azar, a serious disease resulting from a systemic infection caused by a protozoan of the genus Leishmania, is potentially fatal to humans. According to data from Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (Brazil's Information System for Notifiable Diseases) from 2015 to 2016, 6,489 new cases were recorded in Brazil in 22 of the 27 federative units. In addition to typical clinical findings, VL may be associated with autoimmune phenomena, including simulating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We present the first case of autochthonous VL mimicking SLE in Santa Catarina in southern Brazil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19905250.v1
title: Metagenome-assembled-genomes (MAGs)

description: MAGs were constructed using snakemake metagenome workflow in anvi'o (Eren et al., 2015). <br> A detailed explanation on the workflow (such as the softwares used in anvi'o) can be found in the supplementary material of the paper.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19719256
title: Table S1.xlsx

description: List of gene clusters
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19719256.v1
title: Table S1.xlsx

description: List of gene clusters
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8162273.v1
title: Detection of HIV-1 infections in blood donors during the pre-seroconversion window period in São Paulo, Brazil

description: Abstract By decreasing the pre-seroconversion window period, nucleic acid testing (NAT) has improved the safety of blood products and reduced the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections. Between 2011 and 2017, NAT determinations for approximately 898,202 donations were performed at Fundação Pró-Sangue/Hemocentro de São Paulo (FPS-HSP). Three seronegative HIV-viremic donations were detected. The NAT yield rate per million donations was 3.34 for HIV, and the acute HIV-1 infections detected are described, followed by a brief review of the situation in Brazil.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19940159.v3
title: Temporal and spatial differences in the intensity of human activity based on land cover change in North-central China during the Holocene

description: Beginning in the middle-late Holocene, anthropogenic land cover change has a profound impact on both regional and continental environments. Here we used two representative pollen records in North China and a novel methodological to quantitatively reconstruct the Holocene land cover changes. The results indicate diverse vegetation succession patterns in different regions and geomorphologic contexts. Changes in the intensity of human activities may one major reason of contribute to regional disparities in vegetation succession. In larger basin/plain areas, the favorable climatic conditions during the mid-Holocene promoted human activities; while later, population pressure, the increased demand for resources, and political factors may have triggered the diffusion of human populations from basins to the mountains or undeveloped areas with resulting effects on their vegetation succession. The anthropogenic impacts dominated the natural environment in Mountainous areas at least for the last 1,300 years.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19940273
title: SI.docx

description: Sequence similarity network and protein structure prediction provide evolutionary insights into the microbial ferrous iron oxidation pathways
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8162273
title: Detection of HIV-1 infections in blood donors during the pre-seroconversion window period in São Paulo, Brazil

description: Abstract By decreasing the pre-seroconversion window period, nucleic acid testing (NAT) has improved the safety of blood products and reduced the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections. Between 2011 and 2017, NAT determinations for approximately 898,202 donations were performed at Fundação Pró-Sangue/Hemocentro de São Paulo (FPS-HSP). Three seronegative HIV-viremic donations were detected. The NAT yield rate per million donations was 3.34 for HIV, and the acute HIV-1 infections detected are described, followed by a brief review of the situation in Brazil.