Background: Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a chronic disease that causes sequelae and
requires prolonged treatment; therefore, new therapeutic approaches are necessary. In view …

As the economies and indigenous technological capabilities of the new industrialized
countries improve, national universities and public research organizations are expected to …

The high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by fungal infections are associated with the
current limited antifungal arsenal and the high toxicity of the compounds. Additionally, …

This study investigates the potential beneficial effects of niacin (NA; vitamin B 3 )
supplementation in rats chronically exposed to methylmercury (MeHg). Animals were randomly …

Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and P. lutzii are etiologic agents of paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM),
an important endemic mycosis in Latin America. During its evolution, these fungi have …

Pathogenic fungi have developed many strategies to evade the host immune system. Multiple
escape mechanisms appear to function together to inhibit attack by the various stages of …

Fungal infections in humans have increased alarmingly in recent years, particularly in
immunocompromised individuals. Among the infections systemic candidiasis, aspergillosis, …

Purpose: To evaluate in a systematic review whether the use of dental floss in primary teeth
is associated with a reduction in incidence of proximal caries. Materials and Methods: …

The use of plants for the treatment of many disorders is a common practice in Brazil, especially
for raw consumption and processed juice. The scientific community has shown increasing …

Paracoccidioidomycosis is a systemic mycosis, endemic in Latin America. The etiologic
agents of this mycosis are composed of 2 species: Paracoccidioides brasiliensis and P. lutzii. …