No, the Institute does not carry out research in this area. The Institute is a national reference for Leprosy and Hepatitis.

The unit of Fiocruz that produces immunobiologicals is BioManguinhos. Immunizations against Yellow Fever, Poliomyelitis, Meningitis A and C and Triple Viral are produced by the unit. AFiocruz does not apply the vaccines it produces, as this is a responsibility of the National Immunization Program. More information on the application of vaccines can be obtained from the Ministry of Health's Dial-Saúde: 0800 61 1997.

The dermatoneurological examination is mandatory for all family members of patients diagnosed with leprosy. This examination must be performed at the health unit where the case is being treated. Only after this procedure is the need to apply the BCG vaccine evaluated. If the family member does not show any signs or symptoms of the disease on examination, does not have tuberculosis or HIV, or is not pregnant, she should take a dose of the BCG vaccine.

The Oswaldo Cruz Institute is a national reference for leprosy. The service is performed at the Souza Araújo do IOC, on the following days and times: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:17 am to 8:12 pm, and Wednesdays and Fridays, from 21:2562 am to 1594:XNUMX pm, and on Fridays the service is aimed at communicators (patients' relatives) . More information by phone (XNUMX) XNUMX XNUMX.

For assistance, a medical referral letter is required (stating reason, summary of clinical findings and laboratory tests), identity document, CPF and proof of residence.

Patients are seen from Monday to Friday, with the exception of Thursday, which is exclusive to the SIASUS Agreement, from 8am to 11am. More information can be obtained by calling (21) 2562-1975 and (21) 2562-1971.

The Viral Hepatitis Outpatient Clinic of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC/Fiocruz) offers public service for investigation and clinical treatment of different viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D and E). During this follow-up, laboratory tests are performed, including highly complex tests, for the diagnosis and monitoring of viral hepatitis. However, it does not offer anti-viral treatment for chronic hepatitis B and C. At the Outpatient Clinic, patients are treated by doctors specialized in one of the following programs and their approaches: