International cooperation strengthens preparedness against rodent-borne viruses.
IOC UK institutions are investigating the presence of pathogens in animals from the Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro. The initiative expands the capacity to detect microorganisms.
IOC UK institutions are investigating the presence of pathogens in animals from the Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro. The initiative expands the capacity to detect microorganisms.
Institute promotes training for schistosomiasis surveillance
Twenty-two professionals participated in medical malacology training in Espírito Santo
Twenty-two professionals participated in medical malacology training in Espírito Santo
Register: International workshop on genomic surveillance and viral epidemiological studies
Event takes place from April 07th to 11th at Fiocruz (RJ). Interested parties can register until March 12th
Event takes place from April 07th to 11th at Fiocruz (RJ). Interested parties can register until March 12th
Disease-transmitting snails in the spotlight of knowledge
Institute trains professionals from health departments in the state of RJ for malacological surveillance activities
Institute trains professionals from health departments in the state of RJ for malacological surveillance activities
Institute works on developing a new test for diagnosing acute diarrhea
Molecular test detects rotavirus and norovirus, the main viruses that cause the disease
Molecular test detects rotavirus and norovirus, the main viruses that cause the disease
Oropouche: Institute produces manual to guide entomologists in the Americas Region
Prepared in partnership with PAHO, the guide presents the main taxonomic and ecological characteristics of the maruim species
Prepared in partnership with PAHO, the guide presents the main taxonomic and ecological characteristics of the maruim species
Article warns of influenza surveillance in pig farming areas
Publication in 'Nature Communications' details eight cases of human infection by swine influenza virus detected in Brazil between 2020 and 2023
Publication in 'Nature Communications' details eight cases of human infection by swine influenza virus detected in Brazil between 2020 and 2023
Dog surveillance strategy strengthens the fight against Chagas disease
Methodology developed by IOC is being implemented in five cities in the Integra Chagas Brasil project
Methodology developed by IOC is being implemented in five cities in the Integra Chagas Brasil project
Institute contributes to the recovery of measles elimination
The announcement was made this Tuesday (12) by the Pan American Health Organization, in a ceremony in Brasília
The announcement was made this Tuesday (12) by the Pan American Health Organization, in a ceremony in Brasília
Institute works to detect new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus in Brazil
XEC strain is spreading worldwide and may be more transmissible. Experts warn of weakening of Covid-19 surveillance in the country
XEC strain is spreading worldwide and may be more transmissible. Experts warn of weakening of Covid-19 surveillance in the country
Article on new Oropouche strain published in Nature Medicine
Research led by F.iocruz identified the virus associated with the outbreak in the Amazon region
Research led by F.iocruz identified the virus associated with the outbreak in the Amazon region
Institute carries out training to strengthen malacological surveillance
Professionals from Belford Roxo, Itaguaí and Nova Iguaçu participated in training offered in partnership with Lacen-RJ
Professionals from Belford Roxo, Itaguaí and Nova Iguaçu participated in training offered in partnership with Lacen-RJ
Have you found an insect that transmits Chagas disease? See what to do
Online tool provides map with delivery points and identification of the vector, popularly known as barber
Online tool provides map with delivery points and identification of the vector, popularly known as barber
Manuals guide collection of yellow fever and malaria vectors
Publications developed in the Postgraduate course in Vector Surveillance and Control are available for free download
Publications developed in the Postgraduate course in Vector Surveillance and Control are available for free download
Institute works to clarify a case of death from swine influenza in Paraná
Complementary analyzes detected infection by the influenza A(H1N1)v virus
Complementary analyzes detected infection by the influenza A(H1N1)v virus
Yanomami Emergency
Studies show the impact of illegal mining and co-infection with intestinal parasites. Entomological survey identifies disease vectors
Studies show the impact of illegal mining and co-infection with intestinal parasites. Entomological survey identifies disease vectors
Institute welcomes the general coordinator of Public Health Laboratories of the Ministry of Health
Meeting discussed strengthening of the network that provides reference services on several fronts of human, animal and environmental surveillance
Meeting discussed strengthening of the network that provides reference services on several fronts of human, animal and environmental surveillance
On the agenda, the strengthening of immunization actions in Brazil
Institute participates in planning workshop to recover vaccine coverage
Institute participates in planning workshop to recover vaccine coverage
Rotavirus kills more than 200 children a year in low- and middle-income countries
Research maps causes of hospitalizations due to childhood diarrhea in 28 countries. Impact of rotavirus drops by half in places where the vaccine is available, highlighting the importance of immunization
Research maps causes of hospitalizations due to childhood diarrhea in 28 countries. Impact of rotavirus drops by half in places where the vaccine is available, highlighting the importance of immunization
Fiocruz investigates high incidence of wild rodents and risk of hantavirus outbreak in Santa Cantarina
Lethal case of the disease was registered in Serra Catarinense. Region currently facing ecological phenomenon known as 'ratada'
Lethal case of the disease was registered in Serra Catarinense. Region currently facing ecological phenomenon known as 'ratada'
Fiocruz, PAHO and CDC promote training for Caribbean countries
Training addressed molecular diagnosis and epidemiology of Influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2
Training addressed molecular diagnosis and epidemiology of Influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2
Latin American countries receive training in laboratory diagnosis for monkeypox virus
Integrated training of PAHO, Ministry of Health and Fiocruz aims to optimize surveillance in the Americas region
Integrated training of PAHO, Ministry of Health and Fiocruz aims to optimize surveillance in the Americas region
More than 120 complete dengue, Zika and chikungunya genomes
Sequencing samples from the Midwest region will help to identify the origin of viruses, the date of entry into national territory and calculate the possibility of new outbreaks
Sequencing samples from the Midwest region will help to identify the origin of viruses, the date of entry into national territory and calculate the possibility of new outbreaks
For even stronger Influenza surveillance
Fiocruz hosts a meeting of the Ministry of Health with experts on the flu virus to plan and improve the Brazilian surveillance program to face the next season of circulation of the microorganism
Fiocruz hosts a meeting of the Ministry of Health with experts on the flu virus to plan and improve the Brazilian surveillance program to face the next season of circulation of the microorganism
Researchers warn of flu care
The drop in temperature during the autumn and winter months favors infection by Influenza viruses. Learn more about the types of viruses in circulation and how to act to reduce contagion and transmission
The drop in temperature during the autumn and winter months favors infection by Influenza viruses. Learn more about the types of viruses in circulation and how to act to reduce contagion and transmission
IOC leads mapping of Aedes resistance
At the request of the Ministry of Health, the laboratory of the IOC coordinates an activity that involves 145 municipalities from all states. More than 20 traps will be spread across the country
At the request of the Ministry of Health, the laboratory of the IOC coordinates an activity that involves 145 municipalities from all states. More than 20 traps will be spread across the country
Training for Zika diagnosis
Reference unit, Flavivirus Laboratory of IOC offers training to professionals from the Central Laboratory of Rio de Janeiro
Reference unit, Flavivirus Laboratory of IOC offers training to professionals from the Central Laboratory of Rio de Janeiro
PAHO alert on the Zika virus highlights the Institute's performance
Laboratory diagnosis correlated in an unprecedented way in the world the presence of the virus in amniotic fluid in cases of microcephaly
Laboratory diagnosis correlated in an unprecedented way in the world the presence of the virus in amniotic fluid in cases of microcephaly
