Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo
Overview
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on tropical medicine and infectious diseases. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and case reports, providing valuable insights into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases prevalent in tropical regions. With a multidisciplinary approach, the journal serves as a platform for researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals to share knowledge and advancements in the field of tropical medicine.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
Start
1959
End
Continuing
Frequency
Bimonthly
p-ISSN
0036-4665
e-ISSN
1678-9946
Country
Brazil
Languages
English
Portuguese
Portuguese
Specialty
Tropical Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6577
56
SJR / Ranks: 8789
508
CiteScore / Ranks: 8179
3.20
JIF / Ranks: 5372
1.9
Recent Articles
1.
Franca D, Langoni H
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Mar;
67:e17.
PMID: 40053003
This review explores the landscape of prevalent zoonotic diseases in Sao Paulo State, Brazil, focusing on the role of bats as reservoirs and the application of molecular biology in the...
2.
Shuai J, Liu M, Hou J, Chen Y, Jiang J, Yu J, et al.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Mar;
67:e16.
PMID: 40053002
Hospital-associated infections (HAIs) pose significant risks in clinical settings, and sterile supply centers management plays a crucial role in infection control. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the...
3.
Silva R, Drummond M, Velho P
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Mar;
67:e15.
PMID: 40053001
No abstract available.
4.
Monteiro M, Apoliano C, Martins J, Sunada N, Folgosi V, Nascimento N, et al.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Mar;
67:e14.
PMID: 40053000
Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common comorbidity in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH), including those under antiretroviral treatment. PLWH are 28 times more likely to develop TB in Brazil, the...
5.
Wu S, Zhu S, Wen H, Yang T, Liu Y, Peng Y
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Feb;
67:e13.
PMID: 39969032
We conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of evidence-based nursing care on length of hospital stay, duration of mechanical ventilation, symptom relief, and complication rates among...
6.
Yasar M, Atalay F
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Feb;
67:e12.
PMID: 39969031
Leeches are segmental worms commonly found in fresh water in tropical regions. They can enter the human body via the consumption of contaminated water or through the mouth and nose...
7.
Oliveira Junior A, Volpe-Chaves C, Lacerda M, Bertucci A, Saad B, Oliveira C, et al.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Feb;
67:e11.
PMID: 39969030
Tuberculosis (TB) is a treatable disease and one of the leading causes of death worldwide, notably affecting people living with the human immunodeficiency virus. The COVID-2019 pandemic worsened TB outcomes,...
8.
Bierrenbach A, Oliveira C, Quintino N, Baldoni N, Moreira C, Ferreira A, et al.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Feb;
67:e10.
PMID: 39936653
Chagas disease (ChD) remains a significant public health concern in the Americas, with challenges to accurately assessing its mortality burden due to under-reporting and misclassification. This study aimed to analyze...
9.
Bezerra A, Vazquez C, Guilherme A, Rodrigues A, Crivillari M, Queiroz W
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Feb;
67:e9.
PMID: 39936652
Although ketamine is an FDA-approved drug, its mechanism of action is not fully understood. Currently, there is an increase in its recreational use, causing irreparable social and physical damage. We...
10.
Cocio T, Coelho V, Del Negro G, Leite I, Gomes D, Xavier R, et al.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2025 Feb;
67:e8.
PMID: 39936651
This study reports the first documented case of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) caused by Aspergillus welwitschiae in the Americas, which occurred in a rural area of Sao Paulo State, Brazil....