A5021526315- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Helminth infection and control
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
Universidade do Porto
2016-2025
i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto
2020-2025
Instituto de Saúde
2020-2024
ArcelorMittal (France)
2024
Laboratoire de Chimie Moléculaire
2024
Université de Lorraine
2024
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2024
Laboratoire Lorrain de Chimie Moléculaire
2024
Children's of Alabama
2024
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2024
S1 Health literacy and health education in adolescence Catarina Cardoso Tomás S2 The effect of a walking program on the quality life well-being people with schizophrenia Emanuel Oliveira, D. Sousa, M. Uba-Chupel, G. Furtado, C. Rocha, A. Teixeira, P. Ferreira S3 Diagnosis innovative treatments - way to better medical practice Celeste Alves S4 Simulation-based learning how it is high contribution Stefan Gisin S5 Formative research about acceptability, utilization promotion home fortification...
Abstract To identify the prevalence and genetic variability of noroviruses in dogs, we tested fecal samples by using reverse transcription–PCR. We found canine norovirus 40% 9% dogs with without diarrhea, respectively. The virus was genetically unrelated to other constitutes a tentative new genogroup.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is experiencing rapid growth and being adopted across multiple domains. For example, in industry it supports the connectivity needed to integrate smart machines, components products ongoing Industry 4.0 trend. However, there a myriad communication technologies that complicate integration, requiring gateways connect Internet. Conversely, using IEEE 802.11 (WiFi) devices can existing WiFi infrastructures directly access with shorter delays lower system cost. energy...
Abstract International research collaboration (IRC) has been relevant for the development of national scientific systems. In Africa, given limited resources devoted to and (R&D) activities crucial role that knowledge generated through can have in socioeconomic development, IRC may be an opportunity strengthen capabilities. While geographical, economic, political/governance, cultural, intellectual excellence distance hampers other regions, we argue economic distances actuate differently...
We identified rat hepatitis E virus (HEV) RNA in farmed pigs from Spain. Our results indicate that might be susceptible to HEV and could serve as viral intermediaries between rodents humans. Europe should evaluate the prevalence of assess risk public health.
This study is the first to report Blastocystis sp. in dairy cattle from Terceira Island, part of Azores Archipelago. an enteric protozoan with high genetic diversity and associated both zoonotic non-zoonotic subtypes (STs). The present survey aimed fill gap knowledge regarding occurrence characterization isolates Holstein-Friesian this geographical area. A total 116 stool samples were thus collected cows, DNA was detected using qPCR. results revealed a 14.7% rate (17/116), seven STs...
Wild birds may be involved in the transmission of agents infectious diseases, including zoonoses, a circumstance which raises number public and animal health issues. Migratory bird species play significant role introduction tick-borne pathogens to new geographic areas, contributing dissemination various etiological agents. This preliminary study aimed assess occurrence four potentially zoonotic (Hepatozoon spp., Borrelia Babesia spp. Theileria spp.) wild Portugal. Blood tissue samples were...
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) genotype 3 and 4 can cause liver disease in human has its main reservoir pigs. HEV investigations pigs worldwide have been performed but there is still a lack of information on the infection dynamics pig populations.The transmission commercial farms six different European countries was studied. The data collected show prevalence weaners ranging from 8% to 30%. average growers between 20% 44%. fatteners ranged 73%. Sows similar all countries. Boar faeces were tested...
Abstract Animal host–microbe interactions are a relevant concern for wildlife conservation, particularly regarding generalist pathogens, where domestic host species can play role in the transmission of infectious agents, such as viruses, to wild animals. Knowledge on viral circulation is still scarce and be improved by recent advent modern molecular approaches. We aimed characterize fecal virome identify viruses potential conservation relevance diarrheic free‐ranging wolves sympatric dogs...
Enteropathogenic parasites and viruses have been frequently reported in swine can infect a wide range of mammals, including humans. Among the variety infecting swine, diarrhoeagenic protists are among those that cause significant morbidity. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) has also both domestic pigs wild boar is known to an important public health significance. These agents share fecal−oral transmission route, but data on their fecal shedding circulation pathways still lacking or incomplete. Hence,...
Q fever is caused by the pathogen Coxiella burnetii and a zoonosis that naturally infects goats, sheep, cats, but can also infect humans, birds, reptiles, or arthropods. A survey was conducted for detection of antibodies against C. in sample 617 free-ranging wild ruminants, 358 boar (Sus scrofa) 259 red deer (Cervus elaphus), east-central Portugal during 2016-2022 hunting seasons. Only adult animals were sampled this study. Antibodies specific to detected using commercial enzyme-linked...
An outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in the South Portugal January 2015 and spread PEDV northwards territory are described. Comparative analysis amplified sequences showed a very high (99.0%) identity with variant most recently reported United States also show complete (100%) to strains Germany, supporting hypothesis that unique strain is currently circulating Europe. The origin this still needs be elucidated further studies remaining European countries may contribute knowledge.
Abstract Background Noroviruses are important enteric pathogens in humans and animals. Recently, we reported a novel canine norovirus (CaNoV) dogs with diarrhea belonging to new genogroup (GVI). No data available on exposure of this virus. Methods Sera from 373 small animal veterinarians 120 age-matched population controls were tested for IgG antibodies CaNoV by recombinant virus like particle based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results Antibodies found 22.3% the 5.8% control group (p...
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a zoonotic agent today considered major Public Health issue in industrialized countries. HEV strains belonging to genotype 3 are widely present swine, being important reservoirs for human disease. Unlike only scarce data available on the circulation of wild boar. This study describes detection and molecular characterization livers from sylvatic boar hunted Portugal destined consumption. Additionally, stools confined population also consumption described. A total 80...