A5007501196- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Histiocytic Disorders and Treatments
- Malaria Research and Control
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
Hospital de São Bernardo
2020-2021
Hospital de Egas Moniz
2014-2017
The patient was diagnosed with HIV-related encephalopathy and disseminated Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Introduction: Dengue virus (DENV) is the arbovirus with widest impact on human health. In Africa in general, and Angola particular, epidemiology public health of DENV far from clear. However, rapid population growth, unplanned urbanization, increased international travel, presence major vector (Aedes aegypti) country suggest that transmission may occur. Methodology: parallel to occurrence a dengue outbreak affecting capital Angola, between March July 2013 four Portuguese institutions...
Enterococci are one of the usual residents microflora in humans. In last decade this genus has been reported as third most common cause bacteremia. We present case a 78-year-old female who was admitted to emergency room because nausea, lipothymia, and weakness. She diagnosed with pyelonephritis bacteremia, isolation blood urine cultures Escherichia coli Enterococcus hirae. This microorganism is rarely isolated pathogen Currently it estimated represent 1-3% all enterococcal species clinical practice.
HIV-2 infection is endemic in West Africa and some European countries, namely Portugal. antiretroviral (ARV) treatment presents restrains related to intrinsic resistance non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) fusion inhibitors, poorer response protease (PI).Retrospective observational study of a cohort 135 infected patients, diagnosed between 1989 2008.Evaluation epidemiologic, clinical, immunologic virologic progression, comparing groups patients (naïve vs ARV experienced);...
Introdução: O Sarcoma de Kaposi (SK) é uma afecção sistémica, cuja natureza neoplásica ou reactiva controversa, que parece ter como origem a célula endotelial linfática e tem agente etiológico o vírus herpes humano tipo 8 (HHV8). Existem 4 subtipos clínicos: clássico, epidémico, endémico iatrogénico.Objectivos, material métodos: Revisão retrospectiva dos processos clínicos preparações histológicas casos SK diagnosticados entre Janeiro 2001 Dezembro 2013, nos departamentos Dermatopatologia do...
Background: Sexual transmitted infections (STI) are an important health problem and increase the risk for acquisition transmission of HIV. We aimed to identify STIs diagnosed in patients with known HIV infection (group A) newly ones B).Methods: Retrospective analysis medical charts individuals attending STI Clinic, from 2009 2013.Results: A total 680 were included, accounting 7.8% observed: 329 (48.4%) group A, 351 (51.6%) B. Male sex was predominant both groups, majority MSM or bisexual....
Introdução: As infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST) são um importante problema de saúde e aumentam o risco adquirir vírus da imunodeficiência humana (VIH). O objectivo foi identificar as ISTs diagnosticadas em doentes com infecção VIH conhecida nos diagnóstico novo.Métodos: Análise retrospectiva dos processos clínicos utentes que recorreram a uma clínica especializada IST 2009 2013.Resultados: Foram incluídos 680 doentes, correspondendo 8% observados no período estudo. A maioria (638,...
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 2 infection is predominantly found in West African nations, and approximately 1 - million people are thought to be infected. HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) occurs about 7% of patients with HIV-1 one the most important causes end-stage renal disease this population. The only reported case HIVAN related HIV-2 was described by Izzedine et al. (2006). Aim: aim paper report a an HIV-2-infected patient, rarely condition. Case presentation: We...
Trichinellosis is an emerging or re-emerging foodborne parasitic zoonotic disease caused by nematodes of the genus Trichinella. It represents a global food safety problem and public health hazard. This case report aims to describe first human trichinellosis in Portugal since creation European Union surveillance system. Infection Trichinella spp. rare cause hypereosinophilia hospital admission, but it can high morbidity. Clinical detailed history crucial obtain correct diagnosis.
A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 48-hour history of fever and altered mental status. The physical examination was notable for temperature 39.5°C, psychomotor agitation, neck stiffness. Laboratory tests showed white cell-count 5600/mm3 (4500–11,400) neutrophilia 85% (45–75%) C-reactive protein level 19.01 mg/dL (<0.5). lumbar puncture performed revealed xanthochromic fluid uncountable leukocytes predominance polymorphonuclears, glycorrhachia less than 5 (40–70)...