A5020944878- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Travel-related health issues
- Bayesian Methods and Mixture Models
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Computational Drug Discovery Methods
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2016-2025
University of Lisbon
2016-2025
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2024
National Statistical Institute of Portugal
2024
Center for Global Health
2024
Lusíada University of Lisbon
2012-2023
Instituto de Investigação Científica Tropical
2006-2018
Instituto de Medicina Tropical
2000-2017
Determine whether certain, natural phenolic compounds enhance activity of commercial antifungal drugs against yeast strains Candida and Cryptococcus neoformans.Twelve phenolics were examined for fungicidal nine reference one C. neoformans. Six selected synergistic enhancement drugs, amphotericin B (AMB), fluconazole (FLU) itraconazole (ITR). Matrix assays drug combinations conducted strain, each, albicans neoformans showed cinnamic benzoic acids, thymol, 2,3- 2,5-dihydroxybenzaldehydes...
Canine dirofilariasis due to Dirofilaria immitis is known be endemic in continental Portugal. However, information about the transmitting mosquito species still scarce, with only Culex theileri identified date, albeit L1-2, through dissection. This study was carried out investigate potential vectors of spp. Mosquitoes were collected three distinct seasons (Summer, Autumn and Spring), 2011–2013, districts. CDC traps indoor resting collections vicinity kennels. kept under controlled conditions...
Abstract Background To reduce the spread and transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), schools implemented a series non-pharmacological interventions such as handwashing stations cleaning protocols. A baseline assessment available readiness scores for SARS-CoV-2 prevention was conducted in primary Maputo City, Mozambique. Methods cross-sectional study between August October 2023. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaire that assessed...
Giant trees in the Amazon play crucial ecological roles by acting as substantial carbon sinks and supporting diverse forest ecosystems. However, these emergent are increasingly vulnerable to climatic changes, recent research suggests that distribution niche of many species severely threatened. This study employs modeling using data LiDAR inventory, global repository data, bioclimatic variables project potential larger tree distributions under past, current, future climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6...
Aims The main focus of this study is to illustrate the importance statistical analysis in evaluation accuracy malaria diagnostic tests, without admitting a reference test, exploring dataset (3317) collected São Tomé and Príncipe. Methods Bayesian Latent Class Models (without with constraints) are used estimate infection prevalence, together sensitivities, specificities, predictive values three tests (RDT, Microscopy PCR), four subpopulations simultaneously based on stratified by age groups...
Women represent an increasingly growing share of the medical workforce in high-income countries, with abundant research focusing on reasons and implications phenomenon. Little evidence is available from low- middle-income which odd given possible repercussion this may have for local supply services and, ultimately, attaining universal health coverage.Drawing secondary analysis primary survey data, paper analyses proportion characteristics female physicians Bissau, Maputo Praia, objective...
Dirofilariosis is a severe vector-borne emergent disease that spreading worldwide and becoming serious threat to human veterinary public health. Portugal, Mediterranean country, has favorable climate conditions for mosquito development survival. At present, accurate data on the prevalence epidemiological pattern of dirofilariosis in Portugal scarce outdated. To study these trends, project was developed assess current Dirofilaria immitis infection shelter dogs as well species present three...
Urbanization processes are intertwined with nutritional transition because there is easier access to food of low quality at reduced prices, changing dietary patterns and leading an increase non-communicable chronic diseases. This study aims understand the perceptions for high blood pressure, obesity, alcoholism, describing some interactions these dimensions in problem security city Praia. A qualitative was carried out under framework research project "UPHI-STAT: Urban Planning Health...
Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) caused by Leishmania infantum is an important zoonosis in southwestern European countries where this disease endemic, and dogs, as domestic animals close contact with humans, are the reservoir hosts for parasite. In Portugal, CanL of relevant veterinary concern. The previous national study revealed overall seroprevalence 6.3%. Since then, new prophylactic measures, such vaccines, have been introduced Europe. aim was to update infection reassess risk factors...
Reducing alcohol consumption and improving urban planning in African cities are public health priorities. The aim of this study was to explore gender age differences recreational activity participation its link with self-reported three areas Praia. A questionnaire applied a probabilistic sample 1912 adults, median 35.0 (IQR: 26.0-48.8) years, living informal, transition, formal the capital Cabo Verde. More than 80% participants reported rarely or never participating activities. Going daily...
Asymptomatic infection is the most common outcome of exposure to Leishmania parasites. In Mediterranean region, where infantum endemic, studies on prevalence asymptomatic have often relied serological testing in blood donors. Spain, regional shown seroprevalence donors between 1 and 8%; Portugal, values 0 2% were suggested by two localized studies, different populations. The purpose this study was (i) estimate mainland (ii) association detection antibodies sociodemographic factors, also...
Abstract Background Community participation is mandatory in the prevention of Dengue outbreaks. Taking public views into account crucial to guide more effective planning and quicker community preventing campaigns. This study aims assess perceptions Madeira population order explore their involvement A. aegypti ’s control reinforce health-educational planning. Due lack accurate methodologies for measuring perception, a new tool community’s was built. Methods A cross-sectional survey performed...
Evidence is accumulating on the impact of recent economic crisis health and systems across Europe. However, little known about effect this having physicians - a crucial resource for delivery healthcare services. This paper explores adaptation to public sector their ability keep performing functions, with objective gaining better understanding workers’ resilience under deteriorating conditions. We conducted survey among 484 primary care hospital in Portugal’s capital city area explored...
Abstract Background Leishmania infantum is endemic in the Mediterranean region, presenting mostly as visceral leishmaniasis (VL). In Portugal, reporting of VL cases to public health authorities mandatory, but significant underreporting likely. This study aimed describe epidemiological and clinical aspects diagnosed hospitals Portuguese National Health Service (NHS), between 2010 2020. Methods Collaboration was requested every hospital NHS Mainland Portugal. Cases were screened through a...