A5029776948- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Malaria Research and Control
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
Instituto Nacional de Saúde
2020-2025
Ministry of Health
2024
Universidade Brasil
2020
Universidade de São Paulo
2016-2020
Eduardo Mondlane University
2014-2020
Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
2020
Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses) are transmitted by arthropod vectors to humans, leading disease outbreaks mainly in tropical regions of the world.1Weaver SC Charlier C Vasilakis N Lecuit M Zika, chikungunya, and other emerging vector-borne viral diseases.Annu Rev Med. 2018; 69: 395-408Crossref PubMed Scopus (234) Google Scholar Although many arboviruses known, three Aedes-spp-borne particularly concerning for humans at a global scale due recurring large expanding epidemic dengue virus,...
Background Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, is an infectious disease of cattle that also affects other domestic animals, free-ranging and farmed wildlife, humans. In Mozambique, scattered surveys have reported a wide variation bTB prevalence rates in from different regions. Due to direct economic repercussions on livestock indirect consequences for human health knowing the essential define effective control strategy. Methodology/Principal findings A cross-sectional...
In early 2019, following the 2015-2016 severe drought, provinces of Sofala and Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, were hit by Cyclones Idai Kenneth, respectively. These deadliest most destructive cyclones in country's history. Currently, these two host tens thousands vulnerable households due to climatic catastrophes massive influx displaced people associated with violent terrorist attacks plaguing Delgado. The emergence COVID-19 pandemic added a new challenge this already critical scenario, serving...
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...
Mycobacterium bovis is the pathogenic agent responsible for bovine tuberculosis (bTB), a zoonotic disease affecting mostly cattle, but also transmittable to humans and wildlife. Genetic studies on M. allow detect possible routes of bTB transmission identification genetic reservoirs that may provide an essential framework public health action. We used database with 1235 genotypes collected from different regions in Africa 45 new Mozambican samples. Our analyses, based phylogeographic...
The study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of vaccination program against bovine brucellosis, implemented by State Rondônia, using prevalence rates as an indicator. divided into three regions. For each region, a pre-determined number herds were selected and at herds, blood samples collected from randomly chosen females with 24 months age or more. Sera animals submitted serial testing protocol, screening performed buffered acidified antigen test confirmation complement fixation...
We sought to determine risk factors (RFs) associated with the presence of antibodies against Leishmania in dogs from a rural area Ilha Solteira, SP, Brazil.Serum samples were collected 250 and tested using indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) immunofluorescence antibody tests (IFATs). Data concerning dogs, their environment, owners' knowledge leishmaniasis questionnaire. To RFs for contact parasite, univariate statistical analysis based on chi-squared Fisher's exact tests,...
The floods associated with the landfall of cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique between March April 2019 had a major impact on country’s public health placed affected population at risk for vector- rodent-borne diseases. Aiming to improve diagnostic capacity, yield information guide responses, assess potential short-term effects arboviruses (dengue, Zika, chikungunya) leptospirosis, clinical laboratory surveillance non-malarial acute febrile illness was established six units located...
Abstract Background The extent of population exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was uncertain in many African countries during the onset pandemic. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study and randomly selected surveyed general occupational groups from 6 July 24 August 2020, 3 cities Mozambique. Anti–SARS-CoV-2–specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) G (IgG) antibodies were measured using point-of-care rapid test. prevalence weighted for (by age, sex, city)...
In mid-June 2019, 3 months after cyclone Idai landfall in Mozambique, health authorities of Nhamatanda district reported an outbreak Pellagra. Applying a mixed-method protocol, we carried out investigation to characterize cases pellagra, identify the associated factors for using case-control study, and explore perceived impact on food security (availability, access, usage) before Idai. We collected data from 121 controls conducted in-depth interviews with 69 heads households. The were more...
Introduction: since 2014, Mozambique has experienced several outbreaks of rabies, the prevention and control actions were sectoral, which represented a greater waste resources, time and, consequently, an increase in cases animal bites rabies. In 2020, national strategic plan for rabies was implemented to ensure coordinated using One Health approach. Due new guidelines on surveillance, such as weekly information sharing joint research between sectors. We evaluated system understand level...
Climate change poses severe consequences, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where poverty rates may escalate by 2050 without significant climate and development action. The health impacts are diverse, encompassing communicable non-communicable diseases. Mozambique, a climate-vulnerable nation, has experienced natural disasters the past 42 years, impacting its system. This study aims to assess Mozambique’s sector’s vulnerability adaptation needs change. Following methodology proposed World...
Abstract Background Seroprevalence studies provide information on the true extent of infection and capture demographic geographic differences, indicating level immunity against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). We sought to local evidence SARS-CoV-2 exposure in school-aged children during in-class teaching Maputo City Province, Mozambique. Methods Between August November 2022, we performed a cross-sectional study four schools rural, peri-urban, urban areas...
The epidemiology and characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 in the hospitalized Mozambican pediatric population are scarce. We aimed to assess burden COVID-19 at Hospital Central de Maputo identify comorbidities factors associated with death among cases. A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2020 2022. Available records were retrieved admission books. Univariate bivariate analyses reported describe sample characteristics. frequency cases admitted 0.6% (95% confidence interval (CI):...
Alterations in haematological, biochemical parameters and cytokine levels, were reported patients with COVID-19, however, there is an underrepresentation of the African population, which could provide evidence for understanding SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis useful tools clinical management cases. In this study, we aimed to determine profile Mozambican individuals SARS-CoV-2.
Background: Emerging zoonotic diseases are an increasing threat to public health. There is little data on the seroprevalence of among pastoralists in country. We aim carry out a cross-sectional study prevalence major pastoral communities Caia and Búzi districts. Methods: Between January December 2018, questionnaire was used solicit socio-demographic from consenting with collection blood samples districts Sofala province. All were tested using ELISA commercial reagents for detection IgM...
Climate change (CC) poses severe consequences, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where poverty rates may escalate by 2050 without significant climate and development action. The health impacts are diverse, encompassing communicable non-communicable diseases. Mozambique, a climate-vulnerable nation, has experienced natural disasters the past 42 years, impacting its system. This study aims to assess Mozambique’s sector vulnerability adaptation needs change. Following methodology proposed...
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