- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Linguistics and Education Research
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Pigment Synthesis and Properties
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2025
Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental
2018-2020
Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca
2013-2015
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence Torque Teno virus (TTV) infection in Portuguese children younger than 3 years old and compare its detection blood versus saliva. Samples, 242 saliva 20 plasma, were collected from neonates children. A real-time polymerase chain reaction applied detect TTV load. Eighteen paired samples plasma concordant for viral DNA, a correlation between both statistically significant. 75.5% 3.6% neonates, but it not possible origin positive cases...
Background:Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is prevalent in healthcare settings. The emergence of hypervirulent and antibiotic resistant strains has led to an increase CDI incidence frequent outbreaks. While the main virulence factors are TcdA TcdB toxins, resistance thought play a key role by dissemination C. difficile. Methods: A outbreak involving 12 patients was detected tertiary care hospital, Lisbon, which extended from January July, with peak February, 2016. isolates, obtained...