A5013373026- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Sex work and related issues
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Global Security and Public Health
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Global Health and Surgery
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Genetic and rare skin diseases.
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Fungal Infections and Studies
Mater Dei Hospital
2017-2025
Spanish Oncology Genitourinary Group
2024
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
2023
Dermatology Foundation
2023
Oxfam
2023
Liechtenstein Institute
2023
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2023
Hudson Institute
2023
John Wiley & Sons (United Kingdom)
2023
Mekelle University
2009-2020
Abstract Background Dermatophytosis is a world‐wide distributed common infection. Antifungal drug resistance in dermatophytosis used to be rare, but unfortunately the current Indian epidemic of atypical widespread recalcitrant and terbinafine‐resistant spreading has sporadically been reported Europe. Objectives To explore occurrence clinical mycological proven antifungal dermatophytes Methods A standardized questionnaire was through EADV Task Force Mycology network dermatologists Results...
Abstract This guideline intents to offer guidance on the diagnosis and management of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms a suspected sexually transmitted cause. Proctitis is defined as an inflammatory syndrome anal canal and/or rectum. Infectious proctitis can be via genital–anal mucosal contact, but some also digital contact toys. Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis (including lymphogranuloma venereum), Treponema pallidum herpes simplex virus are most common anorectal...
Over recent years Malta has experienced a growing influx of migrants from Africa. With the aim defining demographic characteristics and assessing prevalence conditions public health significance among asylum seekers in Malta, clinical research study was implemented framework European Union project 'Mare nostrum'. From August 2010 to June 2011 dermatologist an infectious diseases specialist performed general assessment hosted open centres. Migrants included were 2216, 82.7% males, their mean...
Leishmaniasis is a worldwide disease, but due to the absence of surveillance systems under-reported from low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, disease found in rural highlands incidence Leishmania/HIV co-infection increasing. Although some studies have been carried out areas country with similar disease/ecological profile this report is, our knowledge, first aimed at elucidating clinical-epidemiological features cutaneous mucocutaneous leishmaniasis Tigray, northern Ethiopia. This...
Malassezia is a lipophilic yeast that part of the human mycobiome. folliculitis appears when benign colonization hair follicles, by yeasts, becomes symptomatic with pruritic papules and pustules. Although common in hospital departments, diagnosing treating it varies among dermatologists countries. The European Academy Dermatology Venereology Mycology Task Force working group has, therefore, sought to develop these recommendations for diagnosis management folliculitis. Recommendations...
Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) remain significant global health problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently conducted a multi-faceted, multi-country validation study (ProSPeRo), which included an evaluation of the Xpert CT/NG TV assays on GeneXpert system (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, Ca., USA) in clinic-based settings across eight countries. To support study, training...
Abstract Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis and HIV remain to be a significant public health issue worldwide. Dual rapid point-of-care tests (POCTs) have shown promise for detecting antibodies but not been fully evaluated in the field. Our study supported WHO ProSPeRo on Transmitted Infection Point-of-Care Testing (STI POCT) by providing external quality assessment (EQA) testing reference laboratories their associated clinical sites seven countries. Methods...
Leishmaniasis is one of the most neglected tropical diseases and epidemic outbreaks often occur worldwide. This paper reports some epidemiological features disease in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, with aim studying distribution environmental factors that may have influenced it. Medical records from patients Leishmania attending Italian Dermatological Centre Mekele period 2005-2008 were retrospectively reviewed. Age gender distribution, clinical types, occupation, co-morbidity, urban/rural...
In the last few years, Malta has witnessed increasing immigration flows from Libyan coasts. Public health policies are focused on screening migrants for tuberculosis, whereas no systematic actions against STIs implemented. The aim of this study is to define epidemiological profile asylum seekers in as regards syphilis, hepatitis B, C and latent thus supporting policies. Five hundred living open centres were screened between December 2010 June 2011. 83.2% people was Somalia, 81.2% males,...
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections have increased globally. Asymptomatic represent a significant risk of long-term complications. Men who sex with men (MSM) are disproportionally affected, underscoring the need to offer screening programmes this population. CT/NG Point Care Testing (POCT) constitutes strategic tool improve continuum STI care, however extensive real-life evaluations amongst at populations lacking. The aim study is estimate GeneXpert assay...
In 2016, WHO estimated there were roughly 374 million new infections among adults of the following four curable sexually transmitted (STIs): chlamydia (caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT)), gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG)), syphilis (Treponema pallidum) and trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis (TV)). Accurate point-of-care tests (POCTs) for screening genital extragenital CT, NG TV are great value have been developed during recent decade. Several commercially available shown...
Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in Ethiopia but cutaneous tuberculosis (CT) has not been documented.This study was conducted to determine its existence and clinical pattern Tigray, northern region of Ethiopia.We report 202 cases CT who attended the Italian Dermatological Centre 34-month period between January 2005 October 2007. The diagnosis made on clinical, cytological histological basis.Clinically, 143 scrofuloderma, 22 lupus vulgaris, 18 gumma, 11 lichen scrofulosorum, 6...
Skin disease is among the most frequent causes of morbidity in Ethiopia, showing high prevalence general population and being sixth cause outpatient visits nationwide to health facilities. This study was aimed at describing skin patterns Tigray region, northern Ethiopia through a retrospective analysis 30618 1103 inpatient medical records from Italian Dermatological Centre Mekelle, regional capital Tigray, during period 2005-2007. The leading attendance were eczema (n=6998), mycosis...
Abstract Background The widespread diffusion of low‐quality products as well the local cultural habits could be a relevant cause allergic diseases in developing countries. In present observational study, we explored prevalence contact dermatitis both rural and urban settings northern E thiopia, where skin represent frequent morbidity. Clinical features specific reactivities association with environmental or occupational exposure were investigated. Patients methods We patch tested 480...
Abstract Background Since the beginning of Syrian war in 2011, world has faced most severe refugee crisis history and 5.6 million Syrians have sought asylum neighbouring countries or Europe. According to recent estimates, more than 650 000 refugees are displaced Jordan. Objectives This article aims assess demographic characteristics skin disease profile people residing Al Za'atari camp communities Furthermore, authors discuss barriers healthcare provision experienced during field missions....
The prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) and MG antimicrobial resistance (AMR) appear to be high internationally, however, data remain lacking globally. We evaluated the AMR-associated mutations in men who have sex with (MSM) Malta Peru women at-risk for sexually transmitted infections Guatemala, South Africa, Morocco; five countries four WHO regions mostly AMR data, estimated coinfections Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Trichomonas vaginalis (TV). Male urine...
Abstract Introduction International guidelines recommend routine screening for syphilis (aetiological agent: Treponema pallidum subspecies ) amongst key populations and vulnerable using tests detecting treponemal non-treponemal antibodies. Whilst have high sensitivities specificities, they differ regarding subjective or objective interpretation, throughput workload. Chemiluminescence immunoassays (CLIAs) are cost- time-effective automated methods The particle agglutination assay (TPPA) has...
The resurgence of syphilis across Europe has led to a growing number atypical cases, often characterised by varied symptoms that can delay diagnosis. We report the case young man who sex with men (MSM), presenting persistent headaches and swelling forehead suggestive giant cell arteritis (GCA). Despite recent negative test, further investigations confirmed diagnosis neurosyphilis. patient had been using doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP), which is suspected have delayed masking...
Abstract Background The number of international migrants is estimated at 272 million people worldwide. In Europe, face the disproportionate burden infectious diseases, including hepatitis B and C, HIV sexually transmitted infections (STIs). High‐risk behaviours, sexual abuse, poor living conditions barriers to accessing health care may affect migrants' health, leading infections. Objectives study evaluates STIs prevalence knowledge, attitude practice (KAP) in non‐European attending clinic...
Dark-skinned people have a lower incidence rate of skin cancer, in particular melanoma, which is detected at more advanced stages leading to poorer prognoses and long-term outcomes compared whites. The gap survival due some difficulty melanoma detection, lack attention from doctors awareness by patients. This study aims assess cancer risk dark-skinned immigrants determine the influence socioeconomic factors ethnic origin on behaviors.This cross-sectional health facility based carried out...