A5000051480- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- interferon and immune responses
- Lipid metabolism and disorders
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Drug-Induced Ocular Toxicity
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Dermatological and COVID-19 studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
Centro de Medicina de Reabilitacao do Alcoitão
2022-2024
University of Lisbon
2023
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...
Leishmania infantum, a zoonotic vector-born parasite, is endemic in the Mediterranean region, presenting mostly as visceral (VL), but also cutaneous (CL) and mucosal leishmaniasis (ML). This study aimed to describe epidemiological clinical aspects of CL ML cases diagnosed mainland Portugal between 2010 2020. Collaboration was requested from every hospital Portuguese National Health System. Cases were screened through search diagnostic discharge codes or positive laboratory results for...
Rickettsia spp. human infection is endemic in Portugal the form of Mediterranean spotted fever caused by R. conorii subsp. and Israeli (ISF) israelensis. We describe a rare case haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) due to ISF, with atypical manifestations. highlight need for clinical suspicion this diagnosis importance timely intervention support.Haemophagocytic complication rickettsiosis.An exuberant inflammatory reaction multisystemic dysfunction should raise suspicion.Cutaneous...
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), a systemic vasculitis, is commonly characterized by the presence of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). However, subset patients limited disease may exhibit ANCA negativity. In this article, we report case 40-year-old female diagnosed GPA intolerance to methotrexate titration and glucocorticoid therapy, leading initiation rituximab treatment. Subsequently, patient exhibited sustained clinical, laboratory, radiological improvement. The...
Rickettsia spp. human infection is endemic in Portugal the form of Mediterranean spotted fever caused by R. conorii subsp. and Israeli (ISF) israelensis. We describe a rare case haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) due to ISF, with atypical manifestations. highlight need for clinical suspicion this diagnosis importance timely intervention support.
As the numbers of SARS-CoV-2 infections increased globally, reports cutaneous manifestations started to emerge. We describe several patients with COVID-19 who presented skin changes. noted such in four out 110 (3.63%) and clinical situation each these patients. Each patient had either a maculopapular or urticariform rash. These have broad differential diagnosis it was difficult exclude drug reactions. hope raise awareness this possible manifestation order suspicion among clinicians when they...