A5039992464- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Ion Transport and Channel Regulation
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Pancreatic function and diabetes
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Bartonella species infections research
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Magnesium in Health and Disease
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia
2023
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
2023
Hospital de Dona Estefânia
2014-2022
Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central
2018-2022
Cow's protein milk allergy (CPMA) is the most common food in infants (2%–3% of infant population), typically occurring first 6 months life.[1 2][1] Family history atopy, prematurity or previous use antibiotics are possible risk factors for CPMA.[3][2] Common non-
Hypereosinophilic syndromes are rare in children. Sporadic, mild-severity FIP1L1-platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRα) rearrangement cases have been reported, mainly boys. We present the case of a 5-year-old girl referred from her African country birth, due to severe constitutional symptoms, multifocal bone pain, headache, gastrointestinal complaints, cardiomyopathy and unexplained hypereosinophilia. She presented multiple end-organ diseases striking involvement. Although she...
Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1; SARS-CoV-2
Primary inherited epidermal growth factor receptor defects have recently been described in severe inflammatory skin disease and diarrhoea case reports. We describe two reports of female preterm newborns Roma consanguineous parents who presented both with alopecia erythroderma/ichthyosis, addition to nephromegaly at birth 1. Later, they developed hypomagnesaemia other hydroelectrolyte disturbances, recurrent life-threatening sepsis failure thrive. Exome sequencing identified a homozygous...
Background: The rate of diabetic ketoacidosis in new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus depends on multiple factors and is very heterogeneous between countries. An inverse relationship the incidences T1D DKA seems to exist. Moreover, reported be more common children under 5 years old. Current data Portuguese pediatric incidence limited. We aimed determine this population, as well risk protective factors.Methods: Review from aged 18 or younger with new onset T1D, referred a endocrinology unit...
Introduction and Aims:Nephrocalcinosis is characterized by the deposition of calcium in kidney parenchyma tubules.The renal prognosis depends on underlying cause, emphasizing importance its identification.We aim to review data children with nephrocalcinosis concerning etiology, clinical manifestations, growth function at presentation outcomes.Methods: Retrospective study records (<18 years) followed a pediatric nephrology unit level III hospital, between 2008 -17.Clinical features, treatment...
<h3>Background</h3> An increase in paediatric <i>Clostridium difficile </i>(CD) infection incidence has been reported. Yet, its epidemiology and treatment schedules are not certain. We aim to describe the CD incidence, clinical presentation, outcomes a children tertiary hospital. <h3>Methods</h3> Data from difficile</i> identified cases by enzyme immunoassay (EIA), during 2010 2013, Hospital Dona Estefânia (Portugal). <h3>Results</h3> Eleven were identified, 73% 2013. Three less than 12...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Israeli spotted fever (ISF) is caused by <i>Rickettsia conorii </i>Israeli strain. In Portugal, it was first described in 1999. <h3>Case report</h3> A twelve year old adolescent girl admitted during summer with fever, macular rash (including palms and plants), mild headache, vomits intense myalgia for three days. She had daily contact dogs lived a rural area the south of but no history tick bites or eschar. Within 12 h she septic shock multiorgan dysfunction...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Cat-scratch disease (CSD)-neuroretinitis (CSDN) is an unusual pathology in immunocompetent individuals (1–2% of CSD). It typically presents with sudden vision loss following a febrile illness. <h3>Case report</h3> A 10 year-old healthy girl presented fever, headache, vomits and abdominal pain for 48 h. Also, she referred myodesopsias on her right eye. She had daily contact kittens. Physical examination showed bilateral cervical nodes. At presentation, ophthalmologic...