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Is Joint Aspiration to Rule Out Prosthetic Joint Infection Required Before ever...
Diniz, Sara Elisa; Vinha, André; Ribau, Ana; Soares, Daniel; Araújo Abreu, Miguel; Sousa, Ricardo; Diniz, Sara ElisaIntroduction: Synovial fluid investigation is the best alternative to diagnose prosthetic joint infection (PJI) before ade‐ quate microbiological/histology sampling during revision surgery. Although accurate preoperative diagnosis is certainly recommended, puncturing every patient before revision arthroplasty raises concerns about safety and feasibility issues especially in difficult to access joint (e.g., hip)...
Advantages of a MultidisciplinaryTeam in the Treatment of Boneand Joint Infections
Sousa, Ricardo; Araújo Abreu, MiguelBone and joint infections represent a significant source of morbidity and mortality, often termed a “silent epidemic.” While native infections, such as septic arthritis and osteomyelitis, still persist, surgical site infections related to orthopedic implants have gained particular prominence due to their growing prevalence and complexity. These infections not only lead to substantial patient morbidity and morta...
Letter to the Editor – “Guidelines for Management of Patients with Hidradenitis...
Matos, João; Furtado, Isabel; Torres, Tiago; Vasconcelos, António Ludgero; Araújo Abreu, MiguelN/a.; N/a.
Complicated Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in a Patient under Combined Immunosuppression
Carujo, António; Reis, Joel; Santos Silva, André; Araújo Abreu, Miguel; Ludgero Vasconcelos, AntónioSpecies associated with visceral leishmaniasis, such as L. infantum, may be responsible for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), particularly in the Mediterranean region. In immunosuppressed hosts, classification as complicated CL is essential, as the risk of mucosal leishmaniasis warrants systemic therapy. We report the case of a forty-seven-year-old male living in Portugal, with Fabry disease and receiving immunosup...
Guideline for the Treatment and Prevention of Infections Associated with Immuno...
Valdoleiros, Sofia R.; Furtado, Isabel; Silva, Carolina; Correia Gonçalves, Inês; Santos Silva, André; Vasconcelos, Olga; Aboim Horta, AnaWe propose a guideline about the risk, prevention and treatment of infection in the patient under immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive therapy in the context of autoimmune or autoinflammatory disease. It is divided into three sections: drugs and associated risk of infection; immunizations; risk, prevention, and treatment of specific infections. The treatment of autoimmune diseases involves the use of immunosup...