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Detection of mpox using polymerase chain reaction from the skin and oropharynx ...
Correia, Catarina; Alpalhão, M,; de Sousa, D,; Vieitez-Frade, J.; Pelerito, Ana; Cordeiro, Rita; Lopes de Carvalho, Isabel; Núncio, MS; Ferreira, J,To the Editor: Since early May 2022, 86,746 mpox virus (MPV) infections have been reported worldwide.1,2 However, its in vivo viral kinetics and infectivity remain unclear.3 We conducted a prospective observational study to determine how long MPV remains detectable in skin lesions and the oropharynx. (...)
Monkeypox: a new (sexually transmissible) epidemic?
Alpalhão, M.; Frade, J.V.; Sousa, D.; Patrocínio, J.; Garrido, P.M.; Correia, C.; Brazão, C.; Mancha, D.; Borrego, M.J.; Filipe, P.An outbreak of monkeypox has emerged, with more than 2000 cases confirmed across the globe. While this condition, caused by the Monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus, is usually considered a zoonosis,1 we may be facing a sexually transmissible infection (STI), with yet uncertain consequences [...].
Monkeypox virus infection in HIV-1- coinfected patients previously vaccinated a...
Brazão, C.; Garrido, P.M.; Alpalhão, M.; Roda, A.; Vieitez-Frade, J.; Ferreira, J.A.; Pelerito, A.; Lopes de Carvalho, I.; Cordeiro, R.; Borrego, M.J.Monkeypox is a zoonotic orthopoxvirus that incidentally causes disease in humans similar to smallpox, although with lower mortality. This virus is endemic to western and central Africa, with outbreaks in occidental countries related to exotic pet trade and international travel. Coincident immunity to monkeypox virus was previously achieved with vaccinia virus vaccination; however, eradicating smallpox and subse...
loT system for the validation of conditions in shipping couriers
Filipe, P.; Mataloto, B.; Coutinho, C.Online activity has increased over the years and has become a staple in modern society. With it, online shopping businesses have become more common, as well as the number of Internet of Things (loT) devices. As the shopping experience becomes less personal, some people try to exploit the system causing online businesses to increasingly suffer from return frauds. This paper proposes a solution to this problem, i...
IoT system for the validation of conditions in shipping couriers
Filipe, P.; Mataloto, B.; Coutinho, C.Online activity has increased over the years and has become a staple in modern society. With it, online shopping businesses have become more common, as well as the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As the shopping experience becomes less personal, some people try to exploit the system causing online businesses to increasingly suffer from return frauds. This paper proposes a solution to this problem, i...
Predictive Value of the First Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Retrospective Study
Garrido, P. M.; Borges-Costa, J.; Soares-Almeida, L.; Filipe, P.Introduction: Patients with previous non-melanoma skin cancer have an increased risk of developing another skin cancer and some studies suggest that the histological type of the incident tumour can predict the one of the subsequently diagnosed. The aim of this study was to assess a correlation between the histological type of the first and the subsequent non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed in immunocompetent pat...
The Bilobed Flap as an Option for Large Neck
Bouceiro-Mendes, Rita; Mendonça-Sanches, M.; Alpalhão, M.; Filipe, P.; Maia Silva, J. N.The bilobed flap has been extensively used in the reconstruction of distal nasal defects. It is a local flap that recruits skin from areas where there is relative skin mobility to close defects in areas where the skin has less plasticity. Besides its usefulness in the reconstruction of small to moderate cutaneous nasal defects it can also be used to reconstruct large defects located in other anatomical areas. W...
Acquired Leukoderma in a Patient with Allergic Contact Dermatitis to FreeStyle ...
Queirós, C. S.; Alexandre, M. I.; Garrido, P. M.; Soares de Almeida, L.; Correia, T.; Filipe, P.In the past few years, the glucose sensor FreeStyle Libre® has been associated with several cases of allergic contact dermatitis. The allergen responsible for most of these cases is isobornyl acrylate, a substance present within the sensor that migrates through the adhesive, thereby reaching the skin. Acquired leukoderma, which may occur in an area previously affected by allergic contact dermatitis, has been de...
A Case Report of Multibacillary Leprosy Presenting with Multiple Outbreaks of E...
Bouceiro-Mendes, R.; Ortins-Pina, A.; Marques, T.; Viveiros, M.; Machado, D.; Lito, L.; Ferreira, J.; Soares-de-Almeida, L.; Freitas, J. P.; Filipe, P.Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease with a long incubation period caused by Mycobacterium leprae that mainly affects the skin, mucous membranes and the peripheral nervous system. It carries the risk of per-manent sequels with a significant impact on the patient’s quality of life. It has a considerable clinically diver-sity and possible atypical presentations. We present a case of a 31-year-old, skin phot...
Update on Atopic Dermatitis
Torres, T.; Ferreira, E.; Gonçalo, M.; Mendes-Bastos, P.; Selores, M.; Filipe, P.With an increasing prevalence during the past decades, atopic dermatitis has become a global health issue. A literature search following a targeted approach was undertaken to perform this non-systematic review, which intends to provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, comorbidities, and current therapies for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. In sum, this is a heterogeneous ...