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Pathogenic Rickettsia in ticks of spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) sold i...

The dissemination of vector arthropods harbouring zoonotic pathogens through the uncontrolled transboundary trade of exotic and pet animals poses an important threat to Public Health. In the present report, we describe the introduction of pathogenic Rickettsia africae and R. aeschlimanni in ticks removed from imported tortoises in Qatar. A total of 21 ticks were collected from pet spur‐thighed tortoises (Testud...

Molecular detection of Leishmania spp. in dogs and a cat from Doha, Qatar

Background: Canine and feline leishmanioses are increasingly reported worldwide and represent a threat to both animal and human health. Despite their relevance, data about leishmanioses in companion animals in the east-central part of the Arabian Peninsula are unavailable. Therefore, we investigated the occurrence of Leishmania spp. in dogs and cats from Qatar. Methods: From March 2016 to May 2018, 199 pets (12...

Adult acne: prevalence and portrayal in primary healthcare patients, in the gre...

Introduction: Though typically found in adolescents, acne frequently affects the adult population. In Portugal, no representative studies about acne prevalence in greater populational areas are known. This study had the following objectives: calculate acne prevalence in primary healthcare patients; its characteristics, including risk factors for onset and worsening; collect information concerning self-medicatio...

Adult Acne: Prevalence and Portrayal in Primary Healthcare Patients, in the Gre...

Introduction: Though typically found in adolescents, acne frequently affects the adult population. In Portugal, no representative studies about acne prevalence in greater populational areas are known. This study had the following objectives: calculate acne prevalence in primary healthcare patients; its characteristics, including risk factors for onset and worsening; collect information concerning selfmedication...

Staging pedagogy for autonomy : two plays

Para a compreensão da área de estudo acompanhado

O texto apresenta e discute resultados de um estudo desenvolvido no seio do GT-PA sobre a área curricular não disciplinar de Estudo Acompanhado, em duas vertentes: representações de professores e alunos (de três escolas) e potencial dos manuais de Estudo Acompanhado no desenvolvimento da autonomia na aprendizagem. Problematizam-se algumas dimensões críticas desta área curricular, reconhecendo as suas potenciali...