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Desafio Duplo: Pericardite Tuberculosa a Condicionar Pericardite Constritiva Aguda

A pericardite constritiva, manifesta-se como uma doença rara, que se caracteriza pela perda de distensibilidade do pericárdio, secundária a um processo inflamatório. A tuberculose (TB) é a principal causa de pericardite constritiva nos países de baixo rendimento e nos doentes imunodeprimidos, nomeadamente, com infeção por vírus da imunodeficiência humana (VIH). Os autores relatam o caso de um homem de 24 anos, ...

Determinants of HIV-1 Transmission Clusters and Transmitted Drug Resistance in ...

Introduction: In the EU/EEA, men who have sex with men (MSM) is a priority group for the prevention and control of HIV-1 infection. In Portugal, the 2023 HIV incidence rate was 8.2 per 100,000 inhabitants, with 876 new infections, 41.7% in MSM. We aim to characterize HIV-1 transmission clusters (TC) and transmitted drug resistance (TDR) and its sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, and viral genomic determina...

Knowledge and HIV‐related stigma among Portuguese healthcare professionals: a c...

Introduction: Stigma and discrimination against people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) within healthcare settings remain significant barriers to effective care. Stigmatizing attitudes persist among healthcare professionals, potentially undermining care quality. This study aimed to assess HIV-related knowledge and attitudes among healthcare professionals in Portugal, focusing on identifying fact...

Determinants of HIV-1 transmission clusters and transmitted drug resistance in ...

In the EU/EEA, men who have sex with men (MSM) is a priority group for the prevention and control of HIV-1 infection. In Portugal, the 2023 HIV incidence rate was 8.2 per 100,000 inhabitants, with 876 new infections, 41.7% in MSM. We aim to characterize HIV-1 transmission clusters (TC) and transmitted drug resistance (TDR) and its sociodemographic, behavioral, clinical, and viral genomic determinants in MSM new...

Residency Training in Infectious Diseases: Assessment and Perception of the Cli...

Introduction: The World Health Organization identified 13 critical threats to global health for the coming decade, including infectious disease prevention and antimicrobial resistance. Given the ongoing advancements in scientific evidence, it is imperative to discuss the Infectious Diseases training program. The aim of this study was to characterize and explore the respondents’ perceptions regarding Infectious ...

SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF DOLUTEGRAVIR BASED TRIPLE THERAPY IN HIV-2 INFECTION

Database solution for an HIV-2 cohort study Publication "Real-world experience of TAF/FTC/BIC in people with HIV-2" presented at European AIDS Clinical Society Conference, Oct 2023, Warsaw HIV-2 salvage therapy with Lenacapavir (injectable, capsid inhibitor, EMA approved 2022)

Sociodemographic, Clinical, and Behavioral Factors Associated with Sexual Trans...

Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to occur at high levels. According to the WHO, each year there are an estimated 374 million new infections with syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. STIs are associated with an increased risk of acquiring HIV infection. Migrants are reportedly highly affected by STIs. Objectives: This study aims to characterize factors associated with ...

Determinants of HIV late presentation among men who have sex with men in Portug...

Introduction: HIV late presentation (LP) remains excessive in Europe. We aimed to analyze the factors associated with late presentation in the MSM population newly diagnosed with HIV in Portugal between 2014 and 2019. Methods: We included 391 newly HIV-1 diagnosed Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), from the BESTHOPE project, in 17 countrywide Portuguese hospitals. The data included clinical and socio-behavioral q...

Viral genetics and transmission dynamics in the second wave of mpox outbreak in...

Fungal Endocarditis: A Successful Case with Medical Therapy Alone

A endocardite fúngica é uma condição rara e potencialmente fatal, em geral causada pelas espécies Candida e Aspergillus. Incide maioritariamente em doentes imunossuprimidos, com história pregressa de endocardite, ou com próteses ou dispositivos intracardíacos. As terapêuticas antifúngicas e cirúrgicas são essenciais pelo intuito curativo e evicção de fenómenos embólicos. São raros os casos de sucesso tratados c...