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Respiratory viruses in mechanically ventilated patients
Nazareth, Raquel; Chasqueira, Maria-Jesus; Rodrigues, Maria Lúcia; Paulino, Carolina; Conceição, Catarina; Lêdo, Lia; Segura, Úrsula; Santos, MadalenaBACKGROUND: Respiratory virome is an integral part of the human microbiome and its characterization may contribute to a better understanding of the changes that arise in the disease and, consequently, influence the approach and treatment of patients with acute lower respiratory infections. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of respiratory viruses in the lower airways of individuals undergoing in...
Respiratory infections in elderly people
Chasqueira, Maria-Jesus; Paixão, Paulo; Rodrigues, Maria-Lúcia; Piedade, Cátia; Caires, Iolanda; Palmeiro, Teresa; Botelho, Maria-AmaliaThis work was supported by Foundation for Science and Technology (Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia - FCT, grant number PTDC/SAU-SAP/116563/2010) through Operational Competitiveness Programme (COMPETE) as part of the National Strategic Reference Framework.; OBJECTIVE: the aim of this study was to analyze the etiology and clinical consequences of viral respiratory infections in 18 elderly care centers (ECC) i...