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GHTM Sessions 2021CCID11 » Determination of the microbicidal activity of macrophages infected with spirochetes of the Borrelia burgdorferi

GHTM Sessions 2021 CCID11 » Determination of the microbicidal activity of macrophages infected with spirochetes of the Borrelia burgdorferi (s.l.)

  • From: 22/09/2021
  • To: 22/09/2021
  • Location: ZOOM | 11h00

Lyme borreliosis (LB) is an emerging zoonotic disease with a high prevalence on several continents, namely in Europe where Portugal is no exception, due to the increasing number of registered cases. The etiologic agents are bacteria (spirochetes) of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex (s.l.), transmitted by biting ticks (vectors), mainly of the genus Ixodes.
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GHTM Session 2021CCID09 » Point-of-care ultrasound in Schist infections

GHTM Sessions 2021 CCID09 » Point-of-care ultrasound in Schistosoma haematobium infections – a new approach to detect potentially carcinogenic lesions

  • From: 21/07/2021
  • To: 21/07/2021
  • Location: ZOOM | 11h00

Recently, emerged a tool that can be useful to identify and evaluate potentially carcinogenic bladder or kidney damages: point-of-care ultrasound.
The research on urinary tract lesions as infection symptoms, with the development of ultrasound evaluation protocols, might enable early treatment and prevent cancer progression among millions of people.
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GHTM Sessions 2021CCID03 » Diagnosis of Leishmania infantum in domestic cats (Felis catus)

GHTM Sessions 2021 CCID03 » Diagnosis of Leishmania infantum in domestic cats (Felis catus)

  • From: 21/04/2021
  • To: 21/04/2021
  • Location: ZOOM | 11h00

Feline leishmaniosis (FeL) due to Leishmania infantum is a zoonotic vector-borne disease regarded as emergent in Southern European countries.
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GHTM is a R&D Unit that brings together researchers with a track record in Tropical Medicine and International & Global Health. It aims at strengthening Portugal's role as a leading partner in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. Our evidence-based interventions contribute to the promotion of equity in health and to improve the health of populations.

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