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Assessing spatial patterns of HIV knowledge in rural Mozambique using geographic information systems

To conduct a cross-sectional mapping analysis of HIV knowledge in Zambézia Province, Mozambique, and to examine spatial patterns of HIV knowledge and associated household characteristics. A population-based cluster survey was administered in 2010; data were analysed from 201 enumeration areas in three geographically diverse districts: Alto Molócuè, Morrumbala and Namacurra. We assessed HIV knowledge scores […]
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The impact of alcohol consumption on African people in 2012: An analysis of burden of disease

OBJECTIVES: To determine the impact of alcohol consumption on deaths and disability in Africa. METHODS: We estimated alcohol exposure for 2012, and its impact on deaths and disability in Africa using estimates from the WHO Global Health Estimates for outcome data, and the WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2014 for risk relations. […]
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Causes and consequences of higher Leishmania infantum burden in patients with kala-azar: a study of 625 patients

An infected host’s Leishmania infantum load in blood is considered to be an estimate of his or her total parasite burden. Therefore, the measurement of blood parasite burden is important in the identification of factors involved in parasite control. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction was performed on blood samples from 625 patients with kala-azar consecutively admitted […]
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Zika virus genetic diversity and selective pressure: importance for diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics

During the last years, an increasing number of Zika virus (ZIKV) infections has been reported in Asia and America. Due to socio-environmental factors that remain to be established, this arbovirus has explosively spread to more than 60 countries worldwide. ZIKV infections can result into severe clinical manifestations, with little knowledge available to date about how […]
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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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