Determinants of HIV-1 Late Presentation in Patients Followed in Europe

Authors: Miranda MNS, Pingarilho M, Pimentel V, Martins MDRO, Vandamme A-M, Bobkova M, Böhm M, Seguin-Devaux C, Paredes R, Rubio R, Zazzi M, Incardona F, Abecasis A.
Publication Year: 2021
Journal: Pathogens, 10(7), art 835
Link: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10070835

ABSTRACT To control the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) set the 90-90-90 target to be reached by 2020. One major threat to those goals is late presentation, which is defined as an individual presenting a TCD4+ count lower than 350 cells/mm3 or an AIDS-defining event. The present study aims to […]
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Statistical models for analyzing count data: predictors of length of stay among HIV patients in Portugal using a multilevel model

Authors: Shaaban AN, Peleteiro B, Martins MRO
Publication Year: 2021
Journal: BMC Health Services Research, vol 21, art 372
Link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06389-1

ABSTRACT ‘Background:’ This study offers a comprehensive approach to precisely analyze the complexly distributed length of stay among HIV admissions in Portugal. ‘Objective:’ To provide an illustration of statistical techniques for analysing count data using longitudinal predictors of length of stay among HIV hospitalizations in Portugal. ‘Method:’ Registered discharges in the Portuguese National Health Service […]
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Measuring Efflux and Permeability in Mycobacteria – chapter of «Mycobacteria Protocols»

Authors: Liliana Rodrigues, José A Aínsa, Miguel Viveiros
Publication Year: 2021
Journal: Mycobacteria Protocols, 231-245, part of the book series, Methods in Molecular Biology, 2314
Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1460-0_9

ABSTRACT Mycobacteria are intrinsically resistant to most antimicrobials, which is generally attributed to the impermeability of their cell wall that considerably limits drug uptake. Moreover, like in other pathogenic bacteria, active efflux systems have been widely characterized from diverse mycobacterial species in laboratory conditions, showing that they can promote resistance by extruding noxious compounds prior […]
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Leishmaniases in the European Union and Neighboring Countries

Authors: Berriatua E, Maia C, Conceição C, Ozbel Y, Töz S, Baneth G, Pérez-Cutillas P, Ortuño M, Muñoz C, Jumakanova Z, Pereira A, Rocha R, Monge-Maillo B, Gasimov E, Van der Stede Y, Torres G, Gossner C M
Publication Year: 2021
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases, 27(6), pp 1723-1727
Link: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2706.210239

DISPATCH ABSTRACT A questionnaire survey of animal and human health authorities in Europe revealed that leishmaniases are not notifiable in all countries with autochthonous cases. Few countries implement surveillance and control targeting both animal and human infections. Leishmaniases are considered emergent diseases in most countries, and lack of resources is a challenge for control. […]
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Leishmania infection in cats and feline leishmaniosis: An updated review with a proposal of a diagnosis algorithm and prevention guidelines

Authors: André Pereira, Carla Maia
Publication Year: 2021
Journal: Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases, Vol 1, 100035

Leishmania infection in cats and feline leishmaniosis: An updated review with a proposal of a diagnosis algorithm and prevention guidelines Highlights A comprehensive review on epidemiology, immunopathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of feline leishmaniosis. An algorithm for assisting medical diagnosis of leishmaniosis in cats is suggested. Guidelines for the prevention of Leishmania infection in […]
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Determinants of HIV-1 Late Presentation in Patients Followed in Europe

Statistical models for analyzing count data: predictors of length of stay among HIV patients in Portugal using a multilevel model

Measuring Efflux and Permeability in Mycobacteria – chapter of «Mycobacteria Protocols»

Leishmaniases in the European Union and Neighboring Countries

Leishmania infection in cats and feline leishmaniosis: An updated review with a proposal of a diagnosis algorithm and prevention guidelines

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