Publications by authors named "Flavia C S Lessa"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the occurrence and features of concurrent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (bSTIs) in individuals diagnosed with mpox in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Out of 634 participants, 538 were tested for STIs; the overall rate of bSTIs was found to be 37.3%, primarily affecting cisgender men aged 30-39, with many also living with HIV.
- The findings highlight the significant coexistence of bSTIs in mpox patients, suggesting a need for better sexual health strategies that include mpox in diagnoses and preventive measures.
Following the 2022 global mpox outbreak, diagnoses decreased worldwide, even in settings with limited vaccine access. In 2023-2024, a new outbreak emerged in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, highlighting the importance of continuous surveillance, preventive measures such as vaccination in vulnerable populations, and treatment options, emphasizing equitable global health technology distribution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to analyze characteristics of mpox hospitalization in a Brazilian cohort, further exploring the impact of HIV on mpox-related outcomes and hospitalization.
Design: We conducted a descriptive analysis, comparing characteristics of individuals diagnosed with mpox according to hospitalization and HIV status, and described the mpox cases among those living with HIV.
Methods: This was a single-center, prospective cohort study conducted at a major infectious diseases referral center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that enrolled participants older than 18 years of age diagnosed with mpox.