Publications by authors named "Helena C Ramos"

Article Synopsis
  • The 2014 Legionnaires' Disease outbreak in Portugal was the largest recorded in the country and among the most significant in Europe.
  • A previously healthy patient contracted Legionella pneumophila from an outbreak located 300 kilometers away, leading to admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and requiring invasive mechanical ventilation.
  • The successful early management of the patient, adhering to treatment guidelines, resulted in a positive recovery outcome, highlighting the importance of prompt action even in healthy individuals.
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Until 2001, the Chinese Territory of Macao had not registered any autochthonous dengue cases, despite the abundance of Aedes albopictus (Skuse), a known vector. This work describes a bioecological characterization of the local Ae. albopictus adult population, with the purpose of estimating the receptivity of Macao to dengue introduction.

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