Publications by authors named "K Mansinho"
Background/objectives: The influenza vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is recommended each autumn and winter season by the relevant authorities in EU/EEA countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of repeated trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) uptake during the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 seasons on vaccine-derived immunity against influenza.
Methods: A cohort study of HCWs vaccinated with an annual TIV was conducted from October 2017 to June 2019.
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- * The study employed a SEIR model to analyze transmission dynamics and found that MSM with high sexual activity contributed significantly more to mpox spread than those with low sexual activity, but vaccinated individuals were less likely to spread the virus.
- * Findings suggest that ongoing vaccination efforts, increased awareness in at-risk communities, and regular genomic surveillance are essential for managing future mpox outbreaks and potential threats from new viral clades.
Introduction: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to occur at high levels. According to the WHO, each year there are an estimated 374 million new infections with syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. STIs are associated with an increased risk of acquiring HIV infection.
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- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection that primarily affects the anogenital area but can occasionally manifest in extragenital locations, like the neck.
- A case study highlights a young man with HIV who experienced painful swelling in his neck, leading to a challenging diagnosis that required various medical tests.
- The patient's diagnosis of LGV was confirmed via genotyping, and he was effectively treated with doxycycline and surgical drainage, underscoring the need for thorough testing in patients with unexplained neck swelling, especially those with a history of unprotected oral sex.
Background: Seroepidemiological studies provide estimates of population-level immunity, prevalence/incidence of infections, and evaluation of vaccination programs. We assessed the seroprevalence of protective antibodies against influenza and evaluated the correlation of seroprevalence with the cumulative annual influenza incidence rate.
Methods: We conducted an annual repeated cross-sectional seroepidemiological survey, during June-August, from 2014 to 2019, in Portugal.