Publications by authors named "S S Almeida"
Microbiology reference laboratories perform a crucial role within public health systems. This role was especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Viewpoint, we emphasise the importance of microbiology reference laboratories and highlight the types of digital data and expertise they provide, which benefit national and international public health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSerotype distribution of remaining invasive pneumococcal disease after extensive use of ten-valent and 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (the PSERENADE project): a global surveillance analysis.
Lancet Infect Dis
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs), specifically PCV10 and PCV13, on invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) globally, highlighting how these vaccines have reduced the prevalence of disease caused by vaccine-type serotypes after extensive use.
- It describes the methodology of data collection from various surveillance sites, which aimed to evaluate IPD cases that occurred five years after the vaccines were implemented, focusing on different age groups for analysis.
- Findings indicate significant differences in serotype distribution between PCV10 and PCV13 sites; notably, certain serotypes, such as 19A and serotype 3, were prevalent in specific age groups, signaling ongoing challenges in controlling
Mortality and morbidity from cardiovascular disease continue to rise along with obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors, making comprehensive management for cardiometabolic disease (CMD) imperative. Despite available treatments, gaps exist in CMD care. Revolutionizing the Delivery of Care in CV Disease and T2DM: The Pilot Cardiometabolic Clinic Initiative (UNITE) is a global initiative aimed at improving outcomes of cardiovascular disease risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssociation between microcephaly and hearing disorders in children exposed or suspected of exposure to the Zika virus during the intrauterine period.
Eur J Pediatr
December 2024
This study aimed to evaluate the association between microcephaly and hearing disorders in children with exposed or suspected exposure to Zika virus (ZIKV) during the intrauterine period. In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled children exposed or suspected of being exposed to ZIKV during intrauterine period, admitted to the hospital between April 2016 and July 2018, and followed up until September 2021. All children underwent at least one automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) test.
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