Publications by authors named "Vitor Cabral Verissimo"
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- 45.9% of reported HIV cases were in migrants, with the majority (86.7%) coming from non-EU/EEA countries.
- A concerning 52.4% of migrants received a late HIV diagnosis, especially non-EU/EEA migrants through heterosexual transmission, highlighting the need for better prevention and testing strategies.
Gonorrhoea cases increased steeply in women aged 20 to 24 years across 15 EU/EEA countries in July to December 2022 and January to June 2023 with, respectively, 73% and 89% more cases reported than expected, based on historical data from 2015 to 2019. Smaller increases among men due to heterosexual transmission were observed in nine EU/EEA countries. Interventions to raise awareness among young people about sexually transmitted infection risks are needed, emphasising the benefit of safe sexual practices and testing.
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- * By sequencing 52% of confirmed cases, researchers uncovered key sublineages of the mpox virus and found evidence of early emergence and spread in Portugal, particularly among men who have sex with men.
- * The findings emphasize the importance of sexual networks and events like saunas in the virus's spread, showcasing genomic epidemiology as a valuable tool for monitoring and controlling mpox outbreaks and informing vaccine strategies.
Introduction: Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and other tobacco-related products are becoming widely popular as alternatives to tobacco, little has been published on the knowledge of healthcare workers about their use. Thus, the aim of this study was to elicit the current knowledge and perceptions about e-cigarettes and tobacco harm reduction (THR) among medical residents in public health (MRPH).
Material And Methods: A Europe-wide cross-sectional study was carried out amongst MRPH from the countries associated with the European Network of MRPH from April to October 2018 using an online questionnaire.