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- Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae detection: Comparing the recommended detection methods and the ones used in a regional hospital laboratoryPublication . Ling, T.; Pereira, A.; Loureiro, A.; Silva, M. J.Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are a group of infections that spread primarily through unprotected sexual contact and can cause serious consequences if not treated. STIs continue to be a significant public health issue with a direct impact in the sexual health of millions of people worldwide.
- Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae detection: Comparing the recommended detection methods and the ones used in a regional hospital laboratoryPublication . Ling, T.; Pereira, A.; Loureiro, A.; Silva, M. J.Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are a group of infections that spread primarily through unprotected sexual contact and can cause serious consequences if not treated. STIs continue to be a significant public health issue with a direct impact in the sexual health of millions of people worldwide.
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome in children: a case reportPublication . Ling, T.; Loureiro, A.; Silva, M. J.The Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) is characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury, caused by microvascular thrombosis. HUS can be classified as acquired or hereditary according to its pathophysiology. The main cause of acquired HUS are infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections (STEC-HUS), while hereditary HUS is mainly caused by complement factors gene mutations. Worldwide incidence of HUS is estimated to be 2-3 cases per 100.000 children, of which 90% are STEC-HUS.