In Mozambique, infection by intestinal parasites is reported all over the country. However, infection in children with diarrhoea is mostly focused in the southern region of Mozambique. This work aims to determine the frequency and potential risk factors for infection by Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia lamb...
Maternal group B streptococcal (GBS) vaccines under development hold promise to prevent GBS disease in young infants. Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest estimated disease burden, although data on incidence and circulating strains are limited. We described invasive bacterial disease (IBD) trends among inf...
Abstract
Background: Diarrheal disease remains a leading cause of illness and death, particularly in low-income countries. Its burden, microbiological causes and risk factors were examined in children aged 0-59 months living in Manhiça, rural southern Mozambique.
Methods: Trends of diarrhea-related burd...
A coinfecção HIV/TB é um sério problema de saúde pública. Um dos desafios na área imunológica é de perceber melhor como o HIV afecta a resposta imunológica em indivíduos com TB. O recrutamento celular, mediado por moléculas de adesão e citocinas é um dos mecanismos envolvidos na resposta à...
