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Escherichia coli as Commensal and Pathogenic Bacteria Among Food-Producing Animals: Health Implications of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) Production by Ramos, Sónia, Silva, Vanessa, Dapkevicius, Maria de Lurdes Enes, Caniça, Manuela, Tejedor-Junco, María Teresa, Igrejas, Gilberto, Poeta, Patrícia

“…are facultative, anaerobic Gram-negative rods with many facets. Within resistant bacterial populations, they play an important ecological role and can be used…”
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Enterococci, from Harmless Bacteria to a Pathogen by Ramos, Sónia, Silva, Vanessa, Dapkevicius, Maria, Igrejas, Gilberto, Poeta, Patrícia

“…Enterococci are gastrointestinal commensals whose hardiness allowed them to colonize very diverse environments, including soils, water, food, and feed. This…”
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First report on MRSA CC398 recovered from wild boars in the north of Portugal. Are we facing a problem? by Sousa, Margarida, Silva, Nuno, Manageiro, Vera, Ramos, Sónia, Coelho, António, Gonçalves, David, Caniça, Manuela, Torres, Carmen, Igrejas, Gilberto, Poeta, Patrícia

“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate the resistance of Staphylococcus aureus recovered from wild boars, to analyze their genetic lineages, and to…”
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Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. Isolates from Pigs at Slaughterhouse and from Commercial Pork Meat in Portugal by Gonçalves, Carlota, Silveira, Leonor, Rodrigues, João, Furtado, Rosália, Ramos, Sónia, Nunes, Alexandra, Pista, Ângela

“…Foodborne diseases are a serious public health concern, and food-producing animals are a major source of contamination. The present study analysed and spp…”
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Depression predicts mortality and hospitalization in heart failure: A six-years follow-up study by Ramos, Sónia, Prata, Joana, Bettencourt, Paulo, Gonçalves, Francisco Rocha, Coelho, Rui

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of depressive symptoms (DS) and its relation on hospitalization for cardiovascular (CV)…”
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Evaluation of the Ability to Form Biofilms in KPC-Producing and ESBL-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Clinical Samples by Sabença, Carolina, Costa, Eliana, Sousa, Sara, Barros, Lillian, Oliveira, Ana, Ramos, Sónia, Igrejas, Gilberto, Torres, Carmen, Poeta, Patrícia

“…The appearance of strains producing extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), and carbapenemase (KPC) has turned into a significant public health issue. ESBL- and…”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Diversity of Clones among Faecal ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Healthy and Sick Dogs Living in Portugal by Carvalho, Isabel, Cunha, Rita, Martins, Carla, Martínez-Álvarez, Sandra, Safia Chenouf, Nadia, Pimenta, Paulo, Pereira, Ana Raquel, Ramos, Sónia, Sadi, Madjid, Martins, Ângela, Façanha, Jorge, Rabbi, Fazle, Capita, Rosa, Alonso-Calleja, Carlos, de Lurdes Nunes Enes Dapkevicius, Maria, Igrejas, Gilberto, Torres, Carmen, Poeta, Patrícia

“…The purpose of this study was to analyse the prevalence and genetic characteristics of ESBL and acquired-AmpC (qAmpC)-producing Escherichia coli isolates from…”
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Penile Metastasis from Anal Canal Carcinoma: A Case Report by Pinheiro, Antonio Modesto, Pereira, Filipa, Duarte, Sara, Felicio, Eduardo, Bernardo, Guilherme, Gaboleiro, Filipe, Barcelos, Andre, Ramos, Sonia, Silva, Alberto, Furtado, Andrea, Ribeiro, Fernando, Cardoso, Pepe, Ferrito, Fernando

“…Penile metastases are exceptionally rare and are associated with poor prognosis. Herein, we report the case of a 74-year-old man with previously treated…”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Diversity of Clones among ESBL- and Acquired AmpC-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Fecal Samples of Healthy and Sick Cats in Portugal by Carvalho, Isabel, Safia Chenouf, Nadia, Cunha, Rita, Martins, Carla, Pimenta, Paulo, Pereira, Ana Raquel, Martínez-Álvarez, Sandra, Ramos, Sónia, Silva, Vanessa, Igrejas, Gilberto, Torres, Carmen, Poeta, Patrícia

“…The aim of the study was to analyze the mechanisms of resistance in extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and acquired AmpC (qAmpC)-producing isolates from…”
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Urethral leak: an unusual symptom of pudendal nerve entrapment by Afonso Ramos, Sónia, Guimarães, Thiago, Bollens, Renaud

“…Pudendal nerve (PN) entrapment is one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed medical conditions. It is recognized as a cause of chronic pelvic pain…”
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Satisfaction with testicular prosthesis: a Portuguese questionnaire-based study in testicular cancer survivors by Ramos, Sónia Afonso, Pinheiro, António Modesto, Barcelos, André Paz, Cardoso, Augusto Pepe, Varregoso, João

“…Radical orchiectomy in testicular cancer patients can have a negative impact on body image and self-esteem. Reconstructive surgery with testicular prosthesis…”
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Effect of vancomycin on the proteome of the multiresistant Enterococcus faecium SU18 strain by Ramos, Sónia, Chafsey, Ingrid, Silva, Nuno, Hébraud, Michel, Santos, Hugo, Capelo-Martinez, José-Luis, Poeta, Patrícia, Igrejas, Gilberto

“…Enterococci are not highly pathogenic bacteria, but the incidence of vancomycin resistance among clinical isolates of this microbial group is steadily…”
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Quality of Life Predicts Survival and Hospitalisation in a Heart Failure Portuguese Population by Ramos, Sónia, Prata, Joana, Rocha-Gonçalves, Francisco, Bettencourt, Paulo, Coelho, Rui

“…The aim of this study was to examine whether quality of life (QoL) is an independent predictor of death and hospitalization for cardiovascular (CV) causes in…”
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Phenylketonuria in Portugal: Genotype–phenotype correlations using molecular, biochemical, and haplotypic analyses by Ferreira, Filipa, Azevedo, Luísa, Neiva, Raquel, Sousa, Carmen, Fonseca, Helena, Marcão, Ana, Rocha, Hugo, Carmona, Célia, Ramos, Sónia, Bandeira, Anabela, Martins, Esmeralda, Campos, Teresa, Rodrigues, Esmeralda, Garcia, Paula, Diogo, Luísa, Ferreira, Ana Cristina, Sequeira, Silvia, Silva, Francisco, Rodrigues, Luísa, Gaspar, Ana, Janeiro, Patrícia, Amorim, António, Vilarinho, Laura

“…Background The impairment of the hepatic enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) causes elevation of phenylalanine levels in blood and other body fluids…”
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Effects of dietary flavonoids on apoptotic pathways related to cancer chemoprevention by Ramos, Sonia

“…Epidemiological studies have described the beneficial effects of dietary polyphenols (flavonoids) on the reduction of the risk of chronic diseases, including…”
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Genetic characterisation of antibiotic resistance and virulence factors in vanA-containing enterococci from cattle, sheep and pigs subsequent to the discontinuation of the use of avoparcin by Ramos, Sónia, Igrejas, Gilberto, Rodrigues, Jorge, Capelo-Martinez, José-Luis, Poeta, Patrícia

“…The prevalence of vancomycin resistant-enterococci (VRE) in faecal samples from cattle, sheep and pigs slaughtered for human consumption was evaluated…”
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Gender differences in quality of life perception and cardiovascular risk in a community sample by Prata, Joana, Quelhas Martins, Amadeu, Ramos, Sónia, Rocha-Gonçalves, Francisco, Coelho, Rui

“…Self-reported heath and quality of life is an independent predictor of overall and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and incident coronary heart disease…”
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Women With Coronary Artery Disease: Do Psychosocial Factors Contribute to a Higher Cardiovascular Risk? by Prata, Joana, Ramos, Sónia, Martins, Amadeu Quelhas, Rocha-Gonçalves, Francisco, Coelho, Rui

“…Despite the mortality and morbidity burden associated with cardiovascular disease in women, there is insufficient knowledge regarding gender specificities in…”
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High prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli from animals at slaughter: a food safety risk by Ramos, Sónia, Silva, Nuno, Caniça, Manuela, Capelo-Martinez, José Luis, Brito, Francisco, Igrejas, Gilberto, Poeta, Patrícia

“…BACKGROUND: There has been concern about the increase of antimicrobial resistant bacteria and protection of animal and public health, along with food safety…”
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Female Psychological Adjustment Following an Acute Coronary Syndrome by Prata, Joana, Martins, Amadeu Quelhas, Ramos, Sónia, Rocha-Gonçalves, Francisco, Coelho, Rui

“…The outcomes of cardiovascular disease are consistently worse among women, regardless of age or disease severity. Such trend might arise from psychosocial…”
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