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- Congenital candidiasis – a diagnostic challengePublication . Rolim, Sara; Figueirinha, Joana; Miguel, Cristina; Lopes, Susana; Rocha, Felisbela; Martins, Cecília; Carvalho, SóniaIntroduction: Congenital candidiasis is a rare intrauterine infection characterized by vesicular and pustular skin lesions appearing in the first six days of life. Clinical case: The authors describe the case of a full-term infant presenting erythematous macules, vesicles and pustules involving the trunk and extremities and cervical burn-like dermatitis at birth. Mycological skin lesion culture was positive for Candida albicans. Blood culture was positive for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus. After systemic antifungal and antibiotic therapy was started, the newborn remained asymptomatic with lesion improvement. Discussion/ Conclusion: Herein is reported a case of congenital candidiasis in a full-term infant, with a successful recovery. The rarity of congenital candidiasis can lead to delayed diagnosis and unnecessary treatment. This case shows that fungal infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vesiculopustular skin lesions in neonates. Systemic therapy should be initiated if invasive candidiasis is suspected.
- Unintentional injuries and associated factors among adolescentsPublication . Bordalo, Diana; Fonseca, Paula; Lopes, Tânia; Rolim, Sara; Figueirinha, Joana; Almeida, Filipa; Melo, Cláudia; Neves, Sérgio; Palha, Francisca; Araújo e Sá, Gabriela; Fonseca, HelenaIntroduction: Unintentional injuries are an important cause of death in adolescents, as well as a major cause of ill health. This age group is prone to unintentional injuries due to their specific biological, psychological, and social characteristics. To prevent these injuries, it is crucial to understand their prevalence and associated factors. The aim of this study was to identify and characterize unintentional injuries in adolescents and their potential impact on health and life. Material and Methods: Prospective, observational, two-center study over one year based on a survey of adolescents admitted to the Emergency Department due to unintentional injuries. Results: The study included 1054 adolescents (840 from Center A and 214 from Center B), mostly male (58.2%), 51.6% of which in early adolescence (10 to 13 years old) and only 11.2% in late adolescence (17 to 18 years old). Alchool or drug use were reported by 2.3% of participants. Main reported injuries included traumatic injuries (mainly during sports), accidental falls (mainly at school), and road traffic accidents (being run over by a car as the most frequent). Acidental falls and traumatic injuries were more common in early adolescence, whereas burns, road traffic accidents, and intoxications were more frequent in middle adolescence. Low frequency of personal protection equipment use (31.3%) was reported by bycicle riders. School absence was reported in 31% of cases, mainly associated with traumatic injuries (49.8%) and falls (40.1%). Conclusion: Most reported unintentional injuries had preventable causes and their prevalence was developmental stage-dependent. These results provide additional data for implementation of preventive measures according to developmental adolescence stages.