Joana Mendes Alves - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Joana Mendes Alves is an esteemed Infectious Diseases Specialist who currently serves as the Head of the Local Unit of the Program for Prevention and Control of Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance at Hospital de Braga in Portugal. Her role emphasizes her expertise in managing infectious diseases and combating antimicrobial resistance, a critical area in public health.

Research Contributions

Joana Mendes Alves has made significant contributions to the field of infectious diseases, particularly in areas concerning antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, and infections in immunocompromised patients. Her research includes exploring the utility of mycobacterial blood cultures in diagnosing tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients, understanding the dynamics between intensivists and infectious diseases consultants regarding antimicrobial resistance, and investigating strategies to achieve zero hospital-acquired pneumonia. Her work is recognized globally, as evidenced by her involvement in international surveys and studies like the TOTEM study, which prioritizes resistant microorganisms in intensive care settings.

Aliases

Joana Mendes Alves is also known by the aliases J Alves and Joana Alves, which she has used in her publications.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Metric	Value
Total Papers	11
Citation Count	135
H-index	5

Publications:

Mycobacterial blood cultures in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients: are they useful?

DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2018.09.013

Year: 2019

Perceived differences between intensivists and infectious diseases consultants facing antimicrobial resistance: a global cross-sectional survey

DOI: 10.1007/s10096-019-03530-1

Year: 2019

A global priority list of the TOp TEn resistant Microorganisms (TOTEM) study at intensive care: a prioritization exercise based on multi-criteria decision analysis

DOI: 10.1007/s10096-018-3428-y

Year: 2018

Can We Achieve Zero Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia?

DOI: 10.1007/s40506-018-0164-x

Year: 2018

TOp TEn resistant Microorganisms at intensive care unit: a 2018 global expert survey (TOTEM study protocol)

DOI: 10.17863/CAM.20916

Year: 2018

Candidemia in the patient with malignancy

DOI: 10.1080/21548331.2018.1508290

Year: 2018

Nebulization of antimicrobial agents in mechanically ventilated adults in 2017: an international cross-sectional survey

DOI: 10.1007/s10096-017-3175-5

Year: 2017

Causes of delay in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis

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Year: 2011

Women and HIV/AIDS in prison: a human rights approach : the Angola context

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Year: 2010

What Are Some Common Diseases Spread by Direct Contact?

How is Dengvaxia administered?

Can Symptomatic Relief Replace Primary Treatment?

How Do Antimicrobial Treatments Affect Lipid Metabolism?

Are There Specific Hygiene Recommendations for Food Safety?

What Role Do Vaccines Play in Preventing Airborne Diseases?

What Causes Vaccine Hesitancy?

What should be done if a condom fails?

How are Chest CT Scans Performed?

How Do Viruses Cause Respiratory Symptoms?

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