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VERONA. A new Irccs, the third, in Veneto. The Ministry of Health has recognized the Sacred Heart Hospital of the Institute of Scientific Research and Treatment of Infectious and Tropical Diseases Don Calabria of Negrar
"With the recognition of hospital Irccs Negrar, research and scientific treatment for tropical diseases has its summit in Veneto and Verona. It's a source of pride for our health and tranquility system for citizens and patients, "said Luca Coletto, health advisor in Veneto. The Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, headed by Professor Zeno Bisoffi, probably collects the largest national case studies in the field of tropical and parasitic diseases. In nearly 30 years of activity, more than 1,500 cases of malaria have been treated, the diagnosis of which is guaranteed within the maximum time of one hour from the arrival of the l & # 39; blood sample in the laboratory. Between 2015 and 2017, the Center processed more than 100 cases, all imported. Malaria is one of the main research areas of the new Irccs. With this disease also diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (such as West Nile virus, dengue, chikungunya and recently also the Zika virus) and ticks. Another area of scientific interest is the strongiloidosis (parasitic disease present in Italy, but poorly understood, and sometimes fatal) and other intestinal parasites
for which the Negrar hospital since 2014 is the WHO Collaborating Center. Each year, the operating unit carries out approximately 450 admissions (4,500 consultations and outpatient consultations) and has a department with medium and high isolation rooms. –
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