Maurício Lacerda Nogueira

Maurício Lacerda Nogueira is a professor at the Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto (Famerp) and a prominent researcher in the field of infectious diseases, particularly dengue. He has contributed significantly to studies on the efficacy of vaccines against dengue, including a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health, highlighting the impact of the Butantan-DV vaccine. His work emphasizes the importance of vaccination in reducing severe cases and hospitalizations, while also acknowledging the gradual effect on virus circulation. Nogueira has been vocal about the need for continued vigilance against dengue epidemics, particularly in light of climate change and the presence of multiple dengue virus serotypes.