Publications by authors named "A Paniz-Mondolfi"
We report a patient with lobomycosis caused by Paracoccidioides loboi fungi in the Andes-Amazon region of Bolivia. We examined clinical, epidemiologic, and phylogenetic data and describe potential transmission/environmental aspects of infection. Continued surveillance and identification of lobomycosis cases in South America are crucial to prevent the spread of this disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe describe a group of four travelers returning to the United States and Canada who acquired infection in the Peruvian Amazon. Pentavalent antimonials are the preferred treatment option for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in most endemic countries in Central and South America. However, we initially treated our patients with liposomal amphotericin B (LAB) and miltefosine since these are the only two available Food and Drug Administration approved drugs in the United States.
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- * A study analyzed 266 serum samples from dengue-infected patients and sequenced 118 viral genomes, finding DENV-2 as the dominant serotype, particularly the Asian-American genotype, which suggests genetic exchange with neighboring countries like Venezuela and Cuba.
- * The research indicates ongoing transmission and genetic diversity of dengue in Colombia since at least 2015, highlighting the need for improved genomic surveillance and preventive measures, especially in border regions.
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- Colubrids are a large group of snakes, with over 300 genera, previously thought to be harmless, making up about two-thirds of all snake species.
- An 18-year-old male was bitten by Erythrolamprus bizona, a snake he mistakenly identified as a harmless species, resulting in localized swelling and pain, which later spread to his hand, with laboratory tests showing an increase in white blood cells and muscle enzymes.
- This incident emphasizes the need for accurate identification of snakes, especially those that resemble harmless species, and raises awareness about the potential dangers of bites from snakes historically considered low-risk.