Publications by authors named "C G Cuffini"
Chlamydias are zoonotic pathogens, broadly present in several bird species and responsible for economic losses in animal production. Our study focused on assessing the prevalence of Chlamydial species posing zoonotic risks in farm animals within the highly biodiverse Argentine, Brazil, and Paraguay tri-border area, characterized by significant human interaction. We surveyed nine farms in an area and nasally swabbed a total of 62 animals, that included cattle, horses and pigs.
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- - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) includes high-risk (HR-HPV) types linked to cancer and low-risk (LR-HPV) types associated mostly with benign warts, but their impact on male fertility is not well understood.
- - A study involving 205 men found HPV in 19% of semen samples, with HR-HPV being more common; however, neither HR-HPV nor LR-HPV significantly affected overall sperm quality.
- - HR-HPV+ men had higher sperm necrosis and reactive oxygen species levels, but surprisingly showed lower inflammation markers compared to controls, highlighting a need for HPV screening in fertility clinics to assess reproductive health risks.
Understanding the proportion of SARS-CoV-2 patients with Mycoplasmapneumoniae coinfection is crucial for treating patients suffering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19), help to ensure responsible use of antibiotics and minimize the negative consequences of overuse. In addition, this knowledge could have an impact on empirical antibiotic management guidelines for patients with COVID-19. This systematic review aimed to identify the prevalence of M.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a recognized risk factor for (CT) infection and vice versa. Coinfection of HPV and CT in women is a very common and usually asymptomatic finding that has been linked to increased risk of cervical cancer. It has been demonstrated that CT facilitates the entry of multiple high risk HPV genotypes, leading to damage of the mucosal barrier and interfering with immune responses and viral clearance, which ultimately favours viral persistence and malignant transformation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBacterial co-pathogens are commonly identified in viral respiratory infections and are important causes of morbid-mortality. The prevalence of Chlamydia (C.) pneumoniae infection in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 has not been sufficiently studied.
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