Publications by authors named "Cynthia M Rodriguez"

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Cynthia M Rodriguez"

  • Cynthia M Rodriguez’s research primarily focuses on infectious diseases and their interaction with environmental factors, exploring topics ranging from arbovirus prevalence among pregnant women in specific communities to the degradation of prion proteins by lichens.
  • She conducted a serosurvey in El Paso, Texas, to investigate the potential endemicity of dengue virus in a community already affected by West Nile virus, emphasizing the importance of understanding disease reservoirs in border regions.
  • Additionally, her studies on lichens reveal their potential as natural agents for deactivating infectious prion proteins, presenting innovative methods for controlling prion diseases transmitted through environmental reservoirs.*