Publications by authors named "E Bergo"

The genus Haemagogus (Diptera: Culicidae) includes species that are important vectors of pathogens such as the yellow fever virus. The accurate identification of these species is essential for the control of zoonoses. Females of Hg.

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Background: Deforestation is an important driver of malaria dynamics, with a relevant impact on mosquito ecology, including larval habitat availability, blood-feeding behaviour, and peak biting time. The latter is one of several entomological metrics to evaluate vectorial capacity and effectiveness of disease control. This study aimed to test the effect of forest cover percentage on the peak biting time of Plasmodium-uninfected and infected Nyssorhynchus darlingi females.

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Indoor residual spray (IRS), mainly employing pyrethroid insecticides, is the most common intervention for preventing malaria transmission in many regions of Latin America; the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has been more limited. Knockdown resistance () is a well-characterized target-site resistance mechanism associated with pyrethroid and DDT resistance. Most mutations detected in acetylcholinesterase-1 () and voltage-gated sodium channel () genes are non-synonymous, resulting in a change in amino acid, leading to the non-binding of the insecticide.

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Introduction: Pituitary adenomas can show a tendency to grow, despite multimodal treatment. Temozolomide (TMZ) has been used in the last 15 years in patients with aggressive pituitary tumors. TMZ requires a careful balance of different expertise, especially for selection criteria.

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Incidences of soft tissue sarcomas (STS) steadily increase with age. Yet, despite the high prevalence in advanced age, older patients (pts) are underrepresented in sarcoma clinical trials and evidence-based guidelines for chemotherapy are lacking. International oncological societies suggest using geriatric tools to evaluate older patients with cancer to optimise treatment indication.

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