Publications by authors named "Erika S Perez-Velez"
Background: Accuracy of molecular tools for the identification of parasites that cause human cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) could largely depend on the sampling method. Non-invasive or less-invasive sampling methods such as filter paper imprints and cotton swabs are preferred over punch biopsies and lancet scrapings for detection methods of Leishmania based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) because they are painless, simple, and inexpensive, and of benefit to military and civilian patients to ensure timely treatment. However, different types of samples can generate false negatives and there is a clear need to demonstrate which sample is more proper for molecular assays.
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- The study focused on the ecology of trypanosomatids in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon by examining wild mammals consumed by local indigenous communities.
- Out of 300 wild mammals sampled, 38.3% were found infected with trypanosomatids, with varying infection rates among different animal species, notably higher in carnivores (18.8%).
- The findings indicate a significant sylvatic reservoir of trypanosomatids in the region, suggesting potential health implications for both wildlife and the indigenous populations who hunt them.