Publications by authors named "Eunice Ordonez-Enireb"
Article Synopsis
- The Antarctic continent hosts unique microorganisms that have adapted to extreme conditions, resulting in the production of potential biotechnological secondary metabolites.
- Four fungi isolated from Antarctic soil samples were genetically identified as Antarctomyces sp., Thelebolus sp., Penicillium sp., and Cryptococcus gilvescens.
- The study found significant antibacterial activity, particularly from C. gilvescens and Penicillium sp. against multiple bacterial strains, emphasizing the need to conserve Antarctica for its valuable biomedical resources.
Spatiotemporal Variation in Environmental Vibrio cholerae in an Estuary in Southern Coastal Ecuador.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
March 2018
Article Synopsis
- Cholera outbreaks are influenced by local environmental conditions and ecosystems, with the 1991-2004 pandemic starting in Perú and affecting Ecuador's El Oro province, particularly its city Machala.
- Researchers conducted a 10-month study in 2014, examining water quality factors like pH, temperature, and algal concentrations that affect cholera growth, finding persistence of certain cholera strains but not the harmful toxigenic ones.
- The study concluded that environmental conditions in Machala present a significant risk for cholera re-emergence, especially in lower-income urban areas, emphasizing the importance of monitoring these ecosystems to predict future outbreaks.