Publications by authors named "F I Puerto"

Rickettsia parkeri belongs to the spotted fever group (SFG) of the Rickettsia genus. This bacterium causes mild rickettsiosis in humans and is mainly transmitted by Amblyomma ticks. Its medical importance is emerging in the Americas, including Mexico.

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Soon after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute for Health Sciences Research (IICS) of the National University of Asunción, Paraguay became a testing laboratory (COVID-Lab) for SARS-CoV-2. The COVID-Lab testing performance was assessed from 1 April 2020 to 12 May 2021. The effect of the pandemic on the IICS and how the COVID-Lab contributed to the academic and research activities of the institute were also assessed.

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  • * Results revealed 23.9% of dogs tested positive for TG DNA, with factors like mixed-breed status and antiparasitic treatment linked to lower infection risks.
  • * The study highlighted that adult dogs with limited outdoor activity had reduced infection risks compared to puppies, and emphasized the need for further prevention strategies to control TG transmission and protect against potential zoonotic risks.
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SARS-CoV-2 variant detection relies on resource-intensive whole-genome sequencing methods. We sought to develop a scalable protocol for variant detection and surveillance in Paraguay, pairing rRT-PCR for spike mutations with Nanopore sequencing. A total of 201 acute-phase nasopharyngeal samples were included.

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