Publications by authors named "Jose A de Diego"
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- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of iron-oxide dismutase (SODeCRU) produced by T. cruzi as a diagnostic tool for Chagas disease and gather new data on its prevalence in suburban Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.
- A total of 258 human serum samples were tested using ELISA and Western blot techniques, revealing that 12.4% and 11.6% of samples were positive for Chagas disease, respectively.
- The results indicated a high sensitivity (93%) and specificity (99%) for SODeCRU in diagnosing the disease, suggesting its potential as a reliable antigen for early detection in nonrural populations.
A superoxide dismutase excreted by promastigote forms of L. (Viannia) peruviana (SODe-Lp), L. (Viannia) brazilensis (SODe-Lb), and L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChagas disease is present in Mexico but data on the presence of its vectors are not known for all the states. We conducted an epidemiological study to ascertain the presence of bedbugs in 23 communities of seven municipalities in the state of Querétaro, Mexico. Sampling was performed within and outside dwellings, using the technique of one person searching per hour per house.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFour iron superoxide dismutase (SODI, SODII, SODIII, and SODIV) activities with pI values of 6.9, 6.8, 5.
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