Publications by authors named "Luis Humberto Alvarez-Valencia"
Tequila production occurs in Mexico's designated area of origin, principally in the Jalisco State. Its residues are a challenge in treatment and tracking due to a lack of technology, non-economic treatments available, low environmental consciousness and incipient control from authorities. In 2021, average production was close to 1.
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- The study investigates the risks of cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis among residents of Potam who drink from communal well water, highlighting the presence of these pathogens in all tested samples.
- QMRA was used to analyze the situation, revealing extremely high annual risk levels of 99% for cryptosporidiosis and 100% for giardiasis among the local population.
- The findings suggest a need for educational initiatives and treatment programs to address these health issues, as well as advocating for similar assessments in other rural communities in Mexico.
Background: Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts can be transmitted by the fecal-oral route and may cause gastrointestinal parasitic zoonoses. These zoonoses are common in rural zones due to the parasites being harbored in fecally contaminated soil. This study assessed the risk of illness (giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis) from inhaling and/or ingesting soil and/or airborne dust in Potam, Mexico.
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