Publications by authors named "M D Del Toro"

The management of glaucoma in pregnancy and breastfeeding requires a careful evaluation of treatment choices to guarantee the well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus. This review explores the intricacies of controlling glaucoma in pregnant and breastfeeding women, including a comprehensive overview of existing glaucoma treatment methods, clinical guidelines, and future therapeutic approaches. The efficacy and safety profiles of traditional treatment approaches, such as topical and systemic medicines and surgical treatments, are evaluated specifically about their use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Type VI Secretion Systems (T6SS), widely distributed in Gram-negative bacteria, contribute to interbacterial competition and pathogenesis through the translocation of effector proteins to target cells. harbor 5 pathogenicity islands encoding T6SS (SPI-6, SPI-19, SPI-20, SPI-21 and SPI-22), in which a limited number of effector proteins have been identified. Previous analyses by our group focused on the identification of candidate T6SS effectors and cognate immunity proteins in genomes deposited in public databases.

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A Salmonella enterica serovar Abony outbreak occurred during January-April 2024 in Chile. Genomic evidence indicated that the outbreak strain was a clone of reference strain WDCM 00029, which is routinely used in microbiological quality control tests. When rare or unreported serovars cause human infections, clinicians and health authorities should request strain characterization.

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  • The study investigated the genomic characteristics of different serotypes of bacterial isolates (Agona, Braenderup, Muenchen, and Panama) found in surface waters of Chile, Mexico, and Brazil over three years.
  • Mexican isolates showed a higher prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes compared to those from Chile and Brazil, with specific patterns of ARG distribution across the different serotypes and countries.
  • The research highlights the intricate relationships between the isolates, including gene sharing and clustering patterns that point to surface waters as potential reservoirs for multidrug-resistant bacteria, underscoring the need for ongoing monitoring and research.
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  • High-Risk Areas
  • : Mothers living in rural areas, tribal lands, or near the U.S.-Mexico border are at an elevated risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), particularly influenced by their neighbourhood's socioeconomic status (SES).
  • Study Analysis
  • : This study used Arizona birth records from 2014 to 2020 to analyze over 481,000 births, finding that neighbourhood deprivation significantly correlates with increased GDM risk, especially among Native American and Hispanic/Latina mothers.
  • Key Findings
  • : The research revealed that mothers in the most deprived neighbourhoods had a 21% higher risk of developing GDM compared to those in less deprived areas, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic
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