Publications by authors named "Mario Pablo Estrada-Garcia"
Understanding the intricate ecological interactions within the microbiome of arthropod vectors is crucial for elucidating disease transmission dynamics and developing effective control strategies. In this study, we investigated the ecological roles of Coxiella-like endosymbiont (CLE) and Anaplasma marginale across larval, nymphal, and adult stages of Rhipicephalus microplus. We hypothesized that CLE would show a stable, nested pattern reflecting co-evolution with the tick host, while A.
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- This text explores the factors influencing the survival and spread of a specific tick species in the Neotropics, focusing on its biology, ecology, and distribution.
- The authors propose a comprehensive perspective that integrates environmental conditions, host abundance, and landscape features, aiming for sustainable control measures.
- They advocate for a One Health approach, which considers the intricate relationships between the tick's life cycle, wildlife, livestock, and the influence of climate on these dynamics.
E2CD154 is a vaccine candidate against classical swine fever (CSF) based on a chimeric protein composed of the E2 glycoprotein fused to porcine CD154 antigen, and formulated in the oil adjuvant Montanide™ ISA 50 V2. This vaccine confers early protection in pigs and prevents vertical transmission in pregnant sows. The objectives of this study were to assess the safety of this immunogen in piglets, to compare several doses of antigen in the formulation, and to study the duration of the immunity provided by this vaccine for up to 9 months.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLive attenuated C-strain classical swine fever vaccines provide early onset protection. These vaccines confer effective protection against the disease at 5-7 days post-vaccination. It was previously reported that intramuscular administration of the Porvac vaccine protects against highly virulent classical swine fever virus (CSFV) "Margarita" strain as early as seven days post-vaccination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAfter Rhipicephalus microplus, the most important tick species affecting livestock industry in Cuba belong to the Amblyomma genus. There are few reports of effective vaccine antigens for these species. Recently, vaccination and challenge trials using a peptide from the P0 acidic ribosomal protein of R.
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