Publications by authors named "Veronica M Perez"
Introduction: Canine soil-transmitted helminth (cSTH) parasites need specific environmental conditions to complete their life cycle. and are the most important zoonotic cSTH, since they are the causal agents of human toxocariasis. Canine STHs are dispersed in feces from infected domestic and wildlife canines.
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- A new coprological LAMP method called Copro-LAMPAc was developed to detect a zoonotic nematode affecting humans and animals, focusing on DNA extraction and primer design.
- This method demonstrated an impressive analytical sensitivity of 100 fg and a specificity of 100% when tested against DNA from hosts and other pathogens.
- When evaluated with canine fecal samples, Copro-LAMPAc proved to be more sensitive than traditional optical microscopy, positioning it as a promising tool for epidemiological studies in areas where the nematode is endemic.
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- Toxocariasis is a disease primarily caused by Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati, making accurate diagnosis in dogs and cats crucial for controlling its spread.
- A new, cost-effective LAMP assay has been developed to simultaneously detect these parasites through analysis of specific mitochondrial DNA, with tests showing high sensitivity and specificity.
- This assay can be performed in basic labs and significantly reduces costs by about 80%, enabling better identification and management of toxocariasis in areas where it is common.
Background and objective Dietary supplements advertised to "boost collagen" or for "skin, hair, and nail" health are becoming increasingly popular, despite a lack of evidence to support their use. These products are not regulated by the United States (U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dietary supplements promoted for "skin, hair, and nail" health are becoming increasingly popular, although there is a lack of regulatory oversight. As no centralized database or repository for these supplements is available, the aim of this study was to provide an overview of supplements in a sample of retail stores, with a focus on safety concerns.
Methods: Dermatology supplements were defined as those that featured the words "skin", "hair", "nails", "beauty", or "glow" in the product name or tagline.
Cystic echinococcosis represents a significant problem in human and animal health and constitutes one of the most severe Neglected Tropical Diseases prioritized by the World Health Organization. The etiological agent is the complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.
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