A5056084455- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Malaria Research and Control
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Youth Culture and Social Dynamics
- Latin American Urban Studies
- Food, Nutrition, and Cultural Practices
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Leptospirosis research and findings
University of Córdoba
2021-2025
Integrated One Health studies are essential to assess the potential risks associated with leishmaniosis hotspots in Europe. Thus, aim was holistically evaluate Leishmania infantum epidemiology a rural hotspot Spain high incidence of human leishmaniosis. Samples from 145 humans (blood), 41 dogs (blood and hairs), wild lagomorphs (blood, skin, spleen) were collected during 2022–2023. Sandflies captured CDC-traps, blood-feeding evaluated. L. exposure assessed using indirect immunofluorescence...
Wild lagomorphs play a key epidemiological role as reservoirs of Leishmania infantum, causative agent the largest outbreak human leishmaniosis in Europe to date. A large-scale survey study was conducted on wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and Iberian hare (Lepus granatensis) populations Spanish Mediterranean ecosystems evaluate exposure L. infantum investigate potential risk factors associated with this zoonotic parasite. Between 2018 2021, total 631 (471 rabbits 160 hares) were collected...
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the circulation and risk factors associated with West Nile virus (WNV) exposure in equine wild bird populations following largest epidemic outbreak ever reported Spain. total of 305 equids 171 birds were sampled between November 2020 June 2021. IgG antibodies against flaviviruses detected by blocking enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (bELISA) 44.9% (109/243) 87.1% (54/62) unvaccinated vaccinated equids, respectively. The individual...
The largest epidemic of West Nile virus (WNV) reported ever in Spain both humans and equines occurred 2020, affecting 77 139 equine herds. Here, we aimed to monitor the outbreaks detected equid herds Andalusia (southern Spain), Spanish region where 89.9% were reported, evaluate circulation risk factor associated with WNV exposure affected first case was mid-July number peaked mid-August last one confirmed on 26th October 2020. lineage 1 12 clinically horses using real time RT-PCR. Molecular...
Although mortality caused by Sarcoptes scabiei has been reported in European wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) and Iberian hare (Lepus granatensis), there is a lack of detailed information regarding the exposure lagomorph species to this parasite. Here, we aimed determine seroprevalence potential risk factors associated with S. rabbits hares Mediterranean ecosystems southern Spain. Between 2018/2019 2021/2022 hunting seasons, serum samples from 464 132 were collected 100 grounds Andalusia...
Bluetongue (BT) is an emerging and re-emerging communicable vector-borne disease of animal health concern. A serosurvey was performed to assess exposure BT virus (BTV) in zoo animals Spain determine the dynamics seropositivity longitudinally sampled individuals during study period. Serum samples were collected from 241 belonging 71 different species five urban zoos (A-E) between 2007 2019. Twenty-four these surveyed at three (zoos B, C E) Anti-BTV antibodies found 46 (19.1%; 95% CI:...
On January 2020, an outbreak of acute mortality was detected in the capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) population kept Cordoba Zoo Conservation Center (CZCC) Spain. Morbidity and rates were 71%, fatality rate 100%. Macroscopic examination revealed multifocal nodular lesions with fibrinonecrotic exudate lungs mesenteric lymph nodes. Microscopic characterized as severe fibrinopurulent bronchopneumonia generalized vascular changes. Cultures biochemical analyses yielded Yersinia...