- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Education in Rural Contexts
- Educational Innovations and Technology
- Digital literacy in education
Universidad del Rosario
2024
Trypanosomatids, including Trypanosoma and Leishmania species, present significant medical veterinary challenges causing substantial economic losses, health complications, even fatalities. Diagnosing genotyping these species their genotypes is often complex, involving multiple steps. This study aimed to develop an amplicon-based sequencing (ABS) method utilizing Oxford Nanopore long-read enhance Trypanosomatid detection genotyping. The 18S rDNA gene was targeted for its inter-species...
Leishmaniasis, a chronic vector-borne disease caused by parasites of the genus Leishmania, presents diagnostic challenges. Conventional methods struggle with accurate visualization these parasites. Immunostaining CD1a has demonstrated effectiveness in visualizing Leishmania parasites, particularly Old World. However, application immunostaining Colombian leishmaniasis remains unexplored.