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Agronomy
Lucas N. Vitantonio-Mazzini, Damian Gomez, Brenda L. Gambin, Guido Di Mauro, Rodrigo Iglesias, Jeronimo Costanzi, Esteban G. Jobbagy, Lucas Borras
Summary: This study identified the key factors affecting soybean yield in Argentina, including genotype selection, sowing date, rainfall, soil type, and water table depth. Water table presence was found to significantly increase and stabilize yields, especially in coarse-textured soils and under low-rainfall conditions in the central temperate region.
Article
Parasitology
Patricio Artigas, Marta Reguera-Gomez, Maria Adela Valero, David Osca, Raquel da Silva Pacheco, Maria Goreti Rosa-Freitas, Teresa Fernandes Silva-do-Nascimento, Claudia Paredes-Esquivel, Javier Lucientes, Santiago Mas-Coma, Maria Dolores Bargues
Summary: The study focused on Aedes albopictus from southwestern Europe and Brazil, revealing significant genetic and phenotypic diversity at a global level. Different genetic and morphometric markers were used to show variations between populations in terms of evolutionary exchanges and distinctive characteristics. The findings emphasize the importance of regular surveillance to prevent the introduction of highly virus-transmitting Aedes albopictus into Europe.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Patricio Artigas, Marta Reguera-Gomez, Maria Adela Valero, David Osca, Raquel da Silva Pacheco, Maria Goreti Rosa-Freitas, Teresa Fernandes Silva-do-Nascimento, Claudia Paredes-Esquivel, Javier Lucientes, Santiago Mas-Coma, Maria Dolores Bargues
Summary: The study focused on Aedes albopictus from southwestern Europe and Brazil, revealing significant genetic and phenotypic diversity at a global level. Different genetic and morphometric markers were used to show variations between populations in terms of evolutionary exchanges and distinctive characteristics. The findings emphasize the importance of regular surveillance to prevent the introduction of highly virus-transmitting Aedes albopictus into Europe.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Santiago Mas-Coma, Maria Mercedes Cafrune, Ilra Renata Funatsu, Atilio Jose Mangold, Rene Angles, Paola Buchon, Maria Cecilia Fantozzi, Patricio Artigas, Maria Adela Valero, Maria Dolores Bargues
Summary: Although South American camelids serve as definitive hosts for Fasciola hepatica, their role in transmission and epidemiology of the disease has not been thoroughly studied. Experimental investigations suggest that the contribution of llamas to fascioliasis transmission is negligible, and therefore, they do not need to receive priority in control measures in endemic areas.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maria Dolores Bargues, Maria Adela Valero, Gabriel A. Trueba, Marco Fornasini, Angel F. Villavicencio, Rocio Guaman, Alejandra De Elias-Escribano, Ignacio Perez-Crespo, Patricio Artigas, Santiago Mas-Coma
Summary: Fasciolid flukes obtained from sheep and cattle in Ecuador displayed high genetic diversity with DNA sequences suggesting introductions from various countries. Abnormally large liver flukes were found in Ecuador, indicating possible past hybridization events. The presence of these features in Ecuadorian fasciolids may be linked to livestock import activities in the region.
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Microbiology
M. Victoria Periago, M. Adela Valero, Patricio Artigas, Veronica H. Agramunt, M. Dolores Bargues, Filippo Curtale, Santiago Mas-Coma
Summary: The study conducted quantitative coprological analyses of children in Alexandria and Behera governorates, Egypt, revealing the highest intensities recorded in Egypt and the Old World. Intensities varied by gender and age group, with peak burdens found in 7-10 year-old children. Results highlighted the need for appropriate assessment of heavily infected children to prevent post-treatment complications.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Pablo Fernando Cuervo, Patricio Artigas, Santiago Mas-Coma, Maria Dolores Bargues
Summary: West Nile virus is a vector-borne arbovirus that poses a threat to public and animal health, causing large-scale human cases and equid outbreaks in Spain. The study indicates medium transmission risk in the south Atlantic coastal area of the Cadiz Gulf and the Mediterranean coast, and high risk in southwestern Spain.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Raquel Sanchez-Marques, Santiago Mas-Coma, Joaquin Salas-Coronas, Jerome Boissier, Maria Dolores Bargues
Summary: This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on schistosomiasis research, identify the most productive countries and journals, and analyze the association between total publications and socio-economic and demographic factors. The findings suggest that while there was no direct impact on schistosomiasis research, resources have been redirected to COVID-19 research, affecting the activities for the eradication of schistosomiasis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Maria Dolores Bargues, Ali Halajian, Patricio Artigas, Wilmien J. Luus-Powell, M. Adela Valero, Santiago Mas-Coma
Summary: Fascioliasis is a highly pathogenic disease affecting humans and livestock worldwide. It is primarily transmitted through snails and spreads through human-guided movements of animals. Analysis of DNA markers from different species helps determine the origin and spread of liver flukes.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Marta Reguera-Gomez, Maria Adela Valero, Patricio Artigas, Alejandra De Elias-Escribano, Maria Cecilia Fantozzi, Maria Pilar Luzon-Garcia, Joaquin Salas-Coronas, Jerome Boissier, Santiago Mas-Coma, Maria Dolores Bargues
Summary: This study examines the morphological variations of Schistosoma haematobium eggs from migrants in Spain, finding differences based on the geographical origin of the parasite.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Pablo Fernando Cuervo, Patricio Artigas, Jacob Lorenzo-Morales, Maria Dolores Bargues, Santiago Mas-Coma
Summary: Through ecological niche modeling (ENM), we can assess the geographical risk of transmission of vector-borne diseases (VBDs). This overview summarizes fundamental concepts and common approaches in ENM, focusing on crucial issues often overlooked in modeling VBD niches. It also briefly presents the most relevant uses of ENM in dealing with VBDs. This overview serves as a valuable benchmark for future research on niche modeling of VBDs.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rene Angles, Paola Buchon, M. Adela Valero, M. Dolores Bargues, Santiago Mas-Coma
Summary: This study is the most extensive and in-depth research on the fascioliasis endemic area in the Northern Bolivian Altiplano to date. By analyzing 35 years of field work data, various aspects related to human infection risks are quantified, and intervention priorities are proposed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Maria Dolores Bargues, Rene Angles, Jose Coello, Patricio Artigas, Ilra Renata Funatsu, Pablo Fernando Cuervo, Paola Buchon, Santiago Mas-Coma
Summary: Studies conducted in the high altitude endemic area of Northern Bolivian Altiplano showed that preventive chemotherapy and infection of agricultural animals play vital roles in sustaining fascioliasis transmission. Different habitat types have varying effects on lymnaeid vectors and disease spread.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE PARASITOLOGIA VETERINARIA
(2021)