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Martínez-Burgos M, Lozano-Sardaneta YN, Rodríguez-Rojas JJ, Gómez-Rivera ÁS, Canto-Mis KL, Flores-Escobar E, Mis-Ávila PC, Correa-Morales F, Becker I. Species diversity and detection of pathogens in phlebotomine sand flies collected from forest management areas of Quintana Roo, Mexico. MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY 2023; 37:845-858. [PMID: 37649415 DOI: 10.1111/mve.12691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
Abstract
Sand flies have expanded their areas of distribution, thereby increasing the risk of pathogen transmission in non-endemic areas. To establish efficient prevention and control strategies for the transmission of vector-borne pathogens, it is important to understand seasonal dynamics of their vectors. In Mexico, there are several areas where the contact between sand flies, hosts and reservoirs favours the transmission of the pathogen. We compared sand fly communities in a forest management area and a conserved area in Noh-Bec, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The analysis included species diversity, activity peaks and molecular detection of pathogens. Sand flies were collected from November to December 2021 and April to May 2022, during 84 night-traps. The conserved area showed higher numbers and greater species heterogeneity of sand flies as compared with the other sites. The β-diversity analysis revealed that sites disturbed by logging (S1, S2, S3) had greater similarity (90%) in their sand fly species composition than a conserved area (S4) (similarity = 36%). Although none of the specimens were infected with Leishmania, we detected Wolbachia (19.4%) in all four sites, as well as Bartonella (3.25%) only in the disturbed sites. Further studies on the dynamics of sand fly populations and their association with pathogens are necessary.
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- Maribel Martínez-Burgos
- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico de la Zona Maya, Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Departamento de Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector y Zoonosis, Servicios Estatales de Salud de Quintana Roo, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, Unidad de Medicina Experimental, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad Nacional Autónoma, Ciudad de México, Mexico
- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Medicina, Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo en Ciencias de la Salud, Unidad de Patógenos y Vectores, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico de la Zona Maya, Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Departamento de Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector y Zoonosis, Servicios Estatales de Salud de Quintana Roo, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico de la Zona Maya, Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, Unidad de Medicina Experimental, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad Nacional Autónoma, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Instituto Tecnológico de la Zona Maya, Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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- Programa de Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector, Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades (CENAPRECE), Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, Unidad de Medicina Experimental, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad Nacional Autónoma, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Cañeda-Guzmán IC, de Oca-Aguilar ACM, Miranda-Caballero CI, Grostieta E, Correa-Morales F, Romero-Pérez R, Romero-Contreras FE, Rodríguez-Atanacio JA, Ruiz-Tovar K, Huerta H, Mis-Avila PC, Quintanilla-Cedillo MR, Lammoglia-Villagómez MA, Blum-Domínguez S, Tamay-Segovia P, Rojas-Ronquillo R, Sánchez-Montes S, Becker I. Entomological Survey and Leishmania ( Leishmania) mexicana Prevalence in Sand Fly Species during an Outbreak of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Quintana Roo State, Mexico. Trop Med Infect Dis 2023; 8:465. [PMID: 37888593 PMCID: PMC10610947 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8100465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis is a neglected vector-borne disease that has become a serious public health problem in the Yucatan Peninsula. Although more than 60% of cases originate from the state of Quintana Roo, it is one of the least explored areas in terms of incriminating vectors of the Leishmania parasite. Additionally, cases of leishmaniasis have increased substantially in that region in recent years. For this reason, we explored and provided primary evidence of Leishmania DNA in sand fly species from four localities during outbreaks of leishmaniasis in Quintana Roo. We also contributed information on the regional genetic diversity of Leishmania parasites. (2) Methods: Sand flies were collected during several periods from November 2022 to April 2023 using Mosquito Light Circle and Shannon traps, as well as an active entomological search in refuges. For Leishmania detection, we amplified a fragment of 300-350 bp of the internal transcribed spacer subunit 1 (ITS-1). (3) Results: Of the 242 females collected, we detected Leishmania DNA in 25 specimens represented by Bichromomyia olmeca (1), Psathyromyia shannoni (17), Lutzomyia cruciata (4), Psathyromyia undulata (2), and Dampfomyia deleoni (1). The detection of Leishmania in these last two species represents new records for the Yucatan Peninsula and for Mexico. Leishmania (Leishmania) mexicana was the only species detected in the Phlebotominae species, with prevalence values that ranked between 7.41% and 33.33% from specimens collected in the sylvatic areas of Cozumel Island and Petcacab. (4) Conclusions: This study provides the first evidence of infection of Da. deleoni and Pa. undulata by L. (L.) Mexicana. In addition, the presence of three dominant haplotypes in all the evaluated localities was evidenced using the analysis of genetic diversity, and the locality of Petcacab was the one with the circulation of two new haplotypes not previously described in Mexico or neighboring countries. These results highlight the importance of intensive epidemiological surveillance due to the dynamics of transmission of Leishmania between different species.
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- Isabel C. Cañeda-Guzmán
- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (I.C.C.-G.); (C.I.M.-C.); (E.G.)
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi”, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Yucatán 97000, Yucatán, Mexico;
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (I.C.C.-G.); (C.I.M.-C.); (E.G.)
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (I.C.C.-G.); (C.I.M.-C.); (E.G.)
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- Programa de Enfermedades Transmitidas Por Vectores, Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City 11800, Mexico; (F.C.-M.); (R.R.-P.); (F.E.R.-C.); (J.A.R.-A.)
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- Programa de Enfermedades Transmitidas Por Vectores, Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City 11800, Mexico; (F.C.-M.); (R.R.-P.); (F.E.R.-C.); (J.A.R.-A.)
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- Programa de Enfermedades Transmitidas Por Vectores, Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City 11800, Mexico; (F.C.-M.); (R.R.-P.); (F.E.R.-C.); (J.A.R.-A.)
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- Programa de Enfermedades Transmitidas Por Vectores, Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City 11800, Mexico; (F.C.-M.); (R.R.-P.); (F.E.R.-C.); (J.A.R.-A.)
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- Laboratorio de Entomología, Instituto de Diagnóstico y Referencia Epidemiológicos ‘Dr, Manuel Martínez Báez’, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City 01480, Mexico; (K.R.-T.); (H.H.)
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- Laboratorio de Entomología, Instituto de Diagnóstico y Referencia Epidemiológicos ‘Dr, Manuel Martínez Báez’, Secretaría de Salud, Mexico City 01480, Mexico; (K.R.-T.); (H.H.)
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- Departamento de Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector y Zoonosis, Servicios Estatales de Salud de Quintana Roo, Chetumal Quintana Roo 77000, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Región Tuxpan, Universidad Veracruzana, Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano, Veracruz 92870, Mexico; (M.A.L.-V.); (R.R.-R.)
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- Laboratorio de Enfermedades Tropicales, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Campeche 24039, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vectores y Zoonosis, Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas de la Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Campeche 24039, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Región Tuxpan, Universidad Veracruzana, Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano, Veracruz 92870, Mexico; (M.A.L.-V.); (R.R.-R.)
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (I.C.C.-G.); (C.I.M.-C.); (E.G.)
- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Región Tuxpan, Universidad Veracruzana, Tuxpan de Rodríguez Cano, Veracruz 92870, Mexico; (M.A.L.-V.); (R.R.-R.)
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- Centro de Medicina Tropical, División de Investigación, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 06720, Mexico; (I.C.C.-G.); (C.I.M.-C.); (E.G.)
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Oca-Aguilar ACMD, Fernández-Figueroa EA, Pavón-Méndez MI, López-Ávila K, Sosa-Bibiano EI, Rebollar-Téllez EA, Palacio-Vargas JA, Miranda-Ortíz H, Loría-Cervera EN. First detection of Leishmania DNA in Lutzomyia longipalpis sensu lato (Diptera: Phlebotominae) in southem Mexico. J Vector Borne Dis 2023; 60:453-456. [PMID: 38174527 DOI: 10.4103/0972-9062.391880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background & objectives Lutzomyia longipalpis sensu lato is an important vector of Leishmania infantum, the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Latin America. In Mexico, this species has been recorded in endemic areas of leishmaniasis transmission, but it has never been detected as infected with Leishmania sp. This study aimed to explore the presence of Leishmania DNA in Lutzomyia longipalpis s.l. from samples collected with a human baited trap from an endemic region of leishmaniasis in southeastern Mexico. Methods This is a prospective study where a total of 45 specimens of Lu. longipalpis s.l. collected in two sites of Yucatan state with records of leishmaniasis were tested. The nuclear ribosomal Internal Transcribed Spacer was amplified for the detection of Leishmania DNA. Results Two females were positive for Leishmania DNA. None of the specimens positive for parasite DNA were found fed or gravid. Our finding represents the first record of infection by Leishmania in Lu. longipalpis s.l. for the country. Interpretation & conclusion More studies are necessary to understand the potential role of this vector species in the transmission cycle of the causative agent of leishmaniasis in the southeastern and other regions of Mexico.
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- Ana C Montes de Oca-Aguilar
- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi", Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi", Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi", Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi", Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Entomología Médica, Departamento de Zoología de Invertebrados, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
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- Dirección de Prevención y protección de la Salud de los Servicios del Estado de Yucatán, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inmunología, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi", Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México
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Canché-Pool EB, Panti-May JA, Ruiz-Piña HA, Torres-Castro M, Escobedo-Ortegón FJ, Tamay-Segovia P, Blum-Domínguez S, Torres-Castro JR, Reyes-Novelo E. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Emergence in Southeastern Mexico: The Case of the State of Yucatan. Trop Med Infect Dis 2022; 7:tropicalmed7120444. [PMID: 36548699 PMCID: PMC9787846 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7120444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Environmental changes triggered by deforestation, urban expansion and climate change are present-day drivers of the emergence and reemergence of leishmaniasis. This review describes the current epidemiological scenario and the feasible influence of environmental changes on disease occurrence in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. Relevant literature was accessed through different databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Google, and Mexican official morbidity databases. Recent LCL autochthonous cases, potential vector sandflies and mammal hosts/reservoirs also have been reported in several localities of Yucatan without previous historical records of the disease. The impact of deforestation, urban expansion and projections on climate change have been documented. The current evidence of the relationships between the components of the transmission cycle, the disease occurrence, and the environmental changes on the leishmaniasis emergence in the state shows the need for strength and an update to the intervention and control strategies through a One Health perspective.
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- Elsy B. Canché-Pool
- Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi”, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Av. Itzaes No. 490 x 59, Col. Centro, Mérida 97200, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi”, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Av. Itzaes No. 490 x 59, Col. Centro, Mérida 97200, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi”, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Av. Itzaes No. 490 x 59, Col. Centro, Mérida 97200, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi”, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Av. Itzaes No. 490 x 59, Col. Centro, Mérida 97200, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi”, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Av. Itzaes No. 490 x 59, Col. Centro, Mérida 97200, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Av. Agustín Melgar s/n x 20 y Juan de la Barrera, Col. Buenavista, Campeche 24039, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Av. Agustín Melgar s/n x 20 y Juan de la Barrera, Col. Buenavista, Campeche 24039, Mexico
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- Servicios de Salud de Yucatán, Dirección de Prevención y Protección de la Salud, Calle 72 No. 463 x 53 y 55 Col. Centro, Mérida 97000, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigaciones Regionales “Dr. Hideyo Noguchi”, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Av. Itzaes No. 490 x 59, Col. Centro, Mérida 97200, Mexico
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Pérez-Blas LG, Chiyean-Acosta ÁG, Canché-Pool EB, Tello-Martín R, Torres-Castro JR, Ruiz-Piña HA, Flores-Mejía R, Rodríguez Cortés O, Reyes-Novelo E. Molecular Detection of Leishmania ( Leishmania) mexicana in Sandflies from the State of Yucatan, Mexico. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis 2022; 22:589-595. [PMID: 36399687 DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2022.0045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Leishmaniases are a group of vector-borne zoonotic diseases of public health relevance within the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The state of Yucatan is a vulnerable and receptive area to localized cutaneous leishmaniasis (LCL) due to its proximity to the high-transmission endemic states of Campeche and Quintana Roo. Autochthonous cases of LCL caused by Leishmania (Leishmania) mexicana have been documented in the state, showing a geographical expansion of the disease. Materials and Methods: Using CO2-supplemented Centers for Disease Control and Prevention light traps and Shannon traps, we captured anthropophilic sandflies in the surroundings of a locality with recent records of autochthonous cases of LCL. Sandflies carrying Leishmania DNA were evidenced using PCR. Results: A total of 140 Phlebotominae (Diptera: Psychodidae) females of four species were captured: Lutzomyia (Tricholateralis) cruciata (Coquillett), Psathyromyia (Psathyromyia) shannoni (Dyar), Lutzomyia (Lutzomyia) longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva), and Dampfomyia (Coromyia) deleoni (Fairchild and Hertig). Molecular results showed that 6.1% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.3-12.9%) of Lu. cruciata and 43.8% (95% CI = 19.8-70.1%) of Pa. shannoni showed evidence of carrying L. (L.) mexicana DNA. Conclusion: We provide evidence of anthropophilic sandflies carrying L. mexicana DNA in a municipality with recorded autochthonous cases of LCL caused by this parasite species in the state of Yucatan, suggesting the emergence of new focus of LCL in Mexico.
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- Luis Gilberto Pérez-Blas
- Laboratorio de Zoonosis y otras Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi," Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico.,Laboratorio de Inflamación y Obesidad, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Zoonosis y otras Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi," Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Zoonosis y otras Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi," Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Zoonosis y otras Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi," Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Zoonosis y otras Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi," Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inflamación y Obesidad, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Inflamación y Obesidad, Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Zoonosis y otras Enfermedades Transmitidas por Vector, Centro de Investigaciones Regionales "Dr. Hideyo Noguchi," Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico
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