New species and records of Anacanthorus (Monogenoidea: Dactylogyridae) from the gills of Brycon amazonicus (Characiformes: Bryconidae) in the Peruvian Amazon.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11230-021-09962-8
Abstract: Five species belonging to Anacanthorus Mizelle & Price, 1965 were found parasitizing the gills of Brycon amazonicus (Agassiz) collected in the Peruvian Amazon: A. spiralocirrus Kritsky, Thatcher & Kayton, 1979, A. femoris n. sp., A.… read more here.
Keywords: peruvian amazon; accessory piece; gills brycon; brycon amazonicus ... See more keywords
Modeling asymptomatic infections and work-related human circulation as drivers of unstable malaria transmission in low-prevalence areas: a study in the Northern Peruvian Amazon.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.01.022
Abstract: BACKGROUND Despite relatively successful control campaigns, malaria remains a relevant public health problem in the Peruvian Amazon. Several studies suggest that malaria persistence in the area can be connected with a high prevalence of asymptomatic… read more here.
Keywords: asymptomatic infections; transmission; prevalence; malaria transmission ... See more keywords
Taxonomy and 18S rDNA-based phylogeny of Henneguya multiradiatus n. sp. (Cnidaria: Myxobolidae) a parasite of Brochis multiradiatus from Peruvian Amazon.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2020.104372
Abstract: A new myxozoan species belonging to the genus Henneguya was isolated from the serous membrane of the visceral cavity of the hognosed catfish Brochis multiradiatus from Peruvian Amazon. Whitish plasmodia, macroscopically visible, were found in… read more here.
Keywords: multiradiatus; multiradiatus peruvian; henneguya; brochis multiradiatus ... See more keywords
Participatory Uses of Geospatial Technologies to Leverage Multiple Knowledge Systems within Development Contexts: A Case Study from the Peruvian Amazon
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.01.007
Abstract: Summary Participatory approaches have proven effective at producing more inclusive and democratic forms of development, in which marginalized groups are given increased recognition. However, these approaches can also reinforce social hierarchies and political exclusion if… read more here.
Keywords: participatory; geospatial technologies; peruvian amazon; knowledge systems ... See more keywords
High-throughput genotyping of Plasmodium vivax in the Peruvian Amazon via molecular inversion probes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54731-y
Abstract: Plasmodium vivax transmission occurs throughout the tropics and is an emerging threat in areas of Plasmodium falciparum decline, causing relapse infections that complicate treatment and control. Targeted sequencing for P. falciparum has been widely deployed… read more here.
Keywords: plasmodium; peruvian amazon; molecular inversion; vivax ... See more keywords
Effective integration of drone technology for mapping and managing palm species in the Peruvian Amazon
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-58358-5
Abstract: Remote sensing data could increase the value of tropical forest resources by helping to map economically important species. However, current tools lack precision over large areas, and remain inaccessible to stakeholders. Here, we work with… read more here.
Keywords: technology; peruvian amazon; palm species; species peruvian ... See more keywords
Population genomics and evidence of clonal replacement of Plasmodium falciparum in the Peruvian Amazon
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00806-5
Abstract: Previous studies have shown that P. falciparum parasites in South America have undergone population bottlenecks resulting in clonal lineages that are differentially distributed and that have been responsible for several outbreaks different endemic regions. In… read more here.
Keywords: falciparum; bv1; loreto; peruvian amazon ... See more keywords
Quantifying the effect of human population mobility on malaria risk in the Peruvian Amazon
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.211611
Abstract: The impact of human population movement (HPM) on the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, such as malaria, has been described. However, there are limited data on the use of new technologies for the study of HPM… read more here.
Keywords: population; peruvian amazon; malaria risk; amazon ... See more keywords
The downstream effects of COVID-19 on adolescent girls in the Peruvian Amazon: qualitative findings on how the pandemic affected education and reproductive health
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-012391
Abstract: Due to COVID-19, schools were closed to mitigate disease spread. Past studies have shown that disruptions in education have unintended consequences for adolescents, including increasing their risk of school dropout, exploitation, gender-based violence, pregnancy and… read more here.
Keywords: adolescent pregnancy; peruvian amazon; effects covid; education ... See more keywords
Micro-heterogeneity of malaria transmission in the Peruvian Amazon: a baseline assessment underlying a population-based cohort study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-017-1957-y
Abstract: BackgroundUnderstanding the dynamics of malaria transmission in diverse endemic settings is key for designing and implementing locally adapted and sustainable control and elimination strategies. A parasitological and epidemiological survey was conducted in September–October 2012, as… read more here.
Keywords: cah; peruvian amazon; lup; malaria transmission ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Plasmodium falciparum MSP10 and its development as a serological tool for the Peruvian Amazon region
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-2959-8
Abstract: BackgroundDifferent antigens are needed to characterize Plasmodium falciparum infection in terms of seroreactivity and targets for invasion inhibition, in order to guide and identify the proper use of such proteins as tools for the development… read more here.
Keywords: amazon region; microscopy; falciparum; peruvian amazon ... See more keywords