Gerardo Cazarez

Dr. Gerardo Cazarez

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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23 October 2025 in Microorganisms
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HPHelen Haydee Fernanda Ramírez Plascencia
Helen Haydee Fernanda Ramírez Plascencia
ACAna Gabriela Colima-Fausto
Ana Gabriela Colima-Fausto
KLKarel Cesar Licona Lasteros
Karel Cesar Licona Lasteros
MDMariana Díaz-Zaragoza
Mariana Díaz-Zaragoza
GCGerardo Cazarez
Gerardo Cazarez
Sergio Yair Rodríguez-PreciadoSergio Yair Rodríguez-Preciado
Sergio Yair Rodríguez-Preciado
The One Health approach offers an integrative framework to understand infectious threats, environmental factors, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how their interactions affect the human–animal–environment interface. This review examines the epidemiology, transmission pathways, and mechanisms of microorganisms of public health importance (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses). It highlights the interconnectedness of ecosystems, where the environment plays a central role in the dissemination of pathogens, driven by climate change, globalization, agricultural intensification, and habitat degradation. AMR is a major concern, driven by the indiscriminate use of pharmaceuticals in human, veterinary, and agricultural settings, horizontal gene transfer through mobile genetic elements, and microbial evolution. The study of different pathogens is of great importance due to their high prevalence in different ecosystems, their virulence, clinical interest, and mortality rates produced. Some of them are ESKAPE bacteria, Candida auris, Plasmodium falciparum, and emerging viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, which present complex transmission dynamics influenced by ecological and health determinants. The review also addresses the effects of climate change on the persistence and geographic spread of pathogens. Successful implementation of the One Health program requires intersectoral policies, integrated surveillance systems, prudent use of antimicrobials and investment in translational science. Coordinating these strategies is essential to limit the spread of pathogens, protect biodiversity, and save global health in the face of the growing threat of infectious diseases.

14 August 2025 in Infectious Disease Reports
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KLKarel César Licona Lasteros
Karel César Licona Lasteros
ENEduardo Navarrete-Medina
Eduardo Navarrete-Medina
KFKarina Franco-Topete
Karina Franco-Topete
Sergio Yair Rodríguez-PreciadoSergio Yair Rodríguez-Preciado
Sergio Yair Rodríguez-Preciado
Jaime Palomares-MarínJaime Palomares-Marín
Jaime Palomares-Marín
ICIván Isidro Hernández Cañaveral
Iván Isidro Hernández Cañaveral
Background/Objectives: Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) detection patterns in lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs) show significant geographical variation worldwide. Regional epidemiological data are essential for understanding viral distribution patterns and developing appropriate clinical surveillance strategies. This study aimed to determine EBV detection frequency in LPDs using available molecular and immunohistochemical methods in Western Mexico. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 200 formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples from patients diagnosed with LPDs (2015–2019) at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara. EBV detection combined with real-time PCR targeting the BNTp143 gene and immunohistochemistry for LMP-1 protein. Cases were classified following current WHO criteria. Statistical analysis included multivariate logistic regression, diagnostic concordance assessment, and age-stratified analysis. Results: EBV detection frequency reached 35.5% overall, with marked differences between neoplastic (53.9%) and reactive LPDs (24.2%) (OR: 3.515; 95% CI: 1.859–6.645, p < 0.001). Hodgkin lymphoma showed the highest detection rate (80.6%), significantly exceeding non-Hodgkin lymphoma (39.3%) (OR: 6.43; 95% CI: 2.08–19.41, p = 0.001). Age-stratified analysis revealed predominant adult involvement (49.1% vs. 22.0% in young adults, p = 0.025). We identified three epidemiological categories based on detection probability patterns. Conclusions: This study represents the first comprehensive molecular and immunohistochemical characterization of Epstein–Barr virus in lymphoproliferative disorders from Western Mexico, establishing distinct epidemiological patterns that align with Latin American regional characteristics. The validated methodology provides a reproducible framework for multi-center studies, while the epidemiological data serve as an essential baseline for future longitudinal research and resource optimization in similar healthcare settings.