Adriana Cruz-Bañares

Dr. Adriana Cruz-Bañares


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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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20 March 2025 in International Urology and Nephrology
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ACAdriana Cruz-Bañares
Adriana Cruz-Bañares
HZHéctor Armando Rubio Zapata
Héctor Armando Rubio Zapata
DEDamaris Francis Estrella-Castillo
Damaris Francis Estrella-Castillo
JFJuan Pablo Flores-Tapia
Juan Pablo Flores-Tapia
GGGuadalupe Arlene Gutiérrez-Mac
Guadalupe Arlene Gutiérrez-Mac

4 May 2026 in Epidemiologia
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IVIsabel De Velasco-Reyes
Isabel De Velasco-Reyes
STSaúl Emmanuel Torres-García
Saúl Emmanuel Torres-García
JHJOSE DE JESUS HERNANDEZ-RANGEL
JOSE DE JESUS HERNANDEZ-RANGEL
ACAdriana Cruz-Bañares
Adriana Cruz-Bañares
JCJuan Luis Chávez-Chávez
Juan Luis Chávez-Chávez
CCCarlos Cruz-Vázquez
Carlos Cruz-Vázquez
Background/Objectives: Toxoplasmosis is a globally distributed parasitic zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii (Apicomplexa, Sarcocystidae), an obligate intracellular protozoan with an indirect life cycle in which domestic cats and wild felids serve as definitive hosts, whereas humans and a broad range of domestic and wild animals act as intermediate hosts. The objective of the study was to document the seroprevalence of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in professionals and students of Veterinary Medicine in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Methods: The study included 153 clinically healthy individuals from two population segments: Veterinarians (70) and Veterinary Medicine Students (83). Serum samples were analyzed using a commercial ELISA test to determine the presence of T. gondii-specific IgG. A questionnaire was applied to collect sociodemographic information and information about contact with cats. Results: The overall prevalence of anti-T. gondii antibodies in the study population was 7.8% (12/153; CI 95% 4.3–13.6). In the group of Veterinarians, the seroprevalence was 11.4% (8/70; CI 95% 5.4–21.8), while in the group of students it was 4.8% (4/83; CI 95% 1.5–12.5), with no differences observed between them (p = 0.22). Association was found with those who consume raw/undercooked meat (p = 0.002). Conclusions: In this cross-sectional sample of veterinary professionals and students in Aguascalientes, anti-T. gondii IgG seroprevalence was 7.8%, with no statistically significant difference between occupational groups. Consumption of raw or undercooked meat was the only exposure significantly associated with seropositivity.