For decades, multiple anthropogenic stressors have threatened the Galápagos Islands.
Widespread marine pollution such as oil spills, persistent organic pollutants, metals, and …

Materials and Methods: A systematic review of the published literature was conducted in
PubMed, SciELO and Web of Science databases to compile the available information on …

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a highly contagious virus that can cross mammalian
species barriers and has widespread impacts on both domestic animals and wildlife …

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by the infection of pathogenic strains of the
genus Leptospira, endemic in tropical and subtropical regions. Although well documented in …

This study's concept was outlined around the principle of conservation medicine in a
biodiversity hotspot from the Neotropical realm: the Galapagos Islands. The wildlife balance …

Background In Ecuador, leptospirosis surveillance involves a mandatory notification of all
cases and a hospitalization for severe illness. Morbidity and mortality are, nevertheless …

The genus Leptospira now contains numerous species classified as either pathogenic or
saprophytic based on genome analyses. The genome of the intermediate pathogen …

Marine mammals play a critical role as sentinels for tracking the spread of zoonotic
diseases, with viruses being the primary causative factor behind infectious disease induced …

The location of Ecuador—an equatorial nation—favors the multiplication and dispersal of the
Leptospira genus both on the Pacific Coast and in the Amazon tropical ecoregions …

During the 2018 breeding season, an outbreak of respiratory disease occurred among
Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) that inhabit rookeries near urban areas with …