2021
Thermal tolerance and environmental persistence of a protozoan parasite in monarch butterflies
Sánchez C, Ragonese I, de Roode J, Altizer S. Thermal tolerance and environmental persistence of a protozoan parasite in monarch butterflies. Journal Of Invertebrate Pathology 2021, 183: 107544. PMID: 33582107, DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2021.107544.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtozoan parasitesInfects monarch butterfliesParasite genotypesThermal toleranceWithin-host replicationWindow of transmissionEcologically-relevant temperaturesParasite sporesShort-term reproductionMonarch larvaeHost plantsDormant sporesMonarch butterfliesParasite transmissionEnvironmental persistenceAbiotic conditionsParasitesInfection dynamicsParasite viabilityParasite persistenceSpore viabilityAdult butterfliesWarmer temperaturesSporesMonarch populations
2016
Disease Risk Perception and Safety Practices: A Survey of Australian Flying Fox Rehabilitators
Sánchez C, Baker M. Disease Risk Perception and Safety Practices: A Survey of Australian Flying Fox Rehabilitators. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2016, 10: e0004411. PMID: 26829399, PMCID: PMC4734781, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004411.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFlying foxesPersonal protective equipmentYears of experienceSafety practicesEastern coast of AustraliaPerceptions of disease riskCoast of AustraliaAustralian bat lyssavirusDisease risk perceptionsOpen-ended questionsPersonal protective equipment useDisease transmission riskCarersAssess perceptionsRehabilitationPotential threatDisease riskSets of guidelinesFoxesLogistic regressionEastern coastCommunity serviceVaccination ratesOnline surveyDemographic data
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