Manuel Alejandro Jara

Works (18)

Updated: August 30th, 2025 05:03

2025 article

Influence of Sequencing Technology on Pangenome-Level Analysis and Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in ESKAPE Pathogens

Frias-De-Diego, A., Jara, M., & Lanzas, C. (2025, March 26). Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Vol. 12.

By: A. Frias-De-Diego n , M. Jara n & C. Lanzas n 

author keywords: antimicrobial resistance; bacterial genomics; ESKAPE pathogens; Illumina; Oxford Nanopore Technologies
topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities; Gut microbiota and health; vaccines and immunoinformatics approaches; Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies; Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing; Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
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Added: April 1, 2025

2025 article

Risk factors for fluoroquinolone- and macrolide-resistance among swine Campylobacter coli using multi-layered chain graphs

Wang, C. A., Love, W. J., Jara, M., Vliet, A. H. M., Thakur, S., & Lanzas, C. (2025, August 13). (N. M. Dixit, Ed.). PLoS Computational Biology, Vol. 21.

By: C. Wang n, W. Love n, M. Jara n, A. Vliet*, S. Thakur n  & C. Lanzas n 

Ed(s): N. Dixit

topics (OpenAlex): Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology; Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
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Added: August 15, 2025

2024 article

The contribution of community transmission to the burden of hospital-associated pathogens: A systematic scoping review of epidemiological models

Lin, G., Poleon, S., Hamilton, A., Salvekar, N., Jara, M., Haghpanah, F., … Klein, E. (2024, December 16). One Health, Vol. 20.

By: G. Lin *, S. Poleon*, A. Hamilton *, N. Salvekar, M. Jara n, F. Haghpanah *, C. Lanzas n , A. Hazel * ...

author keywords: Nosocomial infections; Community transmission; Modeling; Community-hospital Interface; Multi-drug resistant organism
topics (OpenAlex): Infection Control in Healthcare; Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Antibiotic Use and Resistance
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Added: January 21, 2025

2023 article

Early evaluation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on antimicrobial use in food animals on antimicrobial resistance trends reported by the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (2012–2019)

Deb, L. C., Jara, M., & Lanzas, C. (2023, June 16). One Health, Vol. 17.

By: L. Deb n , M. Jara n & C. Lanzas n 

author keywords: Antimicrobial resistance; FDA; Growth promotion; Guidance; NARMS
topics (OpenAlex): Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts; Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria; Antibiotic Use and Resistance
TL;DR: The FDA guidance on antimicrobial use has not led to substantial reductions in antimicrobial drug resistance yet, and there did not find relevant differences in the presence of AMR genes between pre- and post-VFD drug regulations. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: September 5, 2023

2023 journal article

Quantifying Spillover Risk with an Integrated Bat-Rabies Dynamic Modeling Framework

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2023, 1–14.

By: E. Janoušková *, J. Rokhsar *, M. Jara n, M. Entezami *, D. Horton *, R. Dias *, G. Machado n , J. Prada *

Ed(s): D. Diaz

MeSH headings : Chiroptera / virology; Animals; Rabies / veterinary; Rabies / transmission; Rabies / epidemiology; Rabies / prevention & control; Cattle; Brazil / epidemiology; Cattle Diseases / transmission; Cattle Diseases / epidemiology; Cattle Diseases / prevention & control; Cattle Diseases / virology; Models, Biological
topics (OpenAlex): Rabies epidemiology and control; Zoonotic diseases and public health; Viral Infections and Vectors
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Added: June 21, 2023

2022 article

A review of epidemiological models of Clostridioides difficile transmission and control (2009–2021)

Lanzas, C., Jara, M., Tucker, R., & Curtis, S. (2022, February 22). Anaerobe, Vol. 74, p. 102541.

By: C. Lanzas n , M. Jara n, R. Tucker  n & S. Curtis n

author keywords: Clostridioides difficile; Transmission; Mathematical model; Bibliometric analysis
MeSH headings : Clostridioides; Clostridioides difficile; Clostridium Infections / prevention & control; Cross Infection / epidemiology; Epidemiological Models; Humans
topics (OpenAlex): Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Microscopic Colitis; Nosocomial Infections in ICU
TL;DR: A systematic search and a bibliometric analysis of mathematical and computational models for Clostridioides difficile transmission identified 33 publications from 2009 to 2021 that underscored the importance of asymptomatic colonized patients in maintaining transmission in health-care settings. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 23, 2022

2022 article

Corrigendum: The Potential Distribution of Pythium insidiosum in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia

Jara, M., Holcomb, K., Wang, X., Goss, E. M., & Machado, G. (2022, April 5). Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Vol. 4.

By: M. Jara n, K. Holcomb *, X. Wang *, E. Goss * & G. Machado n 

author keywords: disease mapping; spillover; equine pythiosis; spatial epidemiology; ecological niche model
topics (OpenAlex): Infectious Diseases and Mycology; Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
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Added: May 31, 2022

2021 journal article

Development of a Dissemination Platform for Spatiotemporal and Phylogenetic Analysis of Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8.

By: M. Jara n, R. Crespo n , D. Roberts n, A. Chapman n, A. Banda* & G. Machado n 

Contributors: M. Jara n, R. Crespo n , D. Roberts n, A. Chapman n, A. Banda* & G. Machado n 

author keywords: infectious bronchitis; virus evolution; outbreak analytics; avian disease; evolutionary epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Virus Infections Studies; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology; Plant Virus Research Studies
TL;DR: The results could allow producers and veterinarians to monitor in near-real time the current IBV strain circulating, making it more informative, for example, in vaccination-related decisions. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: June 14, 2021

2021 journal article

Impact of changes of horse movement regulations on the risks of equine infectious anemia: A risk assessment approach

Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 190, 105319.

By: G. Machado n , L. Corbellini *, A. Frias-De-Diego n , G. Dieh, D. dos Santos *, M. Jara n, E. de Freitas Costa *

Contributors: G. Machado n , L. Corbellini *, A. Frias-De-Diego n , G. Dieh, D. Santos *, M. Jara n, E. Costa *

author keywords: Transboundary animal disease; Stochastic models; Horse; Surveillance; Policy
MeSH headings : Animals; Antibodies, Viral; Brazil / epidemiology; Equine Infectious Anemia / epidemiology; Horse Diseases / epidemiology; Horse Diseases / virology; Horses; Infectious Anemia Virus, Equine; Risk Assessment; Transportation
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases; Animal Virus Infections Studies
TL;DR: The results demonstrated the importance of constant reviews of disease control programs and provided quantitative-based knowledge for decision-makers in official veterinary services. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: March 6, 2021

2021 journal article

The Potential Distribution of Pythium insidiosum in the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8.

By: M. Jara n, K. Holcomb *, X. Wang *, E. Goss * & G. Machado n 

Contributors: M. Jara n, K. Holcomb *, X. Wang *, E. Goss * & G. Machado n 

topics (OpenAlex): Infectious Diseases and Mycology; Mycobacterium research and diagnosis; Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
TL;DR: It was found that June, July, and August were the months with the highest suitability for P. insidiosum across the Refuge, while December through March were less favorable months, and significant differences in suitability were observed between the two grazing areas. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 5, 2021

2021 article

Use of partial N-gene sequences as a tool to monitor progress on rabies control and elimination efforts in Ethiopia

Binkley, L., Deressa, A., Shi, M., Jara, M., Escobar, L. E., Mauldin, M. R., … Velasco-Villa, A. (2021, June 20). Acta Tropica.

By: L. Binkley, A. Deressa*, M. Shi *, M. Jara n, L. Escobar *, M. Mauldin *, A. Matheny *, J. O'Quin ...

author keywords: Dog rabies; Monitoring elimination; Co-circulating lineages; Resource-limited countries
MeSH headings : Animals; Bayes Theorem; Ethiopia / epidemiology; Phylogeny; Rabies / epidemiology; Rabies / prevention & control; Rabies / veterinary; Rabies virus / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Rabies epidemiology and control; Microbial infections and disease research; Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
TL;DR: This investigation provides a feasible approach to assess rabies control and elimination efforts in resource-limited countries and identifies co-circulating RABV lineages that are causing recurrent spillover infections into wildlife and domestic animals. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 16, 2021

2021 journal article

Whole Genome or Single Genes? A Phylodynamic and Bibliometric Analysis of PRRSV

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8.

By: A. Frias-De-Diego n , M. Jara n, B. Pecoraro n & E. Crisci n 

author keywords: bibliometrics; phylodynamics; pig; PRRSV; ORF5; whole genome
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Virus Infections Studies; Plant Virus Research Studies; Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
TL;DR: This study provides an exploration of the two main phylogenetic research lines applied for PRRSV evolution, as well as an example of the differences found when both methods are applied to the same database. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: July 19, 2021

2020 journal article

Nairobi Sheep Disease Virus: A Historical and Epidemiological Perspective

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7.

By: S. Krasteva n, M. Jara n, A. Frias-De-Diego n  & G. Machado n 

Contributors: S. Krasteva n, M. Jara n, A. Frias-De-Diego n  & G. Machado n 

author keywords: ecological niche model; systematic review; spatial distribution; small ruminants; tick-borne; disease surveillance
topics (OpenAlex): Viral Infections and Vectors; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases; Mosquito-borne diseases and control
TL;DR: It is critical to investigate the epidemiology of NSDv in order to promote better allocation of resources to control its spread in regions that are more at risk, as climate change will favor emergence of such vector-borne diseases in areas with dense small ruminant populations. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 31, 2020

2020 article

Phylogeography of Equine Infectious Anemia Virus

Jara, M., Frias-De-Diego, A., & Machado, G. (2020, May 13). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Vol. 8.

By: M. Jara n, A. Frias-De-Diego n  & G. Machado n 

Contributors: M. Jara n, A. Frias-De-Diego n  & G. Machado n 

author keywords: equine anemia; infectious diseases; molecular epidemiology; phylodynamics; viral evolution
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Virus Research Studies; Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Viral Infections and Vectors; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
TL;DR: This study provides a historical geographic mapping of the EIAV linages’ spread patterns, and identified important asymmetry between the current research effort and the availability of genetic data which restricted the abilities to quantify for example the time frame of virus dispersal. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: June 15, 2020

2020 article

The multiple origins of sexual size dimorphism in global amphibians

Pincheira‐Donoso, D., Harvey, L. P., Grattarola, F., Jara, M., Cotter, S. C., Tregenza, T., & Hodgson, D. J. (2020, November 29). Global Ecology and Biogeography.

By: D. Pincheira‐Donoso *, L. Harvey *, F. Grattarola *, M. Jara n, S. Cotter *, T. Tregenza *, D. Hodgson *

author keywords: amphibians; climate; fecundity selection; life histories; natural selection; sexual selection
topics (OpenAlex): Amphibian and Reptile Biology; Animal Behavior and Reproduction; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
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Added: December 21, 2020

2019 article

Alternative reproductive adaptations predict asymmetric responses to climate change in lizards

Jara, M., García-Roa, R., Escobar, L. E., Torres-Carvajal, O., & Pincheira-Donoso, D. (2019, March 25). Scientific Reports.

By: M. Jara n, R. García-Roa *, L. Escobar *, O. Torres-Carvajal * & D. Pincheira-Donoso *

MeSH headings : Adaptation, Physiological / physiology; Animals; Biodiversity; Body Temperature; Climate Change; Cold Climate; Lizards
topics (OpenAlex): Species Distribution and Climate Change; Amphibian and Reptile Biology; Plant and animal studies
TL;DR: These analyses support the ‘cul-de-sac hypothesis’s fundamental prediction that elevational shifts are more severe in viviparous species, and highlight the role that life-history adaptations play in the responses of biodiversity to ongoing climate change. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
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Added: April 9, 2019

2019 article

Global terrestrial distribution of penguins (Spheniscidae) and their conservation by protected areas

Hickcox, R. P., Jara, M., K., L. A., Harvey, L. P., & Pincheira-Donoso, D. (2019, June 15). Biodiversity and Conservation.

By: R. Hickcox *, M. Jara n, L. K.*, L. Harvey * & D. Pincheira-Donoso *

author keywords: Biodiversity hotspots; IUCN; Macroecology; Penguins; Protected areas; Species richness
topics (OpenAlex): Species Distribution and Climate Change; Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies; Avian ecology and behavior
TL;DR: It is suggested that future penguin conservation initiatives should be implemented based on more comprehensive, quantitative assessments of the multi-dimensional interactions between areas and species to further the effectiveness of PA networks. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 5, 2019

2019 article

Papillomavirus in Wildlife

Frias-De-Diego, A., Jara, M., & Escobar, L. E. (2019, October 25). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Vol. 7.

By: A. Frias-De-Diego n , M. Jara n & L. Escobar *

author keywords: dispersal; evolution; global; lineage; papillomavirus; phylogeography; viral epidemiology; wildlife
topics (OpenAlex): Cervical Cancer and HPV Research; Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
TL;DR: An overview of papillomavirus (WPV) suggests that WPV are a promising host-pathogen system to untangle questions regarding co-evolution due to its large geographic distribution and occurrence in a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial wildlife species. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: December 2, 2019

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