Dr Naiara Guimaraes Sales N.GuimaraesSales@salford.ac.uk
Lecturer
Unveiling the zoonotic dynamics of Leprosy in Brazil: a molecular exploration and surveillance approach
People Involved
Project Description
Hansen’s disease is endemic in Brazil, with a high number of new cases reported every yer (ca. 28,000). Although natural infection of armadillos with M. leprae have been previously reported, and a close link between direct and indirect contact with humans is known, the significance of potential zoonotic transmission of leprosy remains neglected in Brazil in regards to Hansen's disease prevention and control. In this study we propose the application of genomic tools to investigate the prevalence of mycobacteriosis in armadillos, and determine the relatedness of M. leprae and M. lepromatosis strains infecting humans, armadillos and available in the environment.
| Type of Project | Research Grant |
|---|---|
| Status | Project Live |
| Funder(s) | Leprosy Research Initiative Foundation |
| Value | £211,311.00 |
| Project Dates | Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028 |
| Partner Organisations | Instituto de Conservação de Animais Silvestres - ICAS #1 ORGANISATION NOT LISTED Manchester Metropolitan University University College London |
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