R X Armijos

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Affiliation: University of Texas at El Paso
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Epidemiology of leishmaniasis in Ecuador: current status of knowledge -- a review
    Manuel Calvopina
    Department of Parasitology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi 783 8505, Japan
    Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 99:663-72. 2004
  2. ncbi The meaning and consequences of tuberculosis for an at-risk urban group in Ecuador
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    Human Immunology and Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Health Promotion, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Rev Panam Salud Publica 23:188-97. 2008
  3. ncbi Leishmania isoenzyme polymorphisms in Ecuador: relationships with geographic distribution and clinical presentation
    Manuel Calvopina
    Department of Parasitology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi 783 8505, Japan
    BMC Infect Dis 6:139. 2006
  4. ncbi Field trial of a vaccine against new world cutaneous leishmaniasis in an at-risk child population: how long does protection last?
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    College of Health Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    J Infect Dis 187:1959-61. 2003
  5. ncbi Safety, immunogenecity, and efficacy of an autoclaved Leishmania amazonensis vaccine plus BCG adjuvant against New World cutaneous leishmaniasis
    R X Armijos
    Health Sciences Program, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, Room 705, 1101 North Campbell Street, El Paso, TX 79902 0581, USA
    Vaccine 22:1320-6. 2004
  6. ncbi Adjunctive micronutrient supplementation for pulmonary tuberculosis
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    Department of Health Promotion MPH Program, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas, El Paso, TX 79902 0581, USA
    Salud Publica Mex 52:185-9. 2010
  7. ncbi The household food insecurity and health outcomes of U.S.-Mexico border migrant and seasonal farmworkers
    M Margaret Weigel
    Human Immunology and Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Health Promotion, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 1101 North Campbell Street, El Paso, TX 79902 0581, USA
    J Immigr Minor Health 9:157-69. 2007
  8. ncbi Comparison of the effectiveness of two topical paromomycin treatments versus meglumine antimoniate for New World cutaneous leishmaniasis
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    Health Sciences Program, College of Health Sciences, Room 705, 1101 North Campbell Street, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902-0581, USA
    Acta Trop 91:153-60. 2004
  9. ncbi Predictors and nutritional consequences of intestinal parasitic infections in rural Ecuadorian children
    Mamie-Eleanor Sackey
    Community and International Nutrition and Health Section, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia 24061-0430, USA
    J Trop Pediatr 49:17-23. 2003

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Publications9

  1. ncbi Epidemiology of leishmaniasis in Ecuador: current status of knowledge -- a review
    Manuel Calvopina
    Department of Parasitology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi 783 8505, Japan
    Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 99:663-72. 2004
    ..It is estimated that around 3000-4500 people may be infected every year, and that 3.1 to 4.5 millions people are estimated to be at risk of contracting leishmaniasis...
  2. ncbi The meaning and consequences of tuberculosis for an at-risk urban group in Ecuador
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    Human Immunology and Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Health Promotion, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Rev Panam Salud Publica 23:188-97. 2008
    ..This included signs and symptoms, causation, transmission, treatment, treatment adherence, impact on lifestyle and role functioning, and stigma...
  3. ncbi Leishmania isoenzyme polymorphisms in Ecuador: relationships with geographic distribution and clinical presentation
    Manuel Calvopina
    Department of Parasitology, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi 783 8505, Japan
    BMC Infect Dis 6:139. 2006
    ..To examine the relationship between clinical presentation, species and isoenzyme polymorphisms, 56 Leishmania isolates from distinct presentations of American tegumentary leishmaniasis (ATL) from Ecuador were analyzed...
  4. ncbi Field trial of a vaccine against new world cutaneous leishmaniasis in an at-risk child population: how long does protection last?
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    College of Health Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    J Infect Dis 187:1959-61. 2003
    ..7%-76.7%); however, during months 24-60, no significant between-group differences were detected. Periodic administration of boosters may be necessary to maintain whole-parasite-vaccine protection against New World CL...
  5. ncbi Safety, immunogenecity, and efficacy of an autoclaved Leishmania amazonensis vaccine plus BCG adjuvant against New World cutaneous leishmaniasis
    R X Armijos
    Health Sciences Program, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, Room 705, 1101 North Campbell Street, El Paso, TX 79902 0581, USA
    Vaccine 22:1320-6. 2004
    ..0%) and placebo groups (2.0% versus 1.3%; P > 0.05). LST conversion was not associated with CL protection and the vaccine did not offer significant protection against CL infection caused by L. Viannia spp. compared to placebo...
  6. ncbi Adjunctive micronutrient supplementation for pulmonary tuberculosis
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    Department of Health Promotion MPH Program, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas, El Paso, TX 79902 0581, USA
    Salud Publica Mex 52:185-9. 2010
    ..To assess the effect of micronutrient supplementation on tuberculosis (TB) patient outcomes...
  7. ncbi The household food insecurity and health outcomes of U.S.-Mexico border migrant and seasonal farmworkers
    M Margaret Weigel
    Human Immunology and Nutrition Research Laboratory, Department of Health Promotion, College of Health Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 1101 North Campbell Street, El Paso, TX 79902 0581, USA
    J Immigr Minor Health 9:157-69. 2007
    ..These findings highlight the significant food security and health challenges faced by border area MSFW families...
  8. ncbi Comparison of the effectiveness of two topical paromomycin treatments versus meglumine antimoniate for New World cutaneous leishmaniasis
    Rodrigo X Armijos
    Health Sciences Program, College of Health Sciences, Room 705, 1101 North Campbell Street, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79902-0581, USA
    Acta Trop 91:153-60. 2004
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  9. ncbi Predictors and nutritional consequences of intestinal parasitic infections in rural Ecuadorian children
    Mamie-Eleanor Sackey
    Community and International Nutrition and Health Section, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia 24061-0430, USA
    J Trop Pediatr 49:17-23. 2003
    ..They also suggest that domestic animals may be an important reservoir for Giardia and other intestinal protozoal infections observed in the Ecuadorian children studied...