Webinar: Biotechnology and epidemiological.
San José, Costa Rica
August 19, 2020
August 19, 2020
Online
Coronaviruses are an extensive family of viruses that can cause disease in both animals and humans. In humans, various coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections that can range from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). (CCSS, 2020)
The analyzes of the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA), in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS), confirm the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater. It is an achievement for Costa Rica to have a program that allows the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, as it will strengthen the monitoring of the virus in different communities of the country. (Ministry of Health, 2020)
“The analyzes that we are carrying out meet the highest demands of the best laboratories in the world. These work like a photograph that tells us if there is SARS-CoV-2 in a certain area, "says AyA's executive president, Yamileth Astorga.
Analyzing the presence of the new coronavirus in wastewater has a high degree of complexity, which involves reducing the inhibitory effect of some substances such as detergents, drugs, and other chemicals, which can affect the analyzes. It is important to clarify that there is no scientific evidence that the virus is transmitted in wastewater.
ILSI Argentina and ILSI Mesoamerica invite you to the webinar with an emphasis on Biotechnology and its use in epidemiological surveillance during the Covid19 pandemic.
Guest speaker:
Dra. María Paula Quiroga
Researcher and Director of the Laboratory of investigations in mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics (LIMRA). Argentina
Ing. Andrei Badilla Aguilar
Researcher at the National Water Laboratory. Costa Rica
Important notes:
- Please keep your microphones turned off (in Mute) during the session.
- They can make their inquiries through the chat system.
- To register to use the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4453672312591623696