A5009660524- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Helminth infection and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Gut microbiota and health
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
University College Ghent
2023
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2010-2019
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2015
Cornell University
2015
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2015
Eye Care Associates
2015
Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular
2013
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
2013
University of Évora
2013
The taxonomic status of the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu stricto), which has long been regarded as most widespread worldwide and a vector many pathogens to dogs humans, is currently under dispute.We conducted comprehensive morphological genetic study 278 representative specimens, belonged different species (i.e., Rhipicephalus bursa, R. guilhoni, microplus, muhsamae, pusillus, lato, turanicus) collected from Europe, Asia, Americas, Oceania. After detailed examination, ticks...
Ticks may transmit a large variety of pathogens, which cause illnesses in animals and humans, commonly referred to as tick-borne diseases (TBDs). The incidence human TBDs Italy is underestimated because poor surveillance the scant amount studies available.Samples (n = 561) were collected from humans four main geographical areas (i.e., northwestern, northeastern, southern Italy, Sicily), represent environments. After being morphologically identified, ticks molecularly tested with selected...
With the exception of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, feline lungworms have been poorly studied. Information on their distribution is patchy and mostly limited to case reports. In this study, occurrence co-infecting gastrointestinal parasites has investigated in 12 European countries (i.e. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland United Kingdom). An average 10 domestic cats, with regular outdoor access, was sampled each month for 12months,...
SUMMARY Metastrongyloids of cats are emerging pathogens that may cause fatal broncho-pulmonary disease. Infestation definitive hosts occurs after ingestion intermediate or paratenic hosts. Among metastrongyloids cats, Troglostrongylus brevior and subcrenatus (Strongylida: Crenosomatidae) have recently been described as agents severe Here, we provide, for the first time, observational evidence suggesting direct transmission T. from queen cat to suckling kittens. This new knowledge will a...
Onchocerca lupi infection is reported primarily in symptomatic dogs. We aimed to determine the dogs from areas of Greece and Portugal with cases. Of 107 dogs, 9 (8%) were skin snip-positive for parasite. DNA sequences parasites specimens distinct dog populations differed genetically those GenBank.
SUMMARY Aelurostrongylus abstrusus (Strongylida, Angiostrongylidae) and Troglostrongylus brevior Crenosomatidae) are regarded as important lungworm species of domestic felids, with the latter considered an emerging threat in Mediterranean region. The present study aimed to assess their concurrent development mollusc Helix aspersa (Pulmonata, Helicidae). Thirty snails were infested 100 first-stage larvae (L1) A. T. , isolated from a naturally kitten. Larval was checked by digesting five...
Gastropod-borne parasites may cause debilitating clinical conditions in animals and humans following the consumption of infected intermediate or paratenic hosts. However, ingestion fresh vegetables contaminated by snail mucus and/or water has also been proposed as a source infection for some zoonotic metastrongyloids (e.g., Angiostrongylus cantonensis). In meantime, feline lungworms Aelurostrongylus abstrusus Troglostrongylus brevior are increasingly spreading among cat populations, along...
Background Canine subcutaneous dirofilariosis caused by D irofilaria repens is an important cause of human in the Old World. Objectives To describe clinical and pathological features infestation . dogs with cutaneous nodules to discuss key diagnostic procedures. Animals Sixteen privately owned different breeds, ages genders were positive for on at least one test. Methods Diagnostic tests included cytological examination fine‐needle aspiration biopsies, detection circulating larvae Knott's...
SUMMARY The distribution of Hepatozoon canis mainly encompasses areas where its main tick vector, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, is present. However, the detection this pathogen in dogs, foxes and golden jackals well outside inhabited by species reinforced hypothesis that additional ixodids are involved life cycle transmission protozoon. present study provides, for first time, data supporting sporogonic development H. specimens turanicus collected from a naturally infected fox southern...
Abstract Background Tick-borne diseases comprise a group of maladies that are substantial medical and veterinary significance. A range tick-borne pathogens, including diverse species bacteria protozoa, can infect both dogs humans. Hence, the control tick infestations is pivotal to decrease or prevent pathogen transmission. Therefore, different commercial products with insecticidal, repellent properties have been developed for use on dogs. Recently, collar containing combination imidacloprid...
Investigations of the relationships between gut microbiota and gastrointestinal parasitic nematodes are attracting growing interest by scientific community, driven need to better understand contribution parasite-associated changes in composition flora both host malnutrition immune modulation. These studies have however been carried out mainly humans experimental animals, while knowledge make-up commensal presence or absence infection domestic animals is limited. In this study, we investigate...
Abstract Snail-borne lungworms exert an enormous toll on the health and welfare of animals humans. Of these parasites, Aelurostrongylus abstrusus Troglostrongylus brevior affect respiratory tract felids. These share both ecological niche species snail ( Helix aspersa ) acting as intermediate host. Recently, ability H. to shed infective third-stage larvae (L3s) A. T. in environment has been demonstrated, matching previous knowledge mode transmission zoonotic lungworms. Here, we evaluated, for...
With the aim to assess occurrence of hard ticks and pathogens they may carry in dogs from Greece, ixodid specimens (n = 757) were collected 310 animals living six provinces across Greek peninsula. All morphologically identified, genomic DNA was extracted 344 (45.5%) representative specimens, according their species, engorgement status sampling area. The Anaplasma spp., Ehrlichia Hepatozoon Rickettsia Babesia Theileria spp. Cercopithifilaria assessed by conventional quantitative real-time...