A5030752099- Helminth infection and control
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
University of Bologna
2014-2024
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche
2023
University of Messina
2003-2005
Istituto Superiore di Sanità
2005
Background In 2008, after the first West Nile virus (WNV) detection in Emilia-Romagna region, a surveillance system, including mosquito- and bird-based surveillance, was established to evaluate presence. Surveillance improved following years by extending monitoring larger areas increasing numbers of mosquitoes birds tested. Methodology/Principal Findings A network mosquito traps, evenly distributed regularly activated, set up within surveyed area. total 438,558 mosquitoes, grouped 3,111...
Abstract Background Dogs, as well a wide variety of other warm-blooded animals, act intermediate host Toxoplasma gondii . In dogs, most cases toxoplasmosis are subclinical, although clinical disease has been sporadically reported. Beyond its role in diagnostic pathways, seropositivity also functions reflection the parasite’s spread within dog’s living environment. The aim present study was to evaluate possible risk factor associated with T. dogs Central-Northern Italy, analysing 120 sera for...
In the period 2013–2014 a survey was carried out on helminthic fauna of 60 wild canids, 57 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and three wolves (Canis lupus italicus), collected in Emilia-Romagna region, Italy. The study focused mainly gastrointestinal hepatic helminths. Parasites were recovered 91.2% all examined. Multiple infections found majority animals (71.9% 100% wolves). total, 14 intestinal helminth species identified, two trematodes (Alaria alata, Brachylaima spp.), seven cestodes...
Nematode parasites of the genus Trichinella are important foodborne pathogens transmitted by ingestion striated muscles harbouring infective larvae. Wild carnivorous and omnivorous animals most reservoirs these parasites. Hunting activities play an role in spp. epidemiology. The aim present work was to assess if serological detection anti-Trichinella IgG hunting dogs can be a tool indirectly monitor infections wildlife. An ELISA Western blot (Wb) were developed validated. To validate assays,...
After centuries of massive decline, the recovery wolf (Canis lupus italicus) in Italy is a typical conservation success story. To learn more about possible role parasites wolves' individual and population health we used non-invasive molecular approaches on fecal samples to identify wolves, pack membership, taeniids present, some which are zoonotic. A total 130 specimens belonging 54 wolves from eight packs were collected examined. Taeniid eggs isolated using sieving/flotation technique,...
Abstract The wide geographical distribution and genetic diversity of bat-associated lyssaviruses (LYSVs) across Europe suggest that similar viruses may also be harboured in Italian insectivorous bats. Indeed, bats were first included within the passive national surveillance programme for rabies wildlife 1980s, while active has been performed since 2008. strategies implemented allowed us to detect neutralizing antibodies directed towards European bat 1 lyssavirus six out nine maternity...
Two hundred and six samples of alpine marmot (Mamota marmota) hair (148 from adults 58 young subjects), 102 soil the entrances to burrows above individuals 20 control specimens (obtained adjoining areas away burrow systems where rodents are not usually present) were examined May 1994 September 1997. Seventy-five isolates belonging species dermatophytes found in 69 206 (33.5%). zoophilic, Microsporum canis (7.8%) Trichophyton mentagrophytes (11.2.%), four geophilic, cookei (2%), M. gypseum...
Human leishmaniasis is an emerging problem in Italy and on the increase Emilia-Romagna region, northeastern part of country. Nevertheless, studies dealing with molecular characterization Leishmania spp. circulating these areas are limited. In present work, we explored genetic polymorphism isolates from 28 cases canine three human visceral (VL), which occurred 2013-2014 region. The was carried out comparison nine other VL endemic Italian regions two reference strains. Nucleic acid 31...
Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most widespread zoonosis veterinary and medical importance still constituting a sanitary, economic socio-cultural problem in Italy.The aim this study was to update epidemiological data on cattle CE Italy. Data positivity 5,336 were acquired from abattoir registers between January 2009 July 2010. Morphobiological characterization hydatids performed by direct examination liver lungs 1,664 animals butchered same slaughterhouses Strain typing parasites...