A5075074323- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
University of Foggia
2016-2025
Ospedale Generale Regionale Francesco Miulli
2021-2025
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2009-2024
Institute for Economic Research on Firms and Growth
2024
Ospedali Riuniti di Foggia
2009-2022
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2006-2017
Hôpital Intercommunal de Créteil
2010-2011
Université Paris-Est Créteil
2010-2011
Paris-Est Sup
2010
Regione Puglia
2007-2008
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has posed several challenges to the provision of newborn nutrition and care interventions including maternal support, breastfeeding family participatory care. Italy was first country be exposed SARS-CoV-2 in Europe. One measures adopted by Italian government during total lockdown cities with complete confinement at home. We aimed examine impact caused on exclusive non-infected mothers. Methods prospectively enrolled 204 mother-baby dyads (9 March 8...
The purpose of this study was to analyze the integrated infrared reflectance, fundus autofluorescence, and fluorescein angiography (integrated confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy imaging) features reticular pseudodrusen eye-tracked Spectralis high-resolution spectral domain optical coherence tomography (Spectralis SD-OCT; Heidelberg Engineering, Heidelberg, Germany).Twenty-two consecutive patients with were prospectively enrolled evaluated regarding imaging SD-OCT findings.Integrated...
Vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) reduces the risk occupational infections, prevents nosocomial transmission and maintains delivery during outbreaks. Despite European directive national legislation on workers' protection, immunization coverage among HCWs has often been very low. In light Italian National Plan 2012–2014 recommendations, aim this study was to assess levels factors influencing adherence vaccinations needed for in Puglia region, South Italy. The conducted using an...
Background: Probiotic supplementation to women during pregnancy and lactation can modulate breast milk composition, with immune benefits being transferred their infants. Aim: The aim of the study was evaluate effect high-dose probiotic late on cytokine profile secretory IgA (sIgA) in thus if differences composition affect lactoferrin sIgA levels stool samples newborns. safety maternal administration neonatal growth pattern gastrointestinal symptoms were also evaluated. Methods: In a...
The present study aimed to explore differences in COVID-19 outcomes between male and female cases the Apulian District of Foggia, Italy.We performed a retrospective epidemiological among all confirmed that occurred Foggia from 29 February 30 June 2020. surveillance data regional registry (GIAVA-COVID) were used.The main outcome measures proportion hospitalisations, virus clearance case fatality rate.A total 1175 (50.7% female; median age: 55 years) identified 131 tests performed....
Abstract Background From the initial stages of pandemic in early 2020, COVID-19-related olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions have been widely reported are emerging as one most frequent long-term sequelae SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, data regarding recovery sense smell taste lacking. This study aimed to characterize evolution up year after diagnosis self-reported COVID-19 cases. Methods Based on active surveillance platform Apulia region, Italy, we selected residents Foggia district who...
Abstract Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a single-stranded RNA virus, is leading cause of hospitalization in infants, especially ≤ 2 months life. In the light new immunization strategies adoption, we described epidemiological and clinical characteristics RSV-associated hospitalizations pediatric neonatal intensive care units Policlinico Foggia Hospital, Apulia Region, Italy. Methods Hospitalized children with laboratory-confirmed RSV infection from 2011 to 2023 were...
<h3>Background</h3> To analyse the 24-month outcomes of intravitreal ranibizumab injections for choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). <h3>Methods</h3> The authors reviewed charts all consecutive eyes with CNV AMD, who underwent one injection (followed by a pro re nata (1+PRN) decision retreat or not retreat) at least 24 months before. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) changes and central thickness (CMT) were retrospectively assessed, from...
To describe the different morphological features in adult onset foveomacular vittelliform dystrophy (AOFVD) using high-resolution spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT).Prospective observational case series.Complete ophthalmologic examination, including OCT, was performed 49 consecutive AOFVD patients (60 eyes).In 28/60 eyes, OCT showed hyper-reflective clumps within outer plexiform and nuclear layers. In 9/60 photoreceptor inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) interface appeared...
We compared the risk factors, diagnostic tools and outcome of filamentous fungal infections (FFIs) in hematological patients (HAEs) non-hematological (non-HAEs).Prospective surveillance (2009-2011) proven probable FFIs was implemented 23 Italian hospitals.Out 232 FFIs, 113 occurred HAEs 119 non-HAEs. The most frequent infection invasive aspergillosis (76.1 % for HAEs, 56.3 non-HAEs), localization principally pulmonary (83.2 74.8 non-HAEs). Neutropenia a factor 89.4 HAEs; main underlying...
In Italy, the introduction of Universal Varicella Vaccination (UVV) has been decided but postponed, as a national programme, until 2015, when data from Regions which have already implemented it will be available. Starting 2003, eight Italian (Basilicata, Calabria, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Apulia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany and Veneto) progressively introduced UVV, in their immunization with different schedules children aged 13–15 months 5–6 years, currently two-dose schedule is adopted by all...
Building the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance network in Veterinary medicine (EARS-Vet) was proposed to strengthen One Health antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance approach.
In April 2024, the Adult Immunization Board convened a technical meeting to explore latest strategies and identify exemplary approaches regarding implementation of vaccines for adults into Europe's National Programs (NIPs). The was built around three pillars: decision making introducing new vaccine, implementation, monitoring, evaluation. increasing number available in context competing health priorities warrants transparent evidence-based decision-making processes vaccine introduction....
Probiotic administration has become common practice in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and promote gut health preterm infants. While probiotics are generally considered safe, rare cases of probiotic-related sepsis have been reported. We present a case Lactobacillus rhamnosus infant, highlighting the challenges involved its diagnosis. The infant developed symptoms on 13th day probiotic treatment. Laboratory analyses, including MALDI-TOF,...
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) serological markers VDRL positive subjects in a population refugees various nationalities, living Asylum Seeker Centre Bari Palese, Southern Italy.The carried out period May-July 2008 recruited only voluntarily enrolled healthy refugees. HBsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HCV anti-HIV virus antibodies were detected. syphilis screening also on serum samples.A total 529 refugees, 442 males...
A recent intriguing carcinogenetic hypothesis for lung cancer foresees its viral aetiology. The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the main actually recognised in pathogenesis of cancer. aim this study was to investigate, first time our knowledge, presence HPV exhaled breath condensate (EBC) patients. We enrolled 89 patients affected by and 68 controls. infections were investigated their EBC, paired bronchial brushing neoplastic tissue through genotyping. able detect tissue. described an...
Mozambique presents a very high prevalence of both malaria and HIV infection, but the impact co-cancel infection on morbidity in this population has been rarely investigated. The aim study was to describe clinical characteristics hospitalized adult HIV-positive patients, treated untreated with combination anti-retroviral therapy (ART) cotrimoxazole (CTX)-based chemoprophylaxis, compared negatives. From November December 2010, all patients consecutively admitted Department Internal Medicine...
Cystic hygroma and lymphangioma, currently defined as ‘lymphatic malformations', are developmental abnormalities of the lymphoid system with potential for rapid expansion. The management these depends on site extent lesion. A different disease is diffuse lymphangiomatosis. It very rare at birth its treatment remains controversial. lymphatic malformation (cystic hygroma) neck a newborn girl first sign lymphangiomatosis latter condition sirolimus presented. presumed isolated significant...