A5105877114- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Study of Mite Species
- Helminth infection and control
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Bartonella species infections research
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Rabies epidemiology and control
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2019-2025
Bu-Ali Sina University
2022
Consorzio Venezia Ricerche
2022
University of Naples Federico II
2022
University of Milan
2022
Instituto Butantan
2016-2020
Universidade de São Paulo
2019-2020
King Saud University
2020
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata
2020
Bridge University
2020
Abstract Background For long time, canine leishmaniosis (CanL) was considered endemic in the southern, central, and insular regions of Italy, whereas heartworm disease (HW) caused by Dirofilaria immitis northern region swampy Po Valley. Following reports new foci both diseases, this study we update distribution patterns occurrence CanL HW discussing main drivers for changes epidemiology these two important zoonotic vector-borne diseases. Methods Based on statistical analyses serological...
In the last two decades, reports of canine heartworm (HW) infection have increased even in non-endemic areas, with a large variability prevalence data due to diagnostic strategy employed. This study evaluated relative performance microtiter plate ELISA methods for detection HW antigen determining occurrence Dirofilaria immitis dog population previously tested by modified Knott's test and SNAP 4Dx Plus test. The this sheltered (n = 363) from high-risk area was 44.4% according 58.1%...
Abstract Background Dirofilaria immitis and D. repens are mosquito-borne filaroids that primarily infect dogs but also cats. Diagnosing feline dirofilariosis is challenging because of the low parasitic burdens transient or absent microfilaremia. To improve detection antibodies against spp. in cats, an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using somatic antigens was standardized. Methods Serum samples from cats positive for , bronchopulmonary metastrongylids gastrointestinal...
Dirofilaria immitis and repens, causing heartworm disease subcutaneous dirofilariosis, respectively, are zoonotic mosquito-borne filarioids infecting a plethora of hosts including cats. Only fragmented data available on the diagnosis epidemiology feline dirofilariosis. We assessed occurrence both nematode infections, their risk factors clinicopathological abnormalities in cats, from six countries Mediterranean Basin. In addition, Wolbachia spp. endosymbionts were spp.-positive animals. Blood...
Abstract Background Camel production in Saudi Arabia is severely affected by various diseases and inadequate veterinary services. Ticks tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) affect the health wellbeing of camels consequently diminishing their productivity performances. In addition, may act as hosts for TBPs (e.g. Anaplasma phagocytophilum ) causing humans. The current study aimed to determine prevalence ixodid ticks molecularly investigate associated from Arabia. Methods Blood tick samples were...
Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato) is a complex containing pathogenic bacteria of which some species, such as lusitaniae, use birds, small mammals and reptiles reservoirs. In Italy, the have been detected in reptilian avian reservoirs northern central regions. Here, 211 from three orders [Squamata (Sauria with seven species five families Ophidia 11 families), Crocodylia (one family two species), Testudines (two species)] were examined for ectoparasites molecular detection B. (s.l.) different...
A checklist of the family Trombiculidae and Leeuwenhoekiidae is presented, containing 63 species in 30 genera chiggers from 80 different hosts 146 localities Brazil. The type locality depository are provided, including new host records for country.
We assessed the presence of Rickettsia spp., Coxiella burnetii and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in reptiles, their ectoparasites questing ticks collected a nature preserve park southern Italy, as well peri-urban area another region. also investigated exposure to these pathogens forestry workers, farmers livestock breeders living or working given report anecdotal cases spotted fever rickettsioses. spp. were molecularly detected Podarcis muralis siculus lizards (i.e., 3.1%), Ixodes ricinus (up...
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania infantum is endemic in the Mediterranean basin with most of infected human patients remaining asymptomatic. Recently, saurian-associated tarentolae was detected blood donors and sheltered dogs. The circulation L. investigated humans, dogs cats living Pelagie islands (Sicily, Italy) multiple serological molecular testing. Human serum samples (n = 346) were tested to assess exposure immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT), enzyme-linked...
Abstract Background Leishmania tarentolae is a protozoan isolated from geckoes ( Tarentola annularis , mauritanica ), which considered non-pathogenic and transmitted by herpetophilic Sergentomyia spp. sand flies. This species occurs in sympatry with infantum areas where canine leishmaniasis endemic. In the present study, we investigated circulation of L. flies, dogs lizards dog shelter southern Italy, Methods Sheltered n = 100) negative for (March 2020) were screened immunofluorescence...
Dirofilaria immitis and repens are mosquito-borne filarioids of zoonotic concern, which primarily cause canine heartworm disease (HWD) subcutaneous dirofilariosis, respectively. The geographical distribution these nematodes is constantly changing, due to many factors such as the colonization by new invasive mosquito species, increased movement animals absence chemoprophylactic strategies in non-endemic regions. Although HWD has always been considered endemic northern Italy, an increase...
Sergentomyia minuta (Diptera: Phlebotominae) is an abundant sand fly species in the Mediterranean basin and a proven vector of reptile parasite Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) tarentolae. Although it feeds preferentially on reptiles, blood meal analyses detection (Leishmania) infantum DNA wild-caught S. suggest that occasional feeding may occur mammals, including humans. Therefore, currently suspected as potential human pathogens.A recently established colony was allowed to feed three (i.e....
Abstract The detection of atypical Kinetoplastida in vertebrate hosts and vectors might suggest unexpected host‐parasite contacts. Aside to major Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum Italy (e.g. Phlebotomus perniciosus perfiliewi ), the sand fly fauna also includes Sergentomyia minuta , herpetophilic proven vector (Sauroleishmania) tarentolae which records blood meal on mammals L. DNA are increasing. This study was conducted Central aiming molecularly detect potential host‐vector Detection spp....
Abstract Background Feline vector-borne pathogens (FeVBPs) have been increasingly investigated for their impact on cat health and zoonotic potential. The aim of the present study was to assess prevalence FeVBPs haemoplasmas in cats across Italy identify potential risk factors linked occurrence. Methods Blood samples from 958 owned living North ( n = 556), Centre 173) South 229) were tested Babesia spp., Hepatozoon Ehrlichia Anaplasma spp. filarioids by conventional PCR (cPCR) Bartonella SYBR...
is a zoonotic parasite causing ocular disease in domestic dogs, cats, several wild carnivores, hares, and humans. This nematode widely distributed Europe, where it transmitted by the drosophilid fly