A5032835643- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- European and International Law Studies
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Helminth infection and control
- Dispute Resolution and Class Actions
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Heavy metals in environment
- Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction
- Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology
- Marine and fisheries research
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Bird parasitology and diseases
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Della Sicilia
2014-2019
Ospedale Buccheri la Ferla Fatebenefratelli
2019
The aim of this study was to investigate mercury accumulation in some species, caught Mediterranean Sea, the period between May and December 2015, compare it presence Anisakis parasites. samples were examined by direct analyzer (DMA-80) for their Hg levels. metal concentration compared or absence Significant differences analysed observed. low-infested fishes contained 1–6 larvae parasites whereas high-infested one had 7–83 larvae.
A number of ninety-six hair samples from Sicilian fishermen were examined for total mercury detection by an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) method. The levels obtained compared with 96 a control group, in order to assess potential exposure heavy metals due fish consumption and closeness industrial activities. Furthermore, the sorted sampling area verify possible risks linked different locations. overall mean concentration population was 6.45 ± 7.03 μg g(-1), highest...
Anisakis spp. and Hysterothylacium are nematodes that commonly parasitize several fish species. Nematode larvae can be recovered in coelomic cavity viscera, but also flesh have an important economic public health impact. A total of 1144 subjects wild teleosts, 340 samples cephalopods 128 specimens farmed collected from Apulia region were analysed for anisakid detection by visual inspection viscera digestion the flesh. No nematode found cephalopod molluscs. All examined wild-caught species...
Background and objective.Sensitization allergy to shrimp among Italian house dust mite allergic patients are not well defined were investigated in a large multicenter study.Methods.Shrimp sensitization assessed 526 (HD-M)-allergic submitted the detection of IgE Der p 10 100 atopic controls sensitized HDM.Results.Shrimp occurred 9% (vs 0% HDM; < 0.001).Shrimp-allergic less frequently hypersensitive airborne allergens other than HDM crustacean-tolerant subjects (35% vs 58.8%; 0.005).Only 51%...
In this work a total of 949 fish samples were analysed for the identification nematode larvae belonging to Anisakidae family. Biomolecular application can be an optimal instrument traceability products, described on Reg. EC 178/2002. Results confirm correlation between geographical distribution fishes and presence specific Anisakid larvae. FAO 37 zone (Mediterranean sea) showed prevailing <em>Anisakis pegreffii</em> minimal A. simplex s.s. in hybrid form with...
Background. Diagnosis of anisakis allergy (AA) is based on the skin prick test (SPT) and specific IgE (sIgE) determination.Anyway, false positivity cases are due to cross reactivity with numerous allergens.The aim study was evaluate reliability a comprehensive diagnostic algorithm for AA.Methods.An observational conducted sample consecutive subjects accessing allergology outpatient ambulatories two hospitals located in Western Sicily.All recruited outpatients were tested by Skin Prick Test...
A total of 1104 fish samples from markets Sicily were analysed for the detection and species identification Anisakidae nematodes. The preliminary analysis showed presence 2459 larvae. All revealed different prevalence infestation, with a maximum 100% Lepidopus caudatus minimum 4.5% in Sardina pilchardus. 80% larvae examined by PCR-RFLP belonged to Anisakis pegreffii species. seasonal infestation trend was evaluated all sample examined. results marked connection ecological aspects As far as...
Samples obtained from 11 teleost fish species collected in waters off of the Mediterranean coasts Sicily, Italy, were examined for presence Hysterothylacium spp. larvae. In total, 3,017 samples examined, and larvae recovered used subsequent phylogenetic studies. Fifty-eight raphidascaridid parasitic nematodes found fish, with prevalence values ranging 0.2% anchovies to 60% forkbeard samples. Twenty-seven parasites identified as fabri aduncum by sequencing following regions: nuclear ribosomal...
One of the parasite diseases associated with consumption raw fish that occurs some frequency is anisakiasis, a human disease caused by accidental ingestion larval nematodes genus Anisakis, family Anisakidae. At National Reference Centre for Anisakiasis (C.Re.N.A.) from October 2012 to February 2013, number 231 bony (Trichiuridae, Engraulidae, Scombridae and Clupeidae) were received different fishing sites in Sicily. Anisakis pegreffii main species detected fish, as identified molecular...
Aim of the present paper was to report and identify by morphological molecular methods presence anisakid L3 larvae found in 7 specimens Sphoeroides pachygaster caught off Strait Sicily from 2012 2015.Nematode (n=9) were collected three fish samples: morphologically identified as belonging genus Anisakis Type I and, stored 70% ethanol, underwent identification at species level PCR-RFLP analysis rDNA (ITS-1, 5.8S gene, ITS-2) region.Sequencing ITS regions comparison with sequences GenBank also...
In this work a total of 1331 fish samples belonging to 15 species (Engraulis encrasicolus, Alaccia aurita, Loligo vulgaris, Trigla lyra, Conger conger, Merluccius merluccius, Zeus faber, Lophius piscatorius, Sardina pilchardus, Lepidopus caudatus, Scorpaena scrofa, Scomber scombrus, Trachurus trachurus, Todarodes sagittatus, Trachinus draco) from Sicilian commercialized in Sicily (FAO 37, FAO 37.1.3,FAO 37.1.1,FAO 37.2.2, 37.3, FAO27,FAO 41, FAO87), were examined for the detection Anisakidae...
Heavy metals can be essential, benefits and toxic.The 246 samples of swordfish, tuna bivalve molluscs examined coming from the request private individuals at Control Authorities in order to carry out routine checks or inspections food safety.All elements were determined by an ICP-MS.The level contamination heavy fish species sampled Mediterranean Sea has been investigated as indicator water pollution.This study highlighted presence lead cadmium, especially swordfish samples, but all within...