A5014388199- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Travel-related health issues
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Beetle Biology and Toxicology Studies
- interferon and immune responses
University of Primorska
2014-2023
University of Belgrade
2007-2017
Institute for Plant Protection and Environment
2012
University of Crete
2004-2010
Université de Montpellier
2010
Technological Educational Institute of Athens
2010
Institute for Medical Research
2010
Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
2010
Crete University Press
2004
Institute for Medical Research
2003
In Cyprus, leishmaniasis has been considered exclusively a veterinary problem. It was prevalent before 1945, and until its recent reemergence, it nearly eradicated by 1996 as consequence of the destruction reservoir hosts vectors. A survey carried out to provide an unbiased estimate current transmission rates in dogs humans showed 9-fold increase dog seroprevalence (reaching 14.9%) compared with 10 years ago. However, no human cases caused Leishmania infantum were detected, although L....
Leishmaniases are vector-borne diseases transmitted by phlebotomine sand flies. Three species of Leishmania found in the Mediterranean basin: infantum, most common responsible for both visceral (VL) and cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL); major, North Africa Middle East causing CL; tropica with a limited presence Europe, CL. During last 25 years, Crete has become an endemic zone L. infantum high number infected dogs increasing human cases every year; 4 incidence reached average seven VL patients...
ABSTRACT In immunocompromized patients, including hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients, life-threatening toxoplasmosis may result from reactivation of previous infection. We report a case severe disseminated that developed early after allogeneic HSCT for T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma in 15-year-old Toxoplasma gondii -seropositive boy with Nijmegen breakage syndrome, rare genetic DNA repair disorder associated immunodeficiency. The donor was the patient's...
Abstract A seroepizootiological study of Toxoplasma gondii infection involving a total 488 slaughter pigs (468 market-weight and 20 sows) in the Belgrade area, also included examination presence T. blood. Blood sampled at line was examined for specific antibodies by modified direct agglutination, blood clots those seropositive titres 1:50-1:12800 were bioassayed mice. The overall seroprevalence 9.2%, significantly higher ( p = 0.0063) sows (30.0%) than (8.3%). Amongst 22 bioassays performed,...
To assess the role of synanthropic rodents in epidemiology urban toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasma gondii infection was examined 144 rats (Rattus norvegicus) and 12 mice (Mus musculus) captured using live animal traps three locations Belgrade city characterized by poor housing degraded environment. In rats, specific IgG antibodies were detected modified agglutination test 22 (27.5%) 80 blood samples available. brain cysts microscopically 11 (7.6%), DNA real-time polymerase chain reaction...
Background The mosquito Aedes koreicus (Edwards, 1917) is a recent invader on the European continent that was introduced to several new places since its first detection in 2008. Compared other exotic mosquitoes with public health significance invaded Europe during last decades, this species’ biology, behavior, and dispersal patterns were poorly investigated date. Methodology/Principal findings To understand population relationships within Europe, fragment of cytochrome oxidase I (COI or...
A faunistic study of phlebotomine sandflies was carried out on the mainland and four islands in Greece between 1999 2004. Sandflies were collected 18 areas, population structure observed recorded. total 10 species identified; their distribution is presented here. Of these, Phlebotomus neglectus Tonnoir P. perfiliewi Parrot (Diptera: Psychodidae), epidemiologically most important vectors leishmaniases sandfly fever Greece, shown to be present main endemic foci country.
Determination of the avidity specific IgG antibodies has become a generally accepted diagnostic aid for dating Toxoplasma infection. In this study, Labsystems, VIDAS and EUROIMMUN assays were compared on series 133 IgG- IgM-positive sera from symptomatic patients (n=28), pregnant (n=43) non-pregnant (n=26) women, 18 IgG-positive IgM-negative chronically infected patients. The results showed excellent concordance between Labsystems tests in both (r=0.82, kappa=0.771) (kappa=0.609) sera,...
DATA REPORT article Front. Public Health, 12 December 2017Sec. Epidemiology Volume 5 - 2017 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00336
Aujeszky’s disease is a viral of suids caused by Suid Herpesvirus 1. The has worldwide distribution with significant economic impact. In Serbia, there neither an eradication nor national vaccination programme domestic pigs. Since clinical symptoms are not specific, it important to establish link between signs and presence ADV active infection in wild boars. aim this study was investigate the possibility within boar showing also examine relationship isolates from pigs boar. Having mind that...
In Slovenia, two invasive mosquito species are present, Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1895) (Diptera: Culicidae) and japonicus (Theobald, 1901) Culicidae). this study, we examined their actual distribution suitable habitats for new colonizations. Data from survey of presence in 2013 2015, bioclimatic variables altitude were used the construction predictive maps. We produced various models Maxent software tested variable sets, WorldClim CHELSA. For selection A. modeling statistical expert...
Sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) are blood-feeding insects that transmit the protozoan parasites Leishmania spp. and various arthropod-borne (arbo) viruses. While in Mediterranean parts of Europe sand fly fauna is diverse, Central European countries including Austria mainly Phlebotomus mascittii found, an assumed but unproven vector infantum. To update currently understudied distribution Austria, a survey was performed other entomological catches were screened for flies....
Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Phlebotominae) are the principal vectors of Leishmania spp. (Kinetoplastida: Trypanosomatidae). In Central Europe, Phlebotomus mascittii is predominant species, but largely understudied. To better understand factors driving its current distribution, we infer patterns genetic diversity by testing for signals population expansion based on two mitochondrial genes and model past climate habitat suitability seven post-glacial maximum periods, taking 19 climatic...
Seasonal variations in the occurrence of toxoplasmosis have been studied only sporadically. We thus examined seasonal distribution acute Serbia during a 4-year period (2004-2008).A total 391 consecutive symptomatic (recent lymphadenopathy) and 715 asymptomatic (women tested for obstetric reasons) patients were Toxoplasma immunoglobulin G (IgG) (including IgG avidity) IgM antibodies. The with infection, all from both groups, was analyzed seasonality. In addition, factors undercooked meat...
To assess the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in native and commensal rodents as indicators environmental pollution, we analyzed brain tissue from small mammals collected on legal illegal waste sites Slovenian Croatian parts Istria. A total 136 animals five species family Muridae were analyzed: black rat (Rattus rattus), domestic mouse (Mus musculus), wood (Apodemus sylvaticus), striped field agrarius), yellow-necked flavicollis). Using quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction...
West Nile virus (WNV) is a flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes. Birds are the reservoir for virus; humans, horses and other mammals dead-end hosts. Infections caused WNV in humans can vary from asymptomatic infections to fever (WNF) or neuroinvasive disease (WNND). In 1995, serosurvey was performed Slovenia on forest workers, specific IgG antibodies were confirmed 6.8% of screened samples, indicating that circulating Slovenia. No human cases detected until 2013, when first case infection...
Recently, Balkan virus (BALKV, family Phenuiviridae, genus Phlebovirus) was discovered in sand flies collected Albania and genetically characterised as a member of the Sandfly fever Naples species complex. To gain knowledge concerning geographical area where exposure to BALKV exists, entomological surveys were conducted 2014 2015, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovina (BH), Kosovo, Republic Macedonia Serbia.A total 2830 trapped during 2015 campaigns, organised 263 pools. RNA detected four pools from...
A field study on the distribution of phlebotomine sandflies was carried out during summer months 2009 and 2010 in eight sites two Ionian islands northern Greece. total 490 (74.5% females) were collected. Six species Phlebotomus genus Sergentomyia identified. The with widest neglectus (32.8%), similis (30.3%), tobbi (16.7%), P. perfiliewi (15.9%), whereas simici (50%), (24.5%), (9.6%) predominated mainland. As most these are proven or suspected vectors human animal pathogens, prevention...