A5077946558- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Botanical Studies and Applications
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Infections and bacterial resistance
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Della Sicilia
2017-2024
Caretta caretta is the most common sea turtle species in Mediterranean Sea. The threatened by anthropomorphic activity that causes thousands of deaths and hundreds strandings along coast. Stranded turtles are often cared for rehabilitation centres until they recover or die. objective this study was to characterize gut microbiome nine stranded Sicilian coast Sea using high-throughput sequencing analysis targeting V3–V4 regions bacterial 16S rRNA gene. Stool samples were collected from eight...
Sea turtles can be considered a sentinel species for monitoring the health of marine ecosystems, acting, at same time, as carrier microorganisms. Indeed, sea acquire microbiota from their reproductive sites and feeding, contributing to diffusion antibiotic-resistant strains uncontaminated environments. This study aims unveil presence bacteria in (i) loggerhead stranded along coast Sicily (Mediterranean Sea), (ii) unhatched and/or hatched eggs, (iii) sand turtles' nest (iv) seawater....
Seawater could be considered a reservoir of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes. In this communication, we evaluated the presence bacterial strains in seawater collected from different coasts Sicily by combining microbiological molecular methods. Specifically, isolated viable that were tested for their profile detected both heavy metal Both Gram-negative bacteria, Vibrio Aeromonas, specific genes found samples. Alarming levels determined towards cefazolin,...
It has been estimated that 44,000 Caretta caretta turtles die every year due to anthropomorphic activity in the Mediterranean Sea, and longline fishing is one of most significant causes mortality. A total 482 specimens C. were rescued from different parts Sicilian coast (Mediterranean Sea) 2014 2016. The numerous stranding was recorded during spring summer seasons, mainly along north eastern coasts Sicily. curved carapace length for all ranged between 19 95 cm these young or sub adults....
Wild environments and wildlife can be reservoirs of pathogens antibiotic resistance. Various studies have reported the presence zoonotic bacteria, resistant strains, genetic elements that determine resistance in wild animals, especially near urban centers or agricultural zootechnical activities. The purpose this study was analysis, by cultural molecular methods, bacteria isolated from animals Sicily, Italy, regarding their susceptibility profile to antibiotics genes. Bacteriological analyses...
is threatened by many dangers in the Mediterranean basin, but most are human-related. The purposes of this research were: (i) to investigate microflora samples from six loggerhead sea turtle nests located on Sicilian coast and (ii) understand microbial diversity associated with nests, particular attention bacteria fungi involved failed hatchings. During 2016 2018 summers, 456 eggs seven dead hatchling were collected. We performed bacteriological mycological analyses 88 egg hatchlings,...
Tropical theileriosis is a tick-borne disease caused by hemoprotozoan parasites with considerable veterinary and economic impact worldwide. Ticks transmitting the belong to Haemaphysalis, Rhipicephalus, Hyalomma genera. The genus very common in Sicily (Italy) represents main Theileria annulata vector island. Data concerning molecular epidemiology of this pathogen are missing region. In 2018–2019, blood serum samples were collected from 480 cows seven Sicilian farms four different provinces....
The aim of this study was to assess the effects a phyto complex on menopausal symptoms.A total 151 women aged 42-67 years were enrolled. They in spontaneous or surgical menopause by at least 12 months, reporting symptoms referable climacteric syndrome. Two validated and standardized tests given whole sample entrance (T0) after 6 months treatment (T6): Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS) Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Interim evaluations carried out 1-3 (T1 T3) five selected from GCS. each...
We provide new data on the presence of helminth parasites in 64 individual loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta stranded along coasts Sicily and northwest Adriatic Sea between June 2014 August 2016. The necropsy examination revealed 31 individuals (48.4%) positive for endoparasites, showing a greater prevalence trematodes than nematodes. In particular, seven species single genus Trematoda (Hapalotrema) Nematoda (Kathlania) were identified. Among Digenea flukes with highest infection...
The Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a marine reptile belonging to monophyletic group of chelonians. As these animals are long-lived, they have the ability accumulate pollutants.To collect epidemiological data on toxic metals in turtles.Forty turtles comprising 25 males and 15 females stranded freshly dead between 2013 2018 along coasts Sicily, Southern Italy, were examined for arsenic, cadmium, lead accumulation muscle adipose tissues by means validated ICP-MS method. A modified K...
Vector-borne pathogens such as Erlichia canis and Rickettsia conorii are widespread in the Mediterranean basin. Rhipicephalus sanguineus, is considered main vector climatic areas. Seroprevalence dogs variable relation to environmental factors, presence of vectors, dogs’ management. We investigated seroprevalence Sicilian during 2017–2019, considering temporal well spatial variations, different canine population. A total 11,009 sera were analyzed: 7568 3441 tested detect antibodies E. R....
Vector-borne diseases represent a serious threat to human and animal health, especially where environmental conditions favor pathogen-carrying vectors. Dogs serve as natural hosts for two tick-borne pathogens: Ehrlichia canis, which causes canine monocytic ehrlichiosis, spotted fever group (SFG) Rickettsia spp., zoonotic in the Mediterranean region. Rhipicephalus sanguineus is primary vector these pathogens. Shelter dogs, due increased exposure ticks confined living conditions, facilitate...
Ticks are a major concern for both animal and human health, as they primary vectors of infectious pathogens. This study focused on ticks found in nature reserve southern Italy, highly frequented recreational activities inhabited by wild boars. Using molecular techniques, 214 ticks, including questing those removed from boars, were examined tick-borne pathogens (TBPs), with focus zoonotic Six tick species identified: Hyalomma lusitanicum, Rhipicephalus pusillus, Rh. sanguineus s.l., bursa,...
A juvenile specimen of the Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, was recovered in Sicilian coastal waters close to Avola (Syracuse province, south-eastern Sicily, Italy). Before being released, measured and inspected for presence ingested hooks or other possible harms its health. fragment mtDNA marker COI amplified sequenced order provide first molecular data species from central Mediterranean area. The influence climate change on occurrence this thermophilic area is briefly discussed.