A5071174254- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Malaria Research and Control
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale di Cremona
2020-2025
Presidio Ospedaliero
2011-2025
Istituti Ospitalieri di Cremona
2020-2025
Mali-Folkecenter
2024
Ospedale Filippo Del Ponte Varese
2022
University of Lisbon
2021
Ifakara Health Institute
2021
Centro Agricoltura Ambiente (Italy)
2021
University of Verona
2019
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
2019
In the Veneto region (north-eastern Italy) an entomological surveillance system has been implemented since introduction of Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) in 1991. During routine monitoring activity a mosquito-free area, unexpected was noticed, which clearly did not belong to recorded Italian fauna.At end May 2011, twelve larvae and pupae were collected small village Belluno province (Veneto region) from single manhole. Ten adults reared laboratory morphologically genetically...
The invasive species Aedes (Finlaya) koreicus was first identified in north-eastern Italy 2011, during the ongoing surveillance activity of albopictus. Following this finding, a more intensive monitoring carried out to assess distribution and collect biological data. Herein, we report new records obtained by four years surveillance. presence Ae. checked using ovitraps, adults traps larval collections all possible breeding sites from May 2011 July 2015. started site detection (Province...
Control interventions against mosquito larvae are the primary measure to reduce adult abundance and risk of arbovirus outbreaks in Europe. One most commonly used larvicides Italy is diflubenzuron (DFB), which targets chitin synthase 1 (chs-1), interrupting normal development into adults. Recent studies identified high levels DFB resistance Culex pipiens populations from Emilia-Romagna (Italy) associated with I1043L/M/F mutations at position 1043 chs-1 gene. The aim present study was assess...
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the principal cause of mosquito-borne in human populations within Asia. If introduced into new geographic areas, it could have further implications for public and animal health. However, potential mosquito vectors transmission not been fully investigated. The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has emerged Europe now expanding its geographical range more northerly latitudes. Culex quinquefasciatus, although absent from Europe, detected Turkey, a...
Since 2010 Veneto region (North-Eastern Italy) planned a special integrated surveillance of summer fevers to promptly identify cases West Nile Fever (WNF), dengue (DENV) and chikungunya (CHIKV). The objectives this study were (i) To increase the detection rate imported CHIKV DENV in travellers from endemic areas potential autochthonous cases.(ii) detect WNF, besides those Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND) that already included national surveillance. Human surveillance: traveler who had returned...
Abstract The increasing number of exotic arbovirus cases imported in Europe and the 2017 chikungunya outbreak central/southern Italy highlight urgency evidence-based management plans to predict, prevent or interrupt spreading these arboviruses non-endemic countries temperate regions. We here present results three mark-release-recapture experiments conducted a peri-urban area North-East estimate spatio-temporal dynamics dispersal Aedes albopictus females looking for oviposition sites. Flight...
Several kinds of traps are available for the collection Culicidae species creating nuisance problems and/or a potential risk pathogen transmission. The choice most appropriate sampling device should take into consideration objective monitoring activity (e.g., faunistic research, vector control evaluation, arbovirus surveillance, etc.), ecological and behavioral characteristics target mosquito species, ecology areas. However, there few factual criteria technical personnel can rely on to...
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based genotyping of mutations in the voltage-sensitive sodium channel (vssc) associated with resistance to pyrethroid insecticides is widely used and represents a potential early warning monitoring system for insecticide arising mosquito populations, which are vectors different human pathogens. In secondary vector Aedes albopictus—an Asian species that has invaded colonized whole world, including temperate regions—sequencing domain II vssc gene still needed...
BACKGROUND:To date, there is no agreement on the timing to perform a physical session in patients Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV-ECMO) .We aimed assess whether early physiotherapy (within first week from ECMO start) could affect in-ICU mortality METHODS: our retrospective observational study included 101 adults supported VV 2009 2016, consecutively admitted at referral Center Florence (Italy).Clinical data right before start were collected for all patients.The level of...
After its first introduction in the 1980's Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), has spread throughout Southern Europe. Ae. is considered an epidemiologically important vector for transmission of many viral pathogens such as yellow fever virus, dengue and Chikungunya fever, well several filarial nematodes Dirofilaria immitis or D. repens. It therefore crucial to develop measures reduce risks disease by controlling populations. The aim study was compare efficacy two application...
Abstract: Oriental fruit moth (OFM) Grapholita molesta Busck (Lep., Tortricidae) is one of the most important pests commercial stone orchards in Goulburn‐Murray Valley region Victoria, Australia. OFM populations have been successfully controlled by use mating disruption (MD) technique for many years, but damage to shoot tips and has now started increase. The severe under MD found at edge peach blocks, adjacent pear blocks insecticide treatment. In 1997–98, infestation levels were examined a...
The arrival of infected travelers from endemic regions can trigger sustained autochthonous transmission mosquito-borne pathogens in Europe. In 2007 a Chikungunya outbreak was observed central Italy, mostly affecting two villages characterised by high density Aedes albopictus. mitigated through intervention strategies reducing the mosquito abundance. Ten years later, 2017, documented both and southern Italy. proposed analysis identifies suitable reactive measures for containment mitigation...
Among the few mosquito larvicides available in market, Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti) and B. sphaericus (Bs) represent most environmentally safe alternatives. The combination of 2 products is known to overcome their specific limitations by producing a synergistic effect. aim study was assess effect persistence single treatment with granular Bti + Bs formulation on highly vegetated ditches northeastern Italy that represents primary rural larval sites for Culex pipiens, vector...
The infestations of Cimex lectularius L. (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) registered in the last decades have been influenced by several human activities, including international tourism and commerce. Moreover, development insecticide resistance careless pest control strategies contributed to dispersal bed bugs. Given complexity topic, distinguishing physiological molecular mechanisms involved can help design proper tools limit spread. Here we determined susceptibility deltamethrin imidacloprid bugs...
Ambient insecticides are receiving increasing attention in many developed countries because of their value reducing mosquito nuisance. As required by the European Union Biocidal Products Regulation 528/2012, these devices require appropriate testing efficacy, which is based on estimating knockdown and mortality rates free-flying (free) mosquitoes a test room. However, evaluations using free present complexities. The performances 6 alternative methods with held 2 different cage designs (steel...
Mazza, Stefano MD1; Drago, Andrea Tanzi, Giulia MD2; Soro, Sara Verga, Maria Chiara Elvo, Biagio Laurenza, Carmen di Luna, Imma Grassia, Roberto MD1 Author Information
Aedes albopictus and Culex pipiens are commonly distributed in Italy represent the main species found catch basins. The application of a silicone-based film (e.g., Aquatain®) is new tool recently introduced for treating While efficacy Aquatain has been experimentally demonstrated, its use still lacking an appropriate monitoring procedure. present study compared differences treatment assessment between newly developed floating system (FS), which was designed to collect emerging adults, with...
Vector-borne diseases are a worldwide threat to human health. Often, no vaccines or treatments exist. Thus, personal protection products play an essential role in limiting transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) arm-in-cage (AIC) test is the most common method for evaluating efficacy of topical repellents, but it remains unclear whether AIC testing conditions recreate mosquito landing rates field. This study aimed estimate rate outdoors, area Europe highly infested with Asian tiger...