A5039141458- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Malaria Research and Control
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Global Health Care Issues
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Health, Medicine and Society
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Rabies epidemiology and control
University of Zagreb
2024-2025
Croatian Veterinary Institute
2014-2024
Croatian Hydrographic Institute
2019-2024
Center for Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences
2021-2023
Ministère de la Santé
2011
Basys (Germany)
2011
The Mediterranean Sea is particularly endangered by microplastics (MPs), polymers, and additives. These contaminants can be ingested fishes and, hence, translocate into tissues. We aimed to quantify MPs, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate (PC), bisphenol A (BPA), p-phthalic acid (PTA) in the edible muscles of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught Sea. MPs were extracted from characterized stereomicroscopy Raman microspectroscopy, while polymers (PET...
In 2018, Croatia reported the largest outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV) infections as well re-occurrence human Usutu (USUV) infections. For first time, fatal WNV and USUV were detected in wild birds. We analysed epidemiological characteristics molecular epidemiology during 2018 transmission season. From April to November, 178 patients with neuroinvasive disease 68 febrile tested for USUV. Viral RNA was cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) urine samples using a real-time RT-PCR. Positive by nested...
Abstract Loggerhead sea turtle ( C. caretta ) is the official European bioindicator of marine litter in Mediterranean Sea. In 2019, 8 turtles, out 28 specimens loggerhead on Adriatic coast Molise, were subjected to necropsy. The intestinal contents collected and microplastics until 0.45 μm extracted. Qualitative quantitative assessments performed by stereomicroscope observation spectroscopic analyses (attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, ATR-FTIR Raman...
We report the first serological evidence of Usutu virus (USUV) infection in horses Croatia. During 2011, 1380 horse serum samples from healthy animals were collected six northern Croatian counties. All screened for West Nile (WNV) immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Sixty-nine WNV ELISA-reactive further tested by a neutralization (VN assay) and plaque reduction test (PRNT), USUV VN tick-borne encephalitis (TBEV) PRNT. same period, 306 human...
West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease (WNV NID) requires prolonged intensive care treatment, resulting in high mortality and early disability. Long-term results are lacking. We have conducted an observational retrospective study with a prospective follow-up of WNV NID patients treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), University Hospital for Infectious Diseases, Zagreb, Croatia, 2013-2018. Short-term outcomes were vital status, length stay (LOS), modified Rankin Scale (mRS), disposition...
Autochthonous dengue cases have been continuously recorded in Europe the past two decades. The first autochthonous case Croatia was reported 2010 on Pelješac Peninsula, while imported were thereafter. In 2024, re-emerged Croatia. An epidemiological and entomological study conducted after receiving information virus (DENV) infection a German tourist probably acquired Dugi Otok Island May 2024. Serum samples collected from 30 residents of Veli Rat region where patient had stayed. addition,...
Between September 6 and 21, 2012, seven human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) neuroinvasive infection were laboratory confirmed in Croatia. The median patient age was 62 years (range 48-77). Five patients presented with meningoencephalitis two followed by acute flaccid paralysis. Four them had an underlying disease (hypertension). Using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), WNV-specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) IgG antibodies low avidity detected six patients, whereas one showed only IgM...
Data on the immune response to West Nile virus (WNV) are limited. We analyzed antiviral cytokine in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples of patients with WNV fever neuroinvasive disease using a multiplex bead-based assay for simultaneous quantification 13 human cytokines. The panel included cytokines associated innate early pro-inflammatory responses (TNF-α/IL-6), Th1 (IL-2/IFN-γ), Th2 (IL-4/IL-5/IL-9/IL-13), Th17 (IL-17A/IL-17F/IL-21/IL-22) key anti-inflammatory IL-10. Elevated...
The research problem of this article is growing challenges to acceptance and relatively slow adoption Internet Things (IoT) based healthcare technologies in day-to-day practice among professionals. Many studies have offered important insight into the IoT-based employees patients, but attitudes health technicians-professionals rarely been researched. Research aimed examine readiness for IoT as an assistive technology rehabilitation therapy technician clinic Belgrade. In study, we propose...
Flaviviruses are a heterogeneous group of viruses that may induce broad antigenic cross-reactivity. We present patient who was admitted to the infectious disease department with symptoms suggestive aseptic meningitis. During clinical workup, reported tick bite two weeks before onset. High titers IgM and IgG antibodies tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) were found in both serum cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples, indicating acute TBEV infection. West Nile (WNV) Usutu (USUV) and/or also...
(Re-)emerging arboviruses, such as tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), West Nile (WNV), and Usutu (USUV), are continuously increasing in incidence. We analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of flavivirus infections humans, sentinel animals, mosquitoes detected 2022 transmission season Croatia. From April to November 2022, 110 hospitalized patients with neuroinvasive diseases (NID) were tested for presence arboviruses. RT-qPCR was used detect TBEV, WNV, USUV RNA. An ELISA...
Vibrio species are widely distributed and can be potentially pathogenic to aquatic organisms. In this study, we isolated spp. from environmental samples (seawater, sediment, fish swabs) collected over a three-year period farm in Mali Ston Bay the Adriatic Sea, Croatia, assess their distribution. A total of 48 seawater 12 sediment samples, as well gill skin swabs 110 farmed European seabass, were analysed for presence Vibrio. strains identified level by MALDI TOF MS. The analysis revealed...
Characterization of five types traditional Croatian dry-fermented sausages produced by family farms was performed via identification superficial mycobiota, physicochemical, sensory, instrumental color, fatty acids & fat quality indices. Detailed characterization these aimed to achieve standardization their production and composition establish and/or improve specification protocols. Traditional varied significantly (p < 0.05) in all analyzed parameters except for the number mold isolates....
BACKGROUND The diagnosis of West Nile virus (WNV) is challenging due to short-term and low-level viremia, flavivirus cross-reactivity, long immunoglobulin M (IgM) persistence. AIM To evaluate different methods for WNV detection [reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), IgM/IgG antibodies, IgG avidity] in serum, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine samples patients with confirmed infection. METHODS study included neuroinvasive infection (n = 62), asymptomatic seropositive...
Summary The aim of the study was to give an account epidemic abortions in sheep caused by Salmonella enterica ssp. serovar Abortusovis, which occurred Dalmatia, south Croatia, winter 2003–2004. Five flocks with rate abortion ranging from 22% 38% during last‐third gestation were examined. Abortusovis isolated 13 vaginal smears and two fetuses. Direct inoculation found be superior pre‐enrichment enrichment selective broth for isolation. isolates biochemically identified, characterized...