A5067317385- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Study of Mite Species
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Identification and Quantification in Food
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2016-2025
Regione Puglia
2021
University of Bologna
2020
MSD (Norway)
2020
In the poultry industry, control of red mite D. gallinae primarily relies worldwide on acaricides registered for use in agriculture or livestock, and those most widely used are carbamates, followed by amidines, pyrethroids organophosphates. Due to repeated - sometimes high concentrations infestation, mites may become resistant, accumulate chicken organs tissues, also eggs. To highlight some situations misuse/abuse chemicals risk human health, we investigated laying hens, destined...
In the last 20 years, cases of human cryptococcosis, have increased in immunocompromised patients. several instances, been associated with exposure patients to bird droppings. order investigate birds prey as potential carriers and spreaders Cryptococcus neoformans other yeasts importance infections, 182 swab samples were collected from cloacae species (Group I) 32 faecal aviaries which housed II). Samples also taken digestive tract 60 dead III). A total 454 cultured 215 colonies yeastlike...
Structural variants (SVs) are one of the main sources genetic and have a significant impact on phenotype evolution, disease susceptibility, environmental adaptations. We used 73 whole genome sequencing (12x) to apply mapping approach identify SVs in five turkey populations. A notable degree isolation was observed between Basilicata Apulian populations, as indicated by principal component analysis admixture results. total 11,733 were detected, including 6712 deletions, 2671 duplications, 1430...
Avian malaria, a vector-borne disease caused by Plasmodium spp., poses significant threats to various bird populations, particularly captive penguins like the endangered African penguin (Spheniscus demersus). Penguins, originating from regions with low malaria prevalence, are highly susceptible when housed in malaria-permissive areas. This study evaluates efficacy of an atovaquone/proguanil hydrochloride treatment protocol manage avian colony Italian zoo. The involved 30 monitored over 3...
Though the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana has shown to be efficacious for managing Dermanyssus gallinae infestations, its delivery as liquid formulation poses concerns related environmental stability and efficacy. To overcome such concerns, here we proposed a hydrogel matrix based on hydroxyethyl-cellulose (HEC) delivering B. control D. gallinae. Nymph adult mites were exposed or filter papers containing (107 conidia/mL), with without pre-incubation period of 4 days at 25 °C...
Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health concern with profound implications for human, animal, and environmental health. Marine ecosystems are emerging as reservoirs of resistant bacteria due to contamination from anthropogenic activities. This study aimed investigate fluoroquinolone-resistant multidrug-resistant in loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta). Methods: Cloacal swabs were collected 28 at rescue center southern Italy. Swabs cultured nutrient...
Over the last decades, reports on yeast infections in humans have increased especially with respect to immunocompromised individuals. Phospholipases are enzymes which may be associated pathogenic processes caused by opportunistic yeasts. Phospholipase activity (ph.a.) was investigated 163 isolates of 13 species A total 133 were obtained through screening a 768 cloacae wild birds (Group I: 182 prey; Group II: 165 passeriformes and III: 421 other migratory birds), while 30 recovered from...
Protoparvovirus is a monophyletic viral genus that includes the species Carnivore protoparvovirus-1 infecting domestic and wild carnivores. In this paper, results of an epidemiological survey for in carnivores Italy are reported. Overall, 34 (11.4%) out 297 tested animals were positive protoparvovirus-1, but frequency detection was much higher intestine (54%) than spleen samples (2.8%), thus suggesting best sample to collect from parvovirus detection. Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV)...
The poultry red mite (PRM), Dermanyssus gallinae, is a major threat for the industry worldwide. Chemical compounds have been extensively used PRM control, leading to selection of resistant mites. Molecular mechanisms resistance investigated in arthropods, showing role target-site insensitivity and enhanced detoxification. Few studies are available about those D. none yet focused on expression levels detoxification enzymes other defense-related genes through RNA-seq. We tested populations...
An enteric syndrome was observed in quail (Coturnix coturnix) semi-intensively reared for restocking Apulia (southern Italy). The birds showed depression, severe diarrhoea, dehydration and reduced growth. Mortality occurred particularly young birds. At necropsy the prominent lesion enteritis. A coronavirus detected by electron microscopy reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction faeces intestinal content of dead quails. virus could not be cultivated chicken embryos. By sequence...
Dermanyssus gallinae (Mesostigmata: Dermanyssidae, De Geer, 1778) is an ectoparasite of poultry, suspected to play a role as vector Salmonella enterica subsp. ser. Gallinarum. Despite association between them being reported, the actual dynamics in field remain unclear. Therefore, present study aimed confirm interactions among mites, pathogen and chickens. The was carried out industrial poultry farm infested by D. gallinae, during outbreak fowl typhoid. presence S. Gallinarum mites assessed...
Abstract Background The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer, 1778) is a major ectoparasite of poultry. Infestations are found in most laying hen farms Europe, and breeder flocks have also been reported to be affected. Mite infestation has detrimental effects on animal welfare, it causes significant economic losses, and, additionally, D. often considered as vector for pathogens. Despite suspicion close relationship between the Salmonella enterica serovar Gallinarum biovar (serovar...
Climate change, excessive exploitation of agricultural land which reduces natural habitats, wildlife shooting, and the use pesticides all cause difficulties for wildlife, with considerable numbers animals being brought to rescue centres. Although efforts staff involved in management at these centres usually focus on therapeutic treatments reintroduce them into wild, monitoring pathogens that may be transmitted humans is relevance. Campylobacter (C.) jejuni C. coli are frequently carried by...
Colibacillosis, caused by E. coli, is responsible for economic losses in the poultry industry due to mortality, decreased production, and cost of antibiotic treatments. Prevention colibacillosis based on improved biosecurity measures use vaccine performed with O78 coli strains, which most cases colibacillosis. Recently, there has been increased interest other infection control methods, such as natural compounds. The aim this study was evaluate antimicrobial efficacy cinnamon essential oil...