A5062466695- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Helminth infection and control
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Seismic Performance and Analysis
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Plant and fungal interactions
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
University of Teramo
2015-2025
University of Florence
2016-2024
This survey investigated the distribution of various intestinal parasites and vector-borne pathogens in stray free-roaming cats living four regions Greece. A total number one hundred fifty three Islands (Crete, Mykonos Skopelos) Athens municipality was established as a realistic aim to be accomplished study areas. All were examined with different microscopic, serological molecular assays aiming at evaluating occurrence parasites, exposure or presence infections. 135 (90%) positive for more...
The present study investigated the presence of endo- and ecto-parasites, vector-borne pathogens, in dogs from four islands Greece. A total 200 (123 owned 77 sheltered) were examined with different microscopic, serological molecular methods. Of dogs, 130 (65%) positive for one or more parasites and/or pathogens. most common zoonotic intestinal helminths recorded Ancylostomatidae (12.5%) Toxocara canis (3.5%). Ninety-three (46.5%) seroreacted to Rickettsia conorii. Twenty-two (11%) them also...
ABSTRACT Capillaria aerophila , a trichuroid nematode causing pulmonary infections in wild and domestic carnivores, is occasionally potentially poorly recognized of humans due to clinicopathological mimicry lack accurate, robust laboratory diagnostics. The present work evaluated the efficiency DNA-based assay amplifying partial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 ( cox 1) gene C. diagnosis lung capillariosis. Fecal samples from 34 dogs 10 cats positive at parasitological examination for other...
A total of 1180 faecal samples (528 from rabbits, 531 chinchillas and 121 guinea pigs) collected during 2006-2012 by veterinarians in Germany other European countries were submitted to a diagnostic laboratory for Giardia testing means coproantigen ELISA. Of these samples, 40 rabbits (7.6 per cent), 326 (61.4 cent) five pigs (4.1 cent ) found be positive. To gain insights into the genetic identity small mammals, ELISA-positive 23 chinchillas, ferrets, rabbit, Desmarest's hutia investigated...
Dirofilaria immitis and Angiostrongylus vasorum are major parasitic nematodes of dogs. Many environmental phenological changes have recently modified their geographic patterns in many countries; thus, this study has updated the distribution D. A. dog populations selected regions Central Southern Italy. Also, collateral data on other endoparasites affecting population been collected. Blood fecal samples collected from 2000 dogs were tested using Knott's test copromicroscopy (i.e., Baermann's...
Feline lungworms have long been known as pathogens of cats. However, an increased incidence clinical cases in some areas has the focus a number recent epidemiological and studies. While Aelurostrongylus abstrusus causes respiratory signs cats all over world, Troglostrongylus brevior recently found domestic from Spain Italy (where it often severe signs). Capillaria aerophila, parasite that infects many wild carnivores, may cause distress A variety treatment options are for abstrusus, while...
Several polymerase chain reactions (PCRs) and a reverse line blot hybridization (RLB) method were used to identify Anaplasma platys in dogs held kennel Italy. Whereas PCR techniques confirmed the presence of A. platys, RLB not only correlated results obtained by but also ruled out other species such as Ehrlichia canis or E. chaffeensis. There was no correlation between infection status age breed dogs. Polymerase reaction performed on Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks collected from those showed...
Habronema microstoma and muscae (Spirurida: Habronematidae) are parasitic nematodes which infect the stomach and/or skin of equids. The accurate diagnosis gastric habronemosis is central to studying its epidemiology, but data on distribution prevalence lacking, mainly due limitations clinical coprological in live horses. To overcome this constraint, a two-step, semi-nested PCR-based assay was validated (utilizing genetic markers nuclear ribosomal DNA) for specific amplification H. or DNA...
In the last few years, number of studies on feline hepatozoonosis has increased, but our knowledge actual species Hepatozoon and/or different genotypes affecting felines is still incipient. At least three species, namely felis , H. canis and silvestris have been isolated from domestic cats in various countries. Additionally, there are indications that other may affect given geographic areas. This study was carried out to investigate occurrence spp. Niterói, a municipality within metropolitan...
Toxoplasmosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoal zoonosis with high sanitary risk for pregnant women and immunocompromised people. Felids, including domestic cats, are the only definitive hosts of T. gondii. They shed oocysts which, in environment, become infectious wide range animals, humans, acting as intermediate hosts. This study evaluated frequency acute toxoplasmosis cats compatible clinical signs living households childbearing age. Individual serum samples were collected from...