A5008046798- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Bartonella species infections research
- Rabies epidemiology and control
University of Padua
2015-2024
Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal
2018
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2018
Veterinary Oncological Center
2018
Universidade de Sorocaba
2014-2016
University of Teramo
2016
University of Bologna
2016
Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV3) is a new species of the Circovirus genus, which has recently been associated with different clinical syndromes. Its presence reported in countries North and South America, Asia also Europe (Poland). However, from other continents, no European PCV3 sequence currently available public databases. There strong need epidemiological data full-genome sequences because its relevance understanding molecular epidemiology control. To fill this lack information, samples...
Successful reproductive performance is key to farm competitiveness in the global marketplace. Porcine parvovirus 1 (PPV1) has been identified as a major cause of failure, and since 2001 new species porcine parvoviruses, namely PPV2–7, have identified, although their role not yet fully understood yet. The present study aimed investigate PPVs’ presence failure outbreaks occurring 124 farms northern Italy. Fetuses were collected from 338 sows between 2019 2021 tested for PPVs by real-time...
To detect abnormalities of the lower respiratory tract (trachea, principal bronchi, and lobar bronchi) in brachycephalic dogs by use endoscopy, evaluate correlation between laryngeal collapse bronchial abnormalities, determine whether with have a less favorable postsurgical long-term outcome following correction syndrome.Prospective case series study.40 client-owned stertorous breathing clinical signs distress.Brachycephalic anesthetized for pharyngoscopy laryngoscopy January 2007 June 2008...
Abstract Since their commercialization, vaccines against Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) have been the cornerstone control strategy. Nevertheless, periodic emergence of new genotype waves and recent reports vaccine failure outbreaks raised question if widespread vaccination strategies could driven viral evolution affected different fitness. To investigate this issue an in-deep analysis, based on a bioinformatics biostatistics approach, has implemented. ORF2 sequences from vaccinated...
White striping ( WS: ) is an alteration of breast and thigh muscles broiler chickens characterized by the presence white striations parallel to direction muscle fibers. This study was performed evaluate prevalence predisposing factors WS in commercial broilers different weight reared northern Italy. Fifty seven flocks, including animals medium- heavy-weight, were grossly evaluated at slaughter for WS. For each flock, breeding data (mean BW slaughter, ADG, sex, color skin fat, genetic line,...
PCV2 has emerged as one of the most devastating viral infections swine farming, causing a relevant economic impact due to direct losses and control strategies expenses. Epidemiological experimental studies have evidenced that genetic diversity is potentially affecting virulence PVC2. The growing number complete genomes partial sequences available at GenBank questioned accepted classification.Nine hundred seventy five 1,270 ORF2 from were subjected recombination, PASC phylogenetic analyses...
Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV-3) is an emerging species that has recently been reported in different countries around the world, suggesting a widespread circulation. In this study, sera samples originating from 654 pigs of production phases and clinical/pathological conditions, submitted for diagnostic purposes between 1996 2017, were randomly selected. Detection PCV-3 genome such was attempted with previously described PCR method, partial sequence obtained selected PCV-3-positive years....
Despite the fact that vaccine resistance has been typically considered a rare phenomenon, some episodes of failure have reported with increasing frequency in intensively-raised livestock. Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is widespread avian coronavirus, whose control relies mainly on extensive administration. Unfortunately, continuous emergence new vaccine-immunity escaping variants prompts development vaccines. In present work, molecular epidemiology study was performed to evaluate...
The genus Circovirus includes several species and mostly causes asymptomatic infections. Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2) and, with increasing evidence, 3 (PCV-3), have been associated different clinical conditions all over the world. In 2019, a new porcine (PCV-4) was identified from diseased animals in China. Because of lessons learned PCV-2 PCV-3, it appears mandatory to investigate actual distribution this virus its potential association outcomes. To purpose, an exploratory study detect...
The genus Circovirus includes one of the most relevant infectious agents affecting domestic pigs, Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2). wild boar susceptibility to this pathogen has also been demonstrated although actual epidemiological role populations is still debated. In recent times, a new circovirus, 3 (PCV-3), discovered and reported in presence several clinical conditions. However, no information currently available about PCV-3 circulation prevalence boar. To fill gap, 187 serum samples...
Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV-3) has emerged as a potential threat for swine industry, being consistently reported in the presence of several clinical signs all around world. Recently, its wild boar been demonstrated at high prevalence. This evidence is surprising since lower density populations might not be expected to sustain such efficient viral transmission. circoviruses were proven exhibit certain plasticity host tropism and detected unrelated species, like mice, dogs ruminants. However, if...
Summary A survey on tick density and tick‐borne zoonoses was carried out in four public parks the outskirts of Imola (northern Italy) from June to October 2006. All stages Ixodes ricinus only larvae Riphicephalus sanguineus were recovered by dragging, performed 100‐m transects. Almost all ticks (99%) harvested one park. I. (nymphs/100 m 2 ) ranged 0 park L 6.3 F. Nymphs adults subjected PCR for Anaplasma phagocytophilum , Bartonella spp., Borrelia burgdorferi s. l. Rickettsia spp. The...
With respect to the epidemiology of leishmaniasis, it is crucial take into account ecoclimatic and environ- mental characteristics that influence distribution patterns vector sand fly species. It also important consider possible impact on-going climate changes on emergence this disease. In order map potential distribu- tion Phlebotomus perniciosus, main species canine leishmaniasis in north-eastern Italy, geographical information systems tools, ecological niche models (ENM) remotely sensed...
Since the identification of species Porcine circovirus 2, relevance genus Circovirus has increased given its impact on swine industry. A new ( 3, PCV-3) been detected in association with various clinical conditions. Consequently, there is an urgent need for reliable and widely accessible tests both routine diagnostic research purposes. We developed a direct PCR (requiring no DNA extraction) quantitative (q)PCR targeting conserved rep gene to detect PCV-3 genome. Test performance was assessed...
Abstract Background Parasites that infect cats include protozoa, helminths and arthropods, many of which are transmissible to humans. Effective control relies on a good knowledge parasite distribution the risk factors for infection. The present study was aimed at evaluating prevalence major feline parasites in Italy associated with their occurrence. Methods Over 12-month period, feces, hair ectoparasites from naturally infected feral colonies, shelters private households were analyzed 13...
Bovine coronavirus (BoCV) is an important pathogen of cattle, causing severe enteric disease and playing a role in the bovine respiratory complex. Similar to other coronaviruses, remarkable variability characterizes both its genome biology. Despite their potential relevance, different aspects evolution BoCV remain elusive. The present study reconstructs history using phylodynamic approach based on complete spike protein sequences. results demonstrate high mutation recombination rates...
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is among the most devastating diseases affecting pig industry. Despite vaccines having been available for decades, remarkable genetic variability of this virus, leading to poor cross-protection, has limited their efficacy, other measures must be adopted effectively control viral circulation. Some recent studies have investigated factors involved in spreading persistence, at least local level. However, despite topic's relevance, no...