A5083050109- Microbial infections and disease research
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Cancer Research and Treatments
- Gut microbiota and health
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
University of Turin
2014-2024
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte Liguria e Valle d'Aosta
2011-2012
Lizards and small rodents were live captured in Tuscany, central Italy, from May through August 2005. Prevalence of infestation by larval Ixodes ricinus L. (Acari: Ixodidae) mean numbers larvae per host not significantly different for common wall lizards, Podarcis muralis Laurenti, Apodemus spp. mice, whereas levels nymphs greater on lizards. Borrelia lusitaniae, which was previously shown to be dominant host-seeking I. the same study area, detected polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 19.8% (95%...
The current study describes the development of a set 5 multiplex polymerase chain reaction (mPCR) assays for simultaneous detection abortive infection agents in bovine fetal tissues, including Brucella spp., Leptospira and Campylobacter fetus (mPCR1); Hammondia heydorni, Neospora caninum, Toxoplasma gondii (mPCR2); Coxiella burnetii Chlamydophila psittaci (mPCR3); Mycoplasma bovis, bovigenitalium, Ureaplasma diversum (mPCR4); Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) herpesvirus-1 (BoHV-1; mPCR5)....
Honey as a topical treatment for infected wounds dates back to ancient times. However, few studies have been reported concerning the medical properties of Italian honey. In this study, microbial contamination, antimicrobial activity and antibiotic residues 6 different varieties Piedmont honeys were evaluated. The was tested by agar well diffusion method 1 honey each variety has selected broth micro-dilution test determine Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) evaluated Bactericidal...
In livestock, the importance of hygiene management is gaining within context biosecurity. The aim this study was to monitor implementation biosecurity and procedures in 20 swine herds over a 12-month period, as driven by tailor-made plans, including training on-farm. measure adenosine triphosphate (ATP) environmental contents used an output biomarker. presence livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli...
Sepsis, a dysregulated host response to infection, severely affects calf health. To date, sepsis diagnosis relies on clinical examination and positive blood culture. Differently, in humans 16S rRNA gene analysis is valuable adjunct culture as it allows for broader assessment of bacterial DNA whole its fractions. However, efficacy cattle remains unknown. Therefore, this study characterized compared the detected fractions between healthy calves those showing signs sepsis. The sample was 18...
Lizards and small rodents were live captured in Tuscany, central Italy, from May through August 2005. Prevalence of infestation by larval Ixodes ricinus L. (Acari: Ixodidae) mean numbers larvae per host not significantly different for common wall lizards, Podarcis muralis Laurenti, Apodemus spp. mice, whereas levels nymphs greater on lizards. Borrelia lusitaniae, which was previously shown to be dominant host-seeking I. the same study area, detected polymerase chain reaction (PCR) 19.8% (95%...
Swine farming as a source of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been well documented. Methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci (MRCoNS) have less studied, but their importance pathogens is increasing. MRCoNS are indeed considered relevant nosocomial pathogens; identifying putative sources thus gaining to prevent human health hazards. In the present study, we investigated MRSA and in animals environment five pigsties high farm-density area northwestern Italy....
Prevalence of infection by Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. and spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsiae was estimated in host-seeking ticks an area Tuscany, central Italy, where Lyme borreliosis reported a forestry worker. B. identified polymerase chain reaction 16.7% (95% CI = 10.3, 24.8) Ixodes ricinus (L.) nymphs 39.6% 26.5, 54.0) adults. lusitaniae accounted for 82.9% positive samples, followed garinii (9.8%), afzelii (2.4%), s.s. (2.4%). One Rhipicephalus spp. adult infected with (prevalence...
The presence of enteric Helicobacter species was investigated in poultry (n=130) and pet ornamental birds (n=50) using a PCR sequencing method which permits the differentiation many Helicobhacter derived from animal tissues. All samples were Italian origin, except for 21 Guinea fowl French flock. About 80% (chickens, laying hens, fowl) positive to DNA. H. pullorum most frequently (62.1%) identified whereas pylori 3 sp. hamster B strains seen only cases each. Pet all negative. canadensis...
In order to investigate the prevalence of some thermophilic Campylobacter (C.jejuni and C. coli) enteric Helicobacter (H.pullorum H. canadensis) in domestic wild birds, a total 278 bird caecal samples were analyzed over 2 year period North-Western Italy.Samples collected from poultry raised intensive farming at slaughterhouse (n=102, group A) small scale rural farms (n=60, B) as well birds (n=116, C).PCR amplifications carried out on DNA extracted samples.Molecular assays targeted hipO gene...
In this study, the association between virulence genotypes and phylogenetic groups among Escherichia (E.) coli isolates obtained from pet dogs cats with cystitis was detected, fingerprinting methods were used to explore relationship strains.Forty uropathogenic E. (UPEC) isolated (n = 30) 10) in Italy analysed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for presence of factors their classification into groups.The same strains characterized repetitive extragenic palindromic (REP)-and enterobacterial...
Background:Novel pectin-honey hydrogels have been developed and characterized as medical device. Ideally, a wound dressing should maintain optimal fluid affinity, permit moisture evaporation, protect the from microbes, shape-conformability, biocompatibility, antibacterial activit y. Objective:A novel, simple fast method to produce dressings is described. Methods:The properties of these were investigated, including swelling ability, water vapour transmission rate, hydrogen peroxide...
Abstract Background In this study, a probiotic mixture (Honeybeeotic) consisting of seven bacterial strains isolated from unique population honeybees ( Apis mellifera ligustica ) was used. That honeybee located in the Roti Abbey locality Marche Region Italy, an area human activities, and genetic contamination other populations. The aim to investigate effects on innate immunity intestinal microbiome healthy common two hives same apiary. Hive A received diet 50% glucose syrup, while hive B...
Corynebacterium urealyticum is an uncommon cause of urinary tract infections in cats. However, it difficult to diagnose and if left untreated may result irreversible bladder lesions. C a multiantibiotic-resistant bacterium whose culture requires special care. Risk factors for the occurrence this infection include urological procedures, foreign bodies, mucosa abnormalities, immuno-suppressed states antibiotic treatment. This report describes unusual case young cat with pre-existing urethral...
This study is the first report on genetic and pathogenic characterization of beak feather disease virus (BFDV) occurring in Italy. Twenty BFDV strains isolated Italy from juvenile Congo African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) were investigated. Seventeen showed an "atypical peracute form" (aPF) disease, three a chronic form (CF). The birds with aPF had been weaned, independent as far food protection concerned apparently without lesions. gene coding for putative coat protein was amplified...