A5048364126- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Agriculture and Farm Safety
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Abruzzo e del Molise G. Caporale
2015-2024
Sapienza University of Rome
2014
We describe the detection of epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) serotype 8 in cattle farms Sardinia and Sicily October-November 2022. The has a direct origin North Africa; its genome is identical (>99.9% nucleotide sequence identity) to EHDV strains detected Tunisia 2021.
Canine distemper virus (CDV) infection is a primary threat affecting wide number of carnivore species, including wild animals. In January 2013, two carcasses Apennine wolves (Canis lupus) were collected in Ortona dei Marsi (L'Aquila province, Italy) by the local Veterinary Services. CDV was immediately identified either RT-PCR or immunohistochemistry lung and central nervous tissue samples. At same time, severe clinical signs consistent with taped (Videos S1–S3) from three rescued areas...
West Nile virus (WNV) transmission has been confirmed in the last four years Europe and Mediterranean Basin. An increasing concern towards disease (WND) observed due to high number of human animal cases reported these areas confirming importance this zoonosis. A new epidemiological scenario is currently emerging: although introductions from abroad are always possible, role played by migratory birds, infection endemisation some European territories today a reality supported constant...
Circoviruses are relatively novel pathogens with increased importance in canids. In this study, we first screened the presence of dog circovirus (DogCV) by molecular methods from a total number 389 internal organ samples originating 277 individuals domestic dogs and wild animals including wolves, foxes badgers. All originated Central-Southern Italy, specifically Abruzzi Molise regions, areas hosting several natural parks. DogCV was detected 9/34 wolves (P=26.4%; IC 95%: 14.6-43.1%), 8/209...
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-transmitted Flavivirus belonging to the Japanese encephalitis antigenic complex of Flaviviridae family. Its spread in Mediterranean basin and Balkans poses significant risk human health forces public officials constantly monitor transmission ensure prompt application preventive measures. In this context, predictive tools indicating areas periods at major WNV are paramount importance. Spatial analysis approaches, which use environmental climatic variables...
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a zoonotic pathogen with worldwide distribution, and infects several mammalian species, including pigs wild boars, which are recognized as its natural reservoirs. The causes usually self-limiting liver disease mortality rate generally below 1%, although rates of 15%–25% have been recorded in pregnant woman. Chronic infections can also occur. prevalence HEV has extensively studied boars northern Italy, where intensive pig herds predominantly located. In contrast,...
Campylobacter spp. are among the microorganisms most commonly associated with foodborne disease. Swine known to be main reservoir of coli and a possible source infection humans as result carcass contamination at slaughter. The aim this study was evaluate prevalence C. in swine carcasses, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns isolates genetic diversity between strains obtained from those isolated humans. higher on carcasses (50.4%) than faeces (32.9%). 162 were examined by pulsed-field gel...
Migratory birds are considered one of the main sources for West Nile virus (WNV) introduction into European countries. Following WNV epidemic in late summer 1998 a marshy area Tuscany (Padule Fucecchio), an extensive ornithological surveillance programme was carried out infected areas from 2006 to 2008. Several species migratory and resident were trapped, sampled serologically tested. The results this gave useful indication potential re-introduction spread Italy. under study also...
ABSTRACT Canine adenovirus type 1 (CAdV-1), a DNA virus of the family Adenoviridae , causes infectious canine hepatitis, highly contagious disease primarily affecting canids. In this report, we describe isolation and whole-genome sequence CAdV-1 isolate from liver free-ranging wolf ( Canis lupus ).
Abstract Background Nowadays there is a worldwide consensus on the importance of conducting wildlife disease surveillance. Indeed, 60% emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in nature, and majority these (71.8%) originate wildlife. Surveillance crucial to prevent negative effects human animal health. Data digitization sharing among main goals for present coming years. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) increasingly used analyze geographical distribution relationships between pathogenic...
Feline morbillivirus (FeMV) is a novel viral paramyxovirus detected in cats. FeMV suspected to be associated tubulointerstitial nephritis, but its pathogenic role far clearly understood. In this short communication, we report the whole genome coding sequences of first two strains isolated Italy.
The cattle industry is a major driving force for the Italian agricultural sector totalling about 5. 6 million heads dairy and meat production together. It particularly developed in northern part of country, where 70% whole population reared. development rest country hampered by hard orography territories variety socioeconomic features leading to persistence traditional rural farming systems. differences systems (industrial vs. traditional) also affect health status farms. Whereas, Enzootic...
After fifty years of spread in the European continent, African swine fever (ASF) virus was detected for first time north Italy (Piedmont) a wild boar carcass December, 2021. During six months epidemic, central role boars disease transmission confirmed by more than 200 outbreaks, which occurred two different areas declared as infected. The entered domestic pig farm second temporal cluster identified center country (Lazio). Understanding ASF dynamics is prerequisite preventing spread, and...
Background Epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a vector-borne viral of domestic and wild ruminants. virus (EHDV) transmitted by Culicoides spp. EHDV member the Orbivirus genus within Reoviridae family. It shares many morphological structural characteristics with other members genus, such as bluetongue virus, African horse sickness equine encephalosis virus. Aims The purpose our study was to investigate epidemiological situation in Libya order gain some knowledge about presence this...
The epidemiology of West Nile disease (WND) is influenced by multiple ecological factors and, therefore, integrated surveillance systems are needed for early detecting the infection and activating consequent control actions. As different animal species have importance in maintenance spread infection, a multispecies approach required. An comprehensive system place Italy aiming at virus introduction, monitoring possible spread, implementing preventive measures human health. This paper...