A5053818757- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Helminth infection and control
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Study of Mite Species
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2024-2025
University of Pavia
2024-2025
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
2019-2025
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande
2024
Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are of major concern in veterinary medicine worldwide. Amongst the arthropods transmitting CVBD-causing pathogens, brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato) is an important vector agents, such as Babesia vogeli, Cercopithifilaria spp., Ehrlichia canis, Hepatozoon and Anaplasma platys. While data on CVBDs transmitted by Rh. s.l. limited Morocco, Leishmania phlebotomine sand flies, known to be endemic several regions country. In this study, we...
Domestic and wild felids are frequently parasitized by apicomplexan protozoa in the genus Cytauxzoon. Expanding species diversity has recently been described within this genus, with potential implications for epidemiology pathogenesis. In light of these findings, study assessed genetic Cytauxzoon spp. (n = 66) from different eco-regions Brazil Argentina. Of 66 blood samples analyzed, 53 (80.3%) were 18S rRNA gene PCR-positive spp., including 43 jaguars (Panthera onca) 10 ocelots (Leopardus...
Reptiles harbour a wide range of pathogen species, some which can pose risks to human health. Among them, snakes serve as valuable sentinels for monitoring pathogens, particularly in cultural contexts where animal-human interactions offer unique opportunity delve into bacterial dynamics throughout the years. This is case annual serpent ritual "festa dei serpari" Cocullo, central Italy renowned San Domenico festival. study conducted retrospective analysis comprehensive database pathogens...
In 2020, adult hard ticks (males and females) were collected from great horned owls [Bubo virginianus (Gmelin, 1788)] in the coastal region southern Brazil. The engorged females allowed to oviposit laboratory hatched larvae could be obtained. Analyses of external morphology revealed that they represent a new species, which was named Amblyomma monteiroae n. sp. Partial sequences mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene nuclear second internal transcribed spacer (ITS2) generated male female. Their...
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Hemoplasmas are non-cultivable bacterial parasites of erythrocytes that infect domestic and wild animals, as well humans. Their means transmission pathogenesis remain contentious issues difficult to evaluate in animals. Procyon cancrivorus is a South American carnivore occurs all Brazilian biomes. In this study, we aimed investigate occurrences hemoplasmas infecting P. identify their 16S rRNA gene, southern Brazil. DNA was extracted from spleen blood samples (n = 9) different locations....
Abstract Mycoplasma ovis is an emerging zoonotic pathogen with a worldwide distribution and can cause mild to severe hemolytic anemia, icterus, poor weight gain in animals. Although M. has been described small ruminants worldwide, data on sheep Brazil unknown. The objective of the present study was first report hemotropic mycoplasma (HM) from Brazil. We evaluated factors associated this infection, such age group, tick presence, anemia. Blood samples were collected 33 farm southern screened...
Abstract Dermatobia hominis is a parasite widely distributed in neotropical regions. The parasitic phase of the cycle characterized by formation subcutaneous nodule host, which can promote infestation other dipterans and skin infections. aim this report to register parasitism D. free-ranging Panthera onca captured Brazilian wetland determine significant biological meteorological factors that are likely influence presence larval wild jaguars. Between 2011 2020, 34 jaguars were examined...
The hippoboscids are cosmopolitan permanent obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of birds, domestic and wild mammals and, occasionally, humans. Some species may act as vectors or hosts etiological pathogenic agents. aims this study were to report on the first cases Hippoboscidae in Crax blumenbachii Parabuteo unicinctus; provide new reports from Brazil Tyto furcata Asio stygius parasitized by Icosta americana; individuals Bubo virginianus, Falco sparverius Accipiter striatus genera...
This research reports ticks on wild raptors in Brazil. Between the years 1936 and 2019, 127 larvae, 230 nymphs 34 adult were collected 92 (among 27 different species) from 35 localities distinct Brazilian biomes. Additionally, an extensive literature review has been carried out, demonstrating that 1993 to 2016, 29 81 nymphs, adults 186 indeterminate immature (larvae or nymphs) 41 (16 17 territory. The following tick species identified country: Amblyomma aureolatum (Pallas, 1772),...