A5011885659- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Helminth infection and control
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Crustacean biology and ecology
- Leech Biology and Applications
University of Messina
2016-2025
Centro Interuniversitario di Ricerca Per lo Sviluppo sostenibile
2021
Ospedale SS. Annunziata
2008-2020
Regione Siciliana
2019
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Della Sicilia
2017
This study was aimed at investigating the distribution of a Cercopithifilaria sp. sensu Otranto et al., 2011 with dermal microfilariae recently identified in dog from Sicily (Italy). A large epidemiological survey conducted by examining skin samples (n = 917) and ticks 890) collected dogs different time points Italy, central Spain eastern Greece. The overall prevalence sampled animal populations 13.9% 10.5% microscopy sediments PCR on samples, respectively. Up to 21.6% 45.5% were positive...
Aelurostrongylus abstrusus is currently regarded as the main metastrongyloid infesting domestic cats, whereas reports of Troglostrongylus spp. in and wild felids largely remain anecdotic. This paper on pulmonary infestation caused by brevior subcrenatus two kittens describes, for first time, associated clinical presentations pathological features. Morphometrical, molecular phylogenetic analyses have also been conducted to differentiate here examined species from A. abstrusus, towards a...
SUMMARY Metastrongyloids of cats are emerging pathogens that may cause fatal broncho-pulmonary disease. Infestation definitive hosts occurs after ingestion intermediate or paratenic hosts. Among metastrongyloids cats, Troglostrongylus brevior and subcrenatus (Strongylida: Crenosomatidae) have recently been described as agents severe Here, we provide, for the first time, observational evidence suggesting direct transmission T. from queen cat to suckling kittens. This new knowledge will a...
The efficacy of a slow-release insecticidal and repellent collar containing 10% imidacloprid 4.5% flumethrin (Seresto, Bayer Animal Health) in preventing Leishmania infantum infection was evaluated large population dogs living hyper-endemic area Sicily (Italy). A total 219 dogs, negative for L. were enrolled multicentre, controlled study. Dogs divided into two homogeneous groups, defined as G1 (n = 102) G2 117). Before the start sand fly season, treated with while animals left untreated,...
Aedes albopictus has spread during the last few decades all over world. This increased significantly risk of exotic arbovirus transmission (e.g. chikungunya, dengue, and Zika) also in temperate areas, as demonstrated by Chikungunya 2007 2017 outbreaks northeastern central Italy. Insecticides are an important tool for limiting circulation these mosquito-borne viruses. The aim present study was to address gap current knowledge pyrethroid insecticide resistance European Ae. populations,...
Leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum is one of the most important vector-borne diseases affecting animals and humans worldwide. Dogs are considered main reservoirs zoonotic forms, though in last years role cats as has been increasingly investigated. Feline leishmaniosis (FeL) occurs endemic areas no specific preventive measures have investigated so far. In this study efficacy a 10% imidacloprid/4.5% flumethrin polymer matrix collar, licensed for tick flea prevention, assessed against...
This study investigated the efficacy of two collars for treatment and prevention flea infestations. Additionally effect these on incidence Leishmania infantum infection as compared with a group vaccinated dogs was evaluated. A total 224 young from private animal shelters were enrolled in April/May into four groups: G1, 55 treated 10% imidacloprid + 4.5% flumethrin collar (Seresto, Bayer Animal Health); G2, 60 4% deltamethrin (Scalibor protector band, MSD G3, 54 CaniLeish (Virbac G4, left...
In this study, the presence of Leishmania DNA and blood feeding sources in phlebotomine sand fly species commonly present Sicily were investigated. A total 1,866 female flies including 176 fed specimens sampled over two seasons five selected sites (southern Italy). Sergentomyia minuta (n = 1,264) Phlebotomus perniciousus 594) most abundant at all sites, while three other from genus (i.e., P. sergenti n 4, perfiliewi 3 neglectus 1) only sporadically captured. Twenty-eight out (1.5%) tested...
Dirofilaria immitis and repens are mosquito-borne filarioids of zoonotic concern, which primarily cause canine heartworm disease (HWD) subcutaneous dirofilariosis, respectively. The geographical distribution these nematodes is constantly changing, due to many factors such as the colonization by new invasive mosquito species, increased movement animals absence chemoprophylactic strategies in non-endemic regions. Although HWD has always been considered endemic northern Italy, an increase...
SUMMARY In spite of its wide distribution among dogs and the evidence implication as a zoonotic agent, scant information is available on biology Acanthocheilonema reconditum (Spirurida, Onchocercidae). this study, blood samples from 152 Sicilian were examined for A. microfilariae at beginning study 1 year later. The periodicity microfilaraemia was investigated by bleeding 2 highly microfilaraemic twice day 10 days and, later on, every weeks third animal 3 h 96 h. Fleas ticks infesting...
Leishmania infection in cats is being increasingly reported endemic areas. Nevertheless, only a few clinical cases have been described cats, and even fewer provided information on the response to treatment proper follow-up. Here we report case of feline leishmaniosis not associated with any other disease or co-infection document its allopurinol long-term follow-up data. A 6-year-old domestic shorthair female cat was referred for nodular blepharitis, mucocutaneous ulcerative lesions mouth...
Dirofilaria repens , which is usually found in canine subcutaneous tissues, the main causative agent of human dirofilariasis Old Word. However, a relationship between animal and cases caused by D. given area has never been demonstrated. The uneven distribution provinces Sicily, Italy represented foundation for this study. We report case ocular infection with from Trapani Province, where endemic. nematode was morphologically molecularly identified surgical removal parasite documented....
In April 2008, 585 tortoises illegally imported into Italy from North Africa were examined for the presence of ticks. Of these, 221 (37.8%) infested with a mean intensity 3.9 ± 3.1 ticks (range 1–17 ticks). A total 798 (672 males, 125 females and one nymph) collected identified as Hyalomma aegyptium (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae). The overall male : female ratio observed was 5 1. prevalence [±standard deviation (SD)] higher among (67.4%, 4.0 3.2) than (55.6%, 3.8 3.1) tortoises, although this...
Blastocystis is a common intestinal protist distributed worldwide, infecting humans and wide range of domestic wild animals. It exhibits an extensive genetic diversity and, so far, 25 distinct small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) lineages termed subtypes (STs)) have been characterized; among them, 12 thus far reported in humans. The aims the present study were to detect genetically characterize sp. synantropic animals improve our current knowledge on distribution zoonotic transmission STs...
The present study evaluated the safety and efficacy of dupilumab in severe uncontrolled type 2 chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).A retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort adult patients affected by CRSwNP treated dupilumab. Maxillofacial computed tomography, evaluation blood eosinophils serum IgE levels, measurement polyp score (NPS), smell identification test (SSIT-16), sinonasal outcome test-22 (SNOT-22) asthma control (ACT) were performed. Follow-up at weeks, 1,...