A5038287916- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Helminth infection and control
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Neurological diseases and metabolism
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca
2015-2025
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
2012-2015
Abstract Background Hyalomma aegyptium is a hard-tick with typical three-host life cycle. The main hosts are Palearctic tortoises of genus Testudo . However, other can be used by immature ticks for feeding in natural conditions. Given this complex ecology and multiple host use, the circulation pathogens H. between various important from epidemiological point view. aim study was to evaluate role as carrier four zoonotic pathogens. Methods From 2008 2011, 448 were collected 45 Spur-thighed...
The early age determinism of the sex in case monomorphic birds is very important, because most companion have no distinct sexual dimorphic traits. Molecular genetic sexing was proved to be one accurate determinations birds. aim this study compare results obtained by PCR performed on isolate genomic DNA from paired samples feathers and oral swabs collected same individuals. Samples (n = 101) 74) were 101 four different species (Columba livia domestica, Psittacula krameri, Neophema splendida...
Birds are inherently social creatures that rely on pairing to enhance their well-being. Since many bird species lack obvious physical differences between females and males, sex identification is essential for ensuring welfare. Additionally, early determination of the sexes birds crucial breeders, especially considering most companion do not display clear sexual characteristics. Molecular genetic sexing has been demonstrated be reliable method determining monomorphic birds. The objective...
Very limited data exists on the genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii from Eastern Europe. We present first Romanian case symptomatic congenital toxoplasmosis in which T. strain was isolated after inoculation mice a cerebrospinal fluid sample living neonate. The genotyped with 15 microsatellite markers distributed 10 14 chromosomes gondii. had type II genotype.
Foodborne toxoplasmosis in humans can be due to the exposure tissue cysts of Toxoplasma gondii through consumption meat, including pork, infected animals. Traditional Romanian food habits include pork as preferred while backyard pig rearing remains a common practice many rural areas Romania. The aims present study were estimate prevalence T. infection naturally pigs slaughtered for familial and genetically characterize strains obtained.Paired blood heart samples collected from 94 pigs, home...
Brain samples from 182 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) Romania were examined using a standard PCR technique. Results provide evidence of Toxoplasma gondii (11 = 6.0%) and Neospora caninum (1 fox 0.5%) DNA in Romania. No coinfections found.
Abstract Background Toxoplasmosis is a widespread zoonosis caused by the intracellular protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Limited epidemiological information available about prevalence of T. gondii in sheep Romania, and high incidence would have implications for both economy public health. To our knowledge, no studies are strains circulating lambs. The objective this study was to assess (serology), lambs (serology, bioassay, PCR) abortions (PCR) Romania. Moreover, aimed perform genetic...
Birds are highly social and must be paired in order to increase their welfare. Most bird species monomorphic; therefore, molecular sexing helps provide appropriate welfare for birds. Moreover, early sex determination can of great value owners. The aim this study was demonstrate that identification birds achieved using methods samples collected via minimally invasive is fast, efficient, accurate. A total 100 (29 feathers oral swabs 14 tripled feathers, swabs, blood) from 43 were included...
Raising goats in settings that are highly contaminated with oocysts of Toxoplasma gondii may contribute significantly to human exposure this zoonotic parasite. Increasing consumption young countries where frequently reared backyards also homes cats (the definitive host parasite) elevates such concern. To date, there has been little attention either the prevalence or genotypic characteristics T. isolates ruminant food animals Europe. Here, we estimated goat-kids raised and slaughtered for...
Background: Lungworms are recognized as important agents in the pathology of respiratory system domestic cats. While Aelurostrongylus abstrusus is worldwide known and studied, Troglostrongylus brevior has gained attention scientific community only last decade. The pathogenicity this species seems to be higher than A. abstrusus, causing more severe clinical presentations being potentially fatal, especially young animals. Methods: In study, 371 DNA isolates faecal samples were tested by...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence West Nile virus (WNV) and Newcastle disease (NDV) in wild domestic birds from Romania. During 2011-2014, 159 plasma samples assigned 11 orders, 27 families, 61 species 21 (Gallus gallus domesticus, Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) were collected. sera assayed by two commercial competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA) kits for antibodies against WNV NDV. We found a high prevalence both (19.1%) (32.1%) captured after human...
Little evidence has been published regarding the antimicrobial resistance patterns of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) strains in Northwestern and Central Romania. The aim this study was to determine antibiotic pattern H. isolates from gastric biopsies collected patients living Romania using ETEST® GenoType HelicoDR. Gastric were obtained 148 adult patients, 87 women 61 men, majority (131 patients) Sixty-nine detected by both culture PCR; sixty-three negative techniques; one biopsy positive...
is a microsporidian, domestic rabbits being the main host. The disease can be acute or subclinical, but treatment options are limited and usually with unrewarding results; therefore, diagnosis prevention of encephalitozoonosis in utmost importance. This study aims to obtain first preliminary information prevalence
Canine degenerative myelopathy (CDM) is a spontaneous neurodegenerative disease. Genetically, CDM an autosomal recessive disease with incomplete penetrance, most commonly caused by genetic mutation in exon 2 of gene SOD1 (c.118G > A). This study aimed to determine the mutant allele frequency associated various dog breeds from Romania. Dogs (n = 230) 26 were included study. Genotyping using PCR-RFLP technique was performed on DNA extracted oral swabs. The results revealed that 204 dogs...
Abstract To get an overview on the prevalence of intestinal helminths, between 2010 and 2012, fecal samples from 215 stray cats area Thessaloniki, Greece, were tested by coprological methods. From total number examined, 55.8 % infected with at least one parasite 16.3 had co-infection. Five different species found. The most prevalent helminth was Dipylidium caninum (39.53 %), followed Toxocara cati (18.14 Ancylostoma spp. (11.63 Taenia taeniaeformis (8.37 %) Toxascaris leonina (0.93 %)....
The study was aimed to characterize the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Romanian propolis ethanolic extracts (EEP) against antibiotic-sensitive antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains isolated from bovine mastitis. preliminary screening performed by a disk diffusion method, followed determination minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) bactericidal (MBC) based on broth microdilution assay; further, synergistic action with drugs assessed method agar containing subinhibitory...