A5067129416- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Helminth infection and control
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
University of Perugia
2014-2025
Cryptosporidium and Giardia are two of the most common enteric pathogens domestic wild animals humans. However, little is known on prevalence, clinical manifestations economic zoonotic significance these infections in horses. This study was undertaken to investigate excretion patterns risk factors related faecal shedding oocysts cysts horses potential species/genotypes isolated. The survey performed 120 foals 30 broodmares reared five Italian farms. Foals were divided four homogeneous groups...
The epidemiology of feline vector-borne pathogens (FeVBPs) has been less investigated in cats than dogs. present study assessed the prevalence Rickettsia spp., Babesia Cytauxzoon spp. and Leishmania infantum infections cat populations living central Italy, by molecular serological tools.A total 286 healthy were randomly selected from catteries colonies Italy. Peripheral blood conjunctival swab (CS) samples collected during surgical procedures for regional neutering projects. Sera analysed...
Abstract Background Parasites that infect cats include protozoa, helminths and arthropods, many of which are transmissible to humans. Effective control relies on a good knowledge parasite distribution the risk factors for infection. The present study was aimed at evaluating prevalence major feline parasites in Italy associated with their occurrence. Methods Over 12-month period, feces, hair ectoparasites from naturally infected feral colonies, shelters private households were analyzed 13...
Dirofilaria immitis and Angiostrongylus vasorum are major parasitic nematodes of dogs. Many environmental phenological changes have recently modified their geographic patterns in many countries; thus, this study has updated the distribution D. A. dog populations selected regions Central Southern Italy. Also, collateral data on other endoparasites affecting population been collected. Blood fecal samples collected from 2000 dogs were tested using Knott's test copromicroscopy (i.e., Baermann's...
European hedgehogs are an important reservoir for many pathogens of health interest. Since live in close contact with humans, potential zoonotic fungi raise significant public concerns, especially areas a high hedgehog density. From 2020 to 2023, 134 were surveyed fungi. Non-invasive methods used, such as brushing animals sterile toothbrush and taking oral rectal swabs from deceased ones (86 animals). Dermatophytes cultured on Dermasel agar identified using molecular tools, while yeasts...
Summary In this paper, a parasitological and serological study performed in three cows up to the fourth gestation is reported order clarify extent of vertical propagation and, secondly, which period recrudescence previous infection occurs. The selected for delivered healthy but congenitally infected calves first pregnancy. parasite was found, by biological tests Swiss mice, all placentas examined, during subsequent gestations, at calving. slaughtering, brains nine born clinically from as...
Dogs are a common feeding hosts for Ixodes ricinus and may act as reservoir zoonotic tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) carriers of infected ticks into human settings. The aim this work was to evaluate the presence several selected TBPs significant public health concern by molecular methods in I. recovered from dogs living urban suburban settings central Italy. A total 212 specimens were collected coat domestic dogs. DNA extracted each specimen individually tested Rickettsia spp., Borrelia...
Sheep coccidiosis is a pathology caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria spp. with clinical and economic effect especially in young animals (Ambrosi 1995; Pellérdy 1974). A field study was conducted to evaluate efficacy metaphylactic treatment toltrazuril 5 % suspension (Baycox®, Bayer) comparison diclazuril (Vecoxan®, Janssen-Cilag) untreated controls against naturally acquired infections housed lambs. total 170 animals, aged 24 34 days randomly divided three homogeneous groups,...
Studies in humans have demonstrated the role of Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan parasite, epileptic seizures. This study aimed to investigate serological correlation between T. gondii and N. caninum epilepsy dogs.
Parasites are considered important regulating factors of hosts’ population dynamics, not only in free-ranging wildlife, but also captive bred animals. To date, few studies have been carried out to assess the parasitic communities European brown hare Southern Italy, and one focused on animals captivity. The aim present survey was composition endoparasite community game hares for restocking purposes. For this purpose, 215 fecal pools collected eight different breeding facilities were examined...
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This paper describes a case of an unusual recovery adult Ascaridia galli in hen's egg. Several data are available on this occurrence but it appears to be the first described Italy. The worm was identified as female, 6.8 cm length, with three trilobed lips, cervical narrow alae, oesophagus club-shaped without posterior bulb, vulva near middle body, gravid uteri containing large number eggs. presence eggs cannot considered hazard for public health may cause potential consumer complaint....