A5057423504- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies
- Helminth infection and control
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie
2020-2023
Abstract Background Echinococcus multilocularis is a small tapeworm affecting wild and domestic carnivores voles in typical prey-predator life cycle. In Italy, there has been focus of E. since 1997 the northern Italian Alps, later confirmed red foxes collected from 2001 to 2005. this study, we report results seven years monitoring on other cestodes describe changes that occurred over time among areas (eco-regions) showing different environmental ecological features large scale. Methods Eggs...
The red fox acts as reservoir for several helminthic infections which are of interest both public and animal health. Huge efforts have been made the assessment sensitivity coprological tests detection Echinococcus multilocularis, while less attention has paid to other species. This study aimed at assessing performance two copromicroscopic techniques in prevalence estimation gastrointestinal helminths fox. Helminths were isolated from small intestines 150 foxes Bolzano province, Italy, with a...
Surveillance of Echinococcus multilocularis at the edge its range is hindered by fragmented distributional patterns and low prevalence in definitive hosts. Thus, tests with adequate levels sensitivity are especially important for discriminating between infected non-infected areas. In this study we reassessed E . southern border distribution Province Bolzano (Alto Adige, northeastern Alps, Italy), to improve surveillance wildlife provide more accurate estimates exposure risk. We compared...
The assessment of red fox population density is considered relevant to the surveillance zoonotic agents vectored by this species. However, difficult estimate reliably, since ecological plasticity and elusive behavior carnivore hinder classic methods inference. In study, was estimated using a non-invasive molecular spatial capture-recapture (SCR) approach in two study areas: one known hotspot cestode Echinococcus multilocularis, another naïve parasite. Parasitological investigations on...
Since 1995, the Alpine chamois (Rupicapra r. rupicapra) population of Dolomites has been affected by sarcoptic mange with considerable management concerns. In this study, 15 years (2006-2020) passive surveillance and demographic data were analyzed in order to describe a outbreak. Furthermore, an enhanced protocol was implemented evaluate efficiency ordinary vs. identifying dead field reaching correct diagnosis. Our results confirm role as determining factor for mortality, while stressing...
Abstract In contrast to old-growth forests, early-successional stands remain understudied despite potentially harbouring species of conservation interest. With this work, focused on hazel grouse Tetrastes bonasia , a cryptic and indicator known select for close-to-natural we evaluated winter densities, home range, microhabitat selection diet, combining DNA-based mark-recapture metabarcoding from faecal samples. total, 216 droppings, collected over 2 years along forest transects in the...
ABSTRACT Background Surveillance of E. multilocularis at the edge its range is hindered by fragmented distributional patterns and low prevalence burden in definitive hosts. Thus, tests with adequate levels sensitivity are especially important for discriminating between infected non-infected areas. Aim We reassessed southern border distribution Alto Adige (Italy), to improve surveillance wildlife provide more accurate estimates exposure risk. Methods compared results from diagnostic test...
Abstract Background Echinococcus multilocularis is a small tapeworm affecting wild and domestic carnivores voles in typical prey-predator life cycle. In Italy, focus of E. has been existence since 1997 the northern Italian Alps, later confirmed foxes collected from 2001 to 2005. this study, we report results seven years monitoring on other cestodes describe changes occurred over time among areas showing different environmental ecological features (eco-regions). Methods Eggs were isolated...