A5050088344- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Helminth infection and control
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Leech Biology and Applications
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
Universitat de Barcelona
2017-2025
Sapienza University of Rome
2023
Charles Sturt University
2018
Abstract Anisakis pegreffii and A. simplex (s.s.) are the two zoonotic anisakids infecting cetaceans as well pelagic/demersal fish squids. In European waters, prevails in Mediterranean Sea, while NE Atlantic Ocean. Abiotic conditions likely play a significant role shaping their geographical distribution. The Iberian Alboran Sea waters sympatric areas of species. A total 429 adults L3 stage from both allopatric were studied by wide nuclear genotyping approach (including newly previously found...
The second-line antileishmanial compound pentamidine is administered intramuscularly or, preferably, by intravenous infusion, with its use limited severe adverse effects, including diabetes, hypoglycemia, myocarditis and renal toxicity. We sought to test the potential of phospholipid vesicles improve patient compliance efficacy this drug for treatment leishmaniasis means aerosol therapy. targeting macrophages pentamidine-loaded liposomes coated chondroitin sulfate or heparin increased about...
The emergence of drug-resistant strains Leishmania infantum, a parasite that infects dogs and humans, poses an increasing threat, underscoring the need for One Health framework adequate control. Aneuploidy gene copy-number variation (CNV) are associated with resistance to first-line drugs. We analyzed aneuploidies, genome plasticity, 15 CNVs as drug-resistance biomarkers in 35 L. infantum isolates from human canine host across Mediterranean by nanopore-only whole-genome sequencing automated...
Abstract Ferrets are susceptible to infections with Leishmania infantum , Toxoplasma gondii and Dirofilaria immitis ; however, epidemiological data on these limited in Europe. A total of 448 serum samples from household ferrets were collected between December 2019 2023 Spain. In this study, we assessed the seroprevalence L. D. using an in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) T. immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT). Among tested, was 10.49% (47/448) for 2.68% (12/448) 10.27%...
Abstract The presence of zoonotic Hysterothylacium larvae in fish from Spanish Atlantic and Mediterranean waters, which can cause economic losses for commercial fisheries, has been reported several studies; however, little is known about species identity this region. aim study was to identify at level the morphotypes detected three commonly consumed fish: horse mackerel ( Trachurus trachurus ), blue whiting Micromesistius poutassou ) anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus ). Third‐ fourth‐stage...
The sibling species Anisakis simplex (s.s.) and pegreffii are parasites of marine mammals fish worldwide the main causative agents human anisakiasis. In sympatric areas, a hybrid genotype between two has been identified, mainly in third-stage larvae, but rarely fourth-stage adult forms. aim this study was to confirm presence genotypes larvae parasitizing caught allopatric Spanish waters, North-East Atlantic West Mediterranean, respectively, possible differences growth behaviour genotypes. Of...
Sibling species of the Contracaecum rudolphii (s.l.) complex are habitual endoparasites cormorants Phalacrocoracidae family, worldwide. In Europe, two species, C. sp. A and B, have been identified. However, information regarding occurrence distribution these anisakids in from Spain is scarce. present study, 20 specimens European Shag, Ph. aristotelis desmarestii , western Mediterranean Spanish marine coast were parasitologically analyzed for presence nematodes. All hosts found parasitized...
Understanding the genomic underpinnings of thermal adaptation is a hot topic in eco-evolutionary studies parasites. Marine heteroxenous parasites have complex life cycles encompassing free-living larval stage, an ectothermic intermediate host and homeothermic definitive host, thus representing compelling systems for study adaptation. The Antarctic anisakid Contracaecum osculatum sp. D marine parasite able to survive thrive both at very cold warm temperatures within environment its hosts....
Anisakiosis is a fish-borne disease with gastrointestinal and/or allergic symptoms caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked fish parasitized nematode larvae genus Anisakis. In Europe, Anisakis pegreffii has been detected as causative agent, although sibling species simplex sensu stricto (s.s.) also known to cause in other parts world, and discrepancies exist regarding their respective pathogenic potential. Spain high number cases recorded, marinated anchovies being main source...
Abstract Background Leishmaniosis, a vector-borne disease caused by Leishmania infantum , is one of the most important parasitic zoonoses in Europe. The transmission cycle leishmaniosis maintained both domestic and wild animals. However, few data are available on role mammals transmitting parasite European Mediterranean basin. As feline leishmaniosis, diagnosis infection ferrets can be challenge, use different serological molecular methods combined recommended approach. Our aim was to...
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Abstract BACKGROUND Seafood parasitation by Anisakis (Anisakidae) larvae has been reported in most of the oceans and seas worldwide. The presence these nematodes commonly consumed fish represents a potential hazard for consumers as they can provoke gastrointestinal symptoms allergic reactions. In present work, capacity SYBR Green qPCR protocol to quantify commercial was evaluated using experimentally spiked samples with different numbers (0–50) A. simplex third‐stage (L3). To verify...
The European conger, Conger is a benthic marine fish species with geographical distribution extending through the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. Despite being extensively distributed widely appreciated by Spanish consumers, studies regarding parasite presence in this are scarce. In present work, hundred eight specimens from Mediterranean coast of Spain (Catalan waters) were surveyed for nematode parasites. Several morphologically identified: third-stage larvae Anisakis type I...
Leishmania infantum is the primary cause of visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis in European Mediterranean region. Subspecies-level characterization L. aids epidemiological studies by offering insights into evolution geographical distribution parasite reservoir identity. In this study, conducted north-east Spain, 26 DNA samples were analyzed, comprising 21 from 10 humans 5 dogs. Minicircle kinetoplast (kDNA) polymerase chain reaction assays using primers MC1 MC2, followed sequencing,...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEViewpointNEXTImportance of Using Complex Matrices in the Standardization Molecular Techniques for Control Foodborne ParasitesCarla Godínez-GonzálezCarla Godínez-GonzálezLaboratory Parasitology, Department Biology, Health and Environment, Faculty Pharmacy Food Sciences, University Barcelona, Avinguda de Joan XXIII, 27-31, 08028 SpainMore by Carla Godínez-Gonzálezhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-2399-9665, Xavier Roca-GeronèsXavier Roca-GeronèsLaboratory Roca-Geronès,...