A5025193215- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species
- Helminth infection and control
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Marine animal studies overview
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Leech Biology and Applications
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
Sapienza University of Rome
2013-2025
Norwegian Institute of Marine Research
2018-2025
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell'Emilia Romagna "Bruno Ubertini"
2025
Università degli Studi della Tuscia
2011-2018
Policlinico Umberto I
2018
Istituto Pasteur
2018
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno
2015
Istituto di Biologia e Biotecnologia Agraria
1943
Numerous specimens of the 3 sibling species Anisakis simplex complex (A. pegreffii, A. (senso stricto)), and sp. C) recovered from cetacean stranded within known geographical ranges these nematodes were studied morphologically genetically. The genetic characterization was performed on diagnostic allozymes sequences analysis nuclear (internal transcribed spacer [ITS] ribosomal [r]DNA) mitochondrial (mitochondrial [mt]DNA cox2 rrnS) genes. These markers showed (1) occurrence sympatry 2...
Abstract Anisakiasis is an emerging zoonosis caused by the fish parasitic nematode Anisakis . Spain appears to have highest reported incidence in Europe and marinated anchovies are recognised as main food vehicle. Using data on fishery landings, infection rates consumption habits of Spanish population from questionnaires, we developed a quantitative risk assessment (QRA) model for anchovy value chain. Spaniards were estimated consume average 0.66 per untreated (non-frozen) raw or meal. A...
Anisakid nematodes belonging to the species Anisakis pegreffii are distributed in a wide variety of fishes from Mediterranean Sea and they known cause human zoonosis anisakiasis. The present study investigated, for first time, response A. larvae (identified level by allozymes mtDNA cox2 sequence analysis) storage temperature European anchovies, Engraulis encrasicolus. larval motility was studied 1300 fish specimens, captured highly infested area (FAO 37.2.1, 43°8′N, 14°16′E), maintained...
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...
SUMMARY A multi-marker nuclear genotyping approach was performed on larval and adult specimens of Anisakis spp. ( N = 689) collected from fish cetaceans in allopatric sympatric areas the two species pegreffii simplex (s. s.), order to: (1) identify belonging to parental taxa by using markers (allozymes loci) sequence analysis a new diagnostic DNA locus (i.e. partial EF1 α −1 n region) (2) recognize hybrid categories. According Bayesian clustering algorithms, based those markers, most...
Abstract Parasite biodiversity in cetaceans represents a neglected component of the marine ecosystem. This study aimed to investigate distribution and genetic diversity anisakid nematodes genus Anisakis sampled from Northeast Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea. A total 478 adults pre-adults spp. was identified by multilocus approach (mtDNA cox 2 , EF1 α − 1 nDNA nas 10 gene loci) 11 cetacean species. clear pattern host preference observed for at family level: A. simplex (s.s.) pegreffii...
DAO Diseases of Aquatic Organisms Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsSpecials 105:139-148 (2013) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/dao02626 Parasitic infection by larval helminths in Antarctic fishes: pathological changes and impact on host body condition index Mario Santoro1,2,*, Simonetta Mattiucci1, Thierry Work3, Roberta Cimmaruta2, Valentina Nardi1,2, Paolo Cipriani1, Bruno Bellisario2,...
An increasing trend among food business operators (FBOs) to extend the shelf life of Ready-To-Eat (RTE) fish products over 5 days, duration usually assigned this kind product, has been observed recently. In study, three independent challenge tests (food artificial contamination) were performed on tuna fillet, marinated salmon tartare, and cubed salmon, with aim calculating maximum growth rate (Vmax) Listeria monocytogenes estimating time required reach legal limit 2 log CFU/g, as established...
The Atlantic bluefin tuna Thunnus thynnus is one of the largest and most valuable fish species in Ocean. Its meat highly appreciated worldwide, particularly Japan, where it commonly consumed raw as sushi or sashimi. Here, we investigated occurrence composition parasitic nematodes viscera adult caught off western Norway. zoonotic Anisakis simplex (sensu stricto) pegreffii are reported for first time wild large specimens. Findings suggest that both anisakids appear unable to penetrate stomach...
Thirteen parasite taxa were identified in the Mediterranean swordfish by morphological and genetic/molecular methods. The comparison of parasitic infection values observed showed statistically significant differences with respect to those reported for its Atlantic populations. A stepwise Linear Discriminant Analysis individual fish examined a separation among three groups: one including from Sea (CTS, STS, IOS); consisting Central South (CS), Eastern Tropical (ET), Equatorial (TEQ) Atlantic;...
Mass strandings of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) are rare in the Mediterranean Sea. Nevertheless, 2014 a pod 7 specimens stranded alive along Italian coast Central Adriatic Sea: 3 individuals died on beach after few hours due to internal damages induced by prolonged recumbency; remaining 4 were refloated great efforts. All dead animals genetically related females; one was pregnant. infected dolphin morbillivirus (DMV) and pregnant whale also affected severe nephropathy large kidney...
Northeast Atlantic (NEA) mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scombridae) represents an economically important target for the Norwegian pelagic fishing industry. Despite commercial significance of NEA mackerel, little is known about infections with myxosporean parasite Kudoa thyrsites (Kudoidae). The may cause post-mortem myoliquefaction fish skeletal muscle and therefore reduce quality product. In this study, we examined ‘soft flesh’ occurrence in size groups ‘autumn mackerel’ caught between 2007...
Kudoa species are microscopic endoparasites of marine and estuarine fish with a global distribution (reviewed by Levsen 2015). The life cycle remains unknown, but it is believed to follow two-host involving an alternate host, likely polychaete (Eszterbauer et al. 2015, Rangel 2016). Some can affect the quality fillets producing macroscopic cysts or post-mortem myoliquefaction, commonly referred as 'soft flesh' condition (see reviews 2015; Moran, Whitaker Kent 1999). thyrsites well-known...