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View article: A-to-I RNA editing across consensus molecular subtypes of colon cancer: biological insights and prognostic model
A-to-I RNA editing across consensus molecular subtypes of colon cancer: biological insights and prognostic model Open
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer worldwide and represents a major challenge for public health. Despite advances in molecular profiling, important gaps remain in our understanding of tumorig…
View article: Field efficacy of Febantel, Pyrantel embonate and Praziquantel (Drontal® Tasty) against naturally acquired intestinal helminths of hunting dogs in southern Italy
Field efficacy of Febantel, Pyrantel embonate and Praziquantel (Drontal® Tasty) against naturally acquired intestinal helminths of hunting dogs in southern Italy Open
Background Dogs in rural areas and hunting dogs in particular, are at higher risk of intestinal helminth infections compared with family dogs. Thus, certain management practices including faecal/coprological analysis, implementing regular …
View article: Helminth infections in alpacas (Vicugna pacos), husbandry and worm control practices in South American Camelids in Italy
Helminth infections in alpacas (Vicugna pacos), husbandry and worm control practices in South American Camelids in Italy Open
The recent global expansion of alpaca breeding, including in Italy, has driven growing interest in this species, making further research necessary to support their health and management. Gastrointestinal helminths are among the main health…
View article: Detection of Rat Lungworm (<i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i>) in Rats and Gastropods, Italy
Detection of Rat Lungworm (<i>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</i>) in Rats and Gastropods, Italy Open
The emerging zoonotic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis causes severe neural angiostrongyliasis in both humans and animals. The parasite has been reported in Spain. We detected A. cantonensis in rats and gastropods from the Campania reg…
View article: Agreement between subjective gait assessment and markerless video gait‐analysis in endurance horses
Agreement between subjective gait assessment and markerless video gait‐analysis in endurance horses Open
Background Subjective evaluation of gait by official endurance veterinarians (OEVs) is used to determine ‘fitness‐to‐compete’ in horses participating in endurance competitions. Objective gait analysis systems could aid in quick and verifia…
View article: Equine tapeworm infections in Italy: A nationwide coprological survey
Equine tapeworm infections in Italy: A nationwide coprological survey Open
Grazing horses are exposed to various intestinal helminths, with tapeworms being of major concern due to their potential pathogenicity. Few regional data are available in Italy on tapeworm infections in horses; therefore, the aim of this s…
View article: Helminth Infections in Alpacas (Vicugna Pacos), Husbandry and Worm Control Practices in South American Camelids in Italy
Helminth Infections in Alpacas (Vicugna Pacos), Husbandry and Worm Control Practices in South American Camelids in Italy Open
View article: Echinococcus granulosus complex infection in wild boar hunters and auxiliary hunting dogs
Echinococcus granulosus complex infection in wild boar hunters and auxiliary hunting dogs Open
View article: A cross-sectional study on performance evaluation in Italian standardbred horses’ real-time PCR-positive for Theileria equi
A cross-sectional study on performance evaluation in Italian standardbred horses’ real-time PCR-positive for Theileria equi Open
Background Inflammatory myopathy and perivasculitis have been recently described in horses with chronic equine piroplasmosis (EP). These alterations may be linked to poor performances. The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence…
View article: 92P Molecular/genomic profile enhances prediction of response to target therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer
92P Molecular/genomic profile enhances prediction of response to target therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer Open
The HER2+ subtype is characterized by the overexpression of the HER2 oncoprotein based on immunohistochemistry (IHC) or by ERBB2 gene amplification using in situ hybridization (ISH) techniques. Although all patients are eligible for target…
View article: Molecular differentiation of Sarcocystis miescheriana and Sarcocystis suihominis using a new multiplex PCR targeting the mtDNA cox1 gene in wild boars in southern Italy
Molecular differentiation of Sarcocystis miescheriana and Sarcocystis suihominis using a new multiplex PCR targeting the mtDNA cox1 gene in wild boars in southern Italy Open
The increase of wild boar populations density and their meat consumption across Europe could expose humans to a plethora of foodborne diseases as sarcocystosis, caused by the zoonotic protozoan Sarcocystis suihominis. Humans become infecte…
View article: Epidemiological survey and risk factors associated with Paslahepevirus balayani in equines in Europe
Epidemiological survey and risk factors associated with Paslahepevirus balayani in equines in Europe Open
View article: Efficacy and Safety of Neem Oil for the Topical Treatment of Bloodsucking Lice Linognathus stenopsis in Goats under Field Conditions
Efficacy and Safety of Neem Oil for the Topical Treatment of Bloodsucking Lice Linognathus stenopsis in Goats under Field Conditions Open
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neem oil on caprine pediculosis and on kids’ growth performances. The neem (Azadirachta indica) belongs to the Meliaceae family, and in Eastern countries it is mainly …
View article: Horse and donkey parasitology: differences and analogies for a correct diagnostic and management of major helminth infections
Horse and donkey parasitology: differences and analogies for a correct diagnostic and management of major helminth infections Open
In June 2022, at the XXXII Conference of the Italian Society of Parasitology, the parallels of the main endoparasitic infections of horses and donkeys were discussed. Although these 2 species are genetically different, they can be challeng…
View article: Seroepidemiological study of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in equids in different European countries
Seroepidemiological study of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in equids in different European countries Open
Toxoplasmosis, caused by the obligate intracellular protozoan Toxoplasma gondii , is a worldwide parasitic zoonosis. A cross‐sectional study was carried out to determine the exposure to T. gondii in equids in Europe. Serum samples from 139…
View article: Trichinella britovi in wild boar meat from Italy, 2015–2021: A citizen science approach to surveillance
Trichinella britovi in wild boar meat from Italy, 2015–2021: A citizen science approach to surveillance Open
As a result of the increase of game meat intended for human consumption through Europe, a plethora of food-borne diseases, including trichinellosis, may occur in consumers, posing a relevant public health threat. Thus, this study aims to a…
View article: Chromosome Instability in Pony of Esperia Breed Naturally Infected by Intestinal Strongylidae
Chromosome Instability in Pony of Esperia Breed Naturally Infected by Intestinal Strongylidae Open
The Pony of Esperia is an Italian autochthonous horse breed reared in the wild on the Aurunci and Ausoni Mountains. Currently, it is considered an endangered breed, as its population consists of 1623 animals. It is therefore essential to i…
View article: Vector-borne pathogens of zoonotic concern in hunting dogs of southern Italy
Vector-borne pathogens of zoonotic concern in hunting dogs of southern Italy Open
View article: Correction to: The Economic Burden of Insulin Injection-Induced Lipohypertrophy. Role of Education: The ISTERP-3 Study
Correction to: The Economic Burden of Insulin Injection-Induced Lipohypertrophy. Role of Education: The ISTERP-3 Study Open
View article: First description of Eucoleus garfiai (Gallego and Mas-Coma, 1975) in wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Italy
First description of Eucoleus garfiai (Gallego and Mas-Coma, 1975) in wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Italy Open
Eucoleus garfiai (syn. Capillaria garfiai ) is a nematode infecting lingual tissue of domestic and wild swine. Prevalence data for this parasite are scant and often related to accidental findings, occurring only in Japan and a few European…
View article: Detection and Genetic Characterization of Canine Adenoviruses, Circoviruses, and Novel Cycloviruses From Wild Carnivores in Italy
Detection and Genetic Characterization of Canine Adenoviruses, Circoviruses, and Novel Cycloviruses From Wild Carnivores in Italy Open
Wild carnivores are known to play a role in the epidemiology of several canine viruses, including canine adenoviruses types 1 (CAdV-1) and 2 (CAdV-2), canine circovirus (CanineCV) and canine distemper virus (CDV). In the present study, we …
View article: The Economic Burden of Insulin Injection-Induced Lipohypertophy. Role of Education: The ISTERP-3 Study
The Economic Burden of Insulin Injection-Induced Lipohypertophy. Role of Education: The ISTERP-3 Study Open
View article: Tick exposure and risk of tick‐borne pathogens infection in hunters and hunting dogs: a citizen science approach
Tick exposure and risk of tick‐borne pathogens infection in hunters and hunting dogs: a citizen science approach Open
Citizen science may be described as a research involving communities and individuals, other than scientists. Following this approach, along with the evidence of a high prevalence of Rickettsia spp. in Dermacentor marginatus from wild boars…
View article: The Durability of an Intensive, Structured Education-Based Rehabilitation Protocol for Best Insulin Injection Practice: The ISTERP-2 Study
The Durability of an Intensive, Structured Education-Based Rehabilitation Protocol for Best Insulin Injection Practice: The ISTERP-2 Study Open
Trial Registration no. 118 bis/15.04.2018.
View article: Haematological and biochemical abnormalities in hunting dogs infected with Acanthocheilonema reconditum, associated risk factors, and a European overview
Haematological and biochemical abnormalities in hunting dogs infected with Acanthocheilonema reconditum, associated risk factors, and a European overview Open
View article: Helminth infections in Italian donkeys: <i>Strongylus vulgaris</i> more common than <i>Dictyocaulus arnfieldi</i>
Helminth infections in Italian donkeys: <i>Strongylus vulgaris</i> more common than <i>Dictyocaulus arnfieldi</i> Open
Donkeys have been used as working animals for transport and farm activities worldwide. Recently, in European countries, there has been an increasing interest in donkeys due to their use as pets, onotherapy or milk production. During 2014–2…
View article: Gastrointestinal Strongyles Egg Excretion in Relation to Age, Gender, and Management of Horses in Italy
Gastrointestinal Strongyles Egg Excretion in Relation to Age, Gender, and Management of Horses in Italy Open
Current equine helminth control strategies play a key role in strongyle epidemiology and anthelmintic resistance and have led to the recommendation for new treatment plans, which include diagnostic and efficacy surveillance. Assessing the …
View article: <i>Taenia hydatigena</i>cysticercosis in wild boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) from southern Italy: an epidemiological and molecular survey
<i>Taenia hydatigena</i>cysticercosis in wild boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) from southern Italy: an epidemiological and molecular survey Open
Taenia hydatigena cysticercosis is a widespread parasitic disease of wild and domestic animals. In Europe, the increase in wild boar population may potentially contribute to the spread of this parasitic infection. To determine the occurren…
View article: Hepatozoon canis in hunting dogs from Southern Italy: distribution and risk factors
Hepatozoon canis in hunting dogs from Southern Italy: distribution and risk factors Open
Hepatozoon canis is a hemoprotozoan organism that infects domestic and wild carnivores throughout much of Europe. The parasite is mainly transmitted through the ingestion of infected ticks containing mature oocysts. The aims of the present…
View article: Massive Taenia hydatigena Cysticercosis in a Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) from Italy
Massive Taenia hydatigena Cysticercosis in a Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) from Italy Open
Our findings suggest that wild boar could be involved in the epidemiology of T. hydatigena, due to the significant amount of boar raw offal available to definitive hosts (i.e., hunting dogs, foxes and wolves), during the hunting seasons.