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View article: Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma in a Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) Stranded on Thyrrhenian Sea Coast
Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma in a Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) Stranded on Thyrrhenian Sea Coast Open
An adult male striped dolphin was found stranded on the Tyrrhenian coast of Belvedere Marittimo (Cosenza, Italy). The animal was multi-parasitized and post-mortem examination revealed a focal extensive white soft lesion with poorly defined…
View article: Linking Pollution and Viral Risk: Detection of Dioxins and Coronaviruses in Cats and Dogs
Linking Pollution and Viral Risk: Detection of Dioxins and Coronaviruses in Cats and Dogs Open
Viral and chemical analyses were performed on 80 dead cats and 51 dead dogs from the Campania Region (Southern Italy), with the aim of evaluating in vivo the potential correlation between coronavirus (CoV) infections and levels of environm…
View article: Accurate identification of bovine deltapapillomavirus in equine sarcoids by ddPCR
Accurate identification of bovine deltapapillomavirus in equine sarcoids by ddPCR Open
View article: Structural Features and In Vitro Antiviral Activities of Fungal Metabolites Sphaeropsidins A and B Against Bovine Coronavirus
Structural Features and In Vitro Antiviral Activities of Fungal Metabolites Sphaeropsidins A and B Against Bovine Coronavirus Open
The scientific community’s interest in natural compounds with antiviral properties has considerably increased after the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), especially for their potential use in the …
View article: Development of TaqMan real-time PCR and droplet digital PCR protocols for the detection of Candidatus Midichloria mitochondrii and evaluation of exposure among wildlife
Development of TaqMan real-time PCR and droplet digital PCR protocols for the detection of Candidatus Midichloria mitochondrii and evaluation of exposure among wildlife Open
View article: Persistence and viability of SARS-CoV-2 lineages B.1 and EG.5.1 on plant-based foods: Implications for food safety and transmission
Persistence and viability of SARS-CoV-2 lineages B.1 and EG.5.1 on plant-based foods: Implications for food safety and transmission Open
View article: Post Mortem Findings of Cetaceans Stranded Along the Campania Coast from 2016 to 2022
Post Mortem Findings of Cetaceans Stranded Along the Campania Coast from 2016 to 2022 Open
The presence of cetaceans along the Campania coast has always been documented. Between 2016 and 2022, out of 65 cetaceans stranded along the Campania coast, 46 were studied for bacteriological, virological, parasitological, and histopathol…
View article: Large-scale evaluation of bacteriological-based method and qPCR performance for Brucellosis diagnosis in livestock using Bayesian latent class analysis
Large-scale evaluation of bacteriological-based method and qPCR performance for Brucellosis diagnosis in livestock using Bayesian latent class analysis Open
The performance of direct tests, such as bacteriological culture and qPCR, for the diagnosis of brucellosis has been evaluated in a limited number of studies, often based on small sample sizes. Moreover, the absence of a gold standard make…
View article: Toxin-producing Escherichia coli: a long-term retrospective study in dogs and cats between 2017 and 2023 in Italy
Toxin-producing Escherichia coli: a long-term retrospective study in dogs and cats between 2017 and 2023 in Italy Open
Introduction Toxin-producing Escherichia coli are gastrointestinal agents found in both animals and humans, potentially leading to mild-to-severe pathogenic outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of toxin-producing …
View article: First Report of Streptococcus agalactiae Meningitis in a Non-Pregnant Adult in Italy
First Report of Streptococcus agalactiae Meningitis in a Non-Pregnant Adult in Italy Open
This study, for the first time in Italy, analyses by WGS a Streptococcus agalactiae strain isolated from a non-pregnant adult affected by Meningitis and without common risk factors. The S. agalactiae strain was classified as a serotype II …
View article: Detection of canine distemper virus in wildlife in Italy (2022–2024)
Detection of canine distemper virus in wildlife in Italy (2022–2024) Open
CDV has been detected in a wide range of domestic and wild animal also in Italy and it is highly prone to cross-species transmission, therefore representing a significant health risk. In this study the presence of CDV and other coinfecting…
View article: Overkilling in a Dog: A Case Report
Overkilling in a Dog: A Case Report Open
The term “overkilling” in forensic medicine is not clearly defined and is used to refer to homicides involving unusually massive injuries, far exceeding those necessary to kill the victim. This is the clinical case of a dog found in Februa…
View article: First Report of <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> Meningitis in a Non-Pregnant Adult in Italy
First Report of <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> Meningitis in a Non-Pregnant Adult in Italy Open
This study, for the first time in Italy, analyses by WGS a Streptococcus agalactiae strain isolated from a non-pregnant adult affected by meningitis and without common risk factors. The S. agalactiae strain was classified as a serotype II …
View article: Insight into the Role of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in Bovine Coronavirus Infection by an Integrated Approach Combining In Vitro and In Silico Methods
Insight into the Role of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in Bovine Coronavirus Infection by an Integrated Approach Combining In Vitro and In Silico Methods Open
It is well known that the host response to different human and animal coronaviruses infection is regulated by the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, a ligand-activated transcription factor. The present study investigates the expression of the aryl…
View article: JN.1 variants circulating in Italy from October 2023 to April 2024: genetic diversity and immune recognition
JN.1 variants circulating in Italy from October 2023 to April 2024: genetic diversity and immune recognition Open
View article: Canine coronavirus infection is intensified by 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
Canine coronavirus infection is intensified by 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Open
View article: Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on the Spread and Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases in Campania (2018–2023)
Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on the Spread and Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases in Campania (2018–2023) Open
Vector-borne infections (Arbovirosis) represent a significant threat to public health worldwide. Climate change, currently a global problem, seems to contribute to the incidence and prevalence of autochthonous and imported cases of arbovir…
View article: IMA GENOME - F20 A draft genome assembly of Agroathelia rolfsii, Ceratobasidium papillatum, Pyrenopeziza brassicae, Neopestalotiopsis macadamiae, Sphaerellopsis filum and genomic resources for Colletotrichum spaethianum and Colletotrichum fructicola
IMA GENOME - F20 A draft genome assembly of Agroathelia rolfsii, Ceratobasidium papillatum, Pyrenopeziza brassicae, Neopestalotiopsis macadamiae, Sphaerellopsis filum and genomic resources for Colletotrichum spaethianum and Colletotrichum fructicola Open
This is a genome announacment there is no abstract
View article: In Vitro Evaluation of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Involvement in Feline Coronavirus Infection
In Vitro Evaluation of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Involvement in Feline Coronavirus Infection Open
Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is an alphacoronavirus (αCoV) that causes moderate or chronic asymptomatic infection in cats. However, in a single infected cat, FCoV can modify its cellular tropism by acquiring the ability to infect macrophages,…
View article: Streptococcus suis-associated neonatal meningitis and sepsis: characterization, antimicrobial resistance, and public health implications
Streptococcus suis-associated neonatal meningitis and sepsis: characterization, antimicrobial resistance, and public health implications Open
Neonatal meningitis and sepsis were diagnosed in a 32-day-old preterm-born infant. Streptococcus (S.) suis was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid and blood. Next-generation sequencing revealed that the strain was serotype 2 sequence type 1,…
View article: Evaluation of Risk Factors Influencing Tick-Borne Infections in Livestock Through Molecular Analyses
Evaluation of Risk Factors Influencing Tick-Borne Infections in Livestock Through Molecular Analyses Open
Climate changes and human-related activities are identified as major factors responsible for the increasing distribution and abundance of vectors worldwide and, consequently, of vector-borne diseases (VBDs). Farmed animals, during grazing …
View article: Ultrasensitive detection and quantification of bovine Deltapapillomavirus in the semen of healthy horses
Ultrasensitive detection and quantification of bovine Deltapapillomavirus in the semen of healthy horses Open
BPV1, BPV2, BPV13, and BPV14 are all genotypes of bovine delta papillomaviruses (δPV), of which the first three cause infections in horses and are associated with equine sarcoids. However, BPV14 infection has never been reported in equine …
View article: Machine Learning-Enhanced SERS on Silicon-Gold Sensors for Ultra-High-Throughput Pathogen Detection
Machine Learning-Enhanced SERS on Silicon-Gold Sensors for Ultra-High-Throughput Pathogen Detection Open
View article: Evaluation of Trends in Influenza A and B Viruses in Wastewater and Human Surveillance Data: Insights from the 2022–2023 Season in Italy
Evaluation of Trends in Influenza A and B Viruses in Wastewater and Human Surveillance Data: Insights from the 2022–2023 Season in Italy Open
View article: <i>Ehrlichia canis</i> in Human and Tick, Italy, 2023
<i>Ehrlichia canis</i> in Human and Tick, Italy, 2023 Open
In August 2023, ehrlichiosis was confirmed in a patient in Italy with a Haemaphysalis punctata tick attached to his neck. Gene sequences of Ehrlichia canis from the tick and the patient were identical, indicating a potential risk for this …
View article: Pathological Changes and CYP1A1 Expression as Biomarkers of Pollution in Sarpa Salpa and Diplodus Sargus
Pathological Changes and CYP1A1 Expression as Biomarkers of Pollution in Sarpa Salpa and Diplodus Sargus Open
In a marine ecosystem, the most sensitive organisms to environmental changes, mainly to anthropic pressures, are fishes and invertebrates. Therefore, they are considered the ideal targets to indirectly evaluate the health of an entire ecos…
View article: The economic sustainability of Italian aquaculture farms: Who has the potential to start the blue transition?
The economic sustainability of Italian aquaculture farms: Who has the potential to start the blue transition? Open
View article: Detection and quantification of <i>Brucella abortus</i> DNA in water buffaloes ( <i>bubalus bubalis</i> ) using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction
Detection and quantification of <i>Brucella abortus</i> DNA in water buffaloes ( <i>bubalus bubalis</i> ) using droplet digital polymerase chain reaction Open
Brucellosis represents a major public health concern worldwide. Human transmission is mainly due to the consumption of unpasteurized milk and dairy products of infected animals. The gold standard for the diagnosis of Brucella spp in…
View article: Genetic Characterization of African Swine Fever Italian Clusters in the 2022–2023 Epidemic Wave by a Multi-Gene Approach
Genetic Characterization of African Swine Fever Italian Clusters in the 2022–2023 Epidemic Wave by a Multi-Gene Approach Open
The first report of African swine fever virus (ASFV) genotype II in Italy in 2022 marked the beginning of a significant invasion in at least eight Italian regions with different infection clusters. In this study, we used the multi-gene app…
View article: Antibiotic Resistance of Bacteria Isolated from Clinical Samples and Organs of Rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) in Southern Italy
Antibiotic Resistance of Bacteria Isolated from Clinical Samples and Organs of Rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) in Southern Italy Open
Antimicrobial resistance affects all environments, endangering the health of numerous species, including wildlife. Increasing anthropic pressure promotes the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic resistance by wild animals. Sea turtl…