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View article: Presence of Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Poultry and Synanthropic Birds of an Urban Context of Social Farming in Southern Italy
Presence of Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Poultry and Synanthropic Birds of an Urban Context of Social Farming in Southern Italy Open
Social Farming promotes mental and physical health, social inclusion, education and recreational services through agricultural and animal-related activities. The expansion of Social Farming draws attention to its potential health risks, al…
View article: Avian Influenza Virus: Comparative Evolution as the Key for Predicting Host Tropism Expansion
Avian Influenza Virus: Comparative Evolution as the Key for Predicting Host Tropism Expansion Open
The avian influenza virus poses an emerging public health risk due to its ability to cross the species barrier and infect a broad spectrum of hosts, including humans. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular mechanisms and ev…
View article: First report of <i>Photobacterium damselae</i> subspecies <i>damselae</i> in Razorbill (<i>Alca torda</i>)
First report of <i>Photobacterium damselae</i> subspecies <i>damselae</i> in Razorbill (<i>Alca torda</i>) Open
A razorbill ( Alca torda ) was found dead in Bacoli, Italy, on January 16, 2023, during an exceptional irruptive event. The bird, a young female weighing 800 g with a moderate nutritional status and no external traumatic injuries underwent…
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: Antimicrobial resistance in wild game mammals: a glimpse into the contamination of wild habitats in a systematic review and meta-analysis
Antimicrobial resistance in wild game mammals: a glimpse into the contamination of wild habitats in a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This review shows the presence of antibiotic resistance and the carriage of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes by bacteria isolated from mammalian wild game species. This is a cause for concern if critical steps to prevent transmission t…
View article: Polystyrene microplastic exposure modulates gut microbiota and gut-liver axis in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata)
Polystyrene microplastic exposure modulates gut microbiota and gut-liver axis in gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) Open
Microplastics (MPs) are a threat of growing concern for living organisms as they exist in all ecosystems. The bidirectional communication between the gut, its microbiota, and the liver, has been conceptualized as gut-liver axis and may be …
View article: Antimicrobial activity of lipids extracted from Hermetia illucens reared on different substrates
Antimicrobial activity of lipids extracted from Hermetia illucens reared on different substrates Open
As the problem of antimicrobial resistance is constantly increasing, there is a renewed interest in antimicrobial products derived from natural sources, particularly obtained from innovative and eco-friendly materials. Insect lipids, due t…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Affects Both Humans and Animals: What Is the Potential Transmission Risk? A Literature Review
SARS-CoV-2 Affects Both Humans and Animals: What Is the Potential Transmission Risk? A Literature Review Open
In March 2020, the World Health Organization Department declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic, as a consequence of its rapid spread on all continents. The COVID-19 pandemic has been not only a health emergency but …
View article: Prevalence and Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance among ESKAPE Bacteria and Enterobacterales Strains in Wild Birds
Prevalence and Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance among ESKAPE Bacteria and Enterobacterales Strains in Wild Birds Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a current public health issue globally. To counter this phenomenon and prioritize AMR in the health sector, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a list of bacterial pathogens against which the dev…
View article: An Outdoor Access Period Improves Chicken Cecal Microbiota and Potentially Increases Micronutrient Biosynthesis
An Outdoor Access Period Improves Chicken Cecal Microbiota and Potentially Increases Micronutrient Biosynthesis Open
Characterizing the gut microbiota of free-range and alternative poultry production systems provides information, which can be used to improve poultry welfare, performance, and environmental sustainability. Gut microbiota influence not only…
View article: Detection of Chlamydial DNA from Mediterranean Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Southern Italy
Detection of Chlamydial DNA from Mediterranean Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Southern Italy Open
Chlamydiae are obligate intracellular bacteria that include pathogens of human and veterinary importance. Several reptiles were reported to host chlamydial agents, but pathogenicity in these animals still needs clarification. Given that on…
View article: Detection and Molecular Characterization of a Novel Species of Circovirus in a Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) in Southern Italy
Detection and Molecular Characterization of a Novel Species of Circovirus in a Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) in Southern Italy Open
Thanks to recent developments in molecular methods, many new species have been discovered within the genus Circovirus, which comprises viruses of veterinary relevance found in a broad range of hosts. In particular, several circoviruses are…
View article: Presence of Campylobacterjejuni and C. coli in Dogs under Training for Animal-Assisted Therapies
Presence of Campylobacterjejuni and C. coli in Dogs under Training for Animal-Assisted Therapies Open
This study was conducted to evaluate the presence of Campylobacter (C.) jejuni and C. coli in dogs at five dog training centers in Southern Italy. A total of 550 animals were sampled by collecting rectal swabs. The samples were processed t…
View article: Insect Derived Lauric Acid as Promising Alternative Strategy to Antibiotics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Scenario
Insect Derived Lauric Acid as Promising Alternative Strategy to Antibiotics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Scenario Open
Antibiotic misuse is greatly contributing to an increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans and animals. Natural and synthetic alternative strategies are being investigated in human and veterinary medicine, but little attention is…
View article: Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enteropathogenic Bacteria in Yellow-Legged Gulls (Larus michahellis) in Southern Italy
Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enteropathogenic Bacteria in Yellow-Legged Gulls (Larus michahellis) in Southern Italy Open
Wild birds may host and spread pathogens, integrating the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Particularly, Larus spp. have been described as responsible for the spread of many enteric diseases, primarily because of their large population…
View article: DNA Methylation Profiles of Tph1A and BDNF in Gut and Brain of L. Rhamnosus-Treated Zebrafish
DNA Methylation Profiles of Tph1A and BDNF in Gut and Brain of L. Rhamnosus-Treated Zebrafish Open
The bidirectional microbiota–gut–brain axis has raised increasing interest over the past years in the context of health and disease, but there is a lack of information on molecular mechanisms underlying this connection. We hypothesized tha…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Companion Birds
Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Companion Birds Open
Antimicrobial resistance is a public health concern worldwide and it is largely attributed to the horizontal exchange of transferable genetic elements such as plasmids carrying integrons. Several studies have been conducted on livestock sh…
View article: Fecal Sample Collection Method for Wild Birds-Associated Microbiome Research: Perspectives for Wildlife Studies
Fecal Sample Collection Method for Wild Birds-Associated Microbiome Research: Perspectives for Wildlife Studies Open
Gut microbial communities play important roles in host health, modulating development, nutrient acquisition, immune and metabolic regulation, behavior and diseases. Wildlife microbiome studies and host–microbe interaction and exploration m…
View article: Diagnosis of Centrocestus formosanus Infection in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in Italy: A Window to a New Globalization-Derived Invasive Microorganism
Diagnosis of Centrocestus formosanus Infection in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in Italy: A Window to a New Globalization-Derived Invasive Microorganism Open
Centrocestus formosanus is a digenetic trematode with a complex life cycle, involving invertebrate and vertebrate hosts, humans included. In particular, it causes gill lesions and mortality in freshwater fish species, and gastrointestinal …
View article: Diagnosis of <i>Centrocestus formosanus</i> Infection in Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>): A Window on a New Globalization-Derived Invasive Parasite
Diagnosis of <i>Centrocestus formosanus</i> Infection in Zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>): A Window on a New Globalization-Derived Invasive Parasite Open
Centrocestus formosanus is a digenetic trematode with a complex life cycle, involving invertebrate and vertebrate hosts, humans included. In particular, it causes gill lesions and mortality in freshwater fish species, and gastrointestinal …
View article: The Human–Animal Relationship as the Focus of Animal-Assisted Interventions: A One Health Approach
The Human–Animal Relationship as the Focus of Animal-Assisted Interventions: A One Health Approach Open
Background: Animal-assisted intervention (AAIs) represent an adequate expression of integrated medicine, according to the One Health approach. We argue that AAIs are interventions based on interspecific relationships between humans and ani…
View article: Corrigendum: Gut Microbiota Features in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Corrigendum: Gut Microbiota Features in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.03146.].
View article: Gut Microbiota Features in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Gut Microbiota Features in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders Open
Proliferation and/or depletion of clusters of specific bacteria regulate intestinal functions and may interfere with neuro-immune communication and behavior in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Consistently, qualitative and qua…
View article: Insect-based diet, a promising nutritional source, modulates gut microbiota composition and SCFAs production in laying hens
Insect-based diet, a promising nutritional source, modulates gut microbiota composition and SCFAs production in laying hens Open
Insects could be potential nutritional sources both for humans and animals. Among these, Hermetia illucens , with good amount of chitin and proteins, represents a suitable diet replacement for laying hens. Little is known about insect diet…
View article: Campylobacter coli infection in pet birds in southern Italy
Campylobacter coli infection in pet birds in southern Italy Open
Avian species are considered as the main reservoir of Campylobacter spp. However, few data are available on the presence of this microorganism in pet birds. This study was therefore performed to determine the prevalence of Campylobacter sp…