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View article: Comparative Nutritional Analysis and Nutri-Score Evaluation of Diverse Pizza Crust Types
Comparative Nutritional Analysis and Nutri-Score Evaluation of Diverse Pizza Crust Types Open
This study evaluated the nutritional composition and Nutri-Score classification of 60 restaurant-prepared pizzas (15 recipes × 4 crust types: classic, pan, italian, cheesy), aiming to identify how crust formulation influences overall nutri…
View article: Sentinel Equines in Anthropogenic Landscapes: Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals and Hematological Biomarkers as Indicators of Environmental Contamination
Sentinel Equines in Anthropogenic Landscapes: Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals and Hematological Biomarkers as Indicators of Environmental Contamination Open
Environmental contamination with heavy metals, resulting from industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural intensification, poses serious ecological and health risks. Horses, due to their grazing behavior and close association with hu…
View article: First Report of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Galapagos: High Prevalence in Dogs and Circumstantial Evidence for the Role of Rhipicephalus linnaei as Vector
First Report of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in Galapagos: High Prevalence in Dogs and Circumstantial Evidence for the Role of Rhipicephalus linnaei as Vector Open
The current study investigates the presence and prevalence of Anaplasma species in dogs from the Galapagos Islands, focusing on the potential vectorial role of Rhipicephalus linnaei in the transmission of these pathogens. Blood samples wer…
View article: Characterization of Microbial Growth, Pathogen Presence, and Histamine Accumulation in Chilled Rainbow Trout and Mackerel Samples Collected from Romanian Markets
Characterization of Microbial Growth, Pathogen Presence, and Histamine Accumulation in Chilled Rainbow Trout and Mackerel Samples Collected from Romanian Markets Open
This study aimed to evaluate microbial growth, pathogen presence, and histamine production in rainbow trout and mackerel stored on flaked ice over their shelf life. A total of 72 fish samples (rainbow trout and mackerel) were analyzed acro…
View article: Feeding sources of mosquitoes in Galapagos Islands: A potential threat to wildlife conservation
Feeding sources of mosquitoes in Galapagos Islands: A potential threat to wildlife conservation Open
Vector-borne diseases pose significant threats to both human and animal health, including wildlife, particularly in vulnerable island ecosystems like the Galapagos Islands. This study examines the mosquito community composition around dome…
View article: First Report of <i>Anaplasma phagocytophilum</i> in Galapagos: High Prevalence in Dogs and Circumstantial Evidence for the Role of <i>Rhipicephalus linnaei</i> as Vector
First Report of <i>Anaplasma phagocytophilum</i> in Galapagos: High Prevalence in Dogs and Circumstantial Evidence for the Role of <i>Rhipicephalus linnaei</i> as Vector Open
The current study investigates the presence and prevalence of Anaplasma species in dogs from the Galapagos Islands, focusing on the potential vectorial role of Rhipicephalus linnaei in the transmission of these pathogens. Blood samples wer…
View article: Canine vector-borne parasites in the Galapagos
Canine vector-borne parasites in the Galapagos Open
Background The extraordinary Galapagos Islands, with an impressive number of endemic and native species, maintain the interest and curiosity for researchers from all over the world. The native species are known to be vulnerable to new path…
View article: MICROBIAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT FRESH WATER FISH FROM TWO REGIONS IN MARAMUREȘ COUNTRY
MICROBIAL AND CHEMICAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF DIFFERENT FRESH WATER FISH FROM TWO REGIONS IN MARAMUREȘ COUNTRY Open
The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the chemical composition and freshness of fish, using parameters such as ammonia, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN), and pH levels. A microbial assessment was also carried out at the Cluj Cou…
View article: Diversity of lice and flea‐ and lice‐borne pathogens in free‐ranging dogs in Uzbekistan
Diversity of lice and flea‐ and lice‐borne pathogens in free‐ranging dogs in Uzbekistan Open
Vector‐borne diseases pose a significant threat to human and animal health worldwide, with arthropods, including fleas and lice, acting as key vectors for transmitting various pathogens. In Uzbekistan, where millions of domestic dogs coexi…
View article: African Swine Fever Virus Load in Hematophagous Dipterans Collected in Outbreaks from Romania: Risk Factors and Implications
African Swine Fever Virus Load in Hematophagous Dipterans Collected in Outbreaks from Romania: Risk Factors and Implications Open
African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease of swine that causes significant economic damage. The summer peaks and river courses have triggered the hypothesis that vectors may be involved in the transmission of the virus. In te…
View article: Apicomplexan haemoparasites in domestic cats in Romania
Apicomplexan haemoparasites in domestic cats in Romania Open
Background Apicomplexan haemoparasites are protozoans that infect a variety of domestic and wild animal species, as well as humans. Data regarding haemoprotozoans in domestic cats are limited; therefore, the aim of this study was to assess…
View article: New geographical records for tick‐borne pathogens in ticks collected from cattle in Benin and Togo
New geographical records for tick‐borne pathogens in ticks collected from cattle in Benin and Togo Open
Background Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods capable of transmitting a great variety of endemic and emerging pathogens causing diseases in animals and humans. Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of Ba…
View article: Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia spp. Diversity in Ticks and the First Report of Rickettsia hoogstraalii in Romania
Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia spp. Diversity in Ticks and the First Report of Rickettsia hoogstraalii in Romania Open
Tickborne bacterial pathogens have been described worldwide as risk factors for both animal and human health. Spotted fevers caused by Rickettsiae may cause non-specific symptoms, which make clinical diagnosis difficult. The aim of the cur…
View article: African Swine Fever Virus load in hematophagous dipterans collected in outbreaks from Romania: risk factors and implications
African Swine Fever Virus load in hematophagous dipterans collected in outbreaks from Romania: risk factors and implications Open
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of suids that causes significant economic damage. The summer peaks and river courses have triggered the hypothesis that vectors may be involved in the transmission of the virus…
View article: What Is the Real Influence of Climatic and Environmental Factors in the Outbreaks of African Swine Fever?
What Is the Real Influence of Climatic and Environmental Factors in the Outbreaks of African Swine Fever? Open
African swine fever has a significant economic, social and environmental impact due to official regulation of the disease, namely the mass depopulation of all pigs in confirmed outbreaks. The main objective of the present study was to stat…
View article: Additional file 1 of Efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard®) against natural infestations with Trichodectes canis in dogs under field conditions
Additional file 1 of Efficacy of afoxolaner (NexGard®) against natural infestations with Trichodectes canis in dogs under field conditions Open
Additional file 1: Table S1. Dataset representing all the collected data and the results of the periodical checking’s.
View article: Efficacy of a topical formulation containing esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel (NexGard Combo<sup>®</sup>) against natural infestations with the cat louse, <i>Felicola subrostratus</i> under field conditions
Efficacy of a topical formulation containing esafoxolaner, eprinomectin and praziquantel (NexGard Combo<sup>®</sup>) against natural infestations with the cat louse, <i>Felicola subrostratus</i> under field conditions Open
Felicola subrostratus is the only species of louse affecting domestic cats. Although it is considered a rare ectoparasite of pet cats, it occurs mainly in stray or shelter animals and is sometimes associated with intense pruritus and secon…
View article: Genotyping of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) Isolates in Romania with the First Report of Genotype II in Symptomatic Pigs
Genotyping of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) Isolates in Romania with the First Report of Genotype II in Symptomatic Pigs Open
The World Organisation for Animal Health has listed African swine fever as the most important deadly disease in domestic swine around the world. The virus was recently brought from South-East Africa to Georgia in 2007, and it has since exp…
View article: Babesia pisicii n. sp. and Babesia canis Infect European Wild Cats, Felis silvestris, in Romania
Babesia pisicii n. sp. and Babesia canis Infect European Wild Cats, Felis silvestris, in Romania Open
Haemoparasites of the genus Babesia infect a wide range of domestic and wild animals. Feline babesiosis is considered endemic in South Africa, while data on Babesia spp. infection in felids in Europe is scarce. Using samples from 51 wild f…
View article: Seasonality of Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Cave Microhabitats and The Rediscovery of Sergentomyia Minuta (Rondani, 1843) After Fifty Years
Seasonality of Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Cave Microhabitats and The Rediscovery of Sergentomyia Minuta (Rondani, 1843) After Fifty Years Open
Background: In a countrywide study with the aim to update the knowledge on diversity of sand fly species in Romania, a sand fly population was observed in an isolated system of cave microhabitats. The caves are located in the protected are…
View article: Rickettsia spp. in bats of Romania: high prevalence of Rickettsia monacensis in two insectivorous bat species
Rickettsia spp. in bats of Romania: high prevalence of Rickettsia monacensis in two insectivorous bat species Open
Background Spotted fever group rickettsiae represent one of the most diverse groups of vector-borne bacteria, with several human pathogenic species showing an emerging trend worldwide. Most species are vectored by ticks (Ixodidae), with ma…
View article: Additional file 2 of Seasonal dynamics of Phlebotomus neglectus (Diptera: Psychodidae) in cave microhabitats in Romania and the rediscovery of Sergentomyia minuta (Rondani, 1843) after 50 years
Additional file 2 of Seasonal dynamics of Phlebotomus neglectus (Diptera: Psychodidae) in cave microhabitats in Romania and the rediscovery of Sergentomyia minuta (Rondani, 1843) after 50 years Open
Additional file 2: Table S2. Records of the climatic parameters for each day of the sampling period included in the current study.
View article: Additional file 1 of Seasonal dynamics of Phlebotomus neglectus (Diptera: Psychodidae) in cave microhabitats in Romania and the rediscovery of Sergentomyia minuta (Rondani, 1843) after 50 years
Additional file 1 of Seasonal dynamics of Phlebotomus neglectus (Diptera: Psychodidae) in cave microhabitats in Romania and the rediscovery of Sergentomyia minuta (Rondani, 1843) after 50 years Open
Additional file 1: Table S1. Sampling data and sand fly species results of the current study.
View article: Seroprevalance of <i>Trichinella</i> spp. in wild boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) from Bihor county, western Romania
Seroprevalance of <i>Trichinella</i> spp. in wild boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) from Bihor county, western Romania Open
Summary The wild boar (Sus scrofa) has a wide geographical distribution and can be an important source of Trichinella spp. infection in humans in Romania. The objective of this study was to identify the presence of Trichinella spp. in the …
View article: The first case of feline cytauxzoonosis in Germany: clinical description and molecular confirmation
The first case of feline cytauxzoonosis in Germany: clinical description and molecular confirmation Open
Background Cytauxzoonosis is gaining clinical importance in recent years, being described as an emerging tick-borne disease of domestic and wild felids caused by protozoans of the genus Cytauxzoon . While in the Americas the condition is d…