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1. First detection of zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotype G7 in continental Italy

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Varcasia, Antonio; Dessì, Giorgia; Sgroi, Giovanni; Veneziano, Vincenzo; Saarma, Urmas;     Show all 8 Authors
Source:
Parasitology research 2019 v.118 no.7 pp. 2193-2201
ISSN:
0932-0113
Subject:
Echinococcus granulosus; echinococcosis; genotype; islands; larvae; mitochondrial DNA; tapeworms; taxonomy; wild boars; zoonoses; Corsica; Italy; Sardinia
Abstract:
... The larval stage of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is the cause of a widespread zoonotic disease known as cystic echinococcosis (CE). The disease is highly prevalent in southern Italy and represents a serious public health issue. The main aim of this study was to characterize E. granulosus s.l. genotypes from wild boar on a continental area of Italy (Campania region) ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00436-019-06346-2

2. First identification of porcine parvovirus 3 in a wild boar in Italy by viral metagenomics – Short communication

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Amoroso, Maria Grazia; Cerutti, Francesco; Lucibelli, Maria Gabriella; Cerrone, Anna; Acutis, Pier Luigi; Galiero, Giorgio; Fusco, Giovanna; Peletto, Simone;     Show all 9 Authors
Source:
Acta veterinaria Hungarica 2019 v.67 no.1 pp. 135-139
ISSN:
1588-2705
Subject:
Ungulate protoparvovirus 1; death; immunity; metagenomics; phylogeny; viruses; wild boars; Italy; Romania
Abstract:
... Metagenomic analysis revealed the presence of porcine parvovirus 3 (PPV3) in the pool of the internal organs of a wild boar found dead in Southern Italy. Phylogenetic analysis based on the complete coding sequences showed that the newly detected virus is most closely related to those found also in wild boars in Romania during 2010–2011. Even though the death could not be associated with this virus ...
DOI:
10.1556/004.2019.015

3. Cystic echinococcosis in wild boars (Sus scrofa) from southern Italy: Epidemiological survey and molecular characterization

Author:
D'Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Sgroi, Giovanni; Varcasia, Antonio; Dessi, Giorgia; Tamponi, Claudia; Saarma, Urmas; Laurimäe, Teivi; Kinkar, Liina; Santoro, Mario; Caputo, Vincenzo; Sarnelli, Paolo; Fusco, Giovanna; Varuzza, Paolo; Fioretti, Alessandro; Scala, Antonio; Veneziano, Vincenzo;     Show all 16 Authors
Source:
International journal for parasitology 2019 v.9 pp. 305-311
ISSN:
2213-2244
Subject:
DNA; Echinococcus granulosus; Sus scrofa; echinococcosis; epidemiological studies; females; genotype; hydatids; liver; lungs; males; microscopy; protoscoleces; public health; socioeconomics; spleen; swine; wild boars; zoonoses; Italy; Mediterranean region
Abstract:
... Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) is one of the most important parasitic zoonotic diseases in the world and it represents an important public health and socio-economic concern. In the Mediterranean basin, CE is widespread and it is endemic in Italy, with major prevalence in southern areas. Several studies have investigated CE in domestic pigs, however, ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijppaw.2019.04.013

4. Inspective and toxicological survey of the poisoned baits and bites

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; De Roma, Antonella; Miletti, Gianluca; Marigliano, Laura; Bruno, Teresa; Gallo, Pasquale; Binato, Giovanni; Esposito, Mauro;     Show all 8 Authors
Source:
Forensic science international 2018 v.287 pp. 108-112
ISSN:
0379-0738
Subject:
analytical methods; anticoagulants; endosulfan; environmental impact; human health; isomers; metaldehyde; molluscicides; pets; poisoning; retrospective studies; rodenticides; strychnine; surveys; toxic substances; toxicity testing; wildlife; zinc phosphide; Italy
Abstract:
... Cases of intentional animal poisonings are still widespread in Italy, even if the improper or malicious use of poisoned baits is banned. This represents a serious threat to pets as well as wildlife species, but also an environmental and human health concern. A retrospective study was performed based on baits sent for toxicological analysis to the laboratories of Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimenta ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.03.038

5. Upgrading of Postconsumer Absorbent Hygiene Products for Bioethanol Production

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Liang, Ling; Li, Chenlin; He, Qian; Tachea, Firehiwot; Tanjore, Deepti; Luong, Tina; Somma, Marcello; Pray, Todd R.; Sun, Ning;     Show all 10 Authors
Source:
ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering 2018 v.6 no.3 pp. 3589-3595
ISSN:
2168-0485
Subject:
absorbents; biobased products; cellulose; ethanol; ethanol production; fermentation; glucose; hydrolysis; hygiene; landfills; municipal solid waste; pollution; recycling; saccharification; viability; xylose
Abstract:
... Postconsumer absorbent hygiene products (AHPs), one of the most intractable municipal solid waste (MSW) streams, are generally subjected to landfills, causing urban waste management difficulties and environmental pollution. This study investigated the viability of recycling the cellulose component from postconsumer AHPs, demonstrated the fermentability of obtained cellulosic sugars for bioethanol ...
DOI:
10.1021/acssuschemeng.7b03931

6. Metaldehyde poisoning of companion animals: a three-year retrospective study

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Roma, Antonella De; Miletti, Gianluca; Rossini, Carmela; Vangone, Lucia; Galiero, Giorgio; Esposito, Mauro;     Show all 7 Authors
Source:
Journal of Veterinary Research 2017 v.61 no.3 pp. 307-311
ISSN:
2450-8608
Subject:
baits; cats; dogs; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; metaldehyde; molluscicides; pets; poisoning; retrospective studies; Italy
Abstract:
... Introduction: Intentional and accidental poisoning of animals is often caused by readily available commercial pesticides, such as the molluscicide metaldehyde. A retrospective analysis of suspected metaldehyde poisonings between 2014 and 2016 in Italy was conducted. Material and Methods: Biological matrices were collected for toxicological analyses in the course of routine Institute activity. A to ...
DOI:
10.1515/jvetres-2017-0041
PubMed:
29978088
PubMed Central:
PMC5894430

7. Distribution and risk factors associated with Babesia spp. infection in hunting dogs from Southern Italy

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Veneziano, Vincenzo; Piantedosi, Diego; Ferrari, Nicola; Neola, Benedetto; Santoro, Mario; Pacifico, Laura; Sgroi, Giovanni; Panico, Tullio; Leutenegger, Christian M.; Tyrrell, Phyllis; Buch, Jesse; Breitschwerdt, Edward B.; Chandrashekar, Ramaswamy;     Show all 14 Authors
Source:
Ticks and tick-borne diseases 2018 v.9 no.6 pp. 1459-1463
ISSN:
1877-959X
Subject:
Babesia; DNA; antibodies; babesiosis; blood sampling; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; hunting dogs; males; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; risk factors; seroprevalence; surveys; ticks; wild animals; Italy
Abstract:
... Canine babesiosis is caused by haemoprotozoan organisms of the genus Babesia which are transmitted by the bite of a hard tick. The aim of this survey was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with Babesia species infections in hunting dogs from Southern Italy. Blood samples were collected from 1311 healthy dogs in the Napoli, Avellino and Salerno provinces of the Campania region ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.07.005

8. Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma spp., Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, and D. immitis in hunting dogs from southern Italy

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Piantedosi, Diego; Neola, Benedetto; Di Prisco, Francesca; Santoro, Mario; Pacifico, Laura; Sgroi, Giovanni; Auletta, Luigi; Buch, Jesse; Chandrashekar, Ramaswamy; Breitschwerdt, Edward B.; Veneziano, Vincenzo;     Show all 12 Authors
Source:
Parasitology research 2017 v.116 no.10 pp. 2651-2660
ISSN:
0932-0113
Subject:
Anaplasma; Borrelia burgdorferi; Dirofilaria immitis; Ehrlichia canis; adults; arthropods; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; fur-bearing animals; hunting dogs; odds ratio; pathogens; regression analysis; relative risk; risk factors; seroprevalence; surveys; sympatry; tick infestations; vector-borne diseases; Italy
Abstract:
... Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are caused by a range of pathogens transmitted to dogs by arthropods. The present study investigates Ehrlichia canis, Anaplasma spp., Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, and Dirofilaria immitis seroprevalences in hunting dogs from southern Italy. Dogs (no. 1335) were tested using a commercial in-clinic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Odds ratios (ORs) were ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00436-017-5574-z

9. Molecular survey of Ehrlichia canis and Coxiella burnetii infections in wild mammals of southern Italy

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Santoro, Mario; Veneziano, Vincenzo; Di Prisco, Francesca; Lucibelli, Maria Gabriella; Borriello, Giorgia; Cerrone, Anna; Dantas-Torres, Filipe; Latrofa, Maria Stefania; Otranto, Domenico; Galiero, Giorgio;     Show all 11 Authors
Source:
Parasitology research 2016 v.115 no.11 pp. 4427-4431
ISSN:
0932-0113
Subject:
Canis lupus; Coxiella burnetii; Ehrlichia canis; Hystrix cristata; Martes foina; Meles meles; Q fever; Vulpes vulpes; bacteria; badgers; ehrlichiosis; geographical distribution; kidneys; liver; pathogens; spleen; surveys; wolves; zoonoses; Italy
Abstract:
... Ehrlichiosis and Q fever caused by the intracellular bacteria Ehrlichia canis and Coxiella burnetii, respectively, are tick-borne diseases with zoonotic potential and widespread geographical distribution. This study investigated the prevalence of both infections in wild mammals in southern Italy. Tissue samples obtained from the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), European badger (Meles meles), gray wolf (Ca ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00436-016-5213-0

10. Helminth communities of herons (Aves: Ardeidae) in southern Italy

Author:
D'Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Santoro, Mario; Di Prisco, Francesca; Veneziano, Vincenzo; Galiero, Giorgio; Cerrone, Anna; Barca, Lorella; Kinsella, John M.; Aznar, Francisco J.;     Show all 9 Authors
Source:
Parasitology international 2016 v.65 no.4 pp. 340-346
ISSN:
1383-5769
Subject:
Acanthocephala; Ardeola ralloides; Botaurus stellaris; Cestoda; Ixobrychus minutus; Nematoda; helminths; species diversity; Czech Republic; Italy; Spain
Abstract:
... The helminth communities of nine species of herons from southern Italy were studied and compared. Of 24 taxa found including seven digeneans, seven nematodes, six cestodes and four acanthocephalans, only five taxa were found in more than one heron species, and five of the 21 taxa that could be identified to species level were classified as ‘heron specialists’. The total number of helminth species ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.parint.2016.04.002

11. Crenosoma vulpis in wild and domestic carnivores from Italy: a morphological and molecular study

Author:
D’Alessio, Nicola,   et al.   ; Latrofa, Maria Stefania; Lia, Riccardo Paolo; Giannelli, Alessio; Colella, Vito; Santoro, Mario; Campbell, Bronwyn Evelyn; Parisi, Antonio; Dantas-Torres, Filipe; Mutafchiev, Yasen; Veneziano, Vincenzo; Otranto, Domenico;     Show all 12 Authors
Source:
Parasitology research 2015 v.114 no.10 pp. 3611-3617
ISSN:
0932-0113
Subject:
Crenosoma vulpis; Vulpes vulpes; adults; badgers; carnivores; disease incidence; dogs; foxes; genes; genetic variation; geographical distribution; haplotypes; larvae; phylogeny; respiratory tract diseases; ribosomal DNA; rural areas; Italy; North America
Abstract:
... Crenosoma vulpis is a metastrongyloid nematode primarily associated with respiratory tract infections of red foxes in North America and Europe. Sporadic cases have also been reported in domestic dogs. The present study aimed to provide morphological, molecular, and epidemiological data on the geographical distribution of this nematode throughout Italy. From 2012 to 2014, 12 of the 138 foxes examin ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00436-015-4583-z