Francesco Mira

Fatal multidrug-resistant Bordetella bronchiseptica and CAdV-2 coinfection in an 8-month-old boxer puppy, Southern Italy

Gianmarco Ferrara, Francesca Paola Nocera, Michela Arcangela Forgione, Francesco Mira et autres

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Prevalence of Protoparvovirus carnivoran1/Feline Coronavirus and Associated Risk Factors in Cats Admitted to a Public Shelter in Southern Italy

Francesco Mira, Giulia Donato, Giorgia Schirò, Luigi Arcuri et autres

This study aimed to evaluate the introduction of Protoparvovirus carnivoran1 (feline panleukopenia virus, FPV/canine parvovirus type 2, CPV-2) and feline coronavirus (FCoV) at admission in a public feline shelter, their molecular epidemiology, and potential associated risk factors. For this purpose, rectal swabs …

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Immunohistochemical characterization of the inflammatory infiltrate during Mycobacterium avium disease in the dog

E. Elvio, E. Scorsi, Alice Reginato, Claudia Eleni et autres

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Editorial: Sentinels of health: advancements in monitoring and surveillance of vector-borne diseases in domestic and wild animals and vectors

Vesna Milićević, Francesco Mira, Mihaela Kavran

Strengthening epidemiological systems and understanding the ecological drivers of vector dynamics remain essential for early outbreak prediction and effective intervention. This Research Topic underscores the urgent need for coordinated, adaptive strategies to manage the evolving landscape of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.A multi-year …

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Exploring Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Fecal Samples of Insectivorous Bats: A Preliminary Study

Santina Di Bella, Delia Gambino, Maria Foti, Bianca Maria Orlandella et autres

Bats (order Chiroptera) are increasingly recognized as important reservoirs and potential vectors of pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARB), with potential implications for human, animal, and environmental health. This study aimed to assess the presence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial isolates from …

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Molecular Surveillance for Potential Zoonotic Pathogens in Troglophilus Bats: Detection and Molecular Characterization of Bat Coronaviruses in Southern Italy

Francesco Mira, Francesca Gucciardi, Giorgia Schirò, Rosario Grasso et autres

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has renewed interest in bats, as they are natural hosts for numerous viruses, some of which have crossed species boundaries. Despite continued efforts in the past, the ecology of bat-related viruses in a significant part of national territories, …

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Introduction of a Divergent Canine Parvovirus Type 2b Strain with a Dog in Sicily, Southern Italy, Through the Mediterranean Sea Route to Europe

Francesco Mira, Giovanni Franzo, Giorgia Schirò, Domenico Vicari et autres

Despite over four decades since its emergence, canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) remains a relevant disease for dogs. Few studies, primarily only recent ones based on phylodynamic and phylogeography approaches, have highlighted the impact of rapid and long-distance transport of dogs on …

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Molecular ecology of novel amdoparvoviruses and old protoparvoviruses in Spanish wild carnivorans

Marta Canuti, Francesco Mira, Diego Villanúa, Ruth Rodríguez‐Pastor et autres

Wild carnivorans are key hosts of parvoviruses of relevance for animal health and wildlife conservation. However, the distribution and diversity of parvoviruses among wild carnivorans are under-investigated, particularly in Southern Europe. We evaluated the presence, spread, and diversity of multi-host protoparvoviruses (canine …

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Viral pathogens in domestic cats in southern Italy: A retrospective analysis in Sicily, 2020–2022

Francesco Mira, Giorgia Schirò, Elisabetta Giudice, Giuseppa Purpari et autres

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Identification of asinine gamma herpesviruses in a donkey with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, pleural effusion and thrombocytopenia

Ilaria Imposimato, Luisa Vera Muscatello, Nicola Ellero, Davide Lelli et autres

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Molecular epidemiology of canine parvovirus type 2 in Sicily, southern Italy: A geographical island, an epidemiological continuum

Francesco Mira, Giorgia Schirò, Giovanni Franzo, Marta Canuti et autres

Since it emerged as a major dog pathogen, canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) has featured a remarkable genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity, whose biological, epidemiological, and clinical impact is still debated. The continuous monitoring of this pathogen is thus of pivotal importance. In …

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Molecular Screening and Characterization of Canine Coronavirus Types I and II Strains from Domestic Dogs in Southern Italy, 2019–2021

Francesco Mira, Giorgia Schirò, Gianvito Lanave, Gabriele Chiaramonte et autres

Canine coronavirus (CCoV) is a common agent of gastroenteritis in dogs, although some variants have been found associated with systemic and often fatal diseases. Distinct genotypes (CCoV-I and CCoV-II) and subgenotypes (CCoV-IIa and CCoV-IIb) are worldwide distributed. In Italy, CCoV infections have …

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