Maria Teresa Manfredi

Genomic analysis of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto: genetic diversity and population structure

Liina Anijalg, Pasi K. Korhonen, Neil D. Young, Huimin Cai et autres

BACKGROUND: Cystic echinococcosis, caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (ss), is a globally distributed, zoonotic disease that is recognised by WHO as a neglected tropical disease. Despite its clinical and economic importance, nuclear genomic variation in this parasite has not …

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First molecularly supported detection of Oochoristica sp. (Cestoda: Anoplocephalidae) in a Yucatán spiny-tailed iguana (Cachryx defensor) from Italy: A case report

Carolina Allievi, Alessandra Cafiso, Nicholas De Filippo, Emanuele Lubian et autres

During a parasitological investigation conducted in Italy on domestic reptiles, a motile proglottid was macroscopically observed in a fecal sample from a Yucatán spiny-tailed iguana (Cachryx defensor). Subsequent analysis using the quali-quantitative flotation technique (Mini-FLOTAC®) revealed the presence of cestode eggs. DNA …

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Serological survey on Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis in fattening pigs and sows from intensive farms in Italy

Luca Villa, Carolina Allievi, Alessia Libera Gazzonis, Susanna Adelaide Sechi et autres

Sarcoptic mange is the clinical disease caused by the burrowing mite Sarcoptes scabiei, an obligate ectoparasitic arthropod responsible for significant morbidity in both domestic and wild animals. The aim of the study was to investigate the serological prevalence of S. scabiei var. …

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First molecular detection and genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia) in fattening pigs from Italy

Carolina Allievi, Luca Villa, Alessandra Cafiso, A. Zanon et autres

BACKGROUND: Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most reported microsporidian species in humans worldwide, with high prevalences also documented in animals, particularly pigs. Due to limited information on E. bieneusi in Italian livestock, this cross-sectional observational study aimed to investigate its prevalence, genetic diversity, …

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Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? A twelve-month, multicenter study of canine fecal contamination and seasonal prevalence of endoparasites in urban green areas in Italy

Alice Vismarra, Marta Fozzer, Ezio Ferroglio, Maria Teresa Manfredi et autres

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First Morphological and Molecular Description of Anatrichosoma sp. (Nematoda: Trichosomoididae) in the Nasal Cavities of a Sheep (Ovis aries) from Sardinia (Italy)

Alessia Libera Gazzonis, Giuseppe D’Amico Ricci, Maria Teresa Manfredi, Giovanni Garippa

Cases of parasitic infection by Anatrichosoma spp. have occasionally been reported worldwide in a narrow range of host species, including humans. The species in which Anatrichosoma has been most commonly reported are nonhuman primates; among domestic animals, infections have only been reported …

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Reducing enteric methane emission in dairy goats: impact of dietary inclusions of quebracho tannin extract on ruminal microbiota

Paola Cremonesi, Marco Severgnini, Marco Battelli, Valentina Monistero et autres

Introduction Condensed tannins (CT) influence ruminal microbiota, feed digestibility, and methane emissions, yet their effects in goats are poorly understood. Methods This study evaluated the impact of dietary quebracho CT extract at 0%, 2%, 4%, or 6% of dry matter on the …

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Abattoir monitoring of liver lesions caused by Ascaris suum larvae: A longitudinal study conducted in northern Italy

Carolina Allievi, Emilio Lana, Rita Rizzi, A. Zanon et autres

INTRODUCTION: Data supplied by the abattoir monitoring system offer a useful tool both for tracing the prevalence of Ascaris suum milk spot lesions and for conducting large-scale epidemiological studies. MATERIALS: In this study, livers of 754833 slaughtered pigs from 5835 batches and …

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Prevalence and molecular characterisation of Balantioides coli in pigs raised in Italy

Carolina Allievi, Francisco Ponce‐Gordo, Luca Villa, A. Zanon et autres

Balantioides coli is the only ciliated protist of both human and veterinary interest and colonises the large intestine of several hosts, including humans and pigs. Given the scarcity of data on B. coli circulation in pigs in Italy, a study was planned …

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Serological and molecular insights into tick-borne pathogens in wild donkeys from an unexplored Mediterranean nature reserve

Luca Villa, Alessandra Cafiso, Chiara Cialini, Emanuela Olivieri et autres

ABSTRACT The Island of Asinara (Sardinia, Italy) is a unique protected ecosystem in the Mediterranean basin. Its climate provides a favorable environment for a wide variety of flora and fauna, including ticks and tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) of medical and veterinary importance. In …

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Investigating Endoparasites in Captive Birds of Prey in Italy

Carolina Allievi, Sergio Aurelio Zanzani, Fulvio Bottura, Maria Teresa Manfredi

Birds of prey can be parasitised by several endoparasites that can coexist without clinical signs of disease or occur in conjunction with stressful events. Because the number of birds of prey kept in captivity is copiously increasing due to their use for …

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Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant staphylococci and mammaliicocci in the bulk tank milk of dairy cows from a livestock-dense area in northern Italy

Sara Fusar Poli, Clara Locatelli, Valentina Monistero, Gustavo Freu et autres

Staphylococcus aureus is the main etiologic agent of contagious dairy cow mastitis, while non- aureus staphylococci and mammaliicocci (NASM) are the bacteria most frequently isolated from milk. Beyond their impact on animal health, NASM can harbor antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes with potential …

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