Article
Veterinary Sciences
Xavier Roca-Gerones, Roser Fisa, Isabel Montoliu, Margarida Casadevall, Carles Tobella, Josep M. Bas, Marialetizia Palomba, Simonetta Mattiucci
Summary: The presence of Contracaecum rudolphii sp. A in the European Shag from the Spanish Mediterranean coast was reported for the first time. Genetic analysis revealed significant genetic differentiation between the parasite populations from the Spanish Mediterranean coast and the Sardinian waters, suggesting adaptation of C. rudolphii sp. A in brackish and marine ecosystems. The results also suggest a possible role of cormorant migration routes in the Mediterranean Sea in influencing the genetic structure of the parasite.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Gaetano Cammilleri, Stefano D'Amelio, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Antonella Costa, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Annamaria Castello, Emanuela Bacchi, Elisa Goffredo, Maria Emanuela Mancini, Serena Cavallero
Summary: Four dead Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis specimens from Southern Italy coasts were examined for the presence of Contracaecum sp. A total of 181 Contracaecum specimens, including larvae and adults, were found in the examined specimens. Contracaecum rudolphii A and B were detected, with a co-infestation of both in one of the specimens from Leporano Bay. This study provides the first report of Contracaecum sp. presence in P. carbo sinensis from Southern Italy.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Monica Caffara, Perla Tedesco, Nadav Davidovich, Silva Rubini, Valentina Luci, Alessia Cantori, Patrycja Anna Glogowski, Maria Letizia Fioravanti, Andrea Gustinelli
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence and distribution of sibling species of Contracaecum rudolphii in great cormorants from Israel and Italy, providing valuable information on the geographical range and ecology of these parasites.
Article
Ornithology
Carles Tobella, Guillem Arrufat, Joan Grajera, Enric Badosa, Raul Calderon, Josep M. Bas
Summary: This study assessed sexual dimorphism in the Mediterranean Shag and developed predictive models for sex determination based on biometrics. The results showed significant differences in bill depth, tarsus length, and wing length between males and females. The developed models achieved high accuracy in identifying the sex of the birds.
Article
Parasitology
Camilla Carmeno, Aurora Rusconi, Michele Castelli, Paola Prati, Roldano Bragoni, Azzurra Santoro, Umberto Postiglione, Davide Sassera, Emanuela Olivieri
Summary: This study reports the presence of Contracaecum rudolphii (s.l.) specimens from cormorants in the pre-mountain area of the Alps in Northern Italy. The specimens belong to different sibling species, indicating different genetic structure and ecological preference.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY- REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simone Simeone, Luca Palombo, Emanuela Molinaroli, Walter Brambilla, Alessandro Conforti, Giovanni De Falco
Summary: The study examined how beaches respond to consecutive storms and identified sediment availability and geomorphological structure as key factors influencing beach changes. Different types of beaches exhibited varied responses to storms, including beach rotation, changes in barrier morphology, and shoreline retreat. These findings suggest that the impact of storms on beaches is complex and can vary depending on local sediment characteristics and coastal features.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Ricardo Luis Sousa Santana, Elaine Lopes de Carvalho, Jose Ledamir Sindeaux Neto, Michele Velasco Oliveira da Silva, Raul Henrique da Silva Pinheiro, Evonnildo Costa Goncalves, Elane Guerreiro Giese
Summary: For the first time in Brazil, Contracaecum australe is recorded as a parasite in Phalacrocorax brasilianus from the Marine Extractive Reserve of Soure on Marajo Island, Brazilian Amazon. Morphological characteristics, as well as molecular phylogeny analysis, were used to identify these parasites.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE PARASITOLOGIA VETERINARIA
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Cinzia Podda, Jacopo Culurgioni, Riccardo Diciotti, Francesco Palmas, Elsa Amilhat, Elisabeth Faliex, Fabien Morat, Nicola Fois, Andrea Sabatini
Summary: An analysis of otolith shape and morphology was conducted on European eel subpopulations from five rivers and three coastal lagoons in Sardinia. The study aimed to understand the impact of different habitats on otolith development. The results showed that there were significant differences in otolith shape between the river and lagoon groups, suggesting a relationship between habitat type and otolith morphology.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Khouloud Bouderbala, Luis F. Rangel, Maria J. Santos, Sihem Bahri
Summary: This study aims to identify infective Anisakis larvae in Epinephelus aeneus and Epinephelus marginatus using morphological and molecular characterization, and examine the histopathological alterations in infected fishes. It was found that Anisakis larvae mainly infected the stomach, intestine, and body cavity of the fish, leading to fibrosis, necrosis, and infiltration of mononuclear inflammatory cells in the infected tissues.
CAHIERS DE BIOLOGIE MARINE
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Bahram Sayyaf Dezfuli, Maurizio Manera, Giampaolo Bosi, Paolo Merella, Joseph A. DePasquale, Luisa Giari
JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Entomology
S. A. Zanzani, E. Pintore, E. Olivieri, N. Columbano, A. Scanu, V. Melosu, E. Sanna Passino, G. Careddu, A. L. Gazzonis, M. T. Manfredi, G. Garippa
MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Parasitology
Linda Chougar, Nabil Amor, Sarra Farjallah, Khaled Harhoura, Miriem Aissi, Abdulaziz N. Alagaili, Paolo Merella
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Elena Baralla, Maria Vittoria Varoni, Maria Nieddu, Maria Piera Demontis, Paolo Merella, Caterina Burreddu, Giovanni Garippa, Gianpiero Boatto
Article
Parasitology
Nabil Amor, Sarra Farjallah, Maria Cristina Piras, Caterina Burreddu, Giovanni Garippa, Paolo Merella
Article
Parasitology
Alessia Libera Gazzonis, Anna Maria Fausta Marino, Giovanni Garippa, Luca Rossi, Walter Mignone, Valter Dini, Renato Paolo Giunta, Mario Luini, Luca Villa, Sergio Aurelio Zanzani, Maria Teresa Manfredi
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Piero Bonelli, Federica Loi, Maria Giovanna Cancedda, Angela Peruzzu, Elisabetta Antuofermo, Elisabetta Pintore, Toni Piseddu, Giovanni Garippa, Giovanna Masala
Article
Infectious Diseases
Elisabetta Pintore, Emanuela Olivieri, Anna Maria Floriano, Davide Sassera, Nino Sanna, Giovanni Garippa
Summary: The first detection of a male Amblyomma variegatum tick infesting a sheep on the island of Sardinia and the presence of Rickettsia africae in DNA extracted from this tick are reported. The authors suggest that the tick's presence is likely due to migrating birds from Africa. This incidental finding highlights the potential risk of establishment of these ticks in the region and the importance of continued monitoring for public health.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Paolo Merella, Francisco Esteban Montero, Caterina Burreddu, Giovanni Garippa
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marta Polinas, Francesc Padros, Paolo Merella, Marino Prearo, Marina Antonella Sanna, Fabio Marino, Giovanni Pietro Burrai, Elisabetta Antuofermo
Summary: This study identified three developmental stages of granulomas induced by parasitic infections in fish, providing essential clues for evaluating granulomas associated with histozoic parasitic infections in fish.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Giuseppe D'Amico Ricci, Giovanni Garippa, Stefano Cortese, Rita Serra, Francesco Boscia, Stefano Dore, Antonio Pinna
Summary: The study found that ivermectin solution in propylene glycol, ivermectin solution + 0.6% PVP-I, and propylene glycol alone showed good, relatively rapid larvicidal activity against O. ovis larvae. Further research is needed to determine their potential as topical treatments for external ophthalmomyiasis.
Article
Parasitology
Sarra Farjallah, Nabil Amor, Giovanni Garippa, Francisco E. Montero, Maria Villora-Montero, Osama Badri Mohamed, Paolo Merella
Summary: This study provides the first contribution to the population genetic variation of Sparicotyle chrysophrii. The analysis based on molecular markers revealed that only one species of the parasite is found on the gills of Sparus aurata in the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, a new undescribed sister species of S. chrysophrii may exist based on samples isolated from a different host species in the Adriatic Sea.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Giampaolo Bosi, Paolo Merella, Barbara J. Maynard, Bahram Sayyaf Dezfuli
Summary: The mucous cells in the alimentary canal of Galeus melastomus mainly secrete a mixture of acidic and neutral mucins, and the distribution of sugar residues is related to cellular activities in different regions.
Article
Parasitology
Kiswendsida Thierry Guiguemde, Patindoilba Marcel Sawadogo, Adama Zida, Apollinaire Kima, Roland Windtare Bougma, Mamadou Serme, Ibrahim Sangare, Clarisse Bougouma, Sanata Bamba
Summary: This study assessed the transmission of onchocerciasis in the Cascades region of Burkina Faso and found that the resumption of ivermectin treatment has significantly reduced the prevalence of the disease since 2011.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Parasitology
K. D. Steffen, M. L. Gos, J. M. Unzaga, M. C. Venturini, R. O. Ariasc, G. More
Summary: The dynamics of anti-T. gondii antibodies and seroconversion in naturally infected goats from the last third of pregnancy to 100 days of lactation were evaluated, and their relationship with hematological and dehydration parameters was examined. The results showed that seroconversion occurred in goats of different physiological states and ages, and it was not related to hydration status.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Parasitology
Maho Kotake, Yuho Watanabe, Naoki Itoh, Tomoyoshi Yoshinaga
Summary: This study examined the effects of light exposure on the theront excystment circadian rhythm in Cryptocaryon irritans. The results showed that light reception is essential for circadian rhythm entrainment and both light duration and temperature have an impact on the entrainment of circadian rhythm.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Review
Parasitology
Olivier Ndogo Eteme, Ernestine Nkwengoua Zondegoumba, Yasmin Saegusa Tadayozzi, Jessica Aparecida Serafim, Wendell Queiroz Leite, Mariane de Freitas Genari Severino, Eduardo Festozo Vicente
Summary: The high mortality rate caused by parasitic worms on their hosts is a major concern. Current drugs on the market are often toxic with numerous side effects, necessitating the search for new, more potent molecules. Medicinal plants have been found to contain a wide range of novel molecules that can effectively combat different types of helminths. This review provides an overview of the methods, activities, and mechanisms of action of cyclic peptides, specifically cyclotides, for treating helminthic infections.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)
Article
Parasitology
Lucas de Assis Silva Andrade, Carlos Nei Ortuzar-Ferreira, Mariana de Souza Oliveira, Sergian Vianna Cardozo, Viviane Moreira de Lima, Bruno Pereira Berto
Summary: A new species of Isospora Schneider, 1881 has been identified from V. chivi in Southeastern Brazil. Morphological and molecular analyses confirmed the identity of this new species.
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2024)