Review
Microbiology
Simone Morelli, Anastasia Diakou, Mariasole Colombo, Angela Di Cesare, Alessandra Barlaam, Dimitris Dimzas, Donato Traversa
Summary: The nematodes Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, Troglostrongylus brevior, and Capillaria aerophila are gaining increasing attention as primary causes of respiratory diseases in cats. Recent studies have focused on enhancing knowledge, providing insights, and addressing gaps in understanding respiratory parasitoses in felines. Awareness of clinical scenarios, timely diagnosis, and effective treatment options are key priorities, while efforts to evaluate chemopreventative approaches are being made to curb the spread of these parasites and the rise in clinical cases worldwide.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Cenk Soner Bolukbas, Didem Pekmezci, Gokmen Zafer Pekmezci, Elif Burcu Gencay Topcu, Zeynep Nurselin Colak, Ali Tumay Gurler, Mustafa Acici, Sinasi Umur
Summary: This study investigates the prevalence of lungworms in domestic cats in Turkey, finding that A. abstrusus, O. rostratus, and T. brevior are present, and also identifies the risk factors for lungworm positivity in domestic cats.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ettore Napoli, Michela Pugliese, Angelo Basile, Annamaria Passantino, Emanuele Brianti
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between A. abstrusus infection and pulmonary hypertension (PH) and to evaluate the correlation between the number of expelled larvae and clinical, echocardiographic, and radiological alterations. The results showed that most cats exhibited pathological patterns on thoracic radiograms, but no significant echocardiographic findings of PH were detected. The number of expelled larvae was not correlated with the severity of clinical signs, but significant correlations were observed with activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), radiographic alterations, and ultrasonographic findings (RIVIDs).
Article
Parasitology
Katrin Bisterfeld, Marie-Kristin Raulf, Patrick Waindok, Andrea Springer, Johannes Lang, Michael Lierz, Ursula Siebert, Christina Strube
Summary: This study assessed the cardio-pulmonary parasite infection status in European wildcats in Germany and found that these parasites are common but do not appear to significantly impact the overall health of the population. However, due to potential transmission through prey, these parasites may circulate between the wildcat population and domestic cats, posing a health risk to individual domestic cats.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Karolina Mizera
Summary: Pulmonary parasitic diseases, caused by Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, Troglostrongylus brevior, and Capillaria aerophila, have become common in cats. Affected cats may exhibit respiratory and non-specific symptoms. Diagnosis can be done through copromicroscopic, serological, and molecular detection, while treatment should be symptomatic and elective.
MEDYCYNA WETERYNARYJNA-VETERINARY MEDICINE-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Manuela Schnyder, Roland Schaper, Francesca Gori, Carola Hafner, Christina Strube
Summary: A study conducted in Germany found that most cats infected with the metastrongylid nematode Aelurostrongylus abstrusus do not show symptoms, and the infection rate is underestimated. All cats with outdoor access are at risk of infection, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and increasing infection detection rates for this disease.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Adriana Gyorke, Mirabela Oana Dumitrache, Aurora Livia Ursache, Gianluca D'Amico, Viorica Mircean
Summary: This article describes two cases of notoedric mange concurrent with aelurostrongylidosis in two domestic-owned cats from a rural environment in Romania. The cats were successfully treated with selamectin spot-on formulation and improving the quality of their lives was crucial for the success of the treatment.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Ettore Napoli, Alessandra Sfacteria, Claudia Rifici, Giuseppe Mazzullo, Gabriella Gaglio, Emanuele Brianti
Summary: The study assessed the immune system reaction of the land snail to Aelurostrongylus abstrusus. It was found that the snails showed no immune system reactions against the parasite in the early stage of infection, but they partially encapsulated the parasite in the later stage. This finding suggests that the snail's mucus may serve as an alternative route for the transmission of the feline lungworm.
Article
Microbiology
Lisa Segeritz, Katharina Mareike Westhoff, Roland Schaper, Carlos Hermosilla, Anja Taubert
Summary: Angiostrongylus vasorum, Crenosoma vulpis, Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, and Troglostrongylus brevior can cause severe cardiovascular and pulmonary symptoms in companion animals and wildlife. The spread of these nematodes within Europe and South America is increasing, and gastropod intermediate hosts may play a role.
Article
Microbiology
Natasha Barrios, Marcelo Gomez, Macarena Zanelli, Lisbeth Rojas-Baron, Paulina Sepulveda-Garcia, Amir Alabi, Melany Adasme, Ananda Muller, Carla Rosenfeld, Cesar Gonzalez-Lagos, Anja Taubert, Carlos Hermosilla
Summary: This study confirmed the presence of neglected metastrongyloid nematodes Gurltia paralysans and Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in domestic cat populations in Southern Chile, and described potential risk factors associated with infections. Co-infection rates were observed, with G. paralysans being more prevalent in all three cities, while A. abstrusus infection levels varied among the studied populations.
Article
Parasitology
Enny Caroline Ferreira Farago, Acacio Duarte Pacheco, Patricia Fernandes Nunes da Silva Malavazi, Mariasole Colombo, Simone Morelli, Angela Di Cesare, Soraia Figueiredo de Souza
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of A. abstrusus in cats in Vilhena, Brazil, and found that 2 out of 101 cats tested positive for the infection. Research on this parasite in Brazil is limited.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE PARASITOLOGIA VETERINARIA
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
A. S. Tonev, Z. Kirkova, P. T. Iliev, A. Roussenov, T. Chaprazov, R. Roydev, N. Pirovski
Summary: The report describes the first clinically manifested and serologically proven case of Dirofilaria immitis infection in a cat in Bulgaria. The cat presented with anorexia, weight loss, intermittent coughing, and itching skin lesions on the head and neck. Despite treatment with selamectin, doxycycline and corticosteroids, the cat suddenly died several months later.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Katherine Garcia-Livia, Maria Valladares Salmeron, Sandra Pacheco, Basilio Valladares, Pilar Foronda
Summary: This study reports the presence of metastrongylid species, specifically Oslerus rostratus, in domestic cats from the island of Tenerife, Spain. The findings contribute to our understanding of the distribution and epidemiology of this lungworm species in wild and domestic cats from the Canary Islands.
AUSTRAL JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Diego F. Rincon-Alarcon, Benjamin Doncel, Jesus A. Cortes-Vecino
Summary: This study presents a case of severe pulmonary parasitism caused by Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in a wild Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus) from Colombia. The animal was admitted to a veterinary clinic but died shortly after. Necropsy and histopathology revealed lung lesions and the presence of metastrongyloid nematodes. This is the first report of A. abstrusus infection associated with pathological lesions in a L. tigrinus from Colombia.
REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE CIENCIAS PECUARIAS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Erin Lashnits, Ricardo Maggi, Fredrik Jarskog, Julie Bradley, Edward Breitschwerdt, Flavio Frohlich
Summary: In this study, it was found that individuals with central nervous system symptoms were more likely to have Bartonella spp. DNA in their bloodstream compared to healthy volunteers. However, there was no significant difference in the severity of schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder symptoms between individuals with and without evidence of Bartonella spp. infection.
VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Donato Traversa, Elvio Lepri, Fabrizia Veronesi, Barbara Paoletti, Giulia Simonato, Manuela Diaferia, Angela Di Cesare
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Amer Alic, Donato Traversa, Georg Gerhard Duscher, Mirsad Kadric, Angela Di Cesare, Adnan Hodzic
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Angela Di Cesare, Fabrizia Veronesi, Eleonora Grillotti, Simone Manzocchi, Stefania Perrucci, Paola Beraldo, Stefania Cazzin, Claudio De Liberato, Luciano A. Barros, Giulia Simonato, Donato Traversa
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Anastasia Diakou, Dimitra Psalla, Despina Migli, Angela Di Cesare, Dionisios Youlatos, Federica Marcer, Donato Traversa
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Parasitology
Juliane K. Fischer, Barbara Hinney, Matthew J. Denwood, Donato Traversa, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna, Peter-Henning Clausen
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Angela Di Cesare, Paolo Emidio Crisi, Roberto Bartolini, Raffaella Iorio, Tonino Talone, Laura Filippi, Donato Traversa
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Anastasia Diakou, Angela Di Cesare, Stavroula Tzimoulia, Ioannis Tzimoulias, Donato Traversa
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Barbara Paoletti, Donato Traversa, Raffaella Iorio, Alberto De Berardinis, Roberto Bartolini, Romolo Salini, Angela Di Cesare
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Giulia Simonato, Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono, Rudi Cassini, Donato Traversa, Paola Beraldo, Cinzia Tessarin, Mario Pietrobelli
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Paolo E. Crisi, Donato Traversa, Angela Di Cesare, Alessia Luciani, Carla Civitella, Domenico Santori, Andrea Boari
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2015)
Review
Parasitology
Angela Di Cesare, Fabrizia Veronesi, Donato Traversa
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Angela Di Cesare, Gabriella Di Francesco, Antonio Frangipane Di Regalbono, Claudia Eleni, Claudio De Liberato, Giuseppe Marruchella, Raffaella Iorio, Daniela Malatesta, Maria Rita Romanucci, Laura Bongiovanni, Rudi Cassini, Donato Traversa
VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Angela Di Cesare, Fabrizia Veronesi, Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono, Claudio De Liberato, Stefania Perrucci, Raffaella Iorio, Giulia Morganti, Marianna Marangi, Giulia Simonato, Donato Traversa
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Parasitology
Thomas Geurden, Christophe Chartier, Jane Fanke, Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono, Donato Traversa, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna, Janina Demeler, Hima Bindu Vanimisetti, David J. Bartram, Matthew J. Denwood
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY-DRUGS AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2015)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
D. Traversa, G. von Samson-Himmelstjerna
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2016)
