Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Wild Animals and Birds from Two Rehabilitation Facilities in Greece.

Ticks are temporary ectoparasites that serve as vectors for a wide range of pathogens affecting both wildlife and humans. In Greece, research on the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in wildlife is limited. This study investigates the presence of pathogens, including spp.

First assessment of the prevalence of haemosporidian infections in Accipitriformes raptors in Greece.

Haemosporidians, a group of vector-borne parasites that parasitize the blood cells and internal organs of various animal species, are reported to cause severe pathology in raptors. Species belonging to the genera Plasmodium, Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon are the ones of greatest wildlife importance. The common buzzard (Buteo buteo) and the Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) are the most numerous raptor species in Europe.

Is the European badger a new host for Dirofilaria immitis? The first records in Greece.

Dirofilaria immitis is a ubiquitous nematode parasite with zoonotic potential, transmitted by mosquitoes, that causes heartworm disease in various animal species. Dogs are the parasite's typical final host, and wild carnivores represent the parasite's reservoir in nature. Studies on D.

Fecal and skin microbiota of two rescued Mediterranean monk seal pups during rehabilitation.

This study showed that during the rehabilitation of two rescued Mediterranean monk seal pups (), the skin and fecal bacterial communities showed similar succession patterns between the two individuals. This finding means that co-housed pups share their microbiomes, and this needs to be considered in cases of infection outbreaks and their treatment. The housing conditions, along with the feeding scheme and care protocols, including the admission of antibiotics as prophylaxis, probiotics, and essential food supplements, resulted in bacterial communities with no apparent pathogenic bacteria.

The Effects of Intravitreal Administration of Antifungal Drugs on the Structure and Mechanical Properties Peripheral Blood Erythrocyte Surface in Rabbits.

Background: Fungal infections can pose great threat to sight. Immediate treatment is usually required; antifungal agents are widely accepted and are effective in most cases. The present experimental study aims to investigate the probable effects of intravitreal injection of antifungal agents on the structure and mechanical properties of the surface of peripheral blood erythrocytes.