Publications by authors named "Daniela Loda"
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- - Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a serious infectious disease affecting both livestock and wildlife, which can also be transmitted to humans, prompting a study in Italy to investigate its genetic makeup and transmission.
- - Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of two common bTB strains in Italy revealed distinct genetic variations, with Italian isolates showing significant differences from other European strains, highlighting regional differences in infection.
- - The study found that while there’s limited genetic diversity within specific cattle herds, persistent strains are common in hotspots, underscoring the need for updated control strategies that leverage WGS and promote a One-Health approach to tackle this public health issue.
Spoligotyping and exact tandem repeat (ETR) analysis of Mycobacterium bovis and M. caprae isolated strains has been routinely carried out in Italy since 2000 to obtain a database of genetic profiles and support traditional epidemiological investigations. In this study, we characterized 1,503 M.
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