Publications by authors named "F Cito"

Pets have a crucial role in cancer research. Specifically, dogs and cats share the same environment as their owners and thus may serve as sentinels of naturally occurring tumors that are linked to the exposure to environmental hazards. Quantitative comparison of tumor types may reveal unusual cancer frequencies, providing directions for research and generation of hypotheses of cancer causation in a specific area and identification of risk factors.

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is one of the most common foodborne diseases worldwide with increasing rates of antibiotic resistance. Most cases of campylobacteriosis can be traced back to the consumption of poultry meat. Despite many efforts to reduce contamination in farms and in slaughterhouses, the persistence of this pathogen in poultry products remains a problem.

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sub. (SEZ) is described as a commensal bacterium of several animal species, including humans. Growing evidence supports the potential role of SEZ in the onset and progression of severe clinical manifestations of diseases in horses and other animals.

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  • European countries are enhancing disease surveillance systems by adopting a One Health (OH) approach, focusing on the interconnectedness of animal health, food safety, and public health.
  • The MATRIX project has gathered information through questionnaires to analyze existing surveillance systems, presenting findings through a mapping template alongside case studies from France and Norway.
  • The results highlight the benefits and challenges of this mapping process, emphasizing its importance in understanding and integrating various surveillance components within a One Health perspective.
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  • Researchers identified 37 cases of Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus infections in central Italy between November 2021 and May 2022.
  • Investigations revealed that unpasteurized fresh dairy products were the source of the outbreak.
  • The use of whole-genome sequencing allowed for early diagnosis, helping to prevent further spread of these potentially life-threatening infections.
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