Publications by authors named "G Garofolo"

Brucellosis is an economically important zoonotic disease affecting humans, livestock, and wildlife health globally and especially in Africa. Brucella abortus and B. melitensis have been isolated from human, livestock (cattle and goat), and wildlife (sable) in South Africa (SA) but with little knowledge of the population genomic structure of this pathogen in SA.

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The control and eradication of brucellosis represents a critical objective for Veterinary and Health Authorities across several countries globally. Efficient surveillance programs play a pivotal role in detecting and managing outbreaks. Epidemiological investigations significantly benefit from standardized and efficient molecular typing techniques and analytical tools, enabling public health laboratories to identify the origin of outbreaks.

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Campylobacteriosis, a prevalent foodborne gastrointestinal infection in Europe, is primarily caused by and , with rising global concerns over antimicrobial resistance in these species. This study comprehensively investigates 133 human-origin spp. strains (102 and 31 ) collected in Italy from 2013 to 2021.

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Article Synopsis
  • A new zoonotic bacteria is emerging as the primary cause of canine brucellosis in Europe, leading to reproductive issues in dogs and potential chronic illnesses in humans.* -
  • Current understanding of host interactions and effective diagnostic tools for this infection is limited, with no vaccine available and ineffective antimicrobial treatments increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance.* -
  • The lack of systematic surveillance and legal frameworks to address canine brucellosis complicates management efforts, prompting the need for improved strategies to combat this disease among pets and in kennel settings.*
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The genus comprises a group of bacteria widely distributed in different habitats that can be spread throughout the food chain. Fluoroquinolones and aminoglycosides represent the most common antimicrobial agents used for the treatment of infections. However, the increasing trend of the antimicrobial resistance of this pathogen leads to treatment failures.

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