Publications by authors named "Giulia Pacchiarotti"
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- Equine hepacivirus (EqHV) is an RNA virus linked to mild hepatitis in horses and is present worldwide, but Italy lacks comprehensive data on its prevalence.
- A study involving 1,801 horse serum samples across various categories and regions in Italy found a national prevalence of 4.27%, with no significant differences among categories or regions.
- The research identified three known EqHV subtypes in Italy and suggested a potential fourth subtype, highlighting the need for EqHV to be included in hepatitis diagnostic protocols and blood product safety measures.
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- Equine influenza (EI) is a contagious viral disease in horses that may require updated vaccines due to antigenic changes over time.
- A study in Italy collected samples from 20 symptomatic horses to genetically characterize circulating strains of equine influenza, especially in the absence of active surveillance.
- The research identified the first occurrence of the H3N8 Florida lineage clade 1 strain in Italy, demonstrating the need for ongoing monitoring to ensure vaccine effectiveness.
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- - European brown hare syndrome (EBHS) is a deadly viral disease affecting mainly European brown hares, caused by the EBHS virus (EBHSV), which poses a significant threat to populations such as the vulnerable Italian hare.
- - This study investigated two free-ranging Italian hares found dead in Central Italy, identifying EBHS through harmful lesions, viral detection in their livers, and genetic analysis confirming the presence of EBHSV.
- - The EBHSV strain found in these hares had a close genetic match to a strain from Germany in 2019, highlighting the spread of EBHS and emphasizing the need for conservation efforts for vulnerable species like the Italian hare in protected areas.
Viral hepatitis has recently assumed relevance for equine veterinary medicine since a variety of new viruses have been discovered. Equine Hepacivirus (EqHV) is an RNA virus belonging to the family that can cause subclinical hepatitis in horses, occasionally evolving into a chronic disease. EqHV, to date, is considered the closest known relative of human HCV.
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