Publications by authors named "I Pascucci"
Between August and 28 October 2024, 199 autochthonous cases of dengue virus serotype 2 were notified in the city of Fano, central Italy. We describe the ongoing epidemiological and microbiological investigation and public health measures implemented to contain the outbreak. The high transmissibility and the extension of the outbreak suggest that dengue should be expected in temperate regions during favourable seasons, highlighting the need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers and the public to ensure timely detection and response.
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- Monitoring stranded marine mammals helps assess their health and conservation status within marine ecosystems globally.
- This study analyzes pathogen prevalence among cetaceans stranded in Italy from 2015 to 2020, highlighting the challenges faced during post-mortem examinations due to decomposition and logistics.
- Statistical findings indicate a correlation between age and sex of the mammals and the presence of pathogens, suggesting a need for improved diagnostic frameworks for better conservation strategies.
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- * The study used the James Webb Space Telescope to analyze the planet-forming disk around ISO-ChaI 147, revealing a carbon-rich environment with 13 identified carbon-bearing molecules, such as ethane and benzene.
- * Findings suggest that the high carbon-to-oxygen ratio and presence of hydrocarbons in the disk could influence the chemical makeup of any planets that form there due to material movement within the disk.
Humans and dogs commonly share the same domestic environment. Europe, and Italy specifically, have a substantial and growing dog population. Potentially zoonotic parasites may be harbored even by dogs receiving regular veterinary care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe annual movements of migratory birds can contribute to the spread of African ticks and tick-borne pathogens of potential public health concern across Europe. The aim of the study was to investigate their role in the possible introduction of African ticks and tick-borne pathogens into European countries during spring migration. A total of 2344 ticks were collected during three spring seasons from 1079 birds captured on three Italian stop-over islands during their northbound migration.
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