Publications by authors named "L Brustenga"
The grey partridge ( Linnaeus, 1758), is a polytypic species with seven recognized subspecies, including (Hartert, 1917), which is endemic to Italy. Until World War II, the species was widespread across Europe but severely declined due to anthropogenic causes, jeopardizing the Italian subspecies gene pool. Genetic characterization and haplotype identification were performed by analyzing the 5'-end of the mitochondrial control region (CR).
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- * Neospora caninum predominantly affects the central and peripheral nervous systems, while Toxoplasma gondii targets the central nervous system and muscles.
- * The review highlights the similarities and differences between toxoplasmosis and neosporosis, stressing the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment and control.
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- A recent increase in studies on feline hepatozoonosis has revealed limited knowledge about the specific species and genotypes affecting cats, with at least three known species: Hepatozoon felis, H. canis, and H. silvestris.
- A study in Niterói, Brazil, collected blood samples from 28 cats and found H. felis DNA in 75% of the samples, along with four previously unreported genetic variations.
- This is the first report of H. felis in Rio de Janeiro cats, indicating a complex of different genotypes within the species, highlighting the need for further research to understand their biology and potential health impacts on felines.
Objectives: Studies in humans have demonstrated the role of Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan parasite, in epileptic seizures. This study aimed to investigate the serological correlation between T. gondii and N.
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- - Dirofilaria repens is a growing vector-borne pathogen affecting both humans and dogs, with increasing cases in Italy, highlighting its emerging zoonotic threats.
- - The study analyzed the genetic identity and variability of D. repens isolates from humans and dogs in Central Italy through mitochondrial DNA sequencing, revealing a close genetic relationship among the samples.
- - The findings, which identified new haplotypes and polymorphisms, enhance knowledge of the epidemiology and spread of this zoonotic parasite across Europe.