Publications by authors named "M Corro"
Introduction: Shelters for stray dogs and cats deserve careful monitoring for zoonotic risk, as they represent a crucial point for prevention and control of infection spread. Data sorting to prioritize zoonotic agents in a geographic area need constant updating, but no regular official programs are ongoing, to allow an efficient risk survey for these animal species. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the prevalence of certain known, potential and emerging zoonoses within the framework of the routine monitoring of dog and cat shelters in North-East Italy.
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- - The study explored bacterial presence in the womb of dogs and cats using various methods like gene sequencing and culture analysis, with samples taken from pregnant animals undergoing surgery.
- - Bacterial sequences were found in all fetal samples, but contamination from controls highlighted the complexity of understanding bacterial diversity and composition in these low-biomass samples.
- - Key findings revealed Moraxella spp. and Burkholderia cepacia in canine and feline placentas, respectively, but the presence of bacterial DNA doesn't imply a functioning fetal microbiome, suggesting that this DNA likely comes from the mother rather than a resident fetus.
Background: Microbial colonization during early life has a pivotal impact on the host health, shaping immune and metabolic functions, but little is known about timing and features of this process in dogs. The objectives of this study were to characterize the first step of intestinal microbiota development in naturally delivered canine puppies and to investigate its relationship with the maternal bacterial flora, using traditional culture and molecular analyses. Sixty puppies of two breeds, Appenzeller Cattle Dog (n = 3 dams) and Lagotto Romagnolo (n = 6), housed in the same breeding kennel, were included in the study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPyometra is a bacterial uterine infection that frequently affects intact older bitches. The treatment of choice is ovariohysterectomy, often associated with perioperative antimicrobial therapy. The aim of this retrospective investigation was to evaluate the antibiotic choice at different administration times (pre-surgery, at surgery/during hospitalization, and post-surgery) against complications and outcomes, considering the susceptibility profile of bacteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe vaginal microbiota of the queen (i.e., female cat) has never been described using culture independent methods.
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