Publications by authors named "M D'Incau"
Leptospirosis is a widespread disease throughout the world, presenting in severe clinical forms in dogs. The pathogenicity of the different serovars in field infections is not fully documented, and clinical diagnosis is often limited to a combination of serological tests and molecular analyses. The latter, although a fundamental tool, cannot identify the infecting strain without further analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study retrospectively analyzed the infectious agents associated with 829 abortion outbreaks occurring from 2011 to 2021 in northern Italy. Foetuses were subjected to necropsies, and organ samples were analyzed by direct PCR to screen for six swine pathogens. In 42.
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- Leptospirosis is a re-emerging infectious disease affecting humans and dogs, with the seroprevalence in pets in Italy being largely unknown.
- A study conducted in a Milan shelter evaluated 106 dogs and 51 cats for leptospiral antibodies using the microscopic agglutination test, revealing 21.7% of dogs tested positive, while no cats showed antibodies.
- Seropositivity was significantly higher in spring/summer (32.7%) compared to autumn/winter (11.1%), emphasizing the need for ongoing surveillance in shelters to address the zoonotic risks associated with this disease.
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- - Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a serious infectious disease affecting both livestock and wildlife, which can also be transmitted to humans, prompting a study in Italy to investigate its genetic makeup and transmission.
- - Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) of two common bTB strains in Italy revealed distinct genetic variations, with Italian isolates showing significant differences from other European strains, highlighting regional differences in infection.
- - The study found that while there’s limited genetic diversity within specific cattle herds, persistent strains are common in hotspots, underscoring the need for updated control strategies that leverage WGS and promote a One-Health approach to tackle this public health issue.
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- The study examined the presence of harmful bacteria in dairy cattle farms in northern Italy, focusing on samples collected between 2021 and 2022.
- Out of 2710 samples analyzed, calf carcasses were the most common source of bacteria, with key serotypes identified being Dublin, Typhimurium, and its monophasic variant.
- The findings also highlighted serious health issues in calves like enteritis and pneumonia, along with the dangerous presence of multi-resistant bacterial strains, posing a significant risk to both animal and public health.