Publications by authors named "M Iurescia"
is a major vector of pathogens, including West Nile and Usutu viruses, that poses a significant public health risk. Monitoring pyrethroid resistance in mosquito populations is essential for effective vector control. This study aims to evaluate four DNA extraction protocols-QIAsymphony, DNAzol Direct reagent, PrepMan Ultra Sample Preparation Reagent (USPR), and Chelex 100-to identify an optimal method to extract DNA from individual , as part of a high-throughput surveillance of pyrethroid resistance using Real-Time Genotyping PCR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(homotypic synonym: ) represents an ungrouped thermotolerant rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) species occasionally associated with infections and disease in humans. In this report, we describe a case of pyogranulomatous dermatitis and panniculitis due to in an immunocompetent adult cat. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first report of infection in animals.
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- The study focuses on a specific methyltransferase gene in staphylococci, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which leads to resistance against several antibiotics.
- Researchers conducted a genomic analysis of multidrug-resistant MRSA strains from Italian pigs between 2008 and 2011 using advanced sequencing technologies, finding differences in antibiotic resistance profiles among the isolates.
- The discovery of a functional resistance gene associated with one of the MRSA strains highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in livestock for public health management.
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- - The study investigates the endoparasites present in the non-native raccoon population in Central Italy, highlighting the raccoon's role as a carrier of zoonotic parasites.
- - Out of 62 raccoons examined, various Protozoa and Nematode species were identified, with the most common being (26 raccoons or 41.9% positive).
- - The findings emphasize the health risks posed by raccoons, advocating for control measures and disease surveillance due to their potential to transmit parasites to humans and pets.
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- - Candidiasis is uncommon in animals but can cause significant issues in reptiles, especially when they are stressed, leading to gastrointestinal and skin infections, and occasionally systemic ones.
- - A study on a spectacled caiman revealed granulomatous pneumonia linked to a specific yeast infection, confirmed through various scientific methods.
- - The infection in reptiles appears similar to those in humans, despite the yeast generally being seen as non-pathogenic; it has shown the ability to cause granulomatous lesions in both species.