Publications by authors named "N Decaro"
We conducted a survey for domestic cat hepadnavirus, an analog of human hepatitis B virus, in the endangered felid species Iberian lynx. Results revealed specific antibodies in 32.3% of serum samples and DNA in 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe virus species Protoparvovirus carnivoran 1 encompasses pathogens that infect both domestic and wild carnivores, including feline panleukopenia virus. We identified and characterized feline panleukopenia virus strains in a Marsican brown bear (Ursus arctos marsicanus) and a crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) in Italy, extending the known host range of this virus.
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- A study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of Leishmania infantum infections in domestic cats across six Mediterranean countries, where canine leishmaniosis is common but limited feline data exists.
- Blood and serum samples from 2,067 cats were collected between 2019 and 2022, with a focus on various factors like age, sex, and geographical origin, and tests for L. infantum and other viral infections were performed.
- The study found that 17.3% of the cats tested positive for L. infantum, with the highest prevalence observed in Portugal (24.7%) and Greece (23.2%).
The elective test for the determination of the effusions etiopathogenesis is represented by physico-chemical analysis and cytology. Nevertheless, the bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity tests are crucial for setting therapy and for the outcome. This study compared cytology with microbiology in the etiologic diagnosis of exudative body cavity effusions in dogs and cats collected from October 2018 to October 2022.
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- Circoviruses are known to cause serious diseases in pigs and birds, while canine circovirus primarily affects dogs with respiratory and gastrointestinal issues.
- A study conducted on 162 spleen samples from the endangered Iberian lynx discovered that 11 samples (6.8%) tested positive for a new circovirus identified as Iberian lynx-associated circovirus-1 (ILCV-1), with a 57.8% infection rate in a subset of 45.
- The new virus is genetically related to circoviruses found in other carnivores and suggests a potential systemic infection, indicating the need for further research on its health effects on this critically endangered species.